A Busy Week in Seattle
The United States Men’s National Team will face Belgium on July 6 in Seattle, a fixture that has drawn unprecedented resale prices, with some tickets changing hands for nearly three thousand dollars after the Americans’ recent victory. Star forward Folarin Balogun has been sent off and will miss the encounter, while President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have confirmed they will not be in attendance.
Amazon’s carbon footprint grew by 16 percent last year, a surge the company attributes to the rapid expansion of its data‑center network. The environmental impact of cloud computing has become a focal point for critics who argue that the tech boom is outpacing sustainability measures.
Industry Shifts and Cultural Highlights
Boeing and the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace are set to begin contract talks on July 1, a negotiation that could affect thousands of workers across the region. At the same time, the Seattle Art Museum announced the appointment of Frank Feltens as its new chief curator, bringing a fresh perspective to the institution’s programming.
A shooting near Raising Cane’s in the University District left the community on edge, while the Vatican’s decision to excommunicate the Society of St. Pius X for unauthorized episcopal consecrations added a surprising religious twist to the week’s headlines.