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Seattle Storm scuffle down stretch in loss to Washington Mystics

Natisha Hiedeman scored a career-high 31 points, but the Storm’s offense went cold in the fourth quarter and careless turnovers led to a disappointing loss against the Mystics.

Mariners snap skid, enter All-Star break on high note

The Mariners snapped a five-game losing streak Sunday and entered the All-Star break with an 8-2 win over the Rays.

This star just ate a planet, and it’s not done yet

A star 1,300 light-years away appears to have just consumed one world and is gearing up for seconds.

Philadelphia area digs out from damage left by a severe series of microburst storms

Philadelphia and some surrounding counties are cleaning up and assessing damage after a series of severe storms swept through with winds up to 60 or 70 mph.

Lindsey Graham’s journey from a pool hall to the heights of political power

Lindsey Graham was the garrulous son of South Carolina pool hall owners and he rose to become a prominent senator and fixture on the global stage.

Mariners’ Emerson Hancock exits start with apparent hand injury

Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock exited Sunday's start against the Rays after trying to barehand a hard one-hopper hit back up the middle.

A bird’s brain holds clues to the sounds of music

The neurobiologist Erich Jarvis studies the few species capable of speech. He has long hoped to genetically engineer an animal that can make new calls.

Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of July 5, 2026

See the technology stories that people were reading on GeekWire for the week of July 5, 2026. Read More

Etzioni on AI: Who disagrees with you about AI? Here’s what the research shows

Optimism comes from those with the most to gain, in the rising economies and inside the labs; doubts rise from those with the most to lose or the most to fear. Read More

This WA pre-K program is hugely popular — and in peril

Washington's free preschool program offered in K-12 schools has grown significantly since the pandemic. It now faces potentially steep cuts.

Seahawks sale: Answers to five key questions about what’s next

We know who will likely be the next owners of the Seahawks, answering a question that has lingered for months. Here are the answers to five questions about what's next.