Microsoft CEO’s son dies at 26 | Amazon contributes $5M to aid groups in Ukraine

​​Leader of Seattle tech unicorn takes stand against Russia: Outreach CEO Manny Medina said he “cannot stand silently without taking action to support the people of Ukraine” and that his company “won’t be conducting business with companies based in Russia.” Read more.

Amazon contributes $5M to aid groups in Ukraine: The tech giant doesn’t have any direct operations in the country, but it’s expressing “horror and concern” over the ongoing invasion by Russia and pledging humanitarian assistance.

Google settles pregnancy discrimination suit: Chelsey Glasson, a former Google manager in Seattle, alleged that she was retaliated against for standing up for a pregnant co-worker and that higher-ups tried to push her out of the company when she became pregnant. Read more.

Microsoft adds to climate leadership ranks: The company has hired Elisabeth Brinton as corporate vice president of sustainability. She was previously executive vice president of Global Renewables and Energy Solutions at Shell.

Defense Department helps fund Seattle biotech: A-Alpha Bio will support research into new therapies for COVID-19 variants in a collaboration with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a partnership powered by a $1.1 million sub-contract from the U.S. Department of Defense. Read more.

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