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Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension

Soccer leaders questioned the FIFA Men's World Cup’s integrity after a decision to overturn a red card on a Team USA player has turned political.

Filing shows Amazon cut 57 tech jobs in Washington state in recent weeks

Amazon is cutting 57 jobs in Washington, including roles at the director and senior manager levels. The cuts include 16 software engineers as well as product managers and creative marketing employees working in Seattle and Bellevue offices. Nine remote employees were also let go. Read More

Seattle axes plan to cut developer fees that fund affordable housing

Days before a deal to lower developer fees that fund affordable housing was expected to be released to the public, City Hall is backing away from the idea.

Photos: World Cup fever takes over Seattle again before U.S. vs. Belgium

Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows

New federal data reveals the first 50-state look at a steep drop in Affordable Care Act enrollment after enhanced subsidies expired in January.

FIFA’s Infantino says he told Trump the Balogun case would be decided by independent judicial bodies

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he told Donald Trump that the red-card suspension of Folarin Balogun would be decided by FIFA’s independent judicial bodies.

Sound Transit’s Bespoke Wayfinding System Is Unnecessarily Baffling

  International visitors have likely never seen anything quite like it. By Erica C. Barnett For Sound Transit, the World… The post Sound Transit’s Bespoke Wayfinding System Is Unnecessarily Baffling appeared first on PubliCola.

USMNT vs. Belgium in World Cup: Seattle hosts pivotal round-of-16 match

It doesn't get much bigger than this, Seattle: The United States faces Belgium in the round of 16 at Seattle Stadium. Follow along here.

FIFA appeal committee rejects Belgium appeal, allowing Folarin Balogun to play

FIFA has rejected an appeal from the Royal Belgium Football Association over the decision to make U.S. striker Folarin Balogun eligible to play in Monday’s World Cup elimination match in Seattle.

Person found dead in vehicle from Chelan Wildfire

The Chelan wildfire started July 4 and has burned nearly 9,700 acres.

Efforts to help smokers quit stall under Trump

The Trump administration has taken several steps to unravel federal anti-smoking initiatives while at the same time handing key policy wins to tobacco companies.

Flash flood warnings issued for parts of New York City and Northeast as heat wave breaks

Heavy rain and flooding are breaking a heat wave that gripped New York City and much of the Northeast last week.