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Bill Ackman Abruptly Withdraws Planned I.P.O.

The announcement came a day after he had scaled back the expected size of the offering. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/31/business/bill-ackman-pershing-square-ipo.html

How The Times’s Apple Reporter Covers the Company

Since 2022, Tripp Mickle has covered news surrounding one of the biggest technology companies in Silicon Valley. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/31/insider/apple-beat.html

UAW Endorses Kamala Harris for President in 2024 Race

The United Automobile Workers had backed President Biden but did not immediately endorse the vice president. Ms. Harris will rally with U.A.W. members in Detroit next week. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/31/us/politics/uaw-kamala-harris.html

Sullivan & Cromwell Policy on Campus Protests is Criticized

In a letter to Sullivan & Cromwell, Mr. Nader and two other prominent lawyers condemned its efforts to screen job applicants for their participation in antiwar protests. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/business/sullivan-cromwell-israel-protests.html

Amazon Union Dissident Wins Election as President

The Amazon Labor Union has been divided over strategy and governance issues after winning a representation vote at a Staten Island warehouse in 2022. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/business/economy/amazon-labor-union-election.html

Trump Invitation to NABJ Conference Sets Off Debate

The National Association of Black Journalists has a history of inviting presidential candidates to speak, but many of its members are bristling at Donald Trump’s scheduled session. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/business/media/trump-nabj-black-journalists.html

U.S. Accuses Norfolk Southern of Delaying Amtrak Trains

A complaint filed in federal court said Norfolk Southern had “regularly” failed to follow federal law requiring that it give preference to Amtrak passenger trains. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/business/norfolk-southern-amtrak.html

Japan Built Thailand’s Car Industry. Now China Is Gunning for It.

After dominating sales in Thailand for decades, Mazda, Nissan and other Japanese companies are losing their grip on a market long viewed as a regional hub. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/business/japan-thailand-cars.html

Francine Pascal, Creator of ‘Sweet Valley High’ Book Series, Dies at 92

The series and its many spinoffs have sold more than 200 million copies and revolutionized the world of young adult publishing. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/29/books/francine-pascal-dead.html

U.S. National Debt Tops $35 Trillion for First Time

The presidential candidates have offered few ideas for reducing the debt burden as red ink continues to mount. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/29/us/politics/national-debt-35-trillion.html

Chancellor Rachel Reeves Axes Projects After Reviewing $28 Billion Budget Hole

Rachel Reeves, the chancellor of the Exchequer, cut some infrastructure funding and pensions benefits, adding that more “difficult decisions” would come later this year. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/29/business/britain-budget-spending-rachel-reeves.html

From Believers to Bitcoin: 24 Hours in Trump’s Code-Switching Campaign

When Donald J. Trump tries to win over a crowd that is not inherently his own, the results can be awkward. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/28/us/politics/donald-trump-campaign-2024-bitcoin.html

Robert Downey Jr. to Return to Marvel as Dr. Doom

The actor announced his return to Marvel’s superhero movie franchise five years after ending his long run as Iron Man. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/28/arts/robert-downey-dr-doom-marvel.html

Democratic Meme Makers Rejoice During Kamala Harris’s Campaign

After a few sluggish years under President Biden, liberal social media creators are seeing their messages resonate as Kamala Harris campaigns for the White House. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/28/technology/kamala-harris-memes.html

A Blood Test Accurately Diagnosed Alzheimer’s 90% of the Time, Study Finds

It was much more accurate than primary care doctors using cognitive tests and CT scans. The findings could speed the quest for an affordable and accessible way to diagnose patients with memory problems. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/28/health/alzheimers-blood-test.html

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Reverses Marvel’s Box Office Slump

The superhero sequel was on pace to collect about $200 million at North American theaters over the weekend, a record opening for an R-rated movie. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/28/business/deadpool-wolverine-marvel-box-office.html

Hollywood’s Message to Red States: Our Movies Are for You

After a period of openly using movies to display progressive values, studios seem to be heeding a message from many ticket buyers: Just entertain us. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/28/business/media/hollywood-movies-red-state-audiences.html

Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk’s Transgender Daughter, Says He Was ‘Cruel’ and ‘Uncaring’

