How China Built Its Vast Natural Gas Stockpile
Natural gas is hard to store, but China has found a way to do it, while also developing alternate suppliers and expanding production at home.
To Boost Military Budget, Trump Targets Popular Programs at Home
Amid the war with Iran, the president has proposed to scale back some of the very programs meant to ease families’ financial burdens.
‘Definitely a Sham’: As Tariffs Climb, Trade Fraud and Accounting Tricks Proliferate
U.S. imports from China have shrunk drastically. But billions of dollars of the change appear to be the result of accounting gimmicks and outright fraud.
Delta, WestJet and Other Airlines Announce Higher Baggage Fees and Fuel Surcharges
American and Canadian airlines, squeezed by surging fuel costs from the war in Iran, are adding “sticky” new bag fees and surcharges, on top of higher fares.
Gulf Backers Invest $24 Billion in Paramount’s Deal for Warner Bros.
Despite speculation that the Iran war could scuttle commitments from Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries, their investments have been secured.
‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Being Replaced by ‘Comics Unleashed,’ CBS Says
The comedian and longtime producer will bring his syndicated programming to the late-night slot that “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” will vacate in May.
Presto! In Chicago, a High-End Magic Palace Appears
The entrepreneur Glen Tullman is betting people want to dress up and watch magicians in a luxury setting. Either it will work or $50 million will go poof.
Despite High Oil Prices and Volatile Stocks, Companies See Openings for Deals
Bankers say companies are braving higher oil prices and whipsawing stock prices to seize on the willingness of federal antitrust enforcers to approve mergers.
Oil Prices Rise as Trump’s Deadline for Deal Draws Near
President Trump's Tuesday evening deadline for a deal approached after he rejected a cease-fire proposal as “not good enough.”
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Bids to Buy Universal Music Group
The complex transaction pitched by the billionaire hedge fund manager would need to pass muster with the music label’s shareholders.
Markets on Edge as Trump’s Iran Ultimatum Looms
Oil prices are rising and stocks are selling off as investors fret that the president will carry out his threats to “decimate” Iran.
Justice Dept. Resolves Broadway Touring Company Investigation
Broadway Across America will not be prosecuted after acknowledging it signed a noncompete agreement with another presenter, the agency said.
Tucson: A City for Outdoor Lovers
Owls, oases and the Milky Way reward adventure seekers in and around this Arizona city in the Sonoran Desert.
Finding Trends in Sports Stats and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Puzzles
Ben Blatt, a data reporter for The Upshot, dreams up inventive ways to answer questions like: “Is Taylor Swift actually increasing N.F.L. ratings?”
Trump Threatens Jail if Journalists Protect Certain Iran Sources
The president indicated he would ask an unnamed media outlet to reveal the sources behind its coverage of Iran’s successful strike on a U.S. fighter jet, and of its crew.
BNY and Robinhood Will Help Run ‘Trump Accounts’ for Children
The new tax-sheltered savings and investment accounts will start accepting deposits this summer.
Do You Have Questions About a No-Bid Federal Contract? Tell Us Here.
The government is supposed to let many vendors compete for contracts, to get the best deal for taxpayers. We are looking at cases where it did not.
Jamie Dimon Cites Risks From War, Private Credit, Inflation and More
In his annual letter to shareholders, Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, said investors and businesses faced a series of challenges.
A New Oil Shock Accelerates Return to Nuclear Power
Shocks to natural gas supplies are spurring countries in Asia and elsewhere to rethink their rejection of nuclear energy after the 2011 disaster in Fukushima, Japan.
What Does an Ultra-Luxury First Class Ticket Get You? Flying in a Frictionless Bubble.
A writer reports from inside the premium bubble, where there’s no such thing as too much, petty annoyances are nonexistent and the real world never intrudes.