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The Seattle Times
7 minutes
Supreme Court trans athlete ruling: What it means for WA
A Supreme Court ruling on Tuesday upheld state laws that ban transgender girls and women from playing in girls and women’s school sports.
The Seattle Times
25 minutes
Seattle World Cup tickets: Here’s what remaining games will cost
Only two World Cup matches remain in Seattle. If you're looking for a ticket, here's how much it'll cost.
The Seattle Times
38 minutes
Trump administration suspends funding for New York’s Medicaid fraud unit
The Trump administration has frozen federal funding for New York's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
The Seattle Times
about 1 hour
How schools can better prepare students for a changing climate
As climate change worsens, schools can help students feel prepared with a stronger solution- and project-based curriculum, community building and career education, Student Voices contributor Timothy Dong writes.
The Stranger
about 2 hours
Slog AM: Local Journalists Win New Contract After Strike, Mayor Wilson Endorses Candidates in Legislative Races, and SCOTUS Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Trans Sports Bans
SCOTUS Rulings are All Over the Map: The court upheld birthright citizenship, which is good, because white supremacists were trying to overturn the precedent to purge the country of millions of people and disenfranchise voters. The vote was 5-4, though, which is too close for comfort. The justices also greenlit the president to fire the […] The post Slog AM: Local Journalists Win New Contract After Strike, Mayor Wilson Endorses Candidates in Legislative Races, and SCOTUS Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Trans Sports Bans appeared first on The Stranger.
The Seattle Times
about 2 hours
Mexican fans blast horns outside Ecuador’s hotel, fueling a sleepless World Cup eve
Mexican soccer fans have given Ecuador a sleepless night ahead of their World Cup clash.
The Seattle Times
about 2 hours
The Seattle judge who had birthright citizenship correct from the start
Judge John Coughenour needed the barest of briefings before ruling President Donald Trump's order "blatantly unconstitutional." Seventeen months later, the Supreme Court agreed.
The Seattle Times
about 3 hours
How to stay cool in a heat wave even without air conditioning
Heat can be dangerous, but health experts say there are ways to manage the threat.
The Stranger
about 3 hours
Quickies
1. I’m a 20-year-old virgin and I have until very recently thought I was pan romantic/asexual. But I have found myself being sexually attracted to my close female friends. How do I know if I am ace or struggling with religious guilt? Labels can wait — get out there and live a little, kiddo. P.S. Religious guilt […] The post Quickies appeared first on The Stranger.
Seattle Medium
about 3 hours
Takeaways From The Supreme Court’s Decisions Expanding Trump’s Firing Power But Preserving Fed For Now
The Supreme Court has ruled that the President may remove leaders of independent federal agencies without cause, overturning a 1935 precedent and significantly expanding executive power. However, the Court blocked the Trump administration's immediate attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, emphasizing the requirement for due process amid contested mortgage fraud allegations. In a separate decision, the justices upheld state laws allowing the counting of mail-in ballots received after Election Day, a ruling that counters former President Trump's stance on voting restrictions.
Seattle Medium
about 3 hours
Police Must Obtain A Warrant When Seeking Sweep Of Cellphone Location Data, Supreme Court Rules
The Supreme Court has mandated that law enforcement obtain a warrant for the use of "geofence warrants" to capture cell phone location data, a ruling that redefines Fourth Amendment protections against governmental intrusion into personal privacy. This decision requires officers to secure judicial approval for such data requests, addressing concerns about police access to vast quantities of personal information stored by companies.
Seattle Medium
about 3 hours
Medicare Will Start Covering Weight-Loss Drugs On July 1 For The First Time. Here’s What You Need To Know
Millions of Medicare enrollees will gain their first-ever coverage for weight loss medications through the temporary Medicare GLP-1 Bridge pilot program, set to launch on July 1. This initiative, a significant development in healthcare access, will allow beneficiaries to obtain drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound at a substantially reduced cost, addressing a longstanding legal prohibition against Medicare covering such treatments. The program aims to make obesity treatment more equitable and accessible, reflecting ongoing advocacy efforts to recognize obesity as a treatable disease.