Starbucks workers have unionized at record speed; many fear retaliation now More than 300 Starbucks stores have held union elections in less than a year, a remarkable feat. But now workers blame "scorched-earth" union busting by Starbucks for a slowdown in the momentum. Andrea Hsu
The Biden administration is changing who qualifies for student loan cancellation Lawsuits have taken aim at the Biden administration's efforts to cancel some federal student loan debt. In response, the administration has been subtly shifting its plan, and changing who qualifies. Scott Simon
Vacant stores will become homes more easily under new California laws Local government officials say the laws undermine their authority and cut their tax base, but it's a long-sought win for affordable housing advocates, who say such sites are ready-made for apartments. The Associated Press
McDonald's will have adult Happy Meals this October Each Cactus Plant Flea Market Box will come with a meal and a classic McDonald's character toy, with a twist. Dustin Jones
What effect is 'remote work' having on the local video game industry? KUOW's Joshua McNichols joins Soundside to talk about the effect remote work is having on the Pacific Northwest video game industry. Jason Burrows
Flight attendants picket airports — demanding that airlines fix chronic delays Thousands of Southwest Airlines and United Airlines flight attendants picketed outside airport terminals Tuesday — calling for smoother operations, better pay and safety on the job. David Schaper
Florida's population has skyrocketed. That could make Hurricane Ian more destructive More people — and more buildings to house them, often in coastal areas — mean that a major hurricane could become more costly and destructive. That's raising concerns as Hurricane Ian approaches. Becky Sullivan
Why tackling climate change means a stronger economy — according to Janet Yellen Yellen says the Biden administration is emphasizing action on climate change to make a more resilient American economy. What does that look like for the future of infrastructure and spending? Patrick Jarenwattananon
Federal money is now headed to states for building up fast EV chargers on highways All fifty states, D.C. and Puerto Rico have received the go-ahead to start spending federal dollars on new chargers. The long-term plan is to spend $5 billion improving charging infrastructure. Brittany Cronin
Riding the first train from Seattle to Canada since the pandemic started The Amtrak Cascades train route from Seattle to Vancouver, B.C. resumed this week for the first time in more than two years. While the border has been open to cars and buses for months, Monday’s train trip was the first since the pandemic began. Casey Martin
