Privacy advocates file lawsuit to stop DOGE from peeking at IRS taxpayer data A coalition of watchdog groups and unions is seeking to block the DOGE team from accessing taxpayer data at the IRS. A similar battle is brewing over Social Security data. Obed Manuel
Why did the baby seal cross the road? It's not a riddle for this Connecticut city A baby seal was rescued from the streets of downtown New Haven, lethargic and underweight. He is now recovering at a nearby aquarium, which hopes to eventually release him back into the ocean. Rachel Treisman
As Trump takes over leadership at Kennedy Center, some protest through dance President Trump and his appointees are now solely in charge of the Kennedy Center. Performers protested by dancing. Elizabeth Blair
Hamas to hand over 4 Israeli hostages' bodies Thursday and 6 living hostages Saturday Hamas says it has agreed to Israel's request to speed up release of Israeli hostages, including two men held around a decade. The bodies of members of a young family are among those it will hand over. Daniel Estrin
What's next for social housing in Seattle? Last week, Seattle voters passed Prop 1A in a special election. KUOW's Growth and Development reporter Joshua McNichols is here to tell us what might come next. Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers
As sports betting has soared, more people search online for help with gambling addiction A study shows more people are looking for help to manage gambling addiction, in the years after a Supreme Court decision allowed online sports betting in 38 states. Katia Riddle
How a uniquely human genetic tweak changed the voices of mice A new study shows that giving mice the human version of a gene changes their squeak, suggesting some of the genetic underpinnings of language. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Is the Justice Department cutting breaks to people who seem loyal to Trump? The department dropped a case against former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, withdrew from an investigation against Rep. Andy Ogles, and moved to dismiss the case against New York Mayor Eric Adams. Carrie Johnson
Understanding presidential power in the age of Trump New York Times writer Charlie Savage discusses the scope of executive power as President Trump circumvents Congress, pushes legal boundaries and fires scores of federal workers, including at the FBI. Tonya Mosley
She suspected a heart attack, but was diagnosed with broken heart syndrome Broken Heart Syndrome mimics symptoms of a heart attack. It can strike after a stressful event, such as the loss of a loved one, a physical shock, or prolonged anxiety. The good news: It's treatable. Allison Aubrey