Oil Prices Rise as Investors Weigh Cease-Fire Extension
Oil prices stablized as investors scrambled to make sense of President Trump’s decision to extend the cease-fire with Iran
A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on the No Surprises Act and Arbitration
A law meant to end surprise medical billing accidentally created a multibillion-dollar industry that is making doctors richer.
Lufthansa Cuts 20,000 Flights to Save Fuel Amid Iran War Price Surge
Global jet fuel prices have jumped more than 70 percent since the start of the war, pressuring airlines in Europe, the largest consumers of jet fuel shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
Hoarding Is Driving Energy Prices Higher Everywhere
As wealthy nations scramble to secure stocks of oil, the result is higher prices for all and shortages in vulnerable countries.
The Consequences of SpaceX’s Latest A.I. Moonshot
Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite internet titan may pay $60 billion for an A.I. coding start-up. It further clouds SpaceX’s once-simple business plan.
Aging in Place: How Technology Might Help You Grow Old at Home
The budding field is turning dreams into reality for older adults who are eager to age in place, filling caregiving gaps and easing minds as America ages rapidly.
Two Drugs Stir Hope for Treatment of Deadly Pancreatic Cancer
In separate small clinical trials, two treatments showed promise that they could help patients with one of the most dire diagnoses in oncology.
SpaceX Strikes Deal With Cursor for $60 Billion
The potential acquisition comes as Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker, which has been emphasizing artificial intelligence, is preparing to go public.
Devin Nunes Departs Trump Media After 4 Years as C.E.O.
The former congressman said it was an “appropriate time” for a leadership change at Truth Social’s parent company, whose share price has floundered.
Labor Secretary’s Departure Gives Trump an Opening to Focus on His Agenda
President Trump’s second-term goals to foster apprenticeships and manufacturing work rely on a Labor Department that has been distracted by internal turmoil.
Gates Foundation Is Conducting an External Review of Its Epstein Ties
The action comes after the release of the Epstein files, in which Bill Gates and some former advisers figure prominently.
Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Fed Chair Pick, Faces Skepticism Over Claim of Independence
Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve could still be delayed by a Justice Department investigation into the current chair, Jerome H. Powell.
U.S. Considers Financial Support for Oil-Rich U.A.E.
President Trump acknowledged that the Gulf state has incurred significant damage during the war with Iran.
Oil Prices Climb and Stocks Wobble as Investors Assess Peace Prospects
Investors assessed the growing uncertainty about the start of a second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran.
Trump Dismisses a Merger While Seeking Suitors for Spirit Airlines
As he rejected the idea of a merger of United Airlines and American Airlines, President Trump said someone, including possibly the federal government, should buy or help Spirit.
Tim Cook Was Very, Very Good at Making Money
If the Steve Jobs era was defined by technological innovation, the Tim Cook period was one of exceptional financial growth.
A.I. Is Eliminating Jobs on Wall Street
“A.I. gives us places to go we haven’t gone,” said one bank’s chief executive.
UnitedHealth Group Reports Flat Earnings in the First Quarter
The nation’s largest insurer’s profits exceeded analysts’ expectations but still fell short of showing a significant comeback.