CIRCLE WITH A DOT

At a research and development lab in Redmond, Microsoft scientists are racing to develop technologies to make their data centers greener and more efficient. But even as Microsoft works to reduce the water and energy demand of its data centers, the company is also signing new leases for gas-powered data centers across the country.https://www.kuow.org/stories/are-microsoft-s-ai-and-environmental-goals-compatible#KUOW #News #Technology

It’s unclear when a section of the North Cascades Highway will reopen following significant winter damage and a March rockslide on the road.https://www.kuow.org/stories/no-timeline-yet-for-reopening-damaged-stretch-of-north-cascades-highway#KUOW #News

Last year, the King County Auditor's Office released a damning report about lax financial oversight at the Department of Community and Human Services. It found potential fraud and numerous improper payments to contractors for four youth programs.https://www.kuow.org/stories/investigation-points-to-glaring-conflict-of-interest-in-king-county-department#KUOW #News #KingCounty #Government

Canada needs healthcare workers, so they've ramped up their effort to recruit medical professionals from other countries, especially the United States. And they're seeing quite a bit of success.https://www.kuow.org/stories/us-healthcare-workers-encouraged-to-consider-the-charms-of-canada#KUOW #News #HealthCare #HealthCare #Canada #Health

Washington is joining the queue of states bringing legal action against Kalshi, a popular prediction market. The platform allows users to wager money on everything from sports, to politics, to pop culture — and even military actions.https://www.kuow.org/stories/are-prediction-markets-illicit-gambling-washington-state-says-yes#KUOW #News #Government #LawAndCourts #Technology #Economy #LawAndCourts