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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.

11-year-old driver crashes truck into Buddhist monks in Thailand, killing 10

An 11-year-old driver crashed a truck into Buddhist monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand last Thursday, killing 10 of them and injuring others, officials said.

Another Philippine senator arrested for alleged large-scale corruption

A Philippine senator was arrested Monday and charged under the country’s anti-corruption statutes, becoming the latest member of the upper legislative chamber to be arrested in more than a month over suspicion of large-scale graft.

Taiwan builds a ‘Rainbow Bridge’ at Seattle Pride, highlighting LGBTQ+ inclusion and culture

Taiwan brought a colorful celebration of culture, identity, and LGBTQ+ inclusion to the streets of Seattle on Sunday, June 29, as the Taiwan Tourism Administration debuted a Taiwan-themed float in the 2026 Seattle Pride Parade.

This July, Eat the Real American Classics

This story was originally published in The Stranger’s July 2026 print issue.  It’s the month where we celebrate the birth of this complicated nation, and if you’re feeling mixed emotions about how to commemorate the US’s semiquincentennial (250th!), I have a solid game plan for you.  This July, I’m taking special aim at American food […] The post This July, Eat the Real American Classics appeared first on The Stranger.

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.

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.

Over 100 AAPI gain citizenship on 250th Independence Day

“It takes paperwork, persistence, and patience,” said Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, as she addressed 252 immigrants before they took the Oath of Allegiance to become citizens on July 4—–the nation’s 250th Independence Day—–at the 41st naturalization ceremony held at Seattle Center.

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.