Zoom’s AI Companion powers its new Google Workspace-like Slides and Sheets. More ‘lifelike’ avatars are coming, too.
How the Strait of Hormuz impacts oil prices amid the conflict in the Middle East
About 20% of the world’s oil goes through the Strait of Hormuz, which is a crucial waterway south of Iran. Kelly O’Grady explains how it impacts the oil market worldwide.
AI job paradox: Occupations seeing greatest losses also see greatest gains – here’s why
New Snowflake survey illustrates how demand for tech jobs is evolving away from basic skills to high-level AI oversight.
Families welcome appointment of Donna Ockenden to Leeds maternity inquiry
Campaigners say Wes Streeting’s decision to name senior midwife as chair will begin to restore trustFamilies who lost babies at two hospitals in Leeds have said they are slowly regaining trust in the health secretary after the midwife Donna Ockenden wa…
Crispy, perfectly puffed chicken schnitzel anchors this weeknight meal
This schnitzel is served with an onion and herb salad with fresh cucumbers and sliced pickles, balancing out the fried chicken with some added brightness.
WA income tax plan drops public defense for cities, counties
Public defense advocates warn that changes to Washington’s income tax proposal risk cutting public defense services after the removal of a dedicated fund.
Call 911 in Seattle? You might end up in an Uber
The rides have been happening since February 2022, when the city partnered with its private ambulance contractor to launch a 911 nurse line.
Handing out imaginary awards for Pac-12 men’s basketball
What better way to cap our season-long coverage of a conference that doesn’t exist than to hand out imaginary awards?
Timothée Chalamet’s comments spur response from Seattle Opera, PNB
Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet’s response to the Oscar-nominated actor’s declaration that “no one cares” about ballet and opera brought in ticket sales.
WA gas prices spike straining budgets as Mideast war disruption persists
The recent increases compound already high local pump prices, which reflect the state’s gas tax and higher costs of labor and distribution.