UNCOVERED: Bellevue - The Untold Story

Russell Wilson Sells Lakefront Mansion: Couple pockets $14.6 million; luxury treehouse and tram included

In a stunning real estate deal, a lakefront estate in Bellevue, Washington, previously owned by NFL star Russell Wilson and singer Ciara, has been sold for $21.25 million. The expansive 11,100-square-foot mansion was initially on the market for $36 million in 2022. Wilson bought the estate for $6.7 million back…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Meet Aditya Sengupta, the 18-year-old Bellevue student who built an AI system to...

An impressive feat for an 18-year-old student, ForeCAT is a groundbreaking AI model he created to predict hazardous clear-air turbulence. Garnering a prestigious scholarship from the Davidson Institute, this innovative system merges atmospheric physics with computational power, achieving remarkable accuracy that surpasses conventional turbulence forecasting techniques. By improving flight safety…

The Times of India · Sep 15

Cops used electrocution gloves to subdue high school students in Omaha, now the school district and parents are pleading with police to stop: 'Supposed to be a safe space for students'

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to acquire electric-shock gloves for $20 million. These devices were recently used on two Omaha high school students by officers. Omaha's superintendent requested the police stop using the gloves in schools. Bellevue police will continue carrying the controversial devices for student safety. Experts and…

The Times of India · Aug 24

Seattle Corporate Travel Spending Hits $1.2B in 2026: Tech Companies Lead 30% Luxury Transportation Upgrade Over National Average

Seattle corporate travel spending reached $1.2 billion in 2026, with technology companies driving a measurable uptick in premium transportation demand above the national average. Regional tech firms show a roughly 30% higher rate of upgrading to luxury ground transport compared with national benchmarks, with executive airport transportation and chauffeur-driven limousine…

inkl · Jun 18

Apptio Unveils Conversational Insights and New Suite of AI-Powered Capabilities to Translate Complex Technology Spend into Measurable Business Outcomes

BELLEVUE, Wash., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Apptio, an IBM Company (NYSE: IBM), announced significant updates to its solution suite—including the launch of its Conversational Insights, currently in preview, and new capabilities for hybrid IT cost management and cloud optimization—designed to turn technology investment into measurable business outcomes and…

AAP · Jun 16

21-year-old owner of ‘OnlyFans’ home in Washington is charged with human trafficking

Victims reportedly told police that the mansion was one of five properties used to house models and produce porn

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Guild Wars 3, Modern Evolution of the MMORPG, Announced at Summer Game Fest for PC and PlayStation 5

BELLEVUE, Wash., June 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Critically-acclaimed game development studio ArenaNet® tonight announced Guild Wars 3™, the third entry in the legendary and beloved Guild Wars® MMORPG franchise and their first new game since 2012. The game will release globally on PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5, marking the first…

AAP · Jun 5

Meta lays off nearly 1,400 Washington employees in latest tech workforce cut: Check worst-hit departments, severance package and more

Meta is set to lay off nearly 1,400 employees across Washington state, including Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond, starting July 22, 2026. This significant workforce reduction, impacting technical roles, is part of the company's strategic pivot towards AI initiatives and a broader restructuring effort. Bellevue will see the largest impact with…

The Economic Times · May 28

NOBU ANNOUNCES RESTAURANT AND RESIDENCES IN BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON

NEW YORK, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nobu, the globally recognized luxury lifestyle brand, is pleased to announce its arrival in Bellevue, Washington through the rebranding of two luxury residential towers as Nobu Bellevue Residences. Owned by Silverstein Properties, the project marks the first completed and move-in ready Nobu-branded residential…

AAP · May 27

Rising drug crime reshapes politics in France’s port city of Brest

Brest, the once sleepy port city at the far western tip of France, is facing a rise in drug trafficking – and as a result, shootings, stray bullets and open street dealing have become a part of life in the city of 140,000 people, and are reshaping the political debate…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 13