Midwest emerges as return-to-office champ, soundly beating the West
Midwestern offices posted a 60% weekly average peak occupancy rate in the first half of 2023, the highest in the nation by far, according to Basking.io data. #press
Amazon reports $6.7 billion profit as cloud computing ‘stabilized’
Amazon reported net income of $6.7 billion for the three months ending in June, as it saw sales increase and growth for its cloud computing unit stabilize. #press
Seattle’s Museum of Museums to shut down after three years
“It’s a hard chapter and it feels a bit like someone died,” said Greg Lundgren, founder of the contemporary art center that's closing Sept. 1. #press
IndyCar Series moving season finale, awards to Nashville starting in 2024
IndyCar loves racing through the streets of Music City so much the series is making Nashville the final race of the season and the stage for its annual awards starting in 2024. #press
Pediatricians’ group reaffirms support for gender-affirming care amid growing state restrictions
The American Academy of Pediatrics has reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming medical for children as the treatments face a growing push for bans and restrictions across the... #press
A Learjet pilot thought he was cleared to take off. He wasn’t. Luckily, JetBlue pilots saw him
Federal investigators say the pilot of a charter jet took off without permission, causing an approaching JetBlue plane to cancel its landing at the last second. #press
Midwest emerges as return-to-office champ, soundly beating the West
Midwestern offices posted a 60% weekly average peak occupancy rate in the first half of 2023, the highest in the nation by far, according to Basking.io data. #press
A perfect opportunity for a reset of Seattle politics
With the primary race over, Seattle voters have an opportunity to reshape city politics by electing problem-solvers to the City Council in November. #press
Top Alaska officials facing ethics complaints could get state representation under proposed rules
The Alaska Department of Law is proposing rules that would allow the state to represent a governor, lieutenant governor or attorney general in complaints against them alleging... #press
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 8/3/2023
Stocks drifted to a lower close as Wall Street’s red-hot rally this year cooled a bit more. #press
A federal appeals court just made medication abortions harder to get in Guam
A federal appeals court has ruled that people seeking medication abortions on the U.S. Territory of Guam must first meet for an in-person consultation with a doctor. #press
Georgia begins practice and quest for a historic three-peat after a tumultuous offseason
The Georgia Bulldogs say they've moved on from their second straight national title. #press
Family of man who died in bedbug-infested cell in Georgia jail reaches settlement with county
Lawyers for the family of a man who died in a bedbug-infested cell in a Georgia jail’s psychiatric wing say they've reached a settlement with the county. #press
Airbnb profit jumps to $650 million in 2Q, as bookings increase and rental rates hold steady
Airbnb says its second-quarter profit rose more than 70% from a year ago to $650 million thanks to strong bookings for summer-vacation rentals. #press
Top Alaska officials facing ethics complaints could get state representation under proposed rules
The Alaska Department of Law is proposing rules that would allow the state to represent a governor, lieutenant governor or attorney general in complaints against them alleging... #press
Scherzer settles in to win his debut for Rangers. Semien has go-ahead HR in 5-3 win over White Sox
Max Scherzer settled down after a shaky start to win his debut for the AL West-leading Texas Rangers. #press
A crash involving a freight train and a car kills 3 people in Oregon
Law enforcement officials say three people were killed and another person was injured when a freight train crashed into a car north of Salem, Oregon. #press
DeMarcus Ware’s Hall of Fame celebration will be part Dallas, part Denver
DeMarcus Ware's celebration going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame will be part Dallas and part Denver. #press
American star Chloe Dygert romps to individual pursuit title at cycling world championships
American cyclist Chloe Dygert romped to the individual pursuit world title on Thursday in Glasgow, Scotland. #press
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 8/3/2023
Stocks drifted to a lower close as Wall Street’s red-hot rally this year cooled a bit more. #press