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Summer Sweet

Summer Sweet not your vibe? Check out Boozy Summer Savory instead. I’ve never drunk alcohol. I heard a Minor Threat song when I was 14 and swore off booze right then and there. But few things are more pathetic than a 46-year-old identifying as straight edge. Thankfully, booze-free cocktails are getting increasingly popular, and non-drinkers […] The post Summer Sweet appeared first on The Stranger.

Summer Savory

Summer Savory not your vibe? Check out N/A Summer Sweet instead. In June, when the temperatures creep above 70, I leave the Manhattans behind, and start sniffing out margaritas, mai tais, anything with orgeat that helps me pretend I’m on the vacation I keep promising myself I’ll take “next month.” But my palate can only […] The post Summer Savory appeared first on The Stranger.

Seattle judge deals blow to Kalshi, rejects prediction market’s federal defense

A King County Superior Court judge granted Washington state a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, ruling the prediction market platform is likely running illegal online gambling. The judge rejected Kalshi's argument that federal oversight by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission preempts state gambling laws. Read More

Grammy-winning artist and entrepreneur Diplo invests in Seattle startup Copper

Seattle startup Copper is getting a high-profile boost from Grammy-winning artist and entrepreneur Diplo, who has invested in the company as it expands its consumer rewards platform. Copper, which says it has more than 4 million members, helps users earn money through shopping, mobile games and everyday digital activities. Read More

Cashing Out

I’m a straight woman in her early thirties dating a straight man in his late twenties. We’ve been together for two years. We kept things casual for the first sixteen months or so. When we had our “define the relationship” talk he agreed to a “no important secrets” policy. The big secret I shared with him: […] The post Cashing Out appeared first on The Stranger.

Slog AM: Slog Am: Try to Stay Cool, More Washington Journalists Strike over AI, and How Not to See ‘The Odyssey’ for the Right Reasons

It’s a Hot One: Too hot even, dangerously for some. The city hasn’t updated its summer heat safety website since August of last year, but it still has handy links to cooling centers and the like; just ignore all the old dates they mention. It’s today and tomorrow that will be the worst according to […] The post Slog AM: Slog Am: Try to Stay Cool, More Washington Journalists Strike over AI, and How Not to See ‘The Odyssey’ for the Right Reasons appeared first on The Stranger.

Trump Administration Seeking To Rewrite Historic Preservation Rules To Smooth Way For Pet Projects

The Trump administration is proposing amendments to historic preservation regulations through the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP). Critics contend this action would facilitate presidential projects by curtailing oversight under the National Historic Preservation Act.

Murder Suspect D4vd’s Preliminary Hearing Underway As Prosecutors Detail 14-Year-Old Girl’s Death

Musician David Anthony Burke, professionally known as d4vd, is currently facing a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles, having pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder and mutilating human remains in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

The little chips that could: How Impinj has survived 26 years in a market that’s ‘just getting going’

More than a quarter-century after Impinj was founded, CEO Chris Diorio and team rang the Nasdaq opening bell Tuesday to mark the Seattle RFID chipmaker's 10th anniversary as a public company. The company has survived a billion-dollar hype cycle, a near-death experience in 2018, and a patent war against a rival 15 times its size. Diorio says the company is still less than 1% into its total opportunity, which is why he's as optimistic as ever about the potential. Read More

Where Social Security Cuts Could Have The Greatest Economic Impact

SmartAsset reports that Social Security benefits significantly impact local economies, particularly in Michigan counties, where cuts could have serious effects.

TerraByte takes its geospatial tracking service to the next level with help from SkyFi and AI

Startup upgrades 'Earth Search Engine' to open new paths to high-resolution satellite imagery and data-driven insights. Read More