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Nick Hanauer, critic of income inequality, calls proposed Washington wealth tax ‘impractical’
Seattle venture capitalist Nick Hanauer, a previous supporter of Washington’s capital gains tax, critiques the proposed wealth tax. … Read More
Washington governor proposes 1% wealth tax on residents and higher tax rate for some businesses
Debate reignites over the incoming wealth tax proposition in Washington state as it revisits issues around taxes and tech talent migration. … Read More
This is (not) bananas: Amazon devices chief gives free Kindles to people stopping by HQ fruit stand
Panos Panay emulates Oprah, handing out free Kindles at Amazon’s HQ fruit stand. … Read More
Perplexity acquires Carbon, a Seattle startup that helps developers connect data sources to LLMs
OpenAI rival Perplexity acquires Carbon to enhance connectivity for large language models. … Read More
Wealth tax proposal in Washington state reignites debate over taxes and tech talent migration
Nick Hanauer calls the proposed wealth tax in Washington state ‘impractical’ again heightens discussions about its impact on entrepreneurs. … Read More
Amazon’s ‘Beast Games’ arrives on Prime Video, as 1,000 contestants compete for $5M
MrBeast transitions from YouTube to Prime Video with “Beast Games,” attracting significant attention. … Read More
First Mode files for bankruptcy in sudden downfall for clean trucking company
Seattle-based First Mode files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as its major shareholder ceases capital provision. … Read More
Plans for high-speed train running from Vancouver, B.C., to Portland gets nearly $50M for next phase
Significant U.S. funding advances plans for a high-speed train linking Vancouver, B.C., to Portland. … Read More
Amazon delays return-to-office in some cities due to lack of space
Space constraints result in postponed office return for some Amazon employees. … Read More
Seattle startup Tribute shuts down as founder reflects on her entrepreneurial journey
After passing major milestones, Tribute pauses operations, with its founder reflecting on their journey. … Read More