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A humorist faces life with Stage 4 lung cancer: 'The future disappeared for me'

In 2020, Annabelle Gurwitch went to urgent care for a COVID-19 test and learned she had cancer. She writes about life as a "cancer slacker" in her memoir, The End of My Life is Killing Me.

Some human rights groups think Israel is targeting medics in Lebanon

Israeli attacks have killed at least 54 Lebanese medics since the start of this war, according to the Lebanon government.

Politics

Oil prices plunge and stocks soar after U.S. and Iran agree on ceasefire

Investors around the world breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of peace — and an easing of the global energy crisis.

Arts & Life

Netflix does Nordic noir right in 'Jo Nesbø's Detective' series

A tortured Oslo police detective may be on the trail of a psycho killer in this genuinely suspenseful screen adaptation of Jo Nesbø's The Devil's Star.

Washington is betting against the rise of prediction markets

Gambling in Washington state can be a challenge - if you want to bet on your favorite sports team, you have to physically go to a casino. But prediction markets like Kalshi and Robinhood are just a download away.  They say they’re different from traditional gambling apps and are willing to go to court to prove it. We’ll hear more from KUOW’s Clare McGrane.

U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire

The U.S. and Iran reached a ceasefire deal on Tuesday, less than two hours before the deadline President Trump imposed for Iran to meet his demands or else face wide-scale destruction.

After Trump backs off threats against Iran, where does US military operation stand?

To discuss what's likely to be next for U.S. military strategy in the Iran war, NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with retired Gen. Joseph Votel.

Politics

NATO chief to visit the White House after Trump's threats to leave alliance

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with President Trump Wednesday amid tensions over the alliance.