Demand for minerals sparks fear of mining abuses on Indigenous peoples' lands There's a growing demand for minerals as the world ramps up manufacturing of climate solutions. Experts say more than half of these mining projects are on or near lands of Indigenous peoples. Julia Simon
Greyhound stations were once a big part of America. Now, many of them are being shut Greyhound bus stations are being shut down and redeveloped. The closures are leaving passengers without a warm place to get a snack, use the restroom or wait for the bus. Scott Horsley
Nearly 25,000 tech workers were laid off in the first weeks of 2024. Why is that? Silicon Valley executives have said the cuts are a result of pandemic over-hiring and still-historically high inflation. But others say something else may be behind the mass layoffs. Bobby Allyn
The Boeing 737 Max 9 takes off again, but the company faces more turbulence ahead The first 737 Max 9 planes have started flying again after a fuselage panel blew off in midair last week. But industry analysts say Boeing's reputation will take a lot longer to repair. Joel Rose
Deepfakes exploiting Taylor Swift images exemplify a scourge with little oversight Bogus pornographic images purporting to show pop superstar Taylor Swift have emerged on social media, highlighting a growing challenge to privacy rights. Bill Chappell
Here's how to tell if your next flight is on a Boeing 737 Max 9 After a green light from the FAA, the Max 9 is set to return to the skies. Here's what travelers need to know about the plane after a terrifying scene on an Alaska Airlines flight earlier this month. Diba Mohtasham
New gene-editing tools may help wipe out mosquito-borne diseases Scientists say gene-editing technology may eradicate a mosquito in the U.S. that spreads dengue and other diseases. Concerns remain about the possible environmental impact of bioengineered mosquitoes. Greg Allen
Can Boeing correct course and fly right? Despite recent debacles, industry expert says skies will clear It’s bad times for Boeing. How did one of the most recognized aerospace giants fly into such rough turbulence? “Now you've got quality issues, which reflect, frankly, a culture that seems to have gone a bit astray,” said Richard Aboulafia, a consultant with Aerodynamics Advisory. Angela King
Thursday Headlines Microsoft and REI announce layoffs, lawmakers push to lower the blood alcohol limit, and mobile tasting rooms could become legal in WA. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. Ruby de Luna
Microsoft cuts 8% of gaming division after closing Activision deal Jeremy Monken’s wife had just given birth to a healthy daughter when he got the news. Monica Nickelsburg
