World Cup Business Pulse (Seattle): Seattle is rolling out match-day logistics for the FIFA opener, including bike rules on Sound Transit, free bike valet at South Dearborn St. and 1st Ave. S., and 200+ scooter/bike parking corrals to keep sidewalks moving. Public Safety & Tech Oversight: The Seattle Fire Department has been using AI from Denmark-based Corti to monitor 911 medical calls and route some patients to a nurse-staffed Texas call center without telling callers, raising privacy and accountability concerns. Power & Weather Costs: Thousands lost power in northern Seattle during a heat advisory, with outages affecting areas from Lake Union to Ballard and Discovery Park. Local Economy Boost: Pioneer Square businesses report foot traffic is already exceeding expectations ahead of Seattle’s first World Cup match, with restaurants adding capacity for crowds. WA Education Watch: Washington slipped again in a national education ranking, dropping to 31st, with math and reading proficiency still lagging. Aviation Decarbonization: A Moses Lake plant began commercial production of sustainable jet fuel using CO2, water, and renewable electricity, aiming to scale a low-carbon aviation supply. Corporate Move: Starbucks CFO Cathy Smith is shifting principal accounting duties to Val Bauduin as part of its ongoing turnaround. Sports Trade (Regional Interest): The Falcons acquired offensive tackle Wanya Morris from the Chiefs, a reminder of how roster depth and injuries shape NFL business decisions.