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Tay, Microsoft AI, goes offline after Internet teaches her to be racist
Microsoft launched Tay, an AI chatbot designed to appeal to 18- to 24-year-olds. Within 24 hours, the Internet taught her to be racist.
For Beacon Hill immigrant, American dream turned foreclosure nightmare
After struggling for eight years to keep her home, Italian immigrant Pina Belgrano took to the streets yesterday to fight the foreclosure system.
Cafe Avole offers Ethiopian coffee, community space in Rainier Valley
The Rainier Mini Mart has been transformed to Cafe Avole, where owner Solomon Dubie brings a love of buna — Ethiopian-style coffee — and a community space.
Ethiopian entrepreneur says he’ll lose big in Central District redevelopment
The owner of East African Imports and Restaurant at 23rd and Jackson says he stands to lose big when Vulcan Real Estate redevelops the property.
23rd Ave construction has immigrant-owned businesses on the brink
Central District businesses suffering during 23rd Ave Construction are hungry for financial help promised by the city. But some say it's too little, too late.
Fun Quiz! Gentrification: Are you doing it right?
Celebrate gentrification! Take this fun quiz for entrepreneurs and learn how you can to do a better job of upgrading your adopted neighborhood.
Proposed change in law could keep International District noodles fresh
The bill "concerning certain cultural foods" would allow for flexibility for local rules for fresh rice noodles and rice cakes.
Island Pacific opens on MLK in former Viet-Wah location
Island Pacific Market, a Filipino-inspired supermarket, has opened in Seattle in the former spot of Viet-Wah Superfoods on MLK.
How will your legislators vote on the huge Trans-Pacific trade deal?
Obama's landmark free trade agreement is signed, but not yet sealed or delivered. How will Washington pols vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
Vulcan just bought a major Central District shopping center for redevelopment
Construction on Promenade 23, located at 23rd and Jackson, would start in mid- to late-2017.
How will the end of sanctions against Iran impact you?
UW lecturer Haideh Salehi-Esfahani reflects on how the lifting of most U.S. sanctions against Iran will impact young people in both countries.
Seattle’s Clipper acquired by German group; plans Cuba route
The company that runs the Victoria Clipper has been acquired by a Germany-based ferry group and announced plans to open a Florida-Cuba route.
Din Tai Fung expands dumpling footprint to downtown Seattle
Another expansion for Ding Tai Fung to downtown Seattle this summer accommodates Seattle's continued love for xiao long bao soup dumplings.
Seattle merchant fair tackles unique needs of East African businesses
The event connected local East African business owners with alternative funding sources, business mentoring and an opportunity to connect with peers.
Which Seattle small businesses are in developers’ crosshairs?
Iconic Seattle small businesses are under pressure from soaring rents. We dug into county data and found some clues about what happens next.
In-N-Out Burger finally comes to Seattle…sort of
CaliBurger, a popular Chinese clone of In-N-Out Burger, is launching in Seattle. So what does this mean for its American prototype?
Trans-Pacific Partnership deal reached; now needs Congressional approval
A deal was reached on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade treaty that critics have feared would erode local regulations.
Unable to work, spouses of H-1B tech workers find roles limiting
Thousands of tech worker spouses — many of them with advanced degrees — reluctantly give up careers because their visas don't allow them to work.
Hotel workers union denounces “$500,000 Green Card”
Critics of the EB-5 immigrant investor program say the program benefits wealthy investors, without delivering on well-paying U.S. jobs with benefits.
Tibetan monk-turned-developer accused of defrauding immigrants
The SEC filed a lawsuit against Lobsang Dargey, whose development firm Path America woos Chinese investors with the EB-5 immigrant program.
How a tiny Mexican town was transformed by Azteca restaurants
The small town of Cuautla in Jalisco, Mexico cashes in on an American Dream fulfilled.
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