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Rover’s first year as a public company: The Seattle-based pet care giant, which recently rang the Nasdaq bell, has had highs and lows in the time since its SPAC deal. The company is profitable and aiming for international expansion.

Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard deal raises red flags in UK: The company’s $68.7 billion plan to acquire the gaming giant has the potential to hamper the ability of Sony and other companies to compete on a level playing field in cloud gaming and game subscription services, according to UK regulators. Read more.

Telehealth startup raises $20M: Seattle-based 98point6 is also making its first foray as a third-party software provider, licensing its virtual care delivery platform in a deal with Tacoma-based MultiCare Health System. Read more.

What is an Amazon ‘Pledge Passport’? The company has applied for a trademark on the phrase, with a description that hints at plans for a new online community, news portal, and marketing website with a charitable bent as an offshoot of its Climate Pledge.

A boost for cybersecurity education: Washington state leaders are trying to bulk up the cybersecurity workforce with a $6.85 million effort to increase enrollment in community and technical college programs. 

Layoffs at T-Mobile: The wireless giant has cut an undisclosed number of employees in its network operations and engineering group as part of an ongoing “organizational shift.”