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Seattle-area population declined in 2021: New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau mirror a nationwide trend, fueled in part by the rise of remote work and newfound flexibility for many information workers. Read more. 

Vaccine startup seeks $950M in lawsuit: Seattle-based HDT Bio alleges that an India-based drugmaker stole its mRNA COVID-19 vaccine technology. Read about the suit. 

Uber and Convoy vets lead new startup: A trio of entrepreneurs who sold their last company in 2013 are getting back together to launch a new Seattle startup backed by Jeff Bezos’ investment firm and others that offers a banking solution for freight carriers. Read about Outgo. 

NASA to open competition for second lunar lander: The space agency has laid out its plan for choosing a second commercial venture to build a landing system capable of carrying astronauts to and from the moon, a year after Blue Origin complained about SpaceX winning the only contract. Read more.

Redfin now offering rental search: The move comes after last year’s acquisition of RentPath and will add to the real estate company’s listings of for-sale homes.

Microsoft expands cybersecurity training program: By bringing the program to an additional 23 countries, the tech giant aims to give workers the skills needed to help fill an estimated 3.5 million open jobs in the field by 2025. Read more.

A new way to generate drugs: A study led by University of Washington researchers holds promise for accelerating the long, cumbersome and expensive process of drug development. Read more.  

Tech Moves: Zillow VP joins OpenSea; Panopto hires Microsoft manager; product vet joins Binance; and more personnel changes.