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Courthouse glimpse of prominent Gaza doctor renews calls for his release from Israeli detention

Israel’s Supreme Court is considering whether to extend the detention of a prominent Palestinian doctor, Hussam Abu Safiya, who was seized 17 months ago in Gaza.

After years of planning, the World Cup is finally here

We are days away from the first men’s World Cup match in Seattle. Not months, not weeks, DAYS. It’s finally time for kickoff. Are you ready?  Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here to tell you what you need to know, and how you can get in the spirit. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients

Blood cancer survivor DeAnna Brandon worries about new Medicaid work requirements affecting her health coverage.

Nneka Ogwumike returns to Seattle, leads Sparks past Storm

In her first game against her old team, Nneka Ogwumike received a warm reception before scoring a game-high 24 points and leading the Sparks to an 88-83 victory over the Storm.

Judge considers arguments in challenge to New Mexico’s universal childcare program

It is up to a New Mexico judge to settle a challenge over the legality of New Mexico’s fledgling universal childcare program, an ambitious and closely watched effort to eliminate daycare costs for all working families.

Photos: Seattle Storm take on Los Angeles Sparks

Zahilay wants more King County childcare funding, bus service, housing

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay said the county is going through tremendous change, with pivotal decisions ahead that could echo for generations.

FIFA Men’s World Cup: Mohamed Salah, Egypt teammates dazzle fans during Spokane training session

The Egyptian national team held a two-hour training session Wednesday at Gonzaga with soccer icon Mohamed Salah drawing the attention of fans in attendance.

Northbound I-5 blocked in Seattle after 5-car crash

All northbound lanes of I-5 just south of South Spokane Street in Seattle are blocked after a five-car crash, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

FIFA Men’s World Cup: Belgium making itself at home at Sounders HQ

Belgium was impressed with the Sounders practice facility during its first media availability since arriving in the United States on Monday.

George Kirby bounces back, but Mariners’ offense goes quiet in loss to Orioles

George Kirby was sharp after four straight subpar outings, but the Mariners' thinned-out lineup managed just two hits off Orioles starter Brandon Young in a 7-2 loss.

Reactor reboot at world’s largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan’s radioactive waste plans

A reactor at the world’s largest nuclear power plant in Japan has resumed operations.