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As political conversations get more polarized, young people notice.  In two conversations between graduating high school seniors in Whatcom and Skagit counties, facilitated by Cascadia Daily News with support from Western Washington University’s Ralph Munro Institute, many students said they feel nervous sharing their political beliefs. The tenor of political conversations affects their interest in politics […]

Lamine Yamal could be fit for Spain’s World Cup opener, according to head coach Luis de la Fuente.The Barcelona star’s status for the tournament has been in doubt since he suffered a season-ending hamstring injury in late April.At the time it wasn’t clear if the 18-year-old would be fit to play any part in the […]

The World Cup kicks off next week, but before the tournament officially begins, all 48 teams will play in warm-up friendlies to prepare for soccer’s biggest competition. The U.S. Men’s National Team will play in a pair of friendlies as it and 47 other soccer-loving teams prepare for the FIFA World Cup.While the World Cup […]

President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.The US leader hailed the trip as a success, saying he had struck "fantastic trade deals", but little detail is known about the discussions. Neither side has announced any major trade breakthroughs or business deals.The BBC's China correspondent […]

The Trump administration has frequently accused US allies of failing to live up to mutual defence obligations.SaveShareThe United States has said it will not take part in a joint board for continental defence with Canada, depicting the country as failing to live up to its defence obligations.On Monday, US Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby wrote […]