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[Seattle Times Biz @seatimesbiz]

Hello, It's the Seattle Times business team. We're now tweeting on @seattletimes.

That's the official Seattle Times account – with or without the blue check. For proof, you can find our official Twitter handle linked at the bottom of https://t.co/rBcwWO28rG.

[Michelle Baruchman @mlbaruchman]

Getting laid off or fired can take a toll on your mental health. I know personally people can become depressed, withdrawn and push away.
Here are some @stmentalhealth tips from local therapists about how to process the experience and move forward:
https://t.co/xgYTpbwrj8

[The Seattle Times @seattletimes]

On Tuesday in Everett, Boeing will wave a final goodbye to the last 747 jumbo jet ever built. Read more about the workers who helped bring the “Queen of the Skies” to life. https://t.co/psO04IBlgA

[Dominic Gates @dominicgates]

The Seattle Times exclusive feature package on the end of the Boeing 747

I interviewed a diverse range of Boeing workers who told me compelling stories

They described their work on this transformative piece of engineering and how it impacted their lives

https://t.co/9zmruoIwB2

[Dominic Gates @dominicgates]

Today is my 20th anniversary at the Seattle Times.

And on Sunday's front page, a big exclusive feature package as the sun sets on Boeing's 747.

Stories, photos, videos and a Mark Nowlin timeline.

Don't miss it in print and online

[Dominic Gates @dominicgates]

The final investigation report into the 737 MAX crash of ET302 laid blame solely on Boeing

French and U.S. critiques — a rare fracture among the participating safety authorities — don’t dispute Boeing’s role, but present a fuller picture of the cause
https://t.co/2f1sL4YMmK

[Lauren Rosenblatt @LRosenblatt_]

The rise & fall of celebrity CEO Dan Price:

More than 2 dozen former employees say Price - known for raising salaries to $70K -was obsessed with curating his online persona, cultivated a sense of fear & built a company that was "there to get Dan famous.”
https://t.co/iaHkW1Orb0

[Paul Ed Roberts @Pauledroberts]

After two slow years, downtown Seattle retailers are hoping holiday shoppers want to be in-person and in-city again. "December is everything for us. It’s when we’ll actually make our salaries.” With @heidigroover @seattletimes https://t.co/zazE2AmkZU

[Dominic Gates @dominicgates]

How safe is air travel?
Here’s the data:
https://t.co/kp4WugJwxm via @seattletimes

[Paul Ed Roberts @Pauledroberts]

If you're a Seattle-area employer bringing remote workers back to the office, how's that going? Are you already back? Seeing delays? What incentives got your workers to come in? We're covering back-to-office trends & want to hear from you @seattletimes

https://t.co/GVfYJs7QUv

[Seattle Times Biz @seatimesbiz]

Amazon Care, the primary, urgent and telemedicine health care service, is shutting down. Here's when and why. (via @LRosenblatt_) https://t.co/gtPh0Y8B8I

[Dominic Gates @dominicgates]

The fan cowl doors came off an engine nacelle on an ⁦@AlaskaAir⁩ 737 Monday
Dozens of such accidents have happened over the past 30 years, more on Airbus A320s than on Boeing 737s
The cause: almost always maintenance error and failed pre-flight check https://t.co/jysWrcYUvk

[Seattle Times Biz @seatimesbiz]

Seattle Times reporter Lauren Rosenblatt talks on KUOW about Amazon, healthcare and where your data could be going. https://t.co/W9RK08808m

[Dominic Gates @dominicgates]

A high-grade Boeing engineer employee calculates his pension payout will be cut by more than $200,000 if he waits to retire next year instead of this.

“I’d be working another year for free.”
“That’s lost money”
He plans to retire at the end of November.

https://t.co/A3tWX7KsqJ

[Dominic Gates @dominicgates]

Boeing on Wednesday delivered its first 787 Dreamliner since May last year, ending a blockage that has starved the manufacturer of cash, added $5.5 billion in costs, and led to a build-up of more than 120 jets in storage. https://t.co/LjVlxzf6LU

[Dominic Gates @dominicgates]

Boeing made discretionary cockpit upgrades at least twice before, including on the 737.

But a Delta executive made clear today when placing a big order that the airline doesn't want the MAX 10 cockpit changed.
https://t.co/pW10PTkocn

[Seattle Times Biz @seatimesbiz]

At the Farnborough Air Show 2022, the first major European air show in three years, the aviation world will focus on the future, peddling sustainable flying and ubiquitous air taxis.

Here's what is ahead for Boeing at the big event. (via @dominicgates) https://t.co/OSkRsKM5Jt

[Seattle Times Biz @seatimesbiz]

Boeing CEO Calhoun said he’s ready to ax the 737 MAX 10 program if Congress doesn’t extend a regulatory deadline.

Families of the victims of two fatal MAX crashes have campaigned to persuade Congress not to grant the extension. https://t.co/3wM4BS4p7c #aviation

[Daniel Beekman @DBeekman]

Most of Seattle’s growing urban neighborhoods surround light-rail stations, but at least one is sprouting around an upscale, open-air shopping center. There are 2,300+ new apartments recently completed, under construction or planned around U Village. https://t.co/HV6roIGHFd

[Seattle Times Biz @seatimesbiz]

Here's what Starbucks says about covering abortion travel expenses for its workers. https://t.co/g812sO4vSW