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Seattle Medium
about 13 hours
Extreme Heat Is Not An Equal-Opportunity Killer
Extreme heat is a fatal environmental hazard, with over 21,000 heat-related deaths recorded in the U.S. between 1999 and 2023. This threat disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, including low-income, Black, and Latino communities, as well as outdoor workers, pregnant individuals, older adults, and young children.
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Black Maternal Health: A 360-Degree Look at Black Midwives
Amidst persistently high maternal mortality rates, particularly among Black women, Black midwives are delivering holistic, community-based care that extends beyond conventional medical practices. This approach, highlighted by Dr. Kaytura Felix's Black Birthing Futures study, offers a crucial model for policymakers seeking to address systemic inequities in maternal health.
Seattle Medium
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DOJ Defends xAI in Lawsuit Over Memphis Power Plant
The Department of Justice has moved to dismiss the NAACP's lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, which alleges Clean Air Act violations from gas turbines powering its AI data centers in Southaven, Mississippi. The DOJ contends that only the federal government possesses the authority to enforce such laws, further asserting that xAI's operations are critical for national security. This intervention comes as the NAACP highlights the disproportionate impact of the pollution on predominantly Black communities.
Seattle Medium
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America Turns 250: It’s Time To Redraw The Revolution, Again
Paul Revere's historical engraving of the Boston Massacre obscured the true composition of the crowd, notably omitting Crispus Attucks, the first casualty of African and Native ancestry. This misrepresentation perpetuated a narrative portraying the American Revolution as primarily led by wealthy white men. In reality, the fight for independence involved a diverse coalition of individuals, including sailors, servants, farmers, shoemakers, soldiers, spies, mothers, fugitives, and the enslaved.
Puget Sound Business Journal
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US calls out South Korea for actions against Seattle-based Coupang
The House Judiciary Committee says South Korea subjected Coupang to investigations and threats after a breach exposed data from roughly 33 million accounts.
Puget Sound Business Journal
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First retail tenants prepare to open at Woodinville's Somm Hotel
The 164-room wine-themed hotel opened last September as part of the $700 million Harvest development.
Puget Sound Business Journal
1 day
Most businesses aren't replacing employees with AI — yet
Survey data shows most businesses aren't adopting AI yet, and those using it aren't cutting jobs despite widespread automation fears.
Seattle Weekly
1 day
King County, Seattle to take on unhoused organization following audit
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) is in need of an overhaul after an April 2026 audit found a $45 million deficit.
Puget Sound Business Journal
1 day
Capitol Hill tasting room prepares to close after a decade
The tasting room has struggled since renewing its five-year lease in 2021.
Puget Sound Business Journal
1 day
Anthropic expands Seattle presence with lease at Dexter Yard North
In May, Anthropic had been in talks to lease more space at Dexter Yard, after signing a short-term lease for 70,000 square feet in the south tower.
Puget Sound Business Journal
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Getty Images pulls plug on $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock
The deal faced scrutiny in the United Kingdom, where regulators said it could only proceed if Shutterstock sold its editorial business.
Puget Sound Business Journal
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Ballmer family foundation spins out three $1.5 billion nonprofits
The locally led organizations will continue regional grantmaking work while the foundation shifts to larger initiatives.