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Steve Ballmer on the strategy behind ‘ClipperVision’: A new streaming service unveiled by the LA Clippers this morning reflects the philosophy of the franchise’s chairman, former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, about the role the NBA and its teams should play in shaping the digital viewing experience. GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop spoke to Ballmer about the new service and trends in media consumption. 

Uber partners with Leafly for cannabis delivery: The deal marks the first time cannabis delivery is available on a major third-party delivery platform. “It marks not only a new milestone for Leafly, but a huge milestone for the cannabis industry,” Dave Cotter, chief product officer at Seattle-based Leafly, told GeekWire. Read more. 

How did the Chips Act get bipartisan support? Speaking at the GeekWire Summit recently, Sen. Maria Cantwell explained the approach used to help pass the historic $280 billion bill. Read more. 

Gates Foundation commits $1.2B for polio fight: The funds will support the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), which had already received $5 billion from the Seattle-based foundation. Read more. 

Mariners leadership: The team’s magical season came to an end this weekend, but the future is bright for the franchise, led by wireless industry pioneer John Stanton. Learn more about Stanton and how he runs the organization. 

GeekWire Podcast: On the newest episode, we feature highlights from our GeekWire Summit interview with Microsoft cybersecurity leader Charlie Bell. Listen here. 

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