Vivian Jenna Wilson’s remarks, in an exclusive interview with NBC News, were a response to Mr. Musk’s comments about her transgender identity. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/26/business/media/elon-musk-daughter-interview-nbc.html

Warner Bros. Discovery Sues N.B.A. Over TV Rights Deal

The company is trying to make the league accept its match of Amazon’s bid to broadcast games starting with the 2025-26 season. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/26/business/nba-warner-bros-discovery-lawsuit.html

NASA Moves Toward Boeing Starliner Return to Restore Space Station Traffic

With the Falcon 9 rocket set to fly again, and testing of the Starliner capsule progressing, the agency is seeking to turn the page on a brief, troubled chapter in orbit. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/26/science/nasa-spacex-boeing-iss.html

With Long Hours and a No-Fail Mission, the Secret Service Tries to Make Do

The agency charged with protecting presidents and foreign leaders has its largest ever budget but employees say it is still unable to recruit and retain enough people to carry the load. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/26/business/with-long-hours-and-a-no-fail-mission-the-secret-service-tries-to-make-do.html

The Stakes Behind the Fight Over Lina Khan’s Future at the F.T.C.

A debate over whether the F.T.C. chair should stay reflects broader anxiety over how Kamala Harris would regulate business. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/26/business/dealbook/behind-the-democrats-fight-over-lina-khans-future.html

Let the Pros Play With the ‘Trump (or Harris) Trade’

Market sectors sometimes move when the political winds shift, but trading is hazardous for your financial health, our columnist says. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/26/business/trump-trade-stock-market-election-harris.html

Actors’ Union to Go on Strike Against Video Game Companies

The SAG-AFTRA union wants higher pay for the use of voices and images and protection from losing jobs to artificial intelligence. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/25/business/hollywood-actors-strike-video-game-companies.html

Dancers Drop Threat to Strike During Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Organizers avoided disruption by agreeing to give performers on temporary contracts a greater cut of broadcast royalties. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/24/arts/dance/olympic-dancers-strike-opening-ceremony.html

Lewis H. Lapham, Longtime Editor of Harper’s, Dies at 89

Born into a patrician family, he used Harper’s and later his own Lapham’s Quarterly to denounce what he saw as the hypocrisies and injustices of a spoiled United States. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/24/business/media/lewis-h-lapham-dead.html

Tesla and Alphabet Earnings Prompt Big Tech Stock Decline

Disappointing earnings reports from the tech giants dragged the Nasdaq composite down 2.9 percent, amid a shift by investors to stocks of smaller companies. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/24/business/tesla-alphabet-stock-earnings.html

Blind Barbie Joins Mattel Lineup

A second new doll, a Black Barbie with Down syndrome, is part of the toymaker’s effort to be more inclusive. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/23/style/blind-barbie-mattel.html

Tesla Q2 Earnings Report Reveals 45% Profit Drop Amid Weak E.V. Sales

The company led by Elon Musk is selling fewer electric cars, and its big bets on driverless taxis and artificial intelligence could take many years to pay off. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/23/business/tesla-q2-earnings-elon-musk.html

Travelers Delayed or Stuck by the CrowdStrike Outage: What Did Your Airline Provide?

The flight disruptions brought on by the global I.T. failure were deemed within the control of the airlines, meaning airlines have to reimburse passengers for meals, transportation and hotels. Did your carrier living up to the requirement? source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/23/travel/outage-airlines-vouchers-hotel-refund.html

The U.A.W. Is Holding Off on Endorsing Harris

Unlike other prominent unions, the auto workers are taking their time to ensure that the vice president is aligned with them on key policy questions. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/23/us/politics/uaw-harris-endorsement.html

Far Right Spreads Baseless Claims About Biden’s Whereabouts

President Biden, who has been sidelined with Covid, is set to address the nation this week. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/business/media/where-is-biden-disinfo.html

Warner Bros. Discovery Is Said to Match Amazon’s Bid for NBA Rights

The company, a longtime broadcaster of N.B.A. games, is trying to keep the lucrative broadcast rights as the league negotiates a new contract. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/business/warner-bros-discovery-amazon-nba-rights.html

