Washington state’s Legislative Building, which houses the Legislature. (GeekWire Photo / Brent Roraback) Washington state Democratic leaders on Tuesday at last unveiled their so-called “millionaires tax” — a proposed 9.9% tax applied to taxable, personal annual income that exceeds $1 million. For the first time in decades, the lawmakers are advancing a personal income tax aimed at high‑income residents that …

Former Tableau CEO Ryan Aytay, pictured during a visit to Seattle in 2024. (GeekWire File Photo / Todd Bishop) Ryan Aytay, a longtime Salesforce exec who has led Tableau as CEO since 2023, is departing. Aytay revealed the news on LinkedIn on Tuesday. He called his 19-year tenure “a front-row seat to innovation, a masterclass in leadership, and a community …

The stage is set at the historic Harare Sports Club for a high-stakes encounter as five-time champions India U19 face a historic-chasing Afghanistan U19 in the second semi-final of the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026. While India seeks a record sixth successive final appearance, Afghanistan entes the knockouts with the momentum of a giant-killing run, looking to reach their …

We explore how digital gaming—especially crypto-enabled formats—is influencing audience behavior, monetization, and engagement strategies for today’s entertainment-focused businesses. Over the past few years, digital entertainment has shifted from a passive experience into something far more interactive, personalized, and data-driven. From streaming platforms to mobile games, audiences now expect choice, speed, and a sense of control over how they spend their …

Bobby Acri is a cybersecurity analyst based in Winnetka, Illinois, who focuses on threat detection, incident response, risk mitigation, and secure systems design. His work centres on protecting large, complex systems in environments where small weaknesses can create outsized risk. Born on 17 May 1991 at Evanston Hospital, Bobby grew up on Chicago’s North Shore. He attended Hubbard Woods Elementary, …

Modern gaming platforms no longer win purely on content libraries, bonuses, or marketing spend. Competitive advantage is increasingly determined by the quality of the underlying technology stack, particularly payment infrastructure. This article examines how payment systems have evolved into a decisive moat for gaming operators, driven by massive investment, API-led architecture, advanced security engineering, cloud scalability, and the measurable financial …

Big ideas often get credit for changing careers and industries. But ideas alone do nothing without follow-through. Frank Elsner’s career shows how steady action, applied over time, can turn practical ideas into real results. His path is not built on sudden wins. It is built on discipline, learning, and showing up prepared. Today, Elsner serves as Chief of Safety and …

Unlicensed gambling in Sweden has continued to grow. Tighter regulations may not be having the impact the government desires, instead driving people offshore. January 2027 will see the introduction of a new law in Sweden, which targets the location of a player using online gambling services. This will counteract a loophole, which it is believed is facilitating rapidly falling channelisation …

The founder of David Protein, maker of popular high-protein nutrition bars, announced on X on Monday that longevity guru Dr. Peter Attia “has stepped down from his role as Chief Science Officer at David.” The announcement comes after Attia’s name appeared in more than 1,700 documents, including email correspondence, released on Friday as part of a massive file dump related …

A career plateau at senior level rarely reflects declining capability. More often, it signals a mismatch between role complexity and how contribution is perceived. The work associated with life coaches in London increasingly intersects with structured career progression for experienced professionals facing this challenge. In London’s competitive environments, sustained performance alone is insufficient for advancement. Senior professionals must translate output …

Google might have been officially ruled to have a monopoly, but we’re still a long way from figuring out exactly what that determination will change at the tech company. Today, the US Department of Justice filed notice of a plan to cross-appeal the decision last fall that Google would not be required to sell off the its Chrome browser. The …

Varaha, an India-based climate tech startup, has raised $20 million in fresh funding as it looks to scale carbon removal projects from the Global South and position itself as a lower-cost supplier for verified emissions reductions. The investment marks the first portion of a planned $45 million Series B round led by WestBridge Capital, the venture firm’s first investment in …

If you had trouble using ChatGPT today, you aren’t alone. The AI chatbot experienced a partial outage for many users this afternoon, with Down Detector saw reports reaching more than 12,000 reports around the peak point of the issue today.. OpenAI issued a status update shortly after noting that “elevated error rates” were occurring for ChatGPT and Platform users. That …

The Lake Theater & Cafe marquee after Amazon complained about a previous message that took a shot at the new film “Melania.” (Lake Theater & Cafe Photo via Instagram) The new “Melania” documentary film was released by Amazon MGM Studios to 1,778 theaters across the country. Make that 1,777 now. The manager of the Lake Theater & Cafe in Lake …

Timur Yusufov is a business leader whose career sits at the crossroads of real estate, healthcare, and long-term community design. Born in the former Soviet Union, he moved to the United States in 1992. That early experience shaped how he thinks about stability, systems, and opportunity. He studied Economics and Finance at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Rather than …