Two National Women’s Soccer League clubs on opposite sides of the country get set to meet on the pitch on Friday night as the Seattle Reign plays host to the Washington Spirit. Both teams are right in the middle of the NWSL playoff picture heading into this weekend, which should set up a very entertaining battle in the Pacific Northwest.

The European Commission sought clarity from the United States after U.S. President Donald Trump recommended on Friday putting a 50% tariff on EU goods from June 1, with some European officials viewing the threat as a negotiating ploy.

The late-season nor'easter temporarily shut down Orange Line service in Boston, flooded streets on Cape Cod, and even dropped some seasonally unusual snow in New Hampshire.

While a nor'easter delivered windswept rains to southern New England, two famous mountains to the north saw snowfall from the late-season storm.

Washington Township school board is in turmoil over Superintendent Eric Hibbs, who they placed on paid leave in March. Multiple ethics complaints have been filed.

The global savings glut is over and governments have to pay up to borrow; the U.S. situation is especially risky.

The CFP revenue distribution for 2024-25 falls under the terms of the current ESPN contract, with the Cougars and Beavers receiving the same amount (about $6 million) as the former Pac-12 schools; each member of the Group of Five collects about $1.5 million.

The first baby humpback whale of the season has been spotted swimming in the Salish Sea off Washington, photos show. Big Mama was seen with her baby Wednesday, May 21, in the Haro Strait, northwest of San Juan Island, the Pacific Whale Watch Association said in a news release.