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Sports

Did soccer originate in Scotland?

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Ged O'Brien, founder of the Scottish Football Museum, about how the discovery of a football field raises doubts about the sport's roots.

Movies

Actor Benicio del Toro on 'The Phoenician Scheme'

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Benicio del Toro, who plays a wealthy, scheming mid-century industrialist in Wes Anderson's latest film, "The Phoenician Scheme."

Law & Courts

Human rights activist arrested in El Salvador amidst crackdown on dissent

Leading human rights activist, Ruth López, has been arrested in El Salvador. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to her colleague Noah Bullock from the human rights organization Cristosal about the case.

Politics

Hegseth says the U.S. will reposition military amid threat from China

At an international forum in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. is refocusing its strength and policies on deterring China, and coaxed China's neighbors and U.S. allies to help.

Opinion: A new statue for an old tyrant

Soviet leader Josef Stalin's legacy includes mass purges and executions. Statues of him in Russia came down decades ago, but in recent years new statues have cropped up, including one this week.

Saturday Special: New Seattle summer beach rules and the “Goonies” 40th anniversary takes over Astoria

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW newsroom… As summer approaches, Seattle is imposing beach curfews, putting in physical barriers like new gates, and increasing police and park ranger patrols. And people in the small coastal town of Astoria, Oregon are preparing for a Pacific Northwest pop culture milestone: “The Goonies” is celebrating its 40th anniversary next week, and organizers are expecting plenty of fans.

Arts & Life

Worth playing for? An NPR producer recreates 'Survivor' with friends every year

After All Things Considered producer Mia Venkat became a fan of Survivor, she and her friend group play their own version every year.