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GeekWire
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Amazon Leo says its latest launch gives it enough satellites to start broadband internet service
Competition with SpaceX's Starlink satellite network is expected to begin in earnest later this year. Read More
GeekWire
about 1 hour
Inside the race to power AI data centers with fusion energy — and the surprise detours along the way
While some tech giants are looking to the stars for nearly limitless clean electricity, the actual path to commercial fusion energy involves an unexpected down-scaling, an expansion to traditional nuclear power, and a tight 2028 deadline. Go inside Seattle-area fusion startups Helion and Zap as they try to harness the reactions that power the sun. Read More
NW Progressive Institute
about 1 hour
IP26-645 opposition coalition unveils new polling, legal research as Brian Heywood prepares to turn in signatures for tax repeal
The campaign to uphold the state's recently enacted million-dollar earners tax says that an initiative seeking its repeal backed by wealthy right wing donors faces rough prospects, despite their attempts to create an invincibility narrative. IP26-645 opposition coalition unveils new polling, legal research as Brian Heywood prepares to turn in signatures for tax repeal is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.
GeekWire
about 2 hours
Steamboats to software: Microsoft’s Brad Smith mines America’s founding for tech insights
Microsoft is releasing a six-part video series, hosted by President Brad Smith, that uses moments in American history — beginning with patents in Philadelphia and privacy in Boston — to reflect on technology and innovation questions facing the country as it turns 250. Read More
Seattle Medium
about 3 hours
Seattle, King County Announce Major Restructuring of Regional Homelessness Authority
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced a plan to transfer most homelessness service contracts from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) back to the Seattle Human Services Department and King County's Department of Community and Human Services, with transfers commencing in January 2027. This restructuring addresses significant financial management and oversight concerns identified in an independent forensic evaluation, aiming to strengthen accountability and preserve critical services.
Seattle Medium
about 3 hours
What KCRHA’s Restructuring Means For Homelessness Providers And The People They Serve
Seattle and King County officials have unveiled a comprehensive plan to restructure the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA), aiming to enhance financial oversight and ensure uninterrupted services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
GeekWire
about 3 hours
Zoom snaps up Seattle startup Common Room to bolster AI-powered sales tools
Common Room emerged from stealth in 2021 with $52 million in funding and was the 2022 GeekWire Awards Startup of the Year. Read More
Seattle Medium
about 3 hours
Trump’s Student Loan Caps Could Cut Black Healthcare Workers
New federal student loan limits, effective July 1, are creating significant financial hurdles for graduate students, particularly those pursuing healthcare professions. Critics contend these caps, which often fall short of covering educational and living expenses, risk deterring minority and low-income individuals from advanced studies, potentially exacerbating existing shortages in rural and primary care sectors.
Seattle Medium
about 3 hours
Prayer Built the Ministry. The Platform Came Later.
Dr. LeKesha Attuquayefio's multifaceted ministry, encompassing preaching, leadership development, digital content creation, international missions, and mentorship for women in ministry, draws its foundational inspiration from her grandmother's consistent practice of prayer. This extensive work is dedicated to guiding believers toward an intensified life in God.
Seattle Medium
about 4 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.
Seattle Medium
about 4 hours
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
about 4 hours
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.