How Partisan Media Outlets Covered Biden’s Withdrawal

Progressive publications said President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 election was heroic. Conservative commentators suggested that if he is unable to campaign, he should step down from the presidency, too. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/business/media/media-left-right-biden-withdrawal.html

California Forever Future City in Solano County Put on Hold

The plan for a new city near San Francisco has been delayed at least two years to study its impact on the environment. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/business/economy/california-forever-solano-county-city-on-hold.html

Taking the Night Train From Berlin to Paris

Comfort was at times questionable and the food so-so, but for everyone on board, the trip was an experience unto itself. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/travel/night-trains-berlin-paris.html

Delta Flight Cancellations Continue As It Struggles To Recover From Tech Outage

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg singled out the airline on Sunday for continued disruptions and “unacceptable” customer service as it canceled another 1,300 flights. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/business/delta-global-tech-outage-pete-buttigieg.html

A Harris Economy Could Prove More Progressive Than ‘Bidenomics’

As a presidential candidate in the past, the former California senator pushed for higher taxes and bigger housing investments. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/21/us/politics/kamala-harris-economy.html

For LVMH, the Olympics Are a Welcome but Risky Endeavor

The reaction to the conglomerate’s involvement in the Games has been relatively — and surprisingly — free of criticism, yet the stakes are high. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/21/style/lvmh-olympics-antoine-arnault.html

Thanks, but No Thanks

If a lunch with your boss makes you feel uncomfortable, you don’t have to go. Suggest an alternative. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/21/business/thanks-but-no-thanks.html

Scams Tied to the CrowdStrike Crash Have Bloomed. Here’s How to Stay Safe

People posing as airline customer service representatives may be making fraudulent attempts to access your money or private data, experts warn. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/20/business/crowdstrike-tech-outage-scams.html

Tech Outage Brings a Snow Day in July for Corporate Workers

“Happy international blue screen day.” source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/business/crowdstrike-microsoft-outage-corporate-workers.html

How to Fix a Windows Computer Impacted By the Global Microsoft Outage

A massive outage related to a security update by CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company, crippled airlines and other businesses on Friday. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/business/fix-computer-microsoft-crowdstrike-outage.html

Sundance Institute Announces Six Finalists for Its New Home

The organization, and its influential film festival, may stay in Park City, Utah, or move to another location like Atlanta or Cincinnati. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/business/media/sundance-film-festival-locations.html

Lou Dobbs, Former Fox Business Host and Trump Booster, Dies at 78

He rose to prominence as a critic of immigration policies. His Fox Business program was canceled in 2021 after the network was sued for defamation over election fraud claims. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/business/media/lou-dobbs-dead.html

Netflix Adds 8 Million Subscribers

Shows like “Bridgerton” and “The Roast of Tom Brady” performed well for the streaming service, which now has 278 million subscribers worldwide. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/business/media/netflix-earnings.html

No Taxes on Tips? A Trump Idea Gains Ground.

The sudden popularity of exempting tips from taxes is a reminder of the improvisational nature of economic policymaking under Donald Trump. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/us/politics/trump-tips-taxes.html

Founder of Fandango, J. Michael Cline, Dies After Plunge From Manhattan Hotel

J. Michael Cline was the co-founder of an online ticketing company that changed how Americans went to the movies. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/nyregion/fandango-j-michael-cline-dead.html

Stocks on Wall Street Drop, Led by Semiconductor Shares

The S&P 500 was on track for its worst day since April. The Nasdaq composite was down by the most since late 2022. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/business/stock-market-today.html

Plan to Rename Milan Airport After Silvio Berlusconi Sparks Protests

The decision to name Italy’s second-largest passenger hub after the divisive media mogul and politician, who died in 2023, has prompted outrage and protests. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/world/europe/silvio-berlusconi-airport-protests.html

Trump-Vance Administration Could Herald New Era for Dollar

Both candidates on the Republican ticket have argued that the U.S. currency should be weaker to support American exports. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/16/us/politics/trump-vance-us-dollar.html

Is It Silicon Valley’s Job to Make Guaranteed Income a Reality?

