Dow to cut over 4,000 jobs as company shifts focus to AI

Dow is slashing thousands of jobs, becoming the latest company this week to announce a reduction in its labor force.

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026

Tesla is pivoting from electric vehicles to autonomous technology as Elon Musk announces the discontinuation of Model S and Model X to focus on mass-producing Optimus robots.

Office vacancies on the rise in downtown Seattle
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New reports show downtown Seattle's office vacancy rate is among the highest in the country, but some are holding onto hope that businesses will come back soon.

As stores and restaurants leave downtown Seattle, there's hope more will return

Data shows downtown Seattle's office vacancy rates are nearly the highest in the country, driven by remote work, high costs and businesses relocating outside the city.

Pinterest to layoff 15% of workforce as it pivots to AI

Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.

UPS looks to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year

UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year in a continued effort to reduce the number of Amazon shipments it handles.

Nike plans to cut hundreds of jobs amid automation push

Nike is planning to cut nearly 800 jobs amid an automation push at the footwear and apparel giant's distribution centers.

Carney pushes back on Trump's 100% tariff threat over China trade deals with Canada amid tensions

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing back against President Donald Trump's tariff threat, firmly denying plans for a China free trade deal after a recent diplomatic visit.

Amazon to cut thousands of jobs in sweeping corporate layoffs

Amazon is preparing to lay off thousands of employees in a broad corporate workforce reduction that could begin as early as next week.

Popular alcohol brands could be forced to sell off inventory after bankruptcy setback

Alcohol giants Stoli Group USA LLC and Kentucky Owl LLC are liquidating their inventory in the U.S. after struggling to reorganize their businesses under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. 

New survey shows Seattle's small businesses struggling 'worse than pandemic'

A new survey found most businesses are seeing fewer customers, lower sales and higher costs, with crime and downtown office vacancies adding to the strain.

Some Seattle businesses struggling 'worse than pandemic'
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Some Seattle businesses say they're struggling to get by during their day-to-day, adding that it's worse now than even before the pandemic.

New IRS tax deductions: Why your paycheck could be higher

Are you seeing a different amount than you were expecting in your first paycheck of 2026? Here’s a look at the new IRS tax deductions.

Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users

OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.