European leaders' views on the developing war in the Middle East Europeans are divided over how to respond to the US/Israel war with Iran. German leaders have been measured, while Spain's prime minister has been critical of the Trump Administration and of Israel. Scott Simon
How Iranians are responding to the war Iranians are streaming across the border with Turkey, fleeing constant bombardment. But some are also going the other way -- returning to Iran out of worry for loved ones they can't otherwise reach. Jim Kane
Curling had its moment at the Olympics and now Paralympics. It sparked a curling bonanza in America Hundreds of people become interested in curling every four years and the 2026 numbers already show that boom. Anusha Mathur
Too hyped up to sleep? Rituals to calm your body and mind before bed The chaos of the day can make it hard to shut off your brain and fall asleep. Here's how to create a relaxing environment before bedtime to help you quiet the chatter and feel ready for sleep. Clare Marie Schneider
Iran's president apologizes for strikes on neighbors as strikes pound their cities President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that a demand by the U.S. for an unconditional surrender is a "dream that they should take to their grave." He also apologized for Iran's attacks on regional countries. The Associated Press
What the Trump administration says about why it went to war with Iran The Trump administration says it is "laser focused" and mission driven, but the messaging has been varied. The range of cited motivations for striking Iran now are sometimes at odds with each other. Franco Ordoñez
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving for the second time The FDA's controversial vaccine chief, Dr. Vinay Prasad, is leaving the agency. It's the second time he has abruptly departed following decisions involving the review of vaccinations and specialty drugs. The Associated Press
Friday Evening Headlines The millionaire's tax is on its way to passing, OpenAI expands footprint in Bellevue, and the 5th Avenue Theatre announces layoffs. Paige Browning
Netflix acquires Ben Affleck's AI company Affleck's company helps filmmakers build their own AI models that take care of time-intensive details. Chloe Veltman
Week in Review: shelters, taxes, and Starbucks Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with The Stranger Editor-in-Chief Hannah Murphy Winter, political analyst and contributing columnist Joni Balter, and Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Joe Nguyen. Kevin Kniestedt