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GeekWire
42 minutes
Choosing their own moment: Why these longtime Microsofties are taking the buyout
GeekWire spoke with several longtime Microsoft employees who are taking the company's first-ever voluntary retirement program, about why they decided to leave and what they're doing next. Their reasons range from timing and finances to fatigue with the pace of change, and their next chapters include startups, a doctorate, conservation work, a return to the trades and, yes, actual retirement. Read More
The Stranger
about 1 hour
Slog AM: Local Journalists Win New Contract After Strike, Mayor Wilson Endorses Candidates in Legislative Races, and SCOTUS Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Trans Sports Bans
SCOTUS Rulings are All Over the Map: The court upheld birthright citizenship, which is good, because white supremacists were trying to overturn the precedent to purge the country of millions of people and disenfranchise voters. The vote was 5-4, though, which is too close for comfort. The justices also greenlit the president to fire the […] The post Slog AM: Local Journalists Win New Contract After Strike, Mayor Wilson Endorses Candidates in Legislative Races, and SCOTUS Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Trans Sports Bans appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
about 2 hours
Quickies
1. I’m a 20-year-old virgin and I have until very recently thought I was pan romantic/asexual. But I have found myself being sexually attracted to my close female friends. How do I know if I am ace or struggling with religious guilt? Labels can wait — get out there and live a little, kiddo. P.S. Religious guilt […] The post Quickies appeared first on The Stranger.
GeekWire
about 2 hours
Innovation vs. climate change: Introducing ‘Positive Charge,’ a new podcast from GeekWire
Most climate news feels hopeless. Positive Charge, a new podcast from GeekWire, profiles the scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs betting that technology can still tip the balance — starting with episodes on "forever chemicals" and the race for fusion power. Read More
GeekWire
about 3 hours
Rubin Observatory kicks off 10-year campaign to capture ‘the greatest cosmic movie ever made’
Legacy Survey of Space and Time is expected to find millions of asteroids and perhaps shed light on dark matter and dark energy, with an assist from University of Washington astronomers. Read More
GeekWire
about 5 hours
‘Forever chemicals’ are everywhere — but these companies are out to destroy them
Can we actually annihilate the toxic "forever chemicals" polluting our water and soil? The debut episode of GeekWire's Positive Charge podcast dives into the Herculean challenge of destroying PFAS — long-lived contaminants linked to serious health effects like cancer and immune suppression. Read More
The Stranger
about 19 hours
Trump Picked a Right-Wing ICE Lawyer for Western Washington’s Top Federal Cop
The office of US attorney is the top cop for each of the nation’s federal court districts. It’s an incredibly important office, but right now in the Western District of Washington we don’t technically have anyone doing the job. That’s because the Trump administration went against the established tradition—and political realism—of appointing someone the district’s […] The post Trump Picked a Right-Wing ICE Lawyer for Western Washington’s Top Federal Cop appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
about 21 hours
The Last Cigarette
Illustrations by Pablo Iglesias The Frenchman Cheered For most of my life, I haven’t so much as touched a cigarette. I shared one with a couple of friends in high school at a sleepover, barely inhaled anything, and never looked back. But last year, I went to Paris for my 34th birthday. I couldn’t resist […] The post The Last Cigarette appeared first on The Stranger.
PubliCola
about 22 hours
KCRHA Spins the News that Homelessness Is Growing
By Erica C. Barnett After releasing a high-level summary of the latest “point in time count” report on King County’s… The post KCRHA Spins the News that Homelessness Is Growing appeared first on PubliCola.
The Stranger
about 24 hours
Stranger Suggests: Your Agenda This Week, June 29–July 5
MONDAY 6/29 Recuperate From Pride With Snacks (FOOD & DRINK) Pride weekend was exhausting. The Stranger was passing out papers during Sunday’s parade, and I am still sore from walking and yelling, “Who wants a free germaphobe-approved guide to eating ass?!” for four hours. I need a nutritious, life-affirming snack. All month, local eateries have […] The post Stranger Suggests: Your Agenda This Week, June 29–July 5 appeared first on The Stranger.
GeekWire
about 24 hours
Mary Jo Foley: What’s a consumer-focused outsider doing at the helm of Microsoft’s AI push?
Jacob Andreou, a former Snap and Greylock executive, is leading Microsoft's effort to turn Copilot into a 'Super App' that bridges consumer and enterprise AI. But Microsoft hasn't had much luck with that kind of unification before. Read More