Joey Chestnut set to defend hot dog eating title while on probation for battery

Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will defend his Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest title while on probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor battery.

Seattle's MOHAI unveils new soccer exhibit ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

A brand-new immersive exhibition at MOHAI tracks soccer’s century-old local history, global cultural impact and unique adaptive sports roots ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

New soccer exhibit at MOHAI opens Saturday
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The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) is unveiling a new exhibit, "The Beautiful Game: How Soccer Connects Us All," that showcases soccer's impact across the globe, to shine light on the joy and connection of the sport even through some of the hardest times in contemporary human history. 

World Cup and America 250 has TSA bracing for a busy summer

With the summer travel season right around the corner, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers are bracing for one of the busier parts of the year. On top of that, not only will the regular surge of vacation travelers be passing through their checkpoints, so will all the people planning on attending World Cup matches and America 250 celebrations.

Two-time cancer survivor organizes 5k in Seattle to raise awareness

A local cancer survivor is organizing a 5k run in Seattle this Memorial Day weekend to help raise more awareness of kidney cancer.

From snack foods to seasonings: The products pulled after dry milk recall

The list of snack foods, frozen pizzas, and other food products that have been linked to a powdered milk recall keeps getting longer. Two federal agencies have identified approximately two dozen products that used the recalled dairy products and are working to see if there are any other potentially contaminated products out there.

Sinkhole causes delays, cancellations at LaGuardia Airport

According to FlightAware, LaGuardia Airport was experiencing arrival delays for airborne aircraft averaging 35 minutes and increasing.

Planet Fitness free summer pass returns for teens: What to know

Planet Fitness is bringing back its free Summer Pass, giving teens ages 14-19 free gym access. Here’s what to know.

Need extra cash this summer? New study ranks the best cities for summer jobs

A new WalletHub study found that summer 2026 could be one of the best seasons in years for young adults seeking summer jobs, driven in part by ongoing labor shortages across the U.S.

Montana to implement SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions — See what other states have bans

Montana is the latest state that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and ban them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining 22 other states to implement bans. 

Teens spend nearly an hour on phones in late-night hours before school, study finds

Teenage children spend a decent-sized chunk of the overnight hours before school using their phones to check social media, stream videos, play games, and more, a new study finds. 

55th annual Northwest Folklife Festival this weekend in Seattle
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The 55th annual Northwest Folklife Festival is happening this weekend in the Seattle Center and we're getting a preview on Good Day Seattle. 

House proposal would charge EV owners $130 yearly for road repairs

Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.

Kroger cheese garlic croutons recalled over salmonella fears

The Food and Drug Administration said this new recall affects Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons distributed to stores in various states, including Georgia, Texas, and Illinois.

TSA Gold+ launching in US airports - What travelers should know

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is moving forward with a new airport security initiative called TSA Gold+, a program that could significantly expand the role private companies play in passenger screening operations across the country.