Mark Mobius, Pioneering Investor in Emerging Markets, Dies at 89
Gaining a reputation as the brilliant, risk-taking “Indiana Jones” of his field, he encouraged investors to take chances on Asia, Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe.
Trump Seeks More Time in Lawsuit Against IRS Over His Tax Returns
The Justice Department has not responded to the president’s suit, which has created a conflict of interest for the government’s lawyers.
Hundreds of Fake Pro-Trump Avatars Emerge on Social Media
The artificial-intelligence-generated fake influencers have surged on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube in an apparent bid to hook conservative voters.
Strait of Hormuz Is Open During Cease-Fire in Lebanon, U.S. and Iran Say
Friday’s statements raised investors’ hopes that oil and gas would start moving out of the Persian Gulf in significant volumes again.
Oil Prices Fall Sharply After Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is Open
But analysts said it was not clear how quickly the oil industry in the Persian Gulf would be able to get back to normal.
The Only Thing N.B.A. Players Love More Than Basketball Is Starting Podcasts
Bench players and stars alike see fun and career possibilities behind the mic.
You Have Some Options for Dealing With Rising Property Taxes
The average bill rose 3 percent last year, in part because of higher tax rates. There are ways to try to reduce what you owe, experts say.
Washington’s Scramble to Get Mythos, Anthropic’s Powerful New Model
Federal agencies have requested access to Claude Mythos Preview, which Anthropic says can rapidly identify — and potentially create — new cyberthreats.
What Heelys, the Sneakers With Wheels, Taught Me About Momentum as a Child
Heelys, the sneakers with wheels that were a fad in the 2000s, helped me form my first friendships. Recently, I decided to tap into that joy again.
Ellison Pledges at Least 30 Paramount-Warner Movies a Year
His remarks at a movie theater convention were part of a campaign to win Hollywood support for his bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery.
Reed Hastings Will Leave Netflix as Board Chairman
The co-founder of the streaming giant will leave its board in June, the company said.
Roger Adams Dies at 71; Invented the Rolling Sneakers Known as Heelys
You could walk in them like gym shoes, but if you rocked back on your heels the wheels emerged, turning them into roller skates. In the early 2000s, the company sold millions.
NPR Receives $113 Million From 2 Gifts
The donations, from the philanthropist Connie Ballmer and an anonymous donor, will support the network’s long-term strategy.
Pentagon Seeks Help From Ford and G.M.
Concerned about the slow pace and high cost of weapons production, Pentagon officials have begun talks with General Motors and Ford Motor about producing certain parts.
Politics News Site NOTUS to Become ‘The Star’
The Washington publication is rebranding as it expands its local news and sports coverage in the wake of substantial layoffs at The Washington Post.
Despite Cease-Fire, Iran’s Hackers Haven’t Logged Off
Tehran’s digital warriors have continued to seek ways to gain an advantage in the conflict in a new phase of cyberspace operations.
White House Shrugs Off Shaky Economy as War Exceeds Trump’s Timeline
Stocks may be soaring again, but the war in Iran has started to pinch the finances of many Americans.
Condé Nast Shutters Self Magazine
The publishing giant is also closing the international editions of Glamour Magazine in Germany, Spain and Mexico.
Despite Iran War’s Effects, PepsiCo Says Consumers Still Spending on Snacks
Executives at the food and drink giant announced a rise in sales of drinks and snacks but warned that “inflation will come.”
Help for Medicare Advantage Patients Who Lose Doctors Is Shelved, for Now
Nationwide, hospital and providers are leaving private Medicare Advantage plans, putting thousands of seniors at risk of higher costs and the loss of trusted doctors.