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Last update: an hour agoBiosecurity & AI: A new report spotlights how AI tools can help design dangerous conotoxins from cone snails, reigniting worries about misuse—even as researchers argue the work is aimed at drug discovery. World Cup Logistics: Tucson is preparing to host Iran’s team with tight security and field work underway, while Los Angeles is still scrambling to get SoFi’s playing surface ready just 30 days out. Retail Speed, Labor Cost: Amazon Now is pushing 30-minute delivery in Seattle and other cities, but the model relies on gig drivers and adds fees—raising the question of who pays for “instant” convenience. Seattle Schools: The Seattle teachers union elected a new leader while she’s under investigation in a child abuse case, adding fresh pressure to an already strained district. Local Tech & Jobs: Starbucks is cutting 61 Seattle tech jobs tied to a reorganization as it expands a Nashville hub. Tariff Court Fight: A U.S. appeals court paused a ruling that would have blocked Trump’s 10% global tariff, keeping the dispute alive for Washington and affected importers.
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