David B. Cornstein, Envoy Who Built U.S. Ties to Orban, Dies at 87
A former jewelry-counter magnate, he served in Hungary under his friend President Trump, strengthening relations between the two countries as Orban tilted rightward.
America’s Furniture Stores Struggle to Survive a Frozen Housing Market
Retailers are going bankrupt and liquidating as record-low housing turnover leaves fewer customers looking to furnish homes.
Oil Prices Edge Higher as Confidence in Cease-Fire Wavers
Investors were in a more sober mood after sharp moves on the previous day.
Fed’s Inflation Woes Preceded the War With Iran
An energy shock stemming from the fighting has added a layer of complexity to the Federal Reserve’s decision-making around interest rates.
How the Strait of Hormuz Stifled a Market Rally
Questions about how freely ships can pass through the waterway have pushed up oil prices and weighed on stocks.
Markets Have Faced a Year of Chaos and Still Done Awfully Well
Most stock investors have lost money during the Iran war, but returns have been splendid for the year since the “Liberation Day” tariff announcement.
A Must for the Next Food Craze? Be ‘Social Media Gorgeous.’
The ascent of ube has little to do with the purple yam’s taste or Filipino origins. It’s the color, flavor experts say.
Half of Gen Z Uses AI, but Their Feelings Are Souring, Study Shows
A new study from Gallup found that young adults have grown less hopeful and more angry about artificial intelligence.
Is the Strait of Hormuz Reopening? What to Know Under Iran-Cease Fire.
Vessels are wary of passing the coast of Iran in the strait, given the fragile agreement, and the number of ships traveling through it has even dropped.
White House Secures Foreign Steel for Trump’s Ballroom Project
ArcelorMittal, a European steel maker, is donating tens of millions of dollars of foreign steel for President Trump’s new ballroom.
Fed Minutes Show Officials in No Rush to Cut as Iran War Scrambled Outlook
The conflict in the Middle East has left the Federal Reserve braced for higher inflation, with more officials open to the possibility of rate increases.
Jeff Shell Steps Down as President of Paramount
Mr. Shell, the former chief executive of NBCUniversal, is leaving after becoming entangled in a legal battle with a professional gambler, R.J. Cipriani.
Adam Back Denies He Is Satoshi Nakamoto in Response to Times Investigation
“Dr. Adam Back has consistently stated that he is not Satoshi Nakamoto,” his company said in a statement. “What is not speculative is Adam’s foundational contribution to Bitcoin.”
Oil Prices Fall, but Energy Firms Remain Frozen After U.S.-Iran Deal
Analysts said oil and natural gas energy companies would not quickly restore production unless attacks stopped and ships started moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
Why Gas Prices Won’t Fall as Quickly as Oil Prices
The energy industry refers to the behavior of gasoline prices as “up like a rocket, down like a feather.”
Amazon and U.S. Postal Service Reach New Deal on Deliveries After Year of Talks
Amazon will cut the volume of packages it ships through the Postal Service by 20 percent under a tentative new deal that will preserve a crucial source of income for the agency.
Blue Collar Work Has Plateaued, Narrowing Options for Young Workers
Skilled electricians, plumbers and factory workers are in demand, but job openings have dropped.
Delta Expects Strong Profit Despite Higher Fuel Costs
The airline said demand for tickets remained very strong despite the effects of the war in Iran.
After Iran Cease-Fire, Ship Traffic in Strait of Hormuz Remains Throttled
A handful of vessels have crossed the crucial waterway since the U.S.-Iran truce began, but shipowners, insurers and others are wary of safe passage.
Greece Plans to Block Social Media for Children Under 15
Countries including Australia, Spain and others have already passed bans or are working on plans to restrict teenagers’ access to social sites.