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‘X-Men’ actor shares breast cancer diagnosis to raise awareness among men

Researchers in recent years have been pushing for more men to be included in clinical trials of breast cancer treatments, which are often tailored for women.

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.

How the SpaceX IPO effect could send the Seattle area’s space industry into a higher orbit

A rising tide lifts all spaceships: Starcloud, Gravitics and other Northwest space ventures look forward to taking advantage of what SpaceX and Starship will have to offer. Read More

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.

‘This cannot continue’: Microsoft Xbox CEO calls for reset amid reports of looming job cuts

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma told employees that Microsoft's gaming business will end the fiscal year at about a 3% profit margin, saying years of heavy spending without revenue growth "cannot continue" — as Bloomberg and The Verge reported major job cuts coming next month. Read More

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.