Business & Economy
Business & Economy
Seattle Woman Charged In Capital One Data Breach Exposing Over 100 Million Customers
Authorities in Seattle have charged Paige A. Thompson, who also goes by the handle “erratic,” with a single count of computer fraud. She appeared in court on Monday and is scheduled for a detention hearing on Thursday. Continue Reading Seattle Woman Charged In Capital One Data Breach Exposing Over 100 Million Customers
Economists Say Federal Government Is Over-Paying Farmers For Trade Losses
Lots of American companies have lost sales since the Trump administration and China embarked on the current cycle of tariff-raising and retaliation. Few, if any, have been compensated as handsomely as farmers. Continue Reading Economists Say Federal Government Is Over-Paying Farmers For Trade Losses
Boeing May Temporarily Halt 737 Max Production In Wake Of Fleet’s Grounding
Boeing’s CEO says the company will consider temporarily shutting down production of the 737 Max if the plane’s return is significantly delayed beyond the company’s October forecast. Continue Reading Boeing May Temporarily Halt 737 Max Production In Wake Of Fleet’s Grounding
Equifax To Pay Up To $700 Million In Data Breach Settlement
The credit reporting agency will pay up to $700 million in fines and monetary relief to consumers over a 2017 data breach that affected nearly 150 million people. Continue Reading Equifax To Pay Up To $700 Million In Data Breach Settlement
What Washington Can’t Tax, Oregon Might
On July 1, Washington stopped letting Oregon shoppers skip paying sales tax at the register, with a few exceptions. Some businesses in southwestern Washington fear the change will drive away Oregon customers who won’t want to cross the river to shop when there is no sales tax at home. Continue Reading What Washington Can’t Tax, Oregon Might
Rural Homelessness Is Very Real — But Harder To See And Help
Homelessness is often considered an urban phenomenon. But those who work on homeless issues say rural homelessness is a growing problem, too. That’s true across the state and across the country. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, NPR, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reported in May that one in three rural Americans say homelessness is a problem in their communities. Continue Reading Rural Homelessness Is Very Real — But Harder To See And Help
Hot Potato! The Science Of Getting Delivery French Fries Right Is Being Honed In Washington
Home-delivered fast food is a booming global business, but when it comes to French fries, there’s a hitch. They often get soggy on the ride. So now, top fry-makers are racing to perfect a crispy fry that can survive a 15-minute ride with a food delivery service. Companies right here in the Northwest are frying up a crisp solution to this soggy situation. Continue Reading Hot Potato! The Science Of Getting Delivery French Fries Right Is Being Honed In Washington
A Yield Curve Inversion Just Happened. It’s Done So Before The Last 7 U.S. Recessions
An inauspicious milestone was achieved on Sunday: the yield curve remained inverted for three months, which has for almost half a century preceded economic recessions. Continue Reading A Yield Curve Inversion Just Happened. It’s Done So Before The Last 7 U.S. Recessions
1st-Time Homebuyers Are Getting Squeezed Out By Investors
Last year, investors accounted for 1 in 5 starter-priced homes, according to data released by CoreLogic on Thursday. The rate of investor purchases of starter homes has been rising and has nearly doubled since 1999. Continue Reading 1st-Time Homebuyers Are Getting Squeezed Out By Investors
New Report Says College-Educated Women Will Soon Make Up Majority Of U.S. Labor Force
This year U.S. women who graduated from college will likely make up a majority of adults with degrees in the labor force. The increase could signal greater earning potential for women in the future. Continue Reading New Report Says College-Educated Women Will Soon Make Up Majority Of U.S. Labor Force
Why The American-Made Shoe Disappeared, And Why It’s So Hard To Bring Back
Footwear companies face big costs in potential new tariffs on more Chinese imports. Almost all shoes sold in the U.S. are made overseas. Only about 200 factories remain. One man tried to change that. Continue Reading Why The American-Made Shoe Disappeared, And Why It’s So Hard To Bring Back
Cracking The Tab On Summer: Northwest Wine Brands Increasingly Pour Into Cans
Just in the last year, the wine-in-can category has grown by more than 100 percent across the nation, measured by volume of units sold.
The third largest winery in the nation is Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, based in Woodinville, Wash. Now, it’s pouring huge amounts of juice into aluminum cans under its 14 Hands brand. Continue Reading Cracking The Tab On Summer: Northwest Wine Brands Increasingly Pour Into Cans
