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7 days ago in Sports
Pressure rises on Infantino and FIFA’s World Cup investor plan as adviser resigns and Asia opposes
Pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity grew Friday as his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia's soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.
7 days ago in Entertainment
Actor Storm Reid hopes music reveals another side, introducing listeners to the real her
Storm Reid knows how the world sees her: an accomplished, polished actor who always seems to have it all together. Through new music, the Emmy-winner hopes listeners discover another side of her.
7 days ago in National
New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging ‘illegal gambling operation’
New York officials sued prediction market platform Kalshi on Friday, calling it an "illegal, unlicensed gambling operation" as the state seeks to halt its operations and force the company to forfeit its profits.
Rushing and Hernández go deep as the Dodgers beat the Mariners 6-2
Bryan Woo gave up five runs and five hits in five innings while striking out eight.
1 week ago in Sports
Royals lefty Noah Cameron has a no-hitter broken up by the Twins’ Ryan Jeffers to start the 7th
Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron took a no-hitter into the seventh inning on Thursday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins before Ryan Jeffers broke it up with a leadoff single.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Tanning is getting hot again. Here’s what it really does to your skin
Experts are concerned about a resurgence in the popularity of tanning among young adults as social media has helped tanning in general make a comeback. A video of a girl sharing her "tanning secrets" and showing off a bikini tan line has racked up more than 11 million views, while people in the comments joke, "The earth probably won't last long anyway, I'd rather go out tan than pale."
M’s face Dodgers in rubber match, Storm co-owner suspended, Bells’ playoff picture and more | Northwest Sports Update
Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton will miss their next five home games after an explicit interaction with two young fans.
1 week ago in Sports
European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads
European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions to protest Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in soccer's biggest tournament to private equity investors. The North American soccer body rejected his plan later the same day.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that K-pop powerhouse BTSwill not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.
Seattle police chief resigns under pressure from mayor over response to festival shooting
After an initial social media post announcing that there had been a shooting with multiple victims, it took nearly five hours for police to provide any additional information to the public, including whether there was any ongoing threat.
ACLU files federal claim over family’s detention in Blaine
The civil rights organization says the asylum-seeking family was subjected to extreme heat and unsafe conditions.
Wildfires in North Cascades, Okanogan County grow
Fire officials say dry conditions and shifting winds are likely to drive further fire growth.
Nick Brown challenges planned significant energy rate increases
The office of the state Attorney General issued a testimony asking shareholders in Puget Sound Energy to pay more.
Ethan Hunger breaks triathlon world record in food bank fundraiser
The Bellingham real estate agent says his annual endurance challenges have raised over $1 million over the past six years.
New report shows rise in Whatcom County homelessness, spike in unhoused children
Four in 10 individuals contacted during the Point In Time count said that they were experiencing mental health issues.
WSP arrests lake-jumping suspect on stolen motorcycle
Video shows the suspect attempting to flee even as the bike starts having mechanical issues.
Ferndale Block Party, Sand Sculptures, Psych Rock Fest and more | Lifestyle Lookout
From Birch Bay to Ferndale to Bellingham, there is plenty to do in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
1 week ago in National
Father who gave his son the gun used in a Georgia high school shooting to be sentenced
A sentencing hearing was underway Thursday for a man who gave his son the gun used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia after he was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for ‘Once,’ dies in motorcycle crash
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who won an Academy Award for the 2007 film "Once," died in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Dublin early Wednesday, his management said. He was 56.
1 week ago in Sports
Taysom Hill announces the end of his time with the Saints, but not his retirement from the NFL
Taysom Hill, a former BYU quarterback who evolved into a productive multi-position player for the New Orleans Saints, has announced that he won't be returning to the team with which he spent his first nine NFL seasons.
