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Amazon responds to walkout plan: ‘We respect our employees’ rights to express their opinions’
Amazon responded to reports Monday that some employees at the company’s corporate headquarters in Seattle plan to walk off the job to protest recent actions at the company, including layoffs and a return-to-office mandate.
SpaceX sends Axiom’s crew, including two Saudis, to do research on space station
SpaceX and Axiom Space teamed up to send four spacefliers, including the first Saudi woman in orbit, to the International Space Station.
Reports: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez engaged
Jeff Bezos and his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez are reportedly engaged, four years after the couple first went public with their relationship.
It’s not just about bringing workers back to the office: 10 indicators of a downtown resurgence
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about significant transformations to cities worldwide.
Gates Foundation launches AI ‘Grand Challenge,’ as it weighs risk and reward in the developing world
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is offering up to $100,000 each to projects that test new ways of using AI to overcome everyday obstacles and solve seemingly intractable problems in low- and middle-income countries.
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ in 2023: Wizards of the Coast reveals ‘Planescape’ revival and more
Wizards of the Coast held a press summit earlier this month to announce plans for the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game for the next six months, which includes a revival of the Planescape campaign setting, as well as its efforts toward outreach, diversity, inclusion, regaining fans’ trust, and growing its audience.
Compliance automation startup Strike Graph lands $7M to expand certification offerings
The news: Compliance automation company Strike Graph raised $7 million to expand its certification offerings.
What’s going on with startup funding in Seattle?
It’s getting quiet in Seattle startup land.
Climate tech startup led by former Nike sustainability leader raises cash
The news: Portland, Ore., startup Ren Energy has raised $2.3 million, according to a filing with the U.S.
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