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Why startup vet Robbie Cape chose insurance — a tough VC, a trillion-dollar market and the money

The Seattle tech entrepreneur revealed on Tuesday that he's building a new startup to reimagine the insurance industry, launching The Instrument with backing from Pioneer Square Labs. Read More

World Cup schedule today June 16: Here’s what and where to watch

If you’re looking to recover from Monday’s action, today is a good time to kick back and watch a few games. Here's today's schedule.

Egypt and Belgium tied, but drones grab a World Cup win over Seattle with lighted scoreboard

Visit Seattle calls the lighted display the first-ever drone scoreboard, and the destination marketing organization plans the activation for five more matches that will be played in Seattle. Read More

More Than A Match: How Seattle’s Juneteenth World Cup Game Connects Black History, Freedom And The Future Of Soccer

Seattle is set to host a FIFA World Cup soccer match on June 19th, coinciding with Juneteenth, the national holiday commemorating the end of slavery. This event marks a significant intersection, with organizers launching 'The 19th' campaign to highlight the achievements of Black soccer players and inspire future generations, emphasizing themes of freedom, progress, and representation.

Next-gen nuclear company TerraPower plants flag in UK

TerraPower, the Bellevue, Wash.-based nuclear energy company, announced the opening of a subsidiary office in the UK as it pursues its first international deployment. Read More

Struggled to afford fertility treatment in Seattle? Share your story

If you’ve struggled to pay for fertility treatments in Seattle or explored alternative means to avoid such costs, we’d like to hear about it.

Your World Cup Survival Guide: Traffic, Transit, Street Closures And Free Events In Seattle

Seattle is preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2026, a major international event. Six matches are scheduled for Lumen Field, prompting city officials to issue guidance for residents. Authorities are encouraging the use of public transit, meticulous planning, and the allocation of additional travel time to mitigate anticipated congestion.

Black-Owned Businesses And Community Organizations Welcome World Cup Fans During Juneteenth Weekend

Seattle's Black community is poised to commemorate Juneteenth with a series of events that integrate the city's role as a host for the United States Men's National Team with cultural and community celebrations. This initiative features a public watch party, a market for Black-owned businesses, and specialized programming at local restaurants and bars, all designed to highlight community contributions and foster economic empowerment.

U.S. Border Patrol involved in shooting near Canadian border

The circumstances of the shooting are not known. Police did not immediately say whether there were any injuries or fatalities.

Dan David Prize awards 9 scholars $300,000 each for research on the human past

Nine scholars from around the world have been awarded $300,000 each to advance their careers.

Mail Clutter? Here’s What To Shred, Save, Or Scan

JPMorgan Chase has announced a $30 billion commitment over five years aimed at addressing the racial wealth divide. Concurrently, the financial institution provides comprehensive guidance on secure financial document management, detailing strategies for identifying documents requiring shredding, long-term retention, or secure digital conversion to enhance personal financial security and organization.