Spotify Wrapped Has Users Talking About Their ‘Listening Age’
The wrinkle in this year’s Spotify Wrapped release was an estimate of the user’s “listening age.” Some wore it like a badge of honor. Others made excuses.
National Park Service Will Close All Grand Canyon Hotels for Water Line Repairs
The National Park Service said seven hotels would temporarily close starting on Saturday after “significant breaks” in a crucial 12.5-mile water line.
Anthropic’s Dario Amodei Acknowledges Risks of Enormous Investment in A.I.
As he and his company pour tens of billions into new data centers, Dario Amodei said they face a “cone of uncertainty.”
BlackRock and Coinbase Chiefs Dismiss Fears of a Coming Crypto Winter
Larry Fink and Brian Armstrong haven’t always agreed on crypto, but the business leaders’ embrace of the asset has helped bring it into the mainstream.
Taiwan’s President Warns That China’s Military Aggression Is Growing
President Lai Ching-te is aiming to invest an additional $40 billion in military spending to deter China.
Palantir’s CEO Defends Trump, Dismisses Concerns About Company’s Work With ICE.
Alex Karp also said he thought President Trump had “performed” on issues he cared about.
Bubbles are front of mind for speakers at the DealBook Summit.
Many market analysts have expressed concern about private credit loans, including fears of a future crisis should the market crumble.
Bessent Defends Trump’s Use of Tariffs, Says They Are Not Fueling Inflation
The Treasury secretary said that import levies were not fueling inflation.
Executives say they are optimistic about the economy despite high costs.
A cooling labor market and economic softness in the United States haven’t prevented business leaders and policymakers from feeling positive about America’s prospects.
Hong Kong’s Response to Deadly Fire Shows China’s Play Book in Action
In a sign of China’s role in the city, officials have tried to stamp out calls for accountability over a catastrophe that killed at least 159 people.
GM Will Still Make Fuel Efficient Motors Despite Weaker Rules, CEO Mary Barra Says
But the chief executive, Mary Barra, added that the jury was still out on whether electric vehicles would become a major seller in the United States.
Shoppers Turn to Discounts and Debt, but Not Just for Holidays
Consumers are focusing on value and financing purchases to complete their shopping lists.
Private Employers Cut Jobs in November, in Latest Sign of a Slowdown
Data from ADP, a payroll processor, is getting added attention because of delays in official statistics caused by the government shutdown.
Dario Amodei, Scott Bessent, Erika Kirk Among Speakers at DealBook Summit
Andrew Ross Sorkin will interview some of the most powerful people from Wall Street, Silicon Valley and Washington.
Last year’s DealBook Summit featured Bill Clinton, Sam Altman and Jeff Bezos.
Artificial intelligence, inflation and the incoming Trump administration were big topics of conversation.
What to Expect at Today’s DealBook Summit: Full Speaker Lineup
Scott Bessent, Erika Kirk, Gavin Newsom, Dario Amodei, Mary Barra, Alex Karp, MrBeast, Lai Ching-te, and Larry Fink are among the big names speaking.
The Hong Kong Fire: A Crisis in the National Security Era
The authorities quickly arrested critics demanding accountability, signaling an expansive use of the security law to silence dissent over nonpolitical tragedies.
Nature Retracts Study Predicting Catastrophic Climate Toll
While growing evidence shows that carbon emissions are harming the economy, the journal Nature found that an outlier paper had deep flaws.
Fed Pick Puts Pressure on Bessent to Deliver for Trump
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is leading the search for the next Federal Reserve chair, could face President Trump’s wrath if the person chosen does not quickly lower interest rates.