Murdoch and News Corp Take on the West Coast with The California Post
The expansion of the Murdoch tabloid from its New York roots to the West Coast is the latest sign of the outlet’s national ambitions.
Costco Is Sued Over Preservatives in Its $5 Rotisserie Chickens
A proposed class-action lawsuit claims Costco was misleading customers and engaging in false advertising when it described the chicken as having no preservatives.
Budget Hotels Become an Immigration Battleground for ICE Protests
“No sleep” protests have used noise and other tactics to target ICE agents at hotels, leaving the owners, often immigrants themselves, caught in the middle.
Founder of First Brands, Whose Bankruptcy Spooked Wall St., Is Indicted on Fraud Charges
Patrick James, who was earlier ousted from the beleaguered auto-parts maker, is accused by federal prosecutors of faking invoices and lying about hidden debt for years.
John L. Allen Jr., Journalist With Inside Access to the Vatican, Dies at 61
He seemed to know everyone at the Holy See, and it showed in his reporting for the National Catholic Reporter and his website, Crux, though some said he grew too close to his sources.
New Food Stamp Rules Are Confusing Grocery Stores and Consumers
A dizzying array of rules govern what can be bought with SNAP dollars, confusing grocery stores and consumers.
U.K.’s Starmer Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing as Ties Warm
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain is seeking to promote economic ties for growth, offering China’s leader, Xi Jinping, a way to court one of America’s allies.
U.S. Trade Deficit Bounces Back as Tariffs Cause Volatility
The monthly trade deficit and imports rebounded in November after shrinking significantly in prior months, new data show.
The A.I. Boom’s Uncertain Payoff
Companies like Microsoft and Meta are still spending big on artificial intelligence. But investors remain antsy about seeing results.
Russia’s Lukoil in Talks to Sell Some Assets to U.S. Investment Firm
The deal with Carlyle comes after the United States and the European Union imposed sanctions on Lukoil, putting a dent in the Kremlin’s oil revenue.
Newark Museum of Art Names a New Leader
Lisa Funderburke will be chief executive and director of the state’s largest art museum.
Trump’s Trade Policies Sort Manufacturers Into Winners and Losers
Tariffs have protected some companies, but more often they’ve hit the parts and materials many factories need to make finished goods.
Why Some Cold States Are Making It Cheaper to Run a Heat Pump
New discounts can make heat pumps go from a bad investment to a good idea.
A Rug Maker Withstood One Year of Trump’s Tariffs. New Challenges Loom.
Loloi stockpiled rugs from India, Turkey and other countries in advance, but inventory is running low.
At World’s Busiest Port, China’s Unbalanced Economy Comes Into View
The shipping traffic and factories never stop in China’s port city of Ningbo, but the local housing market has crashed and nearby restaurants sit empty.
Microsoft Continues to Spend Big on A.I. While Profit Jumps 60%
The company said on Wednesday that revenue in the most recent quarter was $81.3 billion, but its share price dropped more than 7 percent in after-hours trading.
Tesla Profit Slumps, but Investors May Not Care
The automaker also said it would invest $2 billion in xAI, the artificial intelligence company controlled by its C.E.O., Elon Musk, and stop making the two oldest models in its lineup.
Amazon’s $35 Million ‘Melania’ Promotion Has Critics Questioning Its Motives
The tech giant is spending $35 million to promote its film about the first lady, far more than is typical for documentaries.