Seattle Police Department testing brain stimulation headband | Zillow earnings

Seattle Police Department testing headband for mental health: A headband that emits electrical current is being tested in a study of people with depression at the Seattle Police Department, in collaboration with researchers at Washington State University. The study is part of a larger effort to promote wellness among department employees and to assess new ways of improving mental health.

Boeing moving HQ from Chicago to D.C. area: The relocation reflects a classic corporate strategy to have the company’s executive offices close to the heart of the federal government, which is a prime customer for Boeing’s defense and space unit. Similar calculations motivated Amazon’s decision to put its HQ2 in Arlington. Read more. 

Zillow earnings: The Seattle online real estate giant beat estimates for its first quarter revenue and profit, but unpredictable housing market trends are raising concern for some analysts as the company refocuses its business following the shutdown of Zillow Offers. Read more.

Redfin’s rosy outlook: Seattle-based online real estate brokerage Redfin beat expectations, grew its RedfinNow direct home sales business, and expressed optimism in its ability to weather the uncertain housing market. Read more. 

Investment group grabs big stake in Funko: A consortium that includes eBay and ex-Disney Chairman Robert Iger is investing $263 million into the Everett, Wash.-based pop culture collectibles company.

Homecoming for 'Acquired' podcast: The show, which has deep Seattle roots, held a special event at Climate Pledge Arena as hosts Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal interviewed business leaders including Brooks Running CEO Jim Weber. Here’s a recap.

Still bullish on its SPAC: Seattle investment bank Cascadia Capital isn’t too worried about completing a deal despite troubling trends related to SPACs, or special purpose acquisition companies.

Expedia unveils new tech platform: The Seattle travel giant wants to provide the underlying online infrastructure for other companies to build their own travel businesses. Read more. 

Tech helping kelp: The ribbony seaweed is struggling in the wake of climate change, pollution and development. Now a coalition is aiming to study and restore kelp by bringing together robotics technology, innovative food science, and more. Read the story. 

Stratolaunch completes fifth flight test: The company, founded by the late Paul Allen, conducted another test for its 385-foot-wide carrier aircraft that ranks as the world’s largest airplane by wingspan. Read more. 

Microsoft + Epic Games: The companies are partnering in a surprising way, putting the popular free-to-play online game 'Fortnite' on Xbox’s cloud gaming servers. Read more. 

Thanks for reading, and have a great day. — GeekWire managing editor Taylor Soper, taylor@geekwire.com.