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The bill would allow employees to use sick time for pet-related medical care, including any situation where the pet needs medical diagnosis, treatment for a physical illness or injury, or preventative care. fox5ny.com/news/nyc-counc…

A Japanese court just ruled that the country’s ban on dual citizenship is constitutional, rejecting a challenge from a Japanese-born US citizen. Yuri Kondo argues the law violates her right to self-determination. The 77-year-old plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Trump proposes ending US income taxes on Americans living in other countries trib.al/nDPgsun

Hands up: Who is excited for Fed Day? ✋ Here’s a few things to help you prepare for the big rate decision ⬇️

CityLab Daily: How air conditioning took over the American office trib.al/GHZayeB via @citylab

American Transit insures roughly 60% of New York City’s more than 117,000 commercial taxis, livery cabs, black cars and rideshare vehicles. It’s also insolvent. trib.al/aGzRqAF

The latest twist in the Paramount saga:

Japan scrambled fighter jets to warn off a Chinese military aircraft that briefly entered Japanese territorial airspace on Monday, in what domestic media said was the first incursion of its kind trib.al/hCzisvo

It’s day 2 and all eyes are on Powell’s 10am ET speech at Jackson Hole - well, not this one but the one in Wyoming. #JacksonHole

In this Bloomberg Originals mini-documentary, we explore how the Japanese yen managed to trigger a global market panic, and what it means for the global economy trib.al/mpflxn4

"Powell’s comments will be closely parsed for any hints on how the Fed chief is viewing the economy in the wake of a weaker-than-expected jobs report and further easing in inflation." bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via @economics

"In New York, rent has shot up 33% from pre-pandemic levels, and nationwide that figure is about 30%. For homeowners, increased costs for taxes, insurance and utilities have surged 26% since 2020."

More from @business on the housing affordability crisis: a rise in "boommates" bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via @wealth

-17 units to be sold by lottery to those meeting income/assets criteria -Over 10,000 people have already applied ahead of Aug 27 deadline "The overwhelming demand underscores the city’s housing crisis, with the biggest shortage in over five decades"

New York City is planning to sell apartments on the Upper West Side of Manhattan just two blocks from Central Park for as low as $173,801. bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via @business

Eyes turn now to who could replace Kishida, from @business x.com/business/statu…

Japan’s Kishida announcing he won’t run again for ruling party leader, effectively stepping down as PM next month

Starbucks told its workers that incoming CEO Brian Niccol will focus on innovation and boosting employee morale, according to a memo seen by Bloomberg News. trib.al/XPnbH7L

Nantucket's busted turbine has implications far beyond the sandy beaches of this wealthy Massachusetts enclave. Pleasure to work with @joshfromalaska @jendlouhyhc @ctraywick Gift link: bloomberg.com/news/features/…

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