Alaska Airlines developing new sex misconduct training
SEATTLE -- Alaska Airlines flight attendants are getting new sexual misconduct training after a former Facebook executive publicly detailed her experience aboard.The Seattle-based airline said Monday that it's developing in-person training.It'll draw from the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network and King County Sexual Assault Resource Center for "a research-based approach focused on the impact of individual choices to shift social norms."There will also be onboard resources to support passengers.In November, former Facebook executive Randi Zuckerberg said an Alaska flight attendant brushed off her complaint, suggesting she move to the back of the plane after she reported being sexually harassed by another passenger in the first-class section.The airline pointed to that and the broader Me Too movement, saying conversations about respectful conduct are a good thing.
SEATTLE -- Alaska Airlines flight attendants are getting new sexual misconduct training after a former Facebook executive publicly detailed her experience aboard.The Seattle-based airline said Monday that it's developing in-person training.It'll draw from the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network and King County Sexual Assault Resource Center for "a research-based approach focused on the impact of individual choices to shift social norms."There will also be onboard resources to support passengers.In November, former Facebook executive Randi Zuckerberg said an Alaska flight attendant brushed off her complaint, suggesting she move to the back of the plane after she reported being sexually harassed by another passenger in the first-class section.The airline pointed to that and the broader Me Too movement, saying conversations about respectful conduct are a good thing.
Starbucks tests asking customers for an email address when they use in-store WiFi
SEATTLE, Wash. - Using Starbucks' WiFi will still be free, but there may be a few extra hoops to jump through before gaining access.Since 2010, Starbucks has asked that customers only their accept terms and conditions to gain access to free internet, GeekWire reports.
SEATTLE, Wash. - Using Starbucks' WiFi will still be free, but there may be a few extra hoops to jump through before gaining access.Since 2010, Starbucks has asked that customers only their accept terms and conditions to gain access to free internet, GeekWire reports.
Facebook has been logging data on Android users' calls and texts
Facebook is getting another dose of bad headlines in regard to privacy, amid revelations that the company has been storing data about Android users' phone calls and text messages.As the Guardian notes, some users discovered this while deleting their accounts after the Cambridge Analytica mess or at least while investigating what Facebook knows about them in the wake of that trouble.For example, one tweet in wide circulation: "Oh wow my deleted Facebook Zip file contains info on every single phone cellphone call and text I made for about a year- cool totally not creepy," writes Mat Johnson.Facebook's response is that everything is above-board because people opt-in to such sharing—for example, by being asked whether they want to share their contact information in the name of improving the friend-search function.“The most important part of apps and services that help you make connections is to make it easy to find the people you want to connect with," says a spokesperson. "So, the first time you sign in on your phone to a messaging or social app, it’s a widely used practice to begin by uploading your phone contacts."Still many users have been surprised by just how much data Facebook has on them, reports Ars Technica.
Facebook is getting another dose of bad headlines in regard to privacy, amid revelations that the company has been storing data about Android users' phone calls and text messages.As the Guardian notes, some users discovered this while deleting their accounts after the Cambridge Analytica mess or at least while investigating what Facebook knows about them in the wake of that trouble.For example, one tweet in wide circulation: "Oh wow my deleted Facebook Zip file contains info on every single phone cellphone call and text I made for about a year- cool totally not creepy," writes Mat Johnson.Facebook's response is that everything is above-board because people opt-in to such sharing—for example, by being asked whether they want to share their contact information in the name of improving the friend-search function.“The most important part of apps and services that help you make connections is to make it easy to find the people you want to connect with," says a spokesperson. "So, the first time you sign in on your phone to a messaging or social app, it’s a widely used practice to begin by uploading your phone contacts."Still many users have been surprised by just how much data Facebook has on them, reports Ars Technica.
Starbucks commits $10 million for greener coffee cup
SEATTLE -- Starbucks is making a $10 million commitment to develop a greener coffee cup that is fully recyclable and compostable.The company on Tuesday announced the NextGen Cup Challenge initiative in partnership with Closed Loop Partners' Center for the Circular Economy.
