German government wants companies to 'de-risk' from China, but business is reluctant Tough new rhetoric on China from some members of Germany's governing coalition has led to disagreement rather than unity on what the government's policy should be. Rob Schmitz
'Cozy' relationship between Boeing and the U.S. draws scrutiny amid 737 Max 9 mess The latest safety lapse at Boeing renews concerns about the company's influence in Washington, and whether federal regulators have delegated too much of their oversight authority to its employees. Joel Rose
Apple Watch users are losing a popular health app after court's ruling in patent case The ability to measure blood oxygen levels is dropping from the Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2. Apple is making the change to comply with a ruling by the International Trade Commission. Diba Mohtasham
Over 580,000 beds are recalled after dozens of injuries More than a half a million beds sold at retailers like Walmart and Wayfair are under recall because they can break during use, which has resulted in dozens of injuries. The Associated Press
How can Seattleites benefit from economic booms and weather the busts? KUOW podcast 'Booming' launches Jan. 24 "Booming" is an economy podcast from a city that (almost) never stops growing. Monica Nickelsburg
Should rules around gift cards be relaxed in Washington state, or is that a recipe for fraud? Retailers are speaking out against proposed changes to gift card laws in Washington state as the 2024 legislative session gets underway in Olympia. Ruby de Luna
U.S. judge blocks JetBlue's acquisition of Spirit, saying deal would hurt consumers JetBlue, the nation's sixth-largest airline, sought to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion. The judge said "the consumers that rely on Spirit's unique, low-price model would likely be harmed." Ayana Archie
Amid scrutiny, Boeing promises more quality checks. But is it enough? The aircraft maker is under renewed pressure to strengthen quality management across its production lines. But critics say a fundamental cultural shift is needed. Vanessa Romo
Could lab-grown rhino horns stop poaching? Why we may never know When a group of startups set out to solve an age-old problem with new technology, they met unexpected resistance from conservationists who saw the idea as misguided at best — and dangerous at worst. Juliana Kim
Washington state AG sues to block Kroger-Albertsons grocery merger Washington state AG sues to block Kroger-Albertsons grocery merger Ruby de Luna
