Starbucks' union workers plan strike next week unless company agrees to a contract Starbucks’ union members have voted to strike at the company’s U.S. stores next week unless it finalizes a contract agreement, the union said Wednesday. Associated Press
How uncertainty over new H-1B visa policy is affecting one Seattle-area nonprofit A new $100,000 fee associated with the H-1B visa and the controversy surrounding it have put organizations in a bind. It’s also created a level of uncertainty for job-seekers. Ruby de Luna
Babies aren't booming. Is that a problem? It costs a lot to raise a family here. So what does it mean for Seattle’s economy if people can’t afford to have kids? Monica Nickelsburg
Amazon cloud outage takes down many online services around the world A problem with Amazon’s cloud computing service disrupted internet use around the world Monday, taking down a broad range of online services, including social media, gaming, food delivery, streaming, and financial platforms. Associated Press
Can AI really cure cancer? In the debate over how fast we should be embracing artificial intelligence, one thing comes up again and again. The claim from tech CEOs that AI can cure cancer. So can it? Monica Nickelsburg
Game over or next level? The generative AI debate in video game creation Electronic Arts, the video game company that sold for $55 billion this month, has said it's investing heavily in generative AI. Many video game players in areas like Seattle are concerned this trend could put their favorite game developers out of work. Joshua McNichols
Can Seattle's next mayor bring down the cost of rent — or pizza? In the Seattle mayoral race, many voters are focused on the cost of living in an ever-more-expensive city. They’re pressing the candidates on who can build more housing and make the city more affordable. Amy Radil
Air India’s midair emergency sparks new alarm over the safety of the Boeing Dreamliner India’s leading body of pilots has asked the civil aviation regulator to inspect all Boeing 787 Dreamliners operating in the country for electrical issues after one of the planes abruptly deployed an emergency power system midair over the weekend. Associated Press
The cleanup crew mopping up AI slop It turns out, handing the keyboard over to a robot can end up costing more time and money than hiring a human to do that work. Monica Nickelsburg
Microsoft limits Israel’s access to cloud, AI services over reports of mass surveillance in Gaza Associated Press