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Corporate Reshuffle: Starbucks says it will cut 300 corporate jobs and close some U.S. offices as part of its turnaround, while Seattle’s broader housing and business churn keeps raising the stakes for local employers. Housing Pulse: New data shows pending home sales are up nationwide, but Seattle is one of the few big metros bucking the trend. World Cup Diplomacy: Iran’s national team is heading to Turkey for World Cup preparations, and FIFA says recent talks with Iran were “excellent” and “constructive,” even as visa questions linger. Local Public Health & Environment: Volunteers in Washington are removing invasive European green crabs earlier than usual to protect eelgrass and the food web. Culture & Tickets: The Smashing Pumpkins announced a fall North American “Rats in a Cage” tour celebrating “Mellon Collie” at 30, with tickets set for general sale May 21. Sports Injury Watch: Aliyah Boston is day-to-day after missing her first WNBA game with a lower-leg injury.

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Olympia announces latest wave of new venue openings for June 2026

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Westneat: Seattle’s pursuit of growth offers cautionary tale

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Even the New York Times noticed Seattle's 'socialist' mayor helped drive Starbucks out

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Why Accenture is investing in the Seattle startup Iridius to unblock AI in regulated industries

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