TechFlash: WTO rules against Boeing tax breaks; Amazon pilot strike ends

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Boeing declares victory in WTO ruling against Washington state subsidies Boeing said the WTO rejected all but one of the claims from the European Union that the tax breaks related to the production of Boeing's 777X aircraft were anti-competitive and unfair to rival Airbus. WTO slated to hit Boeing with sanctions over billions in Washington state subsidies The WTO ruled against Washington's efforts to keep Boeing's 777X assembly in Washington state. In 2013, the state Legislature passed $8.7 billion in tax incentives through 2040, which was pivotal in Boeing's decision to assemble the aircraft – and its high-tech carbon fiber wings – in Washington. How Amazon, the world's largest online retailer, prepares for Cyber Monday (video) Take a rare virtual tour inside an Amazon fulfillment center where workers and robots are busy filling holiday shopping orders. Norway eyes $1.5 billion order for Boeing P8-A Poseidon 'submarine-hunter' planes The P8-A Poseidon is a heavily militarized version of Boeing's 737-800ERX civilian passenger jet made at a top-secret manufacturing facility in Renton. A new app arrives to help Washington marijuana businesses, banks handle payments The technology aims to 'de-cash' the marijuana industry. Judge rules Amazon pilot strike must end The strike made national news, sparked by speculation on whether the strike would harm Amazon during its peak holiday season. Adaptive Biotechnologies – Seattle's stealthy biotech unicorn – expands in redesigned HQ (Photos) Adaptive Biotechnologies nearly tripled its office space to 57,000 square feet when it moved into its redesigned Eastlake headquarters. ​Who's raising: Immune Design and Apptentive An immunotherapy company developing treatments for cancer, allergic reactions and infectious diseases and a startup that builds software in mobile apps to help companies engage with their customers are among the ideas raising millions in Seattle. Editor's Notebook: Immigrant stories more vital than ever PSBJ Editor in Chief Emily Parkhurst shares the story of her family's immigrant history — and how immigrants have built the country we know and love. National Tech News Uber, Lyft agree to state background checks on drivers Why Northrop's manned and unmanned aerospace business is booming Pixel could make billions for Google during the holidays, Morgan Stanley says When will Tesla start rolling out self-driving features? Very, very soon

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