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Transcript: Here’s what Bill Gates told lawmakers in his recent Epstein testimony

The U.S. House Oversight Committee on Tuesday released the transcript of a closed-door interview in which Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates answered lawmakers' questions, under oath, about his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Read More

South African civil groups warn of dire impact as US phases out HIV program funding

Civil society organizations in South Africa says that adolescent girls and women are among the first to feel the impact of U.S. foreign aid cuts.

Dianna Russini was an NFL ‘Insider.’ Was she also out of bounds?

Dianna Russini's closeness to Mike Vrabel, the head coach of the New England Patriots, led to her resignation from The Athletic. Russini, a face of the sports publication, was paid an annual salary of close to $800,000, according to a former manager.

Overwhelmed? It’s time to focus on just a few | In Focus

The temptation to block everything out is strong. Now’s not the time to bury your head in the sand.

Discounts and a deciduous disaster | The Compleat Home Gardener

Also, tips on gravel gardens for a lower water bill.

Syndio bets on agentic AI with first acquisition in Seattle pay equity startup’s history

Syndio announced Tuesday that it acquired Embrace.ai, an agentic AI startup whose founders and technology will help Syndio build out its AI-powered compensation platform. Read More

General Fusion announces first steps to deploying its clean energy in Italy as tech uncertainty remains

British Columbia-based General Fusion is charging ahead with its goal of commercializing fusion energy, creating a roadmap for a deployment in Italy, hitting new temperature goals and pursuing an IPO through a SPAC. The progress continues despite setbacks in recent years that include layoffs, a public plea for funding and ongoing uncertainty about the viability of its technology. Read More

Agility Robotics heads to Wall Street in a $2.5B bet on staffing warehouses with humanoids

Agility Robotics, a maker of humanlike robots, is going public on Wall Street.

Judge temporarily blocks subpoenas in criminal probe of transgender care at New York hospitals

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.

Seattle officer says in lawsuit he was persecuted for attending J6

The lawsuit alleges the office of police accountability went to extraordinary lengths to conclude that an officer who attended the "Stop the Steal" rally was dishonest after a fender bender.

COLUMN | In Rainier Beach, Not Every Gunshot Means Danger - But It Feels Like It

Seattle World Cup updates: Qatar vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina sights and sounds

Ready for more World Cup, Seattle? Qatar faces Bosnia-Herzegovina as both teams take aim at three points at noon at Seattle Stadium.