SEATTLE -- Starbucks is making a $10 million commitment to develop a greener coffee cup that is fully recyclable and compostable.The company on Tuesday announced the NextGen Cup Challenge initiative in partnership with Closed Loop Partners' Center for the Circular Economy.
'Infants at Work' program made permanent at WSDOT
The Washington State Department of Transportation has adopted a program that allows employees to bring their babies to work.
The Washington State Department of Transportation has adopted a program that allows employees to bring their babies to work.
Facebook's Zuckerberg comes under fire from UK, US lawmakers
Lawmakers on both sides of the Atlantic criticized Facebook and its chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, after reports surfaced that another company, Cambridge Analytica, improperly harvested information from 50 million Facebook users.
Lawmakers on both sides of the Atlantic criticized Facebook and its chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, after reports surfaced that another company, Cambridge Analytica, improperly harvested information from 50 million Facebook users.
Microsoft lawsuit notes 1 of 118 gender bias complaints
Only one of 118 gender discrimination complaints made by women at Microsoft was found to have merit, according to unsealed court documents.
Only one of 118 gender discrimination complaints made by women at Microsoft was found to have merit, according to unsealed court documents.
Boeing's Renton plant builds 10,000th 737 aircraft
Boeing employees and leaders on Tuesday celebrated the 10,000th 737 aircraft built.The aircraft company says the 737 family is built at the most efficient single-aircraft production plant in the world -- located in Renton, Washington.Boeing said last fall it upped its monthly production of 737 jets from 42 to 47 jets.
Boeing employees and leaders on Tuesday celebrated the 10,000th 737 aircraft built.The aircraft company says the 737 family is built at the most efficient single-aircraft production plant in the world -- located in Renton, Washington.Boeing said last fall it upped its monthly production of 737 jets from 42 to 47 jets.
On Medicaid? Amazon offers recipients a Prime discount
SEATTLE -- Amazon has taken another step to woo low-income shoppers to its site and away from rival Walmart.The online retailer opened up its $5.99-a-month discounted Prime membership to people on Medicaid Wednesday, giving Amazon an even bigger pool of potential shoppers who may otherwise have been unable to pay the standard fee.
SEATTLE -- Amazon has taken another step to woo low-income shoppers to its site and away from rival Walmart.The online retailer opened up its $5.99-a-month discounted Prime membership to people on Medicaid Wednesday, giving Amazon an even bigger pool of potential shoppers who may otherwise have been unable to pay the standard fee.
Trump, Boeing strike $3.9 billion Air Force One deal
Boeing has reportedly worked out a 'good deal' with President Trump to build new Air Force One planes for $3.9 billion.
Boeing has reportedly worked out a 'good deal' with President Trump to build new Air Force One planes for $3.9 billion.
Microsoft fights US in high court to protect global business
Microsoft has an eye on its international customers as it confronts the Trump administration in a Supreme Court fight about turning over emails to investigators.
Microsoft has an eye on its international customers as it confronts the Trump administration in a Supreme Court fight about turning over emails to investigators.
Driving the future: Are self-driving cars coming to Western Washington?
Many say self-driving cars are going to revolutionize how we get around -- and Q13 News' Matt Lorch traveled to Phoenix, Arizona to go for a ride.Several companies are testing self-driving vehicles down there right now, taking along anyone who is willing.Uber, for example, is testing the vehicles with a vehicle operator behind the wheel.
Many say self-driving cars are going to revolutionize how we get around -- and Q13 News' Matt Lorch traveled to Phoenix, Arizona to go for a ride.Several companies are testing self-driving vehicles down there right now, taking along anyone who is willing.Uber, for example, is testing the vehicles with a vehicle operator behind the wheel.
