What really led Trump to threaten Seattle’s World Cup
The president sparked local anxiety, twice, with threats to pull the World Cup from Seattle. But it wasn’t his idea. This is how Trump’s theater show really works.
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How much Seattle has changed since JFK’s era
When John F. Kennedy was president, Seattle was riding the crest of its second world’s fair and Boeing’s success. But it faced challenges, as did America, Jon Talton writes.
How 3 WA brothers came ‘full circle’ on National Adoption Day
Friday marked the 24th year King County Superior Court celebrated National Adoption Day.
How one Seattle cobbler explains a century of economic change
It’s all here in this fourth-generation shop — unionization, assembly lines, automation, offshoring, corporate skulduggery, real estate booms — writ small.
Thanksgiving 2025 recipes: Stick with simple classics. Don’t overdo it!
Our food writer has spent countless hours cooking Thanksgiving recipes in hopes of making the perfect plate. At some point, she realized simplicity is bliss.
Mamdani says Israel is ‘committing genocide’ in Gaza at Trump meeting
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said Israel is committing genocide in Gaza at a meeting with President Trump.
South Africa declares gender-based violence a national disaster amid G20 protests
Women’s groups welcomed the announcement on the eve of the international leaders’ summit in Johannesburg Hundreds of women gathered in cities across South Africa on Friday to protest against gender-based violence in the country before the G20 summit in…
Israel launches strikes on Gaza in further test of fragile ceasefire
Israel says it has begun striking Hamas targets in Gaza, reportedly killing at least 24 people, after what it called a “blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement”.
Israel striking Hamas targets in Gaza after reports soldiers attacked
Israel says it has begun striking Hamas targets in Gaza after reporting that its soldiers have been fired at.
Starmer slaps down Trump’s plan for Ukraine peace – ‘It needs work!’
Donald Trump hinted Ukraine will have to accept the terms of his new peace plan.