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GeekWire
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SpaceX leapfrogs Amazon and briefly tops Microsoft in market value on Cursor acquisition news
Shares of SpaceX surged Tuesday, pushing the Elon Musk-led company above Amazon and into a neck-and-neck race with Microsoft for the title of the world's fourth-most valuable public company less than a week after its blockbuster $75 billion IPO. Read More
Seattle Medium
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Parents Are On Devices During Meals Even More Than Their Kids. Here’s How To Rethink Family Dinner
A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics indicates that media consumption is widespread during family meals, with over 75% of parents and nearly 70% of children engaging with devices. This pervasive use is reported to diminish the emotional and psychological benefits inherent in shared mealtimes, impacting valuable parent-child connections.
Seattle Medium
about 5 hours
U.S. Emergency Oil Stockpile Tumbles To Lowest Since The Reagan Administration
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has reached its lowest level since 1983, now holding 340.3 million barrels of crude. This significant depletion is attributed to the Trump administration's ongoing release of emergency oil. The measure aims to mitigate the economic impact of the war with Iran.
Seattle Medium
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Instant Noodles Have A Bad Reputation — But The World Still Can’t Get Enough Of Them
Instant noodles have solidified their status as a global culinary staple, providing a rapid, economical, and satisfying meal for millions worldwide. Despite persistent concerns regarding their nutritional profile, the market for these products is projected to experience substantial growth in the coming years.
Seattle Medium
about 5 hours
From Egypt To South Africa: Record 10 African Nations Bring Pride And Possibility To World Cup 2026
For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, Africa will send 10 nations to soccer's biggest stage, a development that underscores the continent's growing influence in the sport. This unprecedented representation provides Seattle's diverse African immigrant communities with a significant opportunity to celebrate their culture, heritage, and identity as the tournament arrives in the Pacific Northwest.
GeekWire
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Helion secures world’s first regulatory licenses for fusion power plant being built in Washington
Helion Energy announced Tuesday that it’s the first company in the world to receive regulatory licenses for a fusion power… Read More
GeekWire
about 5 hours
How agentic AI is rewiring Amazon’s teams and upending its traditions
Swami Sivasubramanian runs dozens of small teams building agentic AI tools and products inside Amazon Web Services. They've been using the tools themselves to quietly change how they work — starting with one of Amazon's most sacred processes. Read More
West Seattle Blog
about 6 hours
TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Last Tuesday of spring
6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Next Seattle FIFA World Cup match is Friday. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET Also over for now, the summery heat (record high again Monday, 91). Summer officially arrives early Sunday, so this is technically still spring. Today’s forecast is for increasing clouds, high in the low 70s. Sunrise […]
GeekWire
about 7 hours
Startup led by Microsoft veterans debuts the first real-time carbon tracker for AI workloads
A new tool from Seattle-based startup Neuralwatt calculates the exact AI carbon footprint tracker metrics for individual prompts in real time to curb data center emissions. Read More
West Seattle Blog
about 15 hours
CRIME WATCH: Seen ths giant rat trap? Also: Car break-in
Two notes in Crime Watch tonight: STOLEN ‘RAT TRAP’: One of the three-dozen-plus area events we spotlighted this past Saturday was the annual Georgetown Carnival. During that big street party, says entrepreneur and preervationist John Bennett – who lives in West Seattle but has property in Georgetown – somebody stole the beloved “life-size” rat trap. […]
Seattle Weekly
about 20 hours
King County Transportation District approves new sales tax in close vote
The 0.1% tax will fund the county’s Roads and Services Division and sends tens of thousands, if not millions, to local jurisdictions for transportation projects.
West Seattle Blog
about 20 hours
WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Another record high. Cooldown still on track
Thanks to Rainer Klett for the view from today’s mega-low tide (-4.3 feet, repeating Tuesday at 12:21 pm. The shore is a good place to be this afternoon because we’ve hit a record high for the second consecutive day – 89 degrees at the airport, second consecutive record high. We’ve seen the online airport temp […]