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Africa CDC chief says the continent needs to invest its own funds in Ebola response, vaccine

African officials must step up financing to respond and develop vaccines for the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda.

James Burrows, comedy director behind ‘Cheers’ and ‘Friends,’ dies at 85

The 11-time Emmy-winning director James Burrows, a force behind many fan favorites, has died, his family confirmed to People. He was 85.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, urges human connection in a digital world

Catherine’s essay, published online, urges society to help children build real connections and warns against the ubiquity of screens in their daily lives.

Ex-Seahawk Marshawn Lynch helps energize ‘Men in Blazers’ crowd

A sea of people — mostly wearing red, white and blue — filled the area around Pier 58 to capacity for Friday's "Men in Blazers Match Day Live!" broadcast.

MLS commissioner says Sounders helped create memorable World Cup scene

MLS Commissioner Don Garber was on hand for the World Cup game at Seattle Stadium, and he lauded the Sounders for helping to create the scene around the game.

Washington Huskies’ Danny Sprinkle adds DeAndre Haynes to staff

This is the second consecutive year that UW coach Danny Sprinkle has altered his staff, and it's unclear if there are any more changes in store for next season.

Mourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim, marking third orphanage death as Congo outbreak spreads

Mourners in eastern Congo have gathered to bury a 6-month-old girl who died from Ebola earlier this week.

A Queer Summer Reading List

This story was originally published in The Stranger’s 2026 Queer Issue. In honor of Pride month—and in honor of highly complex queer dynamics that are at least one thing we can count on, from our relationships with each other to our relationships with this country—I’m bringing you a queer summer reading list which I hope […] The post A Queer Summer Reading List appeared first on The Stranger.

Is climate change supercharging El Nino? Scientists don’t agree

Scientists say the current El Nino is likely to be especially potent and could smash records. Some point to climate change as a cause, but there's no consensus.

2026 World Cup: Gary Payton delivering Juneteenth message at 4 stadiums

FIFA tapped Sonics icon Gary Payton to deliver a Juneteenth message that will air in the four stadiums holding World Cup matches, including Seattle Stadium.

2026 World Cup: USMNT’s Christian Pulisic ruled out against Australia

Coach Mauricio Pochettino announced Team USA winger Christian Pulisic will not play against Australia because of a calf injury.

Photos: USA vs. Australia in FIFA World Cup