How Section 230 helped create the internet... and why it may go away Written and passed in 1996, the law Section 230 shields websites from being held responsible for the content users post. In other words, platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Reddit can’t be sued for what people share there. Shane Mehling
Seattle's new Civic Poet finds parallels between political language and verse Dujie Tahat can be described in many ways: a poet, a critic, podcast host, and political consultant. In addition to all those titles, they can now add a new descriptor: Seattle’s Fifth Civic Poet. Diana Opong
In new assessment, Trump team ranks fentanyl as a top threat to U.S. Drug deaths are declining but the Trump administration's intelligence team has issued a new report describing street fentanyl as a top threat to the U.S. Brian Mann
Decent Social Skills is one of Seattle’s answers to the loneliness epidemic A Gallup poll last year found that one in five people reported feeling lonely daily—it’s a public health issue best solved by the opportunity to form meaningful connections. One program at a Seattle bookshop is stepping in to help. Lauren Williams
Hill Republicans aim to rein in judges but divided on strategy Following court decisions restricting the Trump administration's policies on immigration enforcement and cuts to federal agencies GOP lawmakers are pushing back. But they're split on how to respond. Deirdre Walsh
5 things to know as Dr. Oz prepares to lead Medicare and Medicaid The former TV doctor made it through a tight vote in the Senate with only Republican support. Selena Simmons-Duffin
'Heads are exploding': How security experts see the Signal war-plan breach The breach left military and intelligence experts asking the same questions as the public: Why would top U.S. officials use a free messaging app to discuss classified military plans? Bill Chappell
Lavender, citrus and candy: weed's signature aroma changes with the times A tour of a grow facility in Maryland reveals the wide variety of scents from different cannabis strains. Pien Huang
Skin bleaching is terribly popular — and takes a terrible toll The government in Nigeria is warning about the health risks of skin lightening, where potent chemicals can thin and damage skin. It's a booming business in that country and others. Emmanuel Akinwotu
'Mad House' exposes Congressional disfunction, from petty feuds to physical threats The MAGA-controlled 118th House passed only 27 bills that became law — the lowest number since the Great Depression. Journalists Annie Karni and Luke Broadwater examine the chaos in a new book. Dave Davies