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'Your City Could Be Better': The Ultimate USA Trivia Battle. How Much Do You Know? — Presented By City Cast Seattle

See if your Seattle knowledge serves you well! In the first-ever Your City Could Be Better trivia episode, City Cast CEO David Plotz goes head to head with journalist and historian Alexandra Petri to see who knows more about U.S. history, geography, and celebrities ahead of the country’s semiquincentennial. Sean McPherson, trivia wiz and City Cast Twin Cities host, leads four riveting rounds of questions covering everything from The Declaration of Independence to the hottest college rivalries, and all 13 City Cast cities make an appearance. See how you stack up! Mentioned on the show: Trivia Mafia website and locations Alexandra Petri's US History: Important American Documents (I Made Up) Milwaukee's block of Frank Lloyd Wright - Atlas Obscura Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.   

Embolo, Ndoye score and Switzerland moves on at the World Cup with a 2-0 win over Algeria

Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye both scored as Switzerland advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Algeria on Thursday.

Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing

Neil, a 2,200-pound elephant seal, has returned to his birthplace on the Australian coast, causing quite a stir.

Bryce Miller twirls another gem as Mariners sweep Angels

Bryce Miller took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in another dominant start, Cal Raleigh scored the game's only run on a bases-loaded walk and the Mariners swept the Angels on Thursday night.

Seattle Storm suffer blowout loss against Phoenix Mercury

The Storm looked strong in their homestand, but they faltered in Phoenix and remain winless against the Western Conference after losing to the Mercury on Thursday.

Photos: Seattle Mariners take on Los Angeles Angels

Julio Rodríguez, Victor Robles exit Mariners game with injuries

On the day their lineup was as close as it’s been to full strength in weeks, the Mariners were immediately hit with two more injury scares Thursday night.

Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal rallies to beat Croatia 2-1 and advance to round of 16

Goncalo Ramos headed in the stoppage-time winner as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a wild finish that also included a Croatian goal disallowed for offside just before the final whistle in a World Cup round of 32 match.

125 passengers and crew hit with highly contagious stomach virus on cruise from San Francisco

Health officials say more than 120 passengers and crew on a Princess Cruises ship were infected with a stomach virus during a 20-day trip to Canada and Alaska.

Mariners’ piggyback strategy return for Logan Gilbert, Emerson Hancock

The piggyback wasn't dead. It was just on hold for a week. Logan Gilbert will start on Saturday against the Blue Jays, with Emerson Hancock scheduled to follow.

Campaign to repeal WA ‘millionaires tax’ submits over 500,000 signatures

Opponents of Washington’s new high-earners income tax submitted more than 500,000 signatures for an initiative to kill the tax Thursday, setting up an epic brawl for November over the state’s tax system, government funding and business climate.

2026 World Cup: Team USA, Belgium have some history in round of 16

Team USA and Belgium square off in Seattle Stadium in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday. It's not the first time that's happened.