Couple worried mystery Amazon packages could be tied to international 'brushing' scam
FOLSOM, Calif. -- A Northern California couple say they are concerned about mysterious packages that keep showing up at their doorstep.Michelle Carroll told KTXL it all started a few weeks ago when she and her husband received a stuffed, talking hamster.
FOLSOM, Calif. -- A Northern California couple say they are concerned about mysterious packages that keep showing up at their doorstep.Michelle Carroll told KTXL it all started a few weeks ago when she and her husband received a stuffed, talking hamster.
Amazon laying off hundreds of corporate employees in Seattle
SEATTLE -- In a rare cutback, Amazon is reportedly laying off hundreds of corporate employees at its Seattle headquarters.According to our news partner The Seattle Times, hundreds of others in Amazon's global operations will also face layoffs.
SEATTLE -- In a rare cutback, Amazon is reportedly laying off hundreds of corporate employees at its Seattle headquarters.According to our news partner The Seattle Times, hundreds of others in Amazon's global operations will also face layoffs.
UPS, FedEx fall on report Amazon readying delivery service
Shares of FedEx and UPS slipped following a media report that Amazon.com is readying its own air delivery service, meaning not only that the companies may see diminished business from a massive client, but that they might have to compete against it.Rumors have swirled for some time that Amazon has explored bringing some of its delivery services in house to take control of the process and avoid delays often seen around the holidays.UPS was caught off-guard by the crush of online shopping leading up to the recent holiday season and said this month that it must spend a chunk of its tax-cut savings to improve its package-delivery network.On Friday The Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous sources, said that Amazon is planning a new service called "Shipping With Amazon" that will allow it to pick up packages from businesses and deliver them to consumers.
Shares of FedEx and UPS slipped following a media report that Amazon.com is readying its own air delivery service, meaning not only that the companies may see diminished business from a massive client, but that they might have to compete against it.Rumors have swirled for some time that Amazon has explored bringing some of its delivery services in house to take control of the process and avoid delays often seen around the holidays.UPS was caught off-guard by the crush of online shopping leading up to the recent holiday season and said this month that it must spend a chunk of its tax-cut savings to improve its package-delivery network.On Friday The Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous sources, said that Amazon is planning a new service called "Shipping With Amazon" that will allow it to pick up packages from businesses and deliver them to consumers.
Naked Alaska Airlines passenger taken for psychiatric examination
An Alaska Airlines flight to Seattle was forced to return to Anchorage early Wednesday after a passenger locked himself in the bathroom, took off all his clothes, and refused to follow crew instructions.
An Alaska Airlines flight to Seattle was forced to return to Anchorage early Wednesday after a passenger locked himself in the bathroom, took off all his clothes, and refused to follow crew instructions.
Family sues Starbucks after 2-year-old girl allegedly drinks barista’s blood
A Southern California family is suing Starbucks after a 2-year-old girl allegedly drank a beverage that contained a barista’s blood, attorneys announced Wednesday.
A Southern California family is suing Starbucks after a 2-year-old girl allegedly drank a beverage that contained a barista’s blood, attorneys announced Wednesday.
Couple inundated with mystery packages from Amazon wants it to stop
ACTON, Mass. -- A Massachusetts couple says it was fun when they started receiving free mystery packages from Amazon they hadn't ordered.Now they want it to stop.Mike and Kelly Gallivan, of Acton, tell The Boston Globe the first package arrived in October.
ACTON, Mass. -- A Massachusetts couple says it was fun when they started receiving free mystery packages from Amazon they hadn't ordered.Now they want it to stop.Mike and Kelly Gallivan, of Acton, tell The Boston Globe the first package arrived in October.
Facebook aims new app for kids 6-12 years old
Walking to grandma’s house for dinner are the evening plans for the Davis family, who stay in touch with one another by actually seeing each other in person. That may seem less common these days when social media is the go-to for connection.
Walking to grandma’s house for dinner are the evening plans for the Davis family, who stay in touch with one another by actually seeing each other in person. That may seem less common these days when social media is the go-to for connection.