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Ultraprocessed Food Scientists Say Americans Are ‘Fed Up’ With Industry And Government Inaction

A recent survey indicates significant public demand for enhanced regulation of ultraprocessed foods, with 77% of Americans advocating for mandated warning labels. The poll further reports that 70% support a ban on advertising these products on children's television, and 87% call for government safety testing of all laboratory-made chemicals utilized in food production.

The World’s Biggest Tech Companies Are Betting Big On Computers That Control Themselves

Nvidia, Microsoft, and Google are spearheading the development of new technologies poised to enable artificial intelligence agents to autonomously manage complex operations. This initiative seeks to reduce the conventional reliance on keyboards and mice for computer interaction.

Trump Signs Executive Order Asking For Access To New A.I. Models Before They Launch

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to allow the government early access to advanced AI models to assess cybersecurity risks and protect critical infrastructure.

White House Correspondents’ Association Reschedules Dinner After Shooting Incident

The White House Correspondents' Association announced that a second dinner will be held on July 24 with enhanced security measures after the April event was halted by a shooting incident, and President Donald Trump has accepted an invitation to speak at the dinner.

Celebrate Pride 2026, South End Style

Looking for Pride plans beyond downtown? Our guide rounds up South Seattle's biggest LBGTQIA+ celebrations, from White Center and Columbia City to Georgetown, Hillman City, and beyond.

A Story In Every Scent: Four UW Students Build Community Through Culture And Entrepreneurship

Four University of Washington students founded Lumiére, a candle company built around memories, culture and identity, to create a connection between customers and their own heritage and experiences through hand-poured candles.

With $12M second fund, fintech startup aims to pump more cash into climate entrepreneurs

Enduring Planet, a fintech company with Pacific Northwest roots, on Wednesday announced it has closed its second fund at more… Read More

Ag tech startup wins top prize as UW’s Dempsey competition awards $92,500 across finalists

The ag tech startup BioBead won the $25,000 grand prize at the University of Washington's 29th annual Dempsey Startup Competition for its biodegradable soil-health pellets, leading a record-breaking field of student entrepreneurs. Read More

‘Biometrics for things’: Alitheon raises $8M to expand its optical AI tech to ID physical objects

The Bellevue startup's funding will accelerate its FeaturePrint technology, which uses optical AI to create a unique digital "fingerprint" for physical objects — no barcodes, tags, or labels required. Read More

OPINION | To the Class of 2026: Your Actions Can Help Shape Our Future

How Villanova Shaped The New York Knicks’ Dominant Run To The NBA Finals

Former Villanova Wildcats teammates Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, and Jalen Brunson are poised to achieve a historic milestone, potentially becoming the first trio to secure both collegiate and professional basketball championships should they lead the New York Knicks to an NBA title.

Do You Trust The Information You Receive From AI?

AI can be a useful tool for research, but it is important to double-check and triple-check all sources to ensure accuracy, as AI has a pattern of providing false information and existing biases.