World Cup Fallout in Seattle: Belgium beat the U.S. 4-1 in the round of 16 at Lumen Field, ending the home run and sending Belgium to face Spain in the quarterfinals; the match was overshadowed by the Folarin Balogun red-card ban reversal after President Trump said he pushed FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to review it, prompting FIFA to defend referee Raphael Claus and leaving U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino saying “politics and manipulation” drowned out the sport. Local Voting Rights Oversight: Washington’s Voting Rights Act preclearance rules now require state approval for election rule changes by Yakima County and the cities of Yakima and Pasco, a move critics call costly and unconstitutional. Environmental Accountability: Washington will bill Nippon Dynawave for costs tied to the Longview chemical spill response as cleanup and monitoring continue. Education Pipeline: Seattle University School of Law is launching a Central Washington Hybrid Hub Pipeline Initiative in Yakima to expand access to legal education. Health Coverage Shock: A KFF Health News report highlights Medicare drug-plan premium surprises that can abruptly end coverage for thousands, including in Washington. Business & Jobs: Microsoft announced Xbox-related layoffs, including 4,800 job cuts globally.