The tech community, led by Sam Altman of OpenAI, has funded programs that give people unconditional cash. Some say it’s time to scale up. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/16/technology/ubi-openai-silicon-valley.html

Larry Light, Marketer Behind Revival of McDonald’s, Dies at 83

A branding expert, he deployed the “I’m lovin’ it” campaign globally in 2003 to bring customers and sales back to the fast-food giant when it was in a slump. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/16/business/media/larry-light-dead.html

Carlos Watson, Ozy Media Founder, Is Found Guilty of Fraud

Mr. Watson, who denied lying to investors and lenders, could face up to 37 years in prison. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/16/business/media/carlos-watson-ozy-media-guilty.html

Terrell Davis, N.F.L. Hall of Famer, Says He Was Unjustly Detained on Flight

The former Denver Broncos running back said that he was handcuffed by the authorities on Saturday after he tapped a United Airlines flight attendant on the arm. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/15/business/terrell-davis-nfl-united-airlines.html

BlackRock Removes Ad From 2022 That Included Images of Trump Gunman

The gunman appeared briefly in a television commercial that was filmed at Bethel Park High School, where he was a senior at the time. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/14/us/politics/blackrock-ad-trump-shooting-suspect.html

Fed’s Powell Welcomes Cooler Inflation but Steers Clear of Rate Cut Timing

Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, avoided signaling when the Fed would cut rates at a time when some economists are wondering why officials would wait. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/15/business/economy/federal-reserve-jerome-powell-interest-rate-cut-timing.html

China Is Holding a Major Meeting on the Economy That You Can’t Watch

President Xi Jinping is presiding over a conclave to draft a new economic program. The stakes are high, but expectations for big changes are modest. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/15/business/china-economy-third-plenum.html

China’s Economy Slows as Housing Troubles Squeeze Spending

After a strong start to the year, spending has weakened as a real estate downturn weighs on consumers and companies. Communist Party leaders are meeting this week to discuss what to do about it. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/14/business/chinas-gdp-q2.html

Google Readies $23 Billion Deal for Wiz, a Start-Up, Despite Antitrust Scrutiny

The deal to acquire the cybersecurity company would easily be Google’s most expensive acquisition. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/14/technology/google-readies-23-billion-deal-for-wiz-a-start-up-despite-antitrust-scrutiny.html

How Microsoft’s Satya Nadella Became Tech’s Steely Eyed A.I. Gambler

Microsoft’s all-in moment on artificial intelligence has been defined by billions in spending and a C.E.O. counting on technology with huge potential and huge risks. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/14/technology/microsoft-ai-satya-nadella.html

Electric Vehicles May Become Harder to Rent

Rental car firms are offering temporary deals on electric cars, which they are selling after they lost value more quickly than expected. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/14/business/electric-vehicles-rental-cars.html

No Contact America

Encouraged on social media, many Americans are estranging themselves from their families as a therapeutic step. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/14/health/therapy-family-estrangement.html

Delta Flight Attendants With Palestinian Pins Prompts Uniform Policy Change

A social media post showing two flight attendants wearing the pins drew criticism and prompted Delta to say that only U.S. flag pins would be permitted. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/13/business/delta-palestinian-flag-pins.html

What if the A.I. Boosters Are Wrong?

A skeptical paper by Daron Acemoglu, a labor economist at M.I.T., has triggered a heated debate over whether artificial intelligence will supercharge productivity. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/13/business/dealbook/what-if-the-ai-boosters-are-wrong.html

Is There a Future in the Doomsday Economy?

With Fortitude Ranch, the entrepreneur Drew Miller is betting on franchised timeshares for people who are worried about the end of the world. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/13/business/is-there-a-future-in-the-doomsday-economy.html

The $25 Trillion System of Retirement Savings Needs Fixing

Fifty years after Congress passed a landmark retirement law, 401(k) and I.R.A. accounts enrich mostly higher-income households. Here are five ways they can be improved. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/13/business/the-25-trillion-system-of-retirement-savings-needs-fixing.html

The Beastie Boys Sue Chili’s Over Use of ‘Sabotage’

The band said that the restaurant chain had ripped off the song and its music video in advertising videos posted to social media. The group has won similar cases in the past. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/business/beastie-boys-chilis-lawsuit.html

