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Stanley M. Gartler, a molecular biologist and geneticist who provided key evidence that cancerous tumors originate from a single mutated cell, died on May 25 in Seattle at age 102.

Alisa Liu, a new OpenAI researcher, detailed her 57-interview job search across 11 companies, describing it as stressful and challenging. She emphasized the emotional toll and provided advice for navigating AI industry hiring.

A man accused of brutally stabbing a transgender University of Washington student was found unfit to stand trial. The incident involves a violent attack targeting a transgender individual at the university.

Christopher Leahy, charged with first-degree murder in the killing of UW student Juniper Blessing, was found not competent to stand trial and will receive mental health treatment at Western State Hospital.

A University of Washington (UW) employee is accused of paying teenage girls for sex using cash apps and providing items like shoes, clothes, alcohol, marijuana, and vape products.

A University of Washington journalism student undertook a nine-week summer internship at Mexico News Daily in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, despite limited Spanish proficiency and travel restrictions due to a U.S. State Department travel advisory. The internship, supported by the International Reporting Scholarship, aimed to foster journalistic growth and cultural exploration.

A University of Washington student argues that her peers require more human interaction on campus rather than relying on institutional AI tools. The article highlights a preference for human engagement over automated solutions in educational settings.

Chicago's Mikono Frozen Greek Yogurt, started by friends Nathalie del Valle and Maya Matta, is transitioning from a pop-up to a permanent shop in Lincoln Park by year-end. The duo developed their recipe through extensive experimentation and sold out at pop-ups after launching in February.

A parasitic tapeworm called Echinococcus multilocularis, known as the 'fox tapeworm,' has been detected in 37 out of 100 coyotes near Puget Sound, Washington, according to a University of Washington study published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. The parasite, which can cause a rare but deadly disease in humans, has expanded its range in North America, with a more infectious European variant now prevalent in the U.S. and Canada.

A University of Washington scientist, Giacomo Dalla Chiara, is leading a project to use data for more equitable and efficient food distribution to Seattle's 300 micropantries.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has developed a new networking topology called Resilient Network Graphs (RNG), which is up to a third faster and 40% more energy efficient than traditional hierarchical designs. RNG combines deterministic and randomized cabling to address past challenges with random graph networks, such as latency and complex cabling, and was developed through collaboration with Amazon Scholars and academic experts in graph theory.

Christopher Leahy, accused of killing a UW student, is undergoing a competency evaluation. His arraignment has been continued for the second time to assess his competency.

Scientists discovered that common bean plants use a specific immune receptor to detect caterpillar saliva and trigger the release of volatile compounds that attract predators. The receptor responds to herbivore-associated molecular patterns like inceptin and In11, fragments of plant proteins regurgitated by caterpillars.

The Justice Department under the Trump administration has abandoned its traditional role as a guardian of factual accuracy, instead becoming an active participant in spreading conspiracy theories and misinformation. The DOJ recently announced a controversial "anti-weaponization" fund and uses official accounts to amplify baseless narratives, contributing to what researchers call "participatory propaganda" that blurs the line between government institutions and conspiracy-theory ecosystems.

Over 100,000 American children have had a parent detained in immigration sweeps since President Donald Trump's mass deportation campaign began. The report by Brookings estimates roughly 200,000 children, including 145,000 American kids, have had a parent detained. This has led to family separations across the country.

A 31-year-old man turned himself in to police for the alleged murder of a 19-year-old University of Washington student. The suspect is a former student at the university and was identified through surveillance photos released by the Seattle Police Department. The victim, a transgender student, was found deceased with stab wounds in a laundry room.

A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old transgender University of Washington student. The arrest was announced by Seattle police on Thursday. The victim was a student at the University of Washington.

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the killing of a transgender University of Washington student. The arrest was made by the Seattle Police Department. The incident occurred in Seattle.

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old trans student at the University of Washington. The arrest was made after crystal clear photos were released. The murder occurred inside a laundry room on the university campus.

Chloe Cole cancelled her speech at the University of Washington due to alleged Antifa threats and vows to reschedule, amid growing campus tensions and a recent murder of a transgender student. Cole expressed concern over her personal safety and criticized the use of the murder as a justification for further violence. The incident highlights the increasingly divisive climate on university campuses.

Chloe Cole, a detransitioner, cancelled her University of Washington speech due to alleged threats from Antifa. The event was part of Turning Point USA's 'Pick Up the Mic' initiative. Cole cited concerns for her safety after Charlie Kirk's assassination.

A University of Washington student was fatally stabbed at Nordheim Court, a campus housing complex in Seattle, prompting a search. The incident occurred on the university's campus. The student's identity has not been released.

The director of University of Washington's Middle East Center, Professor Aria Fani, was removed after making remarks critical of Zionism, which he described as 'cancerous'. Fani was not surprised by the decision and is currently on medical leave until September. The removal follows controversy over his statements on Israel and Iran.

The U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division is investigating the University of Washington for antisemitism after a student group, SUPER UW, hosted a fundraiser for the 'Lebanese resistance.' The university has cut ties with the group due to past violent incidents and is cooperating with the investigation.