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Europe’s extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say

Millions in France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and elsewhere in Europe are experiencing extreme temperatures and humidity this week associated with a heat dome.

Flau’jae Johnson scores career-high 28, Seattle Storm beat Liberty

Flau’jae Johnson’s career-high 28 points helped the Storm shut down a franchise-high losing streak at 11 games with a 99-88 win over New York on Thursday night.

Photos: Liberty at Storm in WNBA Action

What Mariners stats show at halfway point of 2026 season

At the mathematical halfway point of the regular season, the Mariners are hanging on to their AL West lead. Here's what the numbers show midway through the season.

Ebola outbreak could become largest ever, Africa’s CDC warns

Most of the people testing positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo are not on health workers’ radar, suggesting that contact tracing is lagging dangerously behind.

Local FIFA organizing committee ready to celebrate World Cup Pride Match

Seattle's local FIFA organizing committee long ago decided Friday's World Cup match would be a "Pride Match" Despite the protests of the teams involved, it is ready to celebrate.

What Brandon Roy, Garfield and SPS leaders said about coach’s firing and rehiring

After being abruptly fired last September, Brandon Roy was reintroduced as Garfield's boys basketball coach on Thursday. Here's what Roy, and school leaders said about the situation.

2026 World Cup: Egypt, Iran only talking soccer before Seattle match

Iran and Egypt made it clear they were only talking soccer the day before their World Cup match in Seattle, which has long been dubbed a "Pride Match."

Brian Brobbey, Netherlands roll over Tunisia to win World Cup group

Brian Brobbey scored his third goal of the World Cup, and the Netherlands got a pair of goals that deflected off Tunisia and into its own net in a 3-1 victory that gave the Dutch the top spot in Group F.

World Cup: Japan, Sweden both advance after 1-1 draw

Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, giving Sweden a 1-1 draw that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup.

Thursday Evening Headlines

Federal judge sides with WA over Trump's vote-by-mail order, bargaining begins between Seattle Public Schools and teachers union, and The Walrus and the Carpenter and unionized staff reach a tentative agreement to end strike. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.  Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More streets near Aurora Avenue closed in area plagued by shootings

City crews on Thursday installed concrete barriers on streets west of Aurora Avenue North. The temporary closures will remain through the summer, officials said.