Amazon’s leader on Alexa, Echo and other devices plans to leave
The exit of Dave Limp will add to the growing list of executives who have left or retired since Andy Jassy became CEO in 2021. #press
WeWork warned of ‘substantial doubt’ about its ability to stay in business. Here’s what that means
WeWork said last week there was “substantial doubt” about its ability to stay in business, prompting speculation around the future of the troubled workspace-sharing company. #press
Suspect in Maryland trampoline park shooting killed ex-wife’s boyfriend, police say
Authorities say the suspect in a deadly weekend shooting at an indoor trampoline park north of Baltimore was visiting his daughter there when he shot his ex-wife’s boyfriend and fled. #press
California judge charged in wife’s murder expected to appear in Los Angeles court
A Southern California judge charged with killing his wife during an argument while he was drunk is expected to appear in court. #press
US-focused Opera News, to cease publication in November after 87 years
Opera News will print its final issue in November and be incorporated into Britain-based Opera magazine. #press
UAW to vote on strike authorization next week as president says talks with Detroit 3 moving slowly
About 146,000 members of the United Auto Workers union will vote next week on authorizing their leaders to call strikes against the Detroit automakers. #press
Anthony Richardson named Colts’ starting QB for opener against Jaguars
The Indianapolis Colts have seen enough of Anthony Richardson to name him their opening day starting quarterback. #press
Opera world split as director reinventions dominate Europe while US, Italy more muted
The opera world is split in two: Some European productions reinvent works in ways composers never imagined, and traditional stagings favored in the U.S. are condemned by cognoscenti. #press
Taliban rule of Afghanistan is open-ended, their chief spokesman says as they begin year 3 in power
The chief Taliban spokesman says the Taliban view their rule of Afghanistan as open-ended, drawing legitimacy from Islamic law and facing no significant threat. #press
Where to see outdoor movies in Seattle area before summer ends
It's the last gasp of the outdoor movie season. Here's where you can watch films under the stars in the Greater Seattle area before fall arrives. #press
WA Democrats ask Buttigieg for $200M to plan Canada-Seattle-Portland bullet train
A potential high-speed rail route, of about 350 miles, could bring the nation's fastest trains to the Pacific Northwest. #press
Weeknight Recipe: This homemade pasta is the definition of ‘la dolce vita’
The instructions for homemade pasta may seem like a lot, but once you get the hang of it, it really can become an easy weeknight addition to your repertoire. #press
Two communities unite in ‘The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store’
In the 1920s, Black and Jewish families rely on one another in James McBride's entertaining novel. #press
Why it took so long for Georgia to bring charges against Trump
Trump says the 2020 election interference cases are interfering in the 2024 election. But public corruption cases are complicated, even more so when an ex-president is involved. #press
Fewer college football programs are leaving campus for training camps even in portal era
Players and coaches at Wisconsin and Cincinnati say getting away from campus for part of training camp helps them build camaraderie. #press
As COVID ticks up, should you get a shot? When are new RSV and flu vaccines available?
The fall vaccination season is just around the corner, and officials are set to roll out another updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as new tools to protect against RSV. #press
Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill takes to the skies with his pilot’s license
Tennessee running back Derrick Henry is very happy that his teammate Ryan Tannehill enjoys flying and earned his pilot’s license this summer. #press
Carmona’s late goal sends Spain to the Women’s World Cup final with a 2-1 win over Sweden
Olga Carmona’s goal in the 89th minute capped a flurry of late goals to send Spain through to the final of the Women’s World Cup for the first time. #press
A $500 million deal to restore Gabon’s coast reignites climate finance debate
Gabon is refinancing $500 million of its debt through a deal aimed at directing more funds to ocean management. #press
Some athletes with a fear of flying are leaning on greater resources than their predecessors
Professional sports are a difficult career for athletes or coaches with a fear of flying. #press