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International car wash franchise coming to Union Gap
the franchise has 270 locations open, 61 more coming soon.

JD Sports has locations internationally and in the US
The sporting goods store chain began in 1981 in England.

For companies where AI is applicable, good and bad
there are still areas where AI falls short.
Amazon developing plastic free packaging
Amazon is tinkering with machines that used to use plastic for wrapping, instead using paper.

Gov. Ferguson blames the Feds for everything
Ferguson favors a millionaires tax in WA, as well as a graduated income tax.
1st time in history, wheelchair person to space
A German-born space engineer went up in most recent flight December 20th.
They are one of 19 groups competing for the project
The hub would pioneer the next generation of aerospace parts.
Popular, Iconic Store at SeaTac to Close December 31st.
The owners did not elaborate why they are shutting their doors.
Rad E-bikes are among the popular sellers in the US and world
Despite the Chapter 11, Officials say they hope to reorganize the company and continue

iRobot, Roomba's parent company, will be taken over
The company fell victim to business countermoves by international firms, and 3 years ago a purchase by Amazon was blocked
