• Zuckerberg-linked superyacht draws crowds in Seattle after Meta layoffs
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    Zuckerberg-linked superyacht draws crowds in Seattle after Meta layoffs

    May 28, 2026 - By 

    SEATTLE — A massive superyacht reportedly linked to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg drew crowds, cameras and criticism in Seattle this week after the company announced sweeping layoffs across Washington state. The nearly 400-foot vessel, called “Launchpad,” arrived in Seattle waters Tuesday and quickly became a spectacle in South Lake Union, where people walking and biking along the waterfront trail stopped to photograph the yacht and watch crews clean it from bow to stern. “I think it’s a little insensitive,” Nimmy Simon said “And by little I mean a lot.” Marine tracking data shows the yacht has visited Seattle-area waters multiple…

  • Meta to cut nearly 1,400 jobs across Puget Sound region
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    Meta to cut nearly 1,400 jobs across Puget Sound region

    May 26, 2026 - By 

    The largest share of affected workers is tied to Meta’s Bellevue office at 1550 121st Ave. NE, where approximately 699 employees are expected to lose their jobs. BELLEVUE, Wash. — Meta plans to lay off approximately 1,395 employees in Washington state this summer, according to a notice filed with the state Employment Security Department. The company notified affected workers on May 20 and expects the separations to take effect July 22. The layoffs are expected to be permanent, according to the filing. This story continues below. The largest share of affected workers is tied to Meta’s Bellevue…