Court hearing centers on Newsmax CEO's role in spreading election-fraud claims Newsmax is being sued for defamation by Dominion Voting Systems — the same company that sued Fox News over false 2020 election-fraud claims and walked away with a nearly $800 million settlement. Maddy Lauria
Some European countries and Canada issue advisories for travelers to the U.S. The advisories come after some citizens from European countries and Canada have been detained and deported by immigration officials while traveling to the United States. Chandelis Duster
The Social Security Administration's many proposed changes are worrying advocates The Trump administration has announced a flurry of changes at the agency that oversees Social Security. Advocates warn these moves could lead to people having a harder time getting help with benefits. Ashley Lopez
George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who became a beloved champion, dies at 76 The heavyweight who lost the "Rumble in the Jungle" to Muhammad Ali before authoring an inspiring second act as a 45-year-old champion and a successful businessman was 76. The Associated Press
Friday Evening Headlines Labor board says REI illegally withheld wages, Sound Transit facing criticism for CEO search, and UW's cherry blossoms are behind schedule this year. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Paige Browning
Homeland Security makes cuts to civil rights and immigration oversight offices DHS confirms it is implementing a reduction in force in three oversight offices as part of the effort to cut the federal workforce. Ximena Bustillo
What's the ideal age to reach a life milestone? Many Americans say it depends Owning a home, starting a family or retiring: If these are things you want, what's the best age to do them? The Pew Research Center surveyed 3,600 U.S. adults to find out. Manuela López Restrepo
What we know about the case of detained Georgetown professor Badar Khan Suri The Indian national and postdoctoral fellow is the latest scholar detained or deported by the Trump administration for speaking in support of Palestinian rights or criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza. Jaclyn Diaz
Whistleblower John Barnett's family files wrongful death suit against Boeing The lawsuit includes a photo of a notebook found in John Barnett's truck when he died by suicide, bearing the message, "I pray Boeing Pays!!!" In response to the new lawsuit, Boeing said in a statement, "We are saddened by John Barnett's death and extend our condolences to his family." Bill Chappell
International Day of Forests arrives amid concerns over Trump's sweeping logging agenda The world celebrates International Day of Forests on Friday, but President Trump aims to expand American logging and roll back reforestation efforts. Alana Wise