South Korean Court Rules Against Women in LG Inheritance Lawsuit
The widow and two daughters of LG’s former chairman sought to invalidate an inheritance agreement, claiming they were deceived into forfeiting their rightful inheritance.
Olympic Figure Skaters Are on Thin Ice Over Music Copyright Rules
Some Olympic athletes have found themselves caught up in controversies over musical choices before and during one of the biggest competitions of their careers.
The Giant Super PACs Fighting Over A.I. Safety
Anthropic is pouring millions of dollars into a political action committee that will most likely face off against OpenAI.
States Say No Thanks to Trump Tax Cuts, Drawing Republican Fire
State income taxes often reflect federal policies, but Washington, D.C. and some states have taken steps to keep the latest Republican changes out of their tax codes.
Ford Will Make a Play for a Different Battery Market
The company, long focused on cars and trucks, plans to begin manufacturing large batteries used by utilities, data centers, other businesses and homeowners.
New Method Can Find Hidden Eggs to Aid in Fertility Treatment
A study reported that the conventional method of searching follicular fluid didn’t find all the eggs. The new technology found extra eggs more than half the time.
Laid-Off Battery Plant Workers Pin Blame on Ford, not Trump, for Lost Jobs
Ford Motor shut down a battery factory and laid off 1,600 workers after President Trump and Republicans gutted government support for electric vehicles.
To Stay in Her Home, She Let In an A.I. Robot
At 85, Jan Worrell lived alone on a remote corner of the Washington coast. Could ElliQ become her companion?
Bans on Many CBD Products Loom This Year
A federal law taking effect in November severely limits the amount of THC, the euphoric cannabis compound, allowed in over-the-counter items. Many groups are fighting back.
It’s a Grocery Store, but Selling Food Isn’t the Point
Happier Grocery in New York is an entry point for people seeking a community built on inside knowledge. It’s not the only high-end grocer doing this.
Maybe America Needs Some New Cities
It sounds a bit kooky to promise a whole city from scratch. But it has been done before — and might just help solve the housing crisis.
India’s Prime Minister Faces Blowback Over Trade Deal With Trump to Lower Tariffs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a big reduction of sky-high tariffs, but critics say he undermined Indian sovereignty and undercut the nation’s farmers.
Sales at McDonald’s Rise, Driven by Value Meals and Grinch Socks
Profits were up as the fast-food giant focused on price-conscious customers. But the company said it would cut back on financial support for franchisees.
U.S. Health Officials Defend Rejection of Moderna’s Flu Vaccine
The F.D.A.’s refusal to examine the company’s mRNA shot drew widespread criticism from doctors and was divisive within the agency.
New Kraft Heinz CEO Says Food Company Won’t Split, for Now
The company’s new C.E.O. said he saw opportunities to fix and grow the food giant — and cut prices for consumers.
Five Surprising Moments With Anna Wintour and Chloe Malle, U.S. Vogue’s New Top Editor
What is Ms. Wintour’s alternative career path? Who does Ms. Malle hope to rub elbows with at the Met Gala? More from our interview with American Vogue’s past and present.
After a Year of Sluggish Hiring, 2026 Is Off to a Stronger Start
The economy added substantially more jobs than expected last month, as more people entered the labor force and wages grew.
Job Growth Was Overstated, New Data Shows
Annual revisions show that employers added far fewer jobs in 2024 and 2025 than previously estimated.
Easing Unemployment Supports Fed Extending Pause on Rate Cuts
January’s jobs data, released on Wednesday, bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady for longer than previously expected.