Downtown Seattle’s office vacancy rate hits 37%, leading to ‘zombie’ towers and economic concerns, with no clear recovery timeline yet established.
As downtown Seattle offices empty, city facing years of ‘zombie’ towers
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California Bans ‘Sell by’ Labels, Hoping to Cut Food Waste
California has enacted a law banning ‘sell by’ labels on food products, aiming to decrease food waste and improve consumer understanding.
Google DeepMind Unionization Talks Are Off to a Rocky Start
Initial unionization negotiations at Google DeepMind have stalled amid employee frustrations and management’s absence, raising questions about future recognition efforts.
Micro-agency Proposal Scope Checker
A new AI tool for small web agencies to evaluate proposal scope risks is being tested, aiming to improve margin control and reduce misunderstandings.
Asian Americans push for wider share of the spotlight as US celebrates 250
Asian Americans are advocating for increased visibility and representation as the US marks its 250th anniversary, highlighting ongoing underrepresentation.
A Frontier AI Model Just Went Dark For 18 Days. The Kill-Switch Is Real Now.
An advanced AI model was globally disabled for 18 days by US government order, signaling a new era of AI control and oversight at the frontier level.
Outcome-First Decisions: The Friction Is The Feature
A new decision framework prioritizes clear verdicts and proof tests over plans, helping businesses make faster, more reliable decisions and build better track records.
Apple Is Reaching For Chinese Memory. Europe Doesn’t Even Have That Option.
Apple lobbies Washington to buy chips from Chinese firm CXMT amid global shortages, exposing Europe’s lack of domestic memory supply and leverage.
Industrial sector still lags on Asian representation, says Lee
Lee reports that Asian representation in the industrial sector remains low, emphasizing ongoing disparities and the need for increased inclusion.
Retirement Care Planner
A new web app pilot aims to help caregivers plan long-term care for aging parents, addressing fragmented costs and complex eligibility rules.
