Ignoring the War Has Been Working for Long-Term Investors
The U.S. stock market’s quick rebound this month may be fragile, but riding out the market’s disconcerting waves has been a sound strategy.
Tariffs Raised Consumers’ Prices, but the Refunds Go Only to Businesses
Many families felt the sting of the president’s now-illegal tariffs, but companies have said little about whether they will share the $166 billion coming back to them.
How Elon Musk Used SpaceX to Benefit Himself and His Businesses
The rocket maker has been a useful financial tool for Mr. Musk, providing the billionaire with loans and aiding his struggling companies, a Times examination found.
Who’s Getting a Tariff Refund?
Following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down several Trump administration tariffs, importers have begun applying for their share of $166 billion in refunds. As our economic policy reporter Tony Romm explains, consumers are unlikely to see much of that money returned to their own pockets.
Sam Altman’s Next High-Wire Act: Getting OpenAI to Make More Money
Mr. Altman, who has faced criticism over OpenAI’s direction, has culled company projects and is trying to be more disciplined with strategy.
Where to Enjoy an Airport Shower After a Long Flight
Affordable arrivals lounges offer amenities like nap pods and showers where weary passengers can freshen up. You may never start a vacation the same way again.
Who’s Who in ‘Michael’: A Guide to the Characters
A new Michael Jackson biopic, with the star’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in the title role, is packed with famous musical figures. These are some of them.
War and Sanctions Accelerate China’s Currency Push
China’s bid to build a renminbi-based financial system beyond the U.S. dollar’s reach is gaining traction as a way to sidestep sanctions.
Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Newspaper’s Ombudsman
The newspaper’s ombudsman, Jacqueline Smith, said she had been given no reason for her dismissal.
Soldier Used Classified Information to Bet on Maduro’s Ouster, U.S. Says
Federal prosecutors say that Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who was involved in the operation to oust Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela, used the information to place bets on a prediction market.
Nike to Cut 1,400 Jobs as Part of Its Turnaround Plan
Most of the layoffs will affect tech workers as the athletic giant tries to reverse a yearslong sales slump. It’s the second round of cuts this year.
New Gene Therapy Enables Children With a Rare Form of Deafness to Hear
The treatment, the first of its kind, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday. “Our baby was born deaf, and now he can hear,” said one parent.
Two Litigation Partners Depart Paul Weiss
Kannon Shanmugam and Masha Hansford are the latest in a string of litigators who have left the influential New York law firm.
Microsoft Targets About 7% of Its U.S. Workers With Buyout Offer
The tech giant is offering long-serving employees early retirements as it continues to invest aggressively in artificial intelligence.
Congress May Finally Recognize That Mobile Homes Aren’t Really That Mobile
An obscure federal rule requires manufactured homes to be built on a chassis, making them more costly. A bill in Congress would remove the mandate, enacted five decades ago.
How We Cover the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
The annual black-tie event attracts Hollywood stars, reporters and politicians for an irreverent night celebrating press freedom.
Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve Paramount Deal
The vote brings the tech scion David Ellison one step closer to uniting some of the world’s biggest news and entertainment properties.
Oil Prices Rise Amid Uncertainty Over Next Steps in War
Investors wrestled with uncertainty about the cease-fire between the United States and Iran.
As U.S. Brands Stumble, China Wins Over Young Indonesians
A new generation of Indonesian consumers view Chinese brands as high-tech and of good quality, a departure from the days when “made in China” was associated with cheap goods.
Some Labubu Dolls Contain Cotton Banned By Forced Labor Law, Testing Shows
A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some of the viral dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in the United States.

