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Access to premium content | No advertisement mailers Work Messi Shines a Spotlight on Miami, and on Soccer in the U.S.     James Wagner is an international sports correspondent, based in Mexico City. He joined The Times in 2016, covering baseball and reporting from the World Cup and the Olympics. A Nicaraguan-American from the Washington area, he is a native Spanish speaker. More about James Wagner Work Threads has lured some creators who never loved Twitter — now Meta has to keep them     As for Moller, the comedian, he\'s hoping Threads continues to feel playful and fun. With time and some clever features, perhaps the engagement will be strong enough that it can help his entertainment career. � Work White House secures voluntary pledges from Microsoft, Google to ensure A.I. tools are secure     The U.S. still lacks national digital privacy protections and has been slow to regulate emerging technologies. Raimondo said AI stands in a category of it\'s own, and that the administration is committed to working with Congress. Work Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft And Others Agree To AI Safeguards Set By The White House     The United Nations chief also said he welcomed calls from some countries for the creation of a new U.N. body to support global efforts to govern AI, inspired by such models as the International Atomic Energy Agency or the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. You Might Like � � � Work A Conversation With California State University’s Next Chancellor     On their nightly walks, they would touch the bark of a giant cedar tree in their neighborhood, which over time allowed them to connect to nature and each other. He said his daughter went from being “freaked out about dying” to getting “a sense of ‘this is just part of life.’” Work Astranis internet satellite malfunctions before beginning Alaska service, backup planned for spring     \"We\'ve built into our model that we\'re going to put up a number of these on-orbit spares and backup satellites that can be used to bridge capacity [or] for more secondary missions,\" Gedmark said. Work ESPN Is Said to Talk With Leagues About Taking Stake in Network     Kevin Draper is an investigative reporter on the Sports desk, where he has written about workplace harassment and discrimination, sexual misconduct, doping, league investigations and high-profile court cases. More about Kevin Draper Work With Hollywood on Strike, a Bright Spot in New York’s Economy Goes Dark     Stefanos Chen is a real estate reporter, based in New York. He joined The Times in 2017 after five years with The Wall Street Journal, where he was a reporter and multimedia producer. More about Stefanos Chen You Might Like � � � Work In U.S., Regulating A.I. Is in Its ‘Early Days’     Cecilia Kang covers technology and regulation and joined The Times in 2015. She is a co-author, along with Sheera Frenkel of The Times, of “An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook\'s Battle for Domination.” More about Cecilia Kang Work EV battery plants emerge as wild card issue in UAW contract talks     While the union wants the battery jobs at the highest pay, it also could model a contract off the subsystem work as well. GM\'s subsystem employees currently start at $18.50 an hour and can reach either $22 or $24 an hour, depending on the work. � Work The Markets Are Counting on the Fed to Solve a Tricky Puzzle     Jeff Sommer writes Strategies, a column on markets, finance and the economy. He also edits business news. Previously, he was a national editor. At Newsday, he was the foreign editor and a correspondent in Asia and Eastern Europe. More about Jeff Sommer Work What a ‘Human-Centered’ Approach Can Do for Workers With Disabilities     Wendy Lu is a senior staff editor at The Times and a board member of the National Center on Disability and Journalism. She speaks to groups around the world about disability representation in the media. More about Wendy Lu � Work 'Crypto Couple' appear set to plead guilty in bitcoin hack money laundering case     \"Over the last five years, approximately 25,000 of those stolen bitcoin were transferred out of Lichtenstein\'s wallet via a complicated money laundering process that ended with some of the stolen funds being deposited into financial accounts controlled by Lichtenstein and Morgan,\" the DOJ said at the time of their arrests. Work ESPN held talks with NBA, NFL and MLB in search for strategic partner, sources say     \"If [a partner] comes to the table with value, whether it\'s content value, distribution value, whether it\'s capital, whether it just helps derisk the business — that wouldn\'t be the primary driver — but if they come to the table with value that enables ESPN to make a transition to a direct-to-consumer offering, we\'re going to be very open minded about that,\" Iger said. � Work FBI chief Wray defends against US House Republicans' accusations By Reuters     Work DeSantis orders probe into Bud Light's deal with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney     \"For months now I\'ve been scared to leave my house, I\'ve been ridiculed in public, I\'ve been followed, and I have felt a loneliness that I wouldn\'t wish on anyone,\" Mulvaney said last month. � Work Who Will Stand Up for Renters? Their Elected Representatives, Who Also Rent.     Conor Dougherty is an economics reporter and the author of “Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America.” His work focuses on the West Coast, real estate and wage stagnation among U.S. workers. More about Conor Dougherty Work Amsterdam is cracking down on cruise ships     By banning cruise ships in the city center, Amsterdam is following in the footsteps of Venice. The Italian government in 2021 banned large cruise ships weighing over 25,000 tonnes in Venice’s historic lagoon to protect the site. Since then, Venice has seen cruise ship air pollutants drop by 80%. Work American Express shares dip after earnings. Here's how to play the stock     Work The White House Pushes Tech Leaders To Get Tough on A.I. Safety     Ephrat Livni reports from Washington on the intersection of business and policy for DealBook. Previously, she was a senior reporter at Quartz, covering law and politics, and has practiced law in the public and private sectors.   More about Ephrat Livni Work Ulez: What is it and why is its expansion controversial?     