Steel Tariffs Are Raising the Price of Canned Foods
The cost to put food in cans remains high because manufacturers must still import steel from overseas. U.S. Steel plans to reopen a tin-plate factory.
Why Your Life Is Now on Subscriptions
As companies look to build cash flow and loyalty, everything from heated car seats to earthworm deliveries can become a recurring charge on your credit card.
Chinese A.I. Firms Push Beyond Nvidia as DeepSeek Turns to Huawei
Before this week’s U.S.-Chinese summit, Beijing reached a milestone in its quest for technological self-sufficiency.
China Increasingly Views Trump’s America as an Empire in Decline
For decades, many Chinese viewed the United States with a mix of admiration, envy and resentment. President Trump’s volatile second term shattered that image.
Byron Allen Is Buying a Controlling Stake in BuzzFeed
Jonah Peretti, BuzzFeed’s co-founder 20 years ago, will step down as chief executive and serve as its president of A.I.
Nations Brace for Long-Term Economic Woes as Trump Calls Iran Truce Plan ‘Garbage’
President Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on “life support,” and India’s leader urged residents to cut back on purchases and travel.
Dean Buntrock, Maestro of Waste Management, Dies at 94
Anticipating how the environmental movement would affect trash disposal in the United States, he built a 12-truck garbage company into a coast-to-coast behemoth.
RFK Jr. Is Driving a Vast Inquiry Into Vaccines, Despite His Public Silence
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has toned down his public criticism of vaccines, under orders from the White House. But inside his department, a sprawling research effort is a top priority.
Trump Proposes Suspending Federal Gas Tax Until Prices Fall
Congress would have to agree to any suspension, and dropping federal taxes would not make up for the steep increase in prices since the war began.
First-Time Home Buyers Are Staying on the Sidelines as Costs Rise
The effects of the war in Iran have raised mortgage rates and lowered consumer confidence, making it even harder for house hunters.
How the U.S. Is Trying to Ensure the Dollar’s Dominance During Economic Turmoil
As the government has been devising plans to keep the dollar dominant, China has been making its own moves to increase global influence of the renminbi.
Oil Prices Rise as Prospects for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Fizzle
Oil prices rose and stock futures ticked down as investors reacted after the two sides failed to agree on a U.S.-Iran peace deal.
‘It’s Getting Unfriendlier’: International Students Race to Find Jobs
Students say they have been passed over for jobs and interviews because of visa restrictions. Some have a Plan B: leaving the United States.
Will a Ban on Bromated Flour Change New York Bagels and Pizza?
Bromated flour, which makes breads and crusts stretchy and springy (and cheap), is among the carcinogens forbidden in pending state legislation.
Britain Will Nationalize Its Last Major Steel Mill, Prime Minister Says
Keir Starmer, with thousands of jobs at stake, vowed to take full control of British Steel, a year after the government first intervened to keep its operations going.
Walmart, Target and Dollar General Spend Billions to Make Stores Look Nicer
Walmart, Target and Dollar General are among those investing in remodeling thousands of existing stores, even as shoppers take their dollars online.
NBC to Turn Wordle Into a TV Game Show, With Savannah Guthrie as Host
The word puzzle published by The New York Times is the inspiration for a game show that will begin airing next year. Jimmy Fallon is a producer.
Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over Use of Her Image on TV Packaging
The pop star is suing the electronics giant for more than $15 million, accusing it of using her image without authorization.
Private Equity Lashes Out at New Research on Carried Interest
Estimates by researchers at Yale found that closing the carried interest loophole could lead to billions more in tax revenues than previously estimated.
As Trump Heads to Beijing, China Is ‘Locked and Loaded’ for a Fight
Beijing is signaling that it is ready for a trade showdown, and it is building up a legal arsenal in preparation.