Seattle trial will look at whether Amazon tricked customers into joining Prime

A federal trial beginning in Amazon's hometown this week is set to examine whether the online retailing giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime service and made it difficult to leave.

The future of tech in WA amid H1-B visa changes
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President Trump is making it more expensive for all U.S. companies to hire international workers after signing an executive order enforcing a $100,000 fee for new H1-B visa applicants.

Salad chain to close 41 stores

Fast-casual restaurant Salad and Go announced it will close dozens of locations to concentrate efforts on operations in the Dallas metro area and Oklahoma.

FTC sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation over ticket resales, alleges 'deceptive' pricing

The Federal Trade Commission and seven states sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation, accusing them of deceptive pricing and allowing brokers to resell tickets at inflated prices.

Social Security retirement age could jump as White House considers options

The Social Security Administration commissioner said “everything is being considered" when asked during an interview about raising the retirement age.

Spirit Airlines slashes flights, warns of more job cuts amid second bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines CEO Dave Davis warned staff that the airline is cutting a quarter of its flight schedule in November as it restructures its business in its second bankruptcy in less than a year. 

Starbucks says baristas should honor requests to use Charlie Kirk’s name on cups after petition

Starbucks says customers may use Charlie Kirk’s name when ordering drinks after a petition called for his favorite tea to be added to menus. The company stressed political slogans remain barred.

White River Bridge closure impacts local businesses
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As the bridge connecting Enumclaw and Buckley remains shut down after a month, communities on both sides have seriously struggled.

Jerry quits Ben & Jerry's after 47 years, says parent company 'silencing' him

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield is stepping down from the iconic ice cream brand after 47 years, claiming his progressive political views have been "silenced."

New poll shows most sports fans frustrated by high costs and juggling subscriptions

A new AP-NORC poll shows that sports fans are paying for multiple subscriptions, juggling cable and streaming services, and often sharing passwords to keep up with their favorite teams — but most are unhappy with the cost.

Amazon and Google face FTC investigation over ad pricing practices

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Amazon and Google misled advertisers about pricing and terms for online ads, a source familiar with the matter said.

Capitol Hill employees still feeling impacts of electrical fire
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An electrical fire created a hardship for employees at places like the Unicorn, a popular bar and nightclub which remains closed for restoration.

Shein investigating after Luigi Mangione seemingly appears in ad

Popular fast-fashion retailer Shein is looking into how Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared on its website modeling a shirt.

Kawhi Leonard scandal: What we know about the alleged $28M ‘no-show job’

A new report alleges Kawhi Leonard made $28 million in a "no-show" job for a fraudulent tree-planting company partially funded by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. The Clippers have denied the allegations.