Trump Administration, in Reversal, Tries to Continue Fight Against Law Firms
The administration told a court on Monday that it was abandoning its defense of executive orders targeting the firms. But on Tuesday, the Justice Department abruptly changed its position.
Big Lenders’ Risky Loans Are Rattling Wall Street
Lending troubles at Blue Owl Capital and other so-called private credit behemoths are setting off fears of a “bank run,” as one hedge fund put it.
War-Induced Inflation Spike Looms Over Europe’s Economic Recovery
For months, the region has been encouraged by low inflation and better-than-expected economic growth. A disruption to energy supplies from the Middle East could knock it off course.
How Anonymous Bettors Cashed In on the Iran Strike, Just Hours Before It Happened
Polymarket users placed hundreds of bets of at least $1,000 predicting an imminent American strike, raising concerns about insider trading.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Provide Sustainable Recommendations
Seafood Watch, long a source of advice on sustainable choices, is working to get restaurants to adopt its color-coded recommendations.
An Epstein Associate Steps Down From Japanese Government Tech Project
Joichi Ito’s involvement in a publicly funded Japanese initiative had come under scrutiny after new details revealed his close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
MrBeast Is Getting Into Financial Services With His Step App. Parents, Pay Attention.
Beast Industries has acquired a banklike app for young people and could eventually offer a variety of financial services, including crypto.
Oil and Natural Gas Prices Extend Rally as Iran Attacks Escalates
Energy prices continued to rise on Tuesday as attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran intensified, along with the country’s response.
Ford and G.M. Face a Dilemma as China Excels in Electric Vehicles
General Motors, Ford and other established automakers risk becoming relics if they don’t catch up to Chinese carmakers and technology companies in electric vehicles and self-driving cars.
Has Your Business Been Affected by Immigration Policies? We Want to Hear From You.
The New York Times is looking to talk to business owners whose work forces are changing because of immigration policies.
Trump’s ‘Whatever It Takes’ Rattles Global Markets
President Trump has signaled that he is open to the idea of a prolonged military conflict with Iran. Investors are spooked by that scenario.
Tariffs Confound Small Businesses Again
Chocolate makers and fig-paste importers are facing a tangle of unknowns, including whether to seek refunds for tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court.
Global Economy Is Facing the Prospect of Another Profound Shock
A protracted conflict in the Middle East risks a spike in energy prices and broader inflation.
The Unexpected Winners From Trump’s New Global Tariff
The president’s flat 10 percent tariff is most beneficial to nations that previously faced the highest rates. But it’s not clear how much that will prompt a new surge in imports.
Trump Says He Will End Boycott of White House Correspondents’ Dinner
The mentalist Oz Pearlman is this year’s speaker. “Hopefully, it will be something very Special,” the president wrote on Truth Social.
Trump Administration Abandons Efforts to Impose Executive Orders on Law Firms
The move amounts to a surrender in a clash that has led many law firms to submit to the president rather than face the threat of his executive orders.
What Rising Oil Prices Could Mean for Drivers in the U.S.
A prolonged conflict in the Middle East could cause a spike at American gas pumps, as the busy driving season approaches.
They’re Hiring at U.S.A.I.D. Just Not Anyone Who Worked There.
The Trump administration said in a memo it wanted to “avoid the risk of impaired objectivity” by hiring former staff members to wind down operations at the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Travelers Stuck in Dubai Face ‘Chaos and Confusion’ Amid Flight Cancellations
The Emirates’ reputation as a safe destination in a volatile area was put to a brutal test in recent days as Iran, retaliating against U.S.-Israeli attacks, targeted the region with missiles and drones.
Natural Gas Prices Surge After Attacks Hit Facilities in Qatar
Qatar said it had halted production of liquefied natural gas, forcing buyers to compete for supplies elsewhere.