A judge extends the pause on Trump's plan to put USAID workers on leave A federal judge has ruled to continue for another week the freeze on the Trump administration's plan to put thousands of staffers for the U.S. Agency for International Development on paid leave. Hansi Lo Wang
After delay, CDC releases data signaling bird flu spread undetected in cows and people After going quiet on bird flu, CDC scientists have published a report on its spread among veterinarians. The findings suggest a need for better surveillance. Will Stone
RIP Duo, the Duolingo owl. Why would the company kill its own mascot? Duo was fatally hit by a Tesla Cybertruck, the language-learning company announced this week. The snarky owl has been the face of Duolingo for over a decade. Why his sudden demise, and what's next? Rachel Treisman
RFK Jr. confirmed as Trump's health secretary, over Democrats' loud objections Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. wins confirmation to be President Trump's secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The vote was 52 to 48. Selena Simmons-Duffin
As Trump touts Putin talks, NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe be included Several NATO allies stressed that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace talks, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied that the U.S. is betraying Ukraine. The Associated Press
In loving memory of Wildrose co-owner Shelley Brothers Last week, Seattle lost Shelley Brothers. You may know her as the co-owner of Seattle’s only lesbian bar for the last 20 years. We’ll talk about her legacy with her good friend and business partner Martha Manning. Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers
Sen. Ted Cruz's list of 'woke' science includes self-driving cars and solar eclipses Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, says the National Science Foundation has given money to thousands of "woke DEI" studies. Researchers say that's misrepresenting science and disparaging important research. Jonathan Lambert
Is Trump the president who will truly set a course for Mars? Proponents of going to Mars see peril and opportunity in Elon Musk's close relationship with Trump. Experts say just getting Americans back to the moon in the near future will be challenging enough. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Squeeze into a photo booth for a Valentine's Day smooch In honor of Valentine's Day, we stop in at the new Photo Booth Museum in San Francisco to find out how people are using the booths to celebrate their love. Chloe Veltman
Retailers including Trader Joe's and Kroger have begun limiting egg purchases Egg farmers have been plagued by widespread outbreaks of bird flu. Experts say it's hard to predict when the industry will bounce back from the illness' effects. Ayana Archie