The mayor has defended the plan, arguing it is necessary to help prevent health conditions related to air pollution and even excess deaths. Preparations such as installing cameras have continued. Work Luxury Goods Maker Kering Under Pressure After Executive Shake-Up     Elizabeth Paton is a reporter for the Styles section, covering the fashion and luxury sectors in Europe. Before joining The Times in 2015, she was a reporter at the Financial Times both in London and New York. More about Elizabeth Paton Work Threads has lured some creators who never loved Twitter — now Meta has to keep them     As for Moller, the comedian, he\'s hoping Threads continues to feel playful and fun. With time and some clever features, perhaps the engagement will be strong enough that it can help his entertainment career. Work How Sketching Birds Changes the Way You See Them     “Mr. Sibley is correct — after spending two hours trying to reproduce a picture of a Carolina wren, I realized I could close my eyes and picture every marking on that bird. Three days later, I was rewarded by seeing that bird at my feeder and immediately could identify it.” Work The Surprisingly High Cost of Being a Middle-Class American     One of the best things you can do to stretch your income for retirement is to work with a qualified financial advisor. An advisor can help advise you on your finances and prepare you for retirement. Finding a qualified financial advisor doesn’t have to be hard. SmartAsset’s free tool matches you with up to three vetted financial advisors who serve your area, and you can interview your advisor matches at no cost to decide which one is right for you. If you’re ready to find an advisor who can help you achieve your financial goals, get started now. Work Why It’s Smart to Revisit New Year’s Savings Goals Now     Many states offer summer sales tax “holidays” — days or weeks when state sales taxes are waived for the purchase of certain goods, like clothing or back-to-school supplies. New Jersey, for instance, which has scheduled its event from Aug. 26 through Sept. 4, includes a waiver of tax on computers priced at less than $3,000. Some tax experts dismiss the events as political gimmicks, but they remain popular with shoppers. The Federation of Tax Administrators offers a state-by-state list on its website. Work Is Gen Z Down to Clown? The Circus Is Counting on It.     Later that night was Cirque’s event with Motorola in Brooklyn. Half-naked acrobats spun through purple, misted air. Eerie percussion music filled the room. Dancers in extraterrestrial-looking leotards leaped across the stage. And as the performers did acrobatic flips, Motorola unveiled its new flip phone, a nostalgic take on the early 2000s accessory. Work Hot streak: US heatwaves lasting longer as record temperatures bake south-west     When it comes to documenting heat-related illnesses and deaths, the US has a “gross underestimate of heat-related illnesses, injuries and deaths in the US”, said Rachel Licker, principal climate researcher at the Union of Concerned Scientists. Work McDonald's abuse claims personally shocking, says UK boss     If you are reading this page and can\'t see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question or comment or you can email us at HaveYourSay@bbc.co.uk. Please include your name, age and location with any submission. Work Leon Black Agreed to Pay $62.5 Million to Settle Epstein-Related Claims     Ms. Velazquez said in her statement, “Unlike any single individual, JPMorgan had detailed and comprehensive financial data on Epstein’s activities and a legal obligation to share that information with law enforcement.” Work Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Scholastic, AutoNation, Herc, American Express and more     CSX — CSX slid 3.7% after the transportation company reported disappointing second-quarter revenue. The company reported revenue of $3.7 billion, which was weaker than $3.74 billion expected by analysts polled by Refinitiv. Earnings per share came in line with consensus at 49 cents. Work Pressured by Biden, A.I. Companies Agree to Guardrails on New Tools     David E. Sanger is a White House and national security correspondent. In a 38-year reporting career for The Times, he has been on three teams that have won Pulitzer Prizes, most recently in 2017 for international reporting. His newest book is “The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage and Fear in the Cyber Age.”  More about David E. Sanger Work United says its airline pilots are resisting being promoted     For what it’s worth, United is aiming to meet pilots’ priorities where they are. The company says that it’s amended some of the issues in its new pilot contract and that there’s already been a better response in the latest application rounds for captain openings. Work Sanofi expects infant RSV shot to roll out before respiratory virus season this fall     RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization among in infants in the U.S., according to scientists. Nearly 100 infants die every year in the U.S. from the virus, according to a study last year. Work Nigel Farage row sparks hundreds of NatWest personal data requests     It gave several examples, including his comparing Black Lives Matter protesters to the Taliban, and his characterisation of the RNLI as a \"taxi-service\" for illegal immigrants, to flag concerns that he was \"xenophobic and racist\". Work Kenvue CEO says consumers are spending on brand-name health products even as they pull back in other areas     Third-party surveys on certain U.S. healthcare practitioners from 2020 to 2022 found that Tylenol was the top doctor-recommended adult pain medication nationwide, according to Kenvue\'s IPO filing in April.  Work Morgan Stanley credits Bidenomics for 'much stronger' than expected GDP growth     \"Bidenomics is about blind faith in government spending and regulation,\" GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said in a statement Friday. \"It\'s an economic disaster where government causes decades-high inflation, high gas prices, lower paychecks and crippling uncertainty that leaves America worse off.\" Work Pfizer says no major tornado damage to drug manufacturing areas of North Carolina facility     The company said it\'s \"committed to rapidly restoring full function to the site, which plays a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system.\" It\'s one of 10 Pfizer manufacturing sites in the country. Work America has avoided a recession. But don’t thank the Fed—thank the corporate sector, says top strategist     © 2023 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Ad Choices FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.S&P Index data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. Terms & Conditions. Powered and implemented by Interactive Data Managed Solutions. Work Texas A&M President Resigns Amid Fallout Over Journalism Program     In a statement on Friday, Chancellor John Sharp said that Mark A. 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