The government handed down its third federal budget this week, and it was the usual blizzard of figures. Treasurer Jim Chalmers gave us hand-outs, grand plans for the future and some heroic predictions on inflation figures. Today, chief political correspondent David Crowe and national affairs editor James Massola join Jacqueline Maley to unpack the…

A federal judge yesterday denied a motion by the Diocese of Rockville Centre to dismiss its bankruptcy case and appointed two high-powered mediators in an effort to break a 3½-year logjam of negotiations involving clergy sex abuse survivors. Bart Jones reports on Newsday.com that U.S. Bankruptcy Court Chief Judge Martin Glenn, expressing his irrita…

The latest version of ChatGPT has the internet wondering: Was it meant to make it sound like Scarlett Johansson in the movie Her? Its creators insist the model was not based on the movie.Par Bobby Allyn

A weekday morning wrap-up of both national and local news stories.Par WBUR

The White House paused a shipment of bombs to Israel out of concern they would be used in Rafah. But this week, the Biden administration announced it is moving ahead on a new sale of arms to Israel.Par Steve Inskeep

The two 2024 presidential candidates are bypassing the matchups organized by the Commission on Presidential Debates. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to commission co-chair Frank Fahrenkopf.Par KUOW Staff

Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band is coming to Disney+ and Hulu in October. It feature interviews with the musicians as they figure out their performance setlists and other issues.Par KUOW Staff

United is releasing a new safety video for the first time in years. The refresh comes as airlines struggle to hold the attention of passengers who are distracted by screens of their own.Par Joel Rose

The Mirage which helped spur a construction boom on Las Vegas' world famous Strip says it won't take reservations past July 14. It hosted various shows including Siegfried and Roy's tiger-taming act.Par KUOW Staff

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with United States Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns about diplomatic tensions with China over new U.S. tariffs.Par KUOW Staff

After Israel marked its 76th Independence Day, Palestinians mourn what they call the 'Nakba," or Catastrophe, amid increasing death and displacement in Gaza.We hear voices from the West Bank.Par Hadeel Al-Shalchi

The bright red painting has evoked strong feelings from the public — ranging from awe to disgust. NPR's A Martinez talks to British journalist and artist Bidisha Mamata about the controversy.Par KUOW Staff

Slovakia's prime minister is in stable condition after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds at a political event on Wednesday. Police have a suspect in custody.Par Steve Inskeep