Trump’s China Deal May Avert a Crisis of His Own Making
The Trump administration is hailing a potential deal that may return the U.S.-China relationship to where it was before the president began a trade war against Beijing.
Step by Step, How China Seized Control of Critical Minerals
China’s far-reaching rules already affect manufacturers of semiconductors, cars and many other products. They will soon become much broader.
John Dickerson, Anchor and Correspondent, Will Leave CBS News
He is a veteran anchor with a long family legacy at CBS, and his exit presages a series of changes expected at the broadcast news division.
Hopes of a China Trade Deal Lift Global Markets
Investors sent major global indexes higher on optimism that President Trump and China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, could reach a wider agreement this week.
Trapped Between U.S. and China, South Korea Feels Trade War’s Pressure
A preliminary tariff deal with President Trump called for a large investment in the United States, while China has warned Seoul not to side with Washington.
Taylor Sheridan Signs Deal With NBCUniversal
Mr. Sheridan, a prolific TV producer, will leave Paramount when his contract expires, according to two people with knowledge of the decision.
Going Down the Junk Food Rabbit Hole
Alice Callahan, a reporter for the Well desk, explored the history of ultraprocessed foods and how they became a major threat to our health.
Saudi Arabia, Rich With Oil, Wants to Be Known as the A.I. Exporter
The kingdom is pouring money into data centers and working with U.S. and Chinese tech giants, landing its A.I. ambitions in the middle of a geopolitical tussle for tech power.
As This President Tours Asia, Democracy’s Ideals Aren’t on the Agenda
Several of the leaders President Trump will encounter are either autocrats or presiding over fragile democracies. And some admire his willingness to break the rules.
Strains in Short-Term Markets Raise Urgency of Fed Balance Sheet Debate
Warning signs in crucial money markets have raised the prospect that the central bank will soon stop reducing its portfolio of government debt and mortgage bond holdings.
6 New Hotels Put Umbria on the Map
The Italian region has lacked hotels worthy of its many charms, but a new crop of boutique lodgings and converted estates have opened. Here, stylish places to stay and explore.
Japan Deals With the Price of Playing to Trump: $550 Billion
A new prime minister must decide whether to maintain the previous administration’s deferential negotiating strategy that secured a contentious trade deal.
Cal State Invited Tech Companies to Remake Learning With A.I.
Spurred by titans like Amazon and OpenAI, California State wants to become the nation’s “largest A.I.-empowered” university.
Chinese and U.S. Officials Reach Framework of a Trade Deal
Negotiators announced on Sunday they had preliminarily agreed on several issues ahead of an expected meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping this week.
‘No Idea How Long People Can Hold Out’: Federal Workers Feel Brunt of Shutdown
As more than one million government employees go without pay, many are turning to side jobs and food banks to make ends meet.
The Odd History of the Rowhouse at the Center of the N.B.A. Betting Scandal
The Greenwich Village building has been home to celebrities like John Philip Sousa and Kylie Jenner — and, according to prosecutors, Mafia-controlled poker games.
Trump Opens Trip With Trade Deals in Southeast Asia
The U.S. announced agreements on Sunday with Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia, securing support for its efforts to pressure China on trade and critical minerals.
How Pinterest Is Courting Gen Z With ‘Safer’ Social Media
Bill Ready, the company’s chief executive, is shifting the virtual pinboard platform toward shopping and things that “make you feel better.”
Tulane Punished a High School After an Early Decision Student Backed Out
In an unusual move, the university imposed a one-year ban on Colorado Academy for early-decision applications, which carry a commitment to attend.
The ‘Sleeper Issue’ at the Heart of Trump’s Trade War on China
Concern is increasing throughout Southeast Asia as U.S. officials, intent on slowing China, have yet to say how they will define the origin country of imports.

