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SpaceX leapfrogs Amazon and briefly tops Microsoft in market value on Cursor acquisition news

Shares of SpaceX surged Tuesday, pushing the Elon Musk-led company above Amazon and into a neck-and-neck race with Microsoft for the title of the world's fourth-most valuable public company less than a week after its blockbuster $75 billion IPO. Read More

Parents Are On Devices During Meals Even More Than Their Kids. Here’s How To Rethink Family Dinner

A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics indicates that media consumption is widespread during family meals, with over 75% of parents and nearly 70% of children engaging with devices. This pervasive use is reported to diminish the emotional and psychological benefits inherent in shared mealtimes, impacting valuable parent-child connections.

The US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations

The nation’s infant mortality dropped to a new all-time low in 2025.

U.S. Emergency Oil Stockpile Tumbles To Lowest Since The Reagan Administration

The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has reached its lowest level since 1983, now holding 340.3 million barrels of crude. This significant depletion is attributed to the Trump administration's ongoing release of emergency oil. The measure aims to mitigate the economic impact of the war with Iran.

Instant Noodles Have A Bad Reputation — But The World Still Can’t Get Enough Of Them

Instant noodles have solidified their status as a global culinary staple, providing a rapid, economical, and satisfying meal for millions worldwide. Despite persistent concerns regarding their nutritional profile, the market for these products is projected to experience substantial growth in the coming years.

From Egypt To South Africa: Record 10 African Nations Bring Pride And Possibility To World Cup 2026

For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, Africa will send 10 nations to soccer's biggest stage, a development that underscores the continent's growing influence in the sport. This unprecedented representation provides Seattle's diverse African immigrant communities with a significant opportunity to celebrate their culture, heritage, and identity as the tournament arrives in the Pacific Northwest.

Hiker dies in fall near Ketchikan after sending emergency message, troopers say

A Portland resident told 911 dispatchers in Alaska that he was "cold, and not equipped with water, food, proper clothing, or other survival gear."

Helion secures world’s first regulatory licenses for fusion power plant being built in Washington

Helion Energy announced Tuesday that it’s the first company in the world to receive regulatory licenses for a fusion power… Read More

How agentic AI is rewiring Amazon’s teams and upending its traditions

Swami Sivasubramanian runs dozens of small teams building agentic AI tools and products inside Amazon Web Services. They've been using the tools themselves to quietly change how they work — starting with one of Amazon's most sacred processes. Read More

Amber Alert issued for 6-year-old abducted in silver Ford Fusion

Police are asking anyone who sees the 6-year-old boy or the silver Ford Fusion to call 911. He was last seen in Lynnwood.

Are FIFA’s exclusive Seattle World Cup jerseys worth the steep price?

FIFA has introduced new elements to this World Cup. One that has raised eyebrows more than others? Exclusive $375 jerseys that aren't meant to be worn.