Costco Raises Membership Fees for First Time in 7 Years

An increase of more than 8 percent will take effect on Sept. 1. The base membership will go up by $5, to $65 per year. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/business/costco-membership-price-increase.html

Biden’s Pick to Lead F.D.I.C. Faces Little Resistance in Senate Hearing

Nominated for chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Christy Goldsmith Romero was cheered by Democrats and accepted by Republicans at a hearing. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/business/romero-fdic-confirmation-hearing.html

Release of Kevin Costner’s Next ‘Horizon’ Film Is Canceled

The film was supposed to hit theaters on Aug. 16, but that plan was scrapped after the first chapter of the Western saga disappointed at the box office. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/10/business/media/kevin-costner-horizon-release-canceled.html

Three West African Countries Exit Regional ECOWAS Bloc

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are withdrawing from a 49-year-old regional alliance that has allowed goods and nearly 400 million people to travel freely across a tightly connected region. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/10/world/africa/west-african-countries-leave-ecowas.html

U.A.W. Monitor Reveals Details About Investigation Into Union Leader

A court-appointed monitor said he was looking into allegations that a union official was punished for resisting actions that would have benefited the union president’s partner and her sister. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/09/business/uaw-monitor-investigation-shawn-fain.html

Sacklers Threatened with Lawsuits from States and Creditors for Purdue Pharma

Legal maneuverings followed a Supreme Court ruling last month that denied the Sackler family immunity from liability over its role in the opioid crisis. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/09/health/sacklers-purdue-settlement-lawsuits.html

Metal Thieves Are Stripping America’s Cities

Across the country, copper and other valuable materials have been stolen from streetlights, statues and even gravesites, costing millions to repair. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/09/us/copper-theft-heavy-metal.html

Tesla’s Share of U.S. Electric Car Market Falls Below 50%

A new report estimates that the company led by Elon Musk accounted for just under half of all battery-powered vehicles sold in the second quarter of the year. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/09/business/tesla-electric-vehicles-market-share.html

As Chronic Work Stress Climbs, Enter the Burnout Coach

As chronic work stress climbs, entrepreneurs find opportunity in the burgeoning space of burnout coaching. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/09/business/work-stress-burnout-coach.html

Biden Administration Rule Would Increase Authority to Block Foreign Deals

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States proposed a rule that would make it harder for foreigners to buy land near military bases. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/08/us/politics/treasury-china-real-estate-biden.html

Multibillion-Dollar Fraud Trial Against Archegos Founder Nears Its End

Prosecutors and lawyers presented closing arguments in the case against Bill Hwang, who is charged with 11 counts including securities fraud and racketeering. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/08/business/archegos-closing-arguments-bill-hwang.html

How the Yen’s Slide Is Undermining Japan’s Defense Buildup

Japan is struggling to fund plans that would significantly bolster its military readiness amid rising regional threats. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/08/business/japan-yen-defense-spending.html

Meet David Ellison, the CEO of Skydance and Paramount’s New Owner

He left college to try out acting. Now, he’s set to become one of the most powerful people in Hollywood. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/07/business/media/david-ellison-paramount-skydance.html

Skydance Reaches Deal to Merge With Paramount

The tentative deal, said to be approved by Paramount’s special committee, sets the stage for a new chapter for the company, which owns CBS and the movie studio behind “Top Gun.” source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/07/business/media/paramount-skydance-merger-deal.html

Jane F. McAlevey, Who Empowered Workers Across the Globe, Dies at 59

An organizer and author, she believed that a union was only as strong as its members and trained thousands “to take over their unions and change them.” source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/07/business/jane-mcalevey-dead.html

New Plan to Target Russia’s Oil Revenue Brings Debate in White House

Treasury officials want to impose penalties on tankers that help Russian oil evade sanctions. White House aides worry that risks making gasoline more expensive. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/07/us/politics/russia-oil-ukraine-shadow-fleet.html

Dropping in Just to Say ‘Hi!’

