You have more control over your emotions than you think In his new book, Shift, psychologist and neuroscientist Ethan Kross busts common assumptions about how to manage big feelings and explains why it's OK sometimes to avoid them for a while. Marielle Segarra
FBI agents, prosecutors fear retribution from Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump Officials involved in Jan. 6 prosecutions say the Trump administration isn't protecting them from threats. "We don't think they'll care — unless and until one of us gets killed," an official told NPR. Tom Dreisbach
Don't give a hoot about sports? The Superb Owl might be for you What began as an accidental misspelling or an online joke has soared into a cultural phenomenon. Joe Hernandez
Why CBS stands at the epicenter of Trump's assault on the media CBS News appears likely to settle a lawsuit filed by President Trump in a case that legal observers say it should win. The network is caught up in Trump's assault on the media and an owner intent on finalizing a sale. David Folkenflik
As 'Fork' resignation deadline arrives, a federal judge will consider a stay The Trump administration has given more than 2 million federal employees until Thursday to decide whether to stay or go. A last-minute court hearing may throw a wrench into the administration's plans. Andrea Hsu
Rep. Adam Smith on the legality of the foreign aid freeze U.S. foreign aid is in the crosshairs of the Trump administration. It’s left organizations that provide services like HIV treatment, famine relief, and landmine removals scrambling to make sense of what comes next. Lauren Williams
A new type of bird flu has been found in dairy cows in Nevada The strain of bird flu is distinct from what has previously been found in dairy cattle. The finding means the virus has again spilled over from birds to cows, and it raises some worrying questions. Will Stone
Protesters rally against Trump's stop-work order for USAID USAID and nonprofit workers gathered near the Capitol in D.C. to protest Elon Musk's efforts to shut down the aid agency with his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Luke Garrett
New attorney general moves to align Justice Department with Trump's priorities Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi have both argued the Justice Department under Biden unfairly targeted conservatives, most notably Trump himself. Ryan Lucas
Wednesday Evening Headlines Seattle Children's cancels gender affirming surgery for 16-year-old, protesters rally against President Trump in Olympia, and big changes are head for Canlis. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Paige Browning