World Cup fallout in Seattle: Belgium crushed the U.S. 4-1 in the Round of 16 at Lumen Field, ending the co-hosts’ run and reigniting scrutiny of FIFA after President Trump pushed for Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension to be reviewed. NATO politics: Trump arrived in Turkey for a NATO summit as leaders try to show seriousness on defense spending, with Ukraine and Iran looming over talks. Medicare drug-plan shock: A KFF Health News report highlights thousands of Medicare beneficiaries, including in Washington, who thought their drug plans were free—then lost coverage after premium issues. WA chemical spill costs: Washington state will bill Nippon Dynawave for Longview chemical spill response expenses as cleanup and investigations continue. Education pipeline in Central Washington: Seattle University School of Law launches a Central Washington Hybrid Hub Pipeline Initiative to expand access to legal education. Workforce shakeups: Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs tied to Xbox restructuring, underscoring ongoing tech labor churn. Health care quality in WA: A regional cardiac outcomes program in Washington highlights benchmarking and performance awards for hospitals.