What to do when a colleague seems to have a communication problem. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/07/business/work-friend-anna-holmes.html

Biden Cancels Speech to Teachers After Union’s Staff Strikes

Employees of the National Education Association picketed the site of the group’s annual convention after a walkout over issues including overtime pay. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/06/business/nea-staff-strike-convention-biden-speech.html

$235,000 Settlement Is Reached in Police Raid of Marion County Record

A former reporter of The Marion County Record has settled a lawsuit following a raid on the weekly newspaper last year that garnered widespread attention. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/06/business/media/marion-county-record-raid-settlement-kansas.html

Teslas and Teens: Two Young Drivers Take the Wheel

Can my son learn from the example of the robot controlling the steering wheel? Or should it be the other way around? source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/06/business/tesla-teen-driver.html

Inside the Factory Turning Trash Into Olympic Podiums

To help make the Olympic Games in Paris greener, Le Pavé, a manufacturing start-up, is making podiums and stadium seating out of recycled plastic. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/06/business/olympics-recycled-plastic.html

For George Stephanopoulos, 22 Minutes of Probing the Personal.

Respectfully but firmly, the ABC anchor pressed President Biden on the basic questions that Americans had asked themselves over the past week. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/05/business/media/stephanopoulos-biden-interview.html

On ‘Hard Fork,’ a Hard Look at the Future of Technology

Kevin Roose and Casey Newton reflect on the success of their podcast and look toward what’s next. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/05/insider/hard-fork-podcast.html

Growing Economic Anxiety and Inequality Fuels Unrest Worldwide

Economic turmoil is spreading across the globe, and the response has been protests, attempted coups and elections of far-right politicians. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/05/business/global-economy-debt-inequality.html

Malaria Vaccine Rollout to Africa Is a Cautionary Tale

After years of delay, millions of malaria vaccines are being supplied to children in Africa. Tens of thousands died waiting. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/05/health/malaria-vaccine-delay.html

Ray Kurzweil Still Says He Will Merge With A.I.

Now 76, the inventor and futurist hopes to reach “the Singularity” and live indefinitely. His margin of error is shrinking. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/04/technology/ray-kurzweil-singularity.html

Is Xenophobia on Chinese Social Media Teaching Real-World Hate?

Violent attacks on foreigners have prompted a debate about extreme nationalism online in a country that heavily censors information the government bans. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/04/business/china-hate-speech-xenophobia.html

Judge Backs Challenge to F.T.C.’s Noncompete Ban, at Least for Now

Granting an injunction to several plaintiffs, a judge said the Federal Trade Commission’s pending ban on noncompete agreements was unlikely to prevail. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/03/business/ftc-noncompete-ban-injunction.html

Saks Owner Is Said to Acquire Neiman Marcus in High-End Retail Deal

HBC, the parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, would acquire Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/03/business/saks-fifth-avenue-neiman-marcus.html

How Tom Hanks’s Son Spawned a Hateful Meme Online

When Chet Hanks first used the phrase “white boy summer,” it seemed to be done ironically. Now it has been appropriated around the world by white supremacists and other hate groups. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/02/business/media/chet-hanks-racist-meme.html

New Drug Approved for Early Alzheimer’s

The drug, Kisunla, made by Eli Lilly, is the latest in a new class of treatments that could modestly slow cognitive decline in initial stages of the disease but also carry safety risks. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/02/health/alzheimers-treatment-kisunla-donanemab.html

Barry Diller Explores Bid to Take Control of Paramount

Mr. Diller, a digital media pioneer, lost a bidding war for Paramount Pictures decades ago. Now, he’s making a run at its parent company. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/business/dealbook/barry-diller-paramount.html

Supreme Court Extends Time Frame for Challenges to Regulations

The ruling could amplify the impact of a separate decision overturning the Chevron doctrine, which had required courts to defer to executive agencies’ interpretations of statutes. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/us/supreme-court-statute-limitations.html

A Major Part of Biden’s Student Loan Repayment Plan, SAVE, Is Restored

Federal appellate judges ruled that the Biden administration’s new student loan repayment plan could continue to operate as legal challenges to the program work their way through the courts. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/business/save-student-loan-biden.html

Hunter Biden Sues Fox News Over a Series That Included His Nude Photos

The president’s son has argued that the network violated a New York law by showing the explicit images without his permission. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/business/media/hunter-biden-fox-lawsuit.html