Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow and Zohran Mamdani Toast ‘Marty Supreme’
With orange beanies, a roast pig and a mayor-elect, the New York premiere of A24’s buzzy Ping-Pong film was its own kind of flick.
Executives at Subprime Auto Lender Are Charged With Fraud
Federal prosecutors filed criminal fraud charges against two top executives at Tricolor Auto, and two other executives have already pleaded guilty to related charges.
Warner Bros. Urges Shareholders to Reject Paramount Takeover Bid, Saying Ellisons ‘Misled’ Them
The claim was made as part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s dismissal of Paramount’s hostile takeover offer.
Trump Dangles Cash Payments to Assuage Affordability Concerns
With tariffs unpopular and prices still high, the White House has teased the promise of tariff rebates and large tax refunds next year.
A New Stage in the Fight for Warner Bros. Discovery
The media company formally rejected a hostile takeover bid by Paramount and questioned the purported political advantages held by its unwanted suitor.
Heating Costs Expected to Rise 9.2% This Winter
Colder weather and rising electricity and fuel costs will lead to a big jump in costs for individuals, according to estimates from a group representing state energy officials.
Next Fed Chair in ‘No-Win Scenario’ as Selection Process Draws to a Close
The person picked to replace Jerome H. Powell will be thrust into a credibility problem that will be difficult to escape.
Exploring Hawaii’s Big Island on a Budget
Rural stays booked on the Hipcamp platform allow budget visitors to save money while reveling in the outdoors.
What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed
A boundary-pushing array of new crypto ventures have reached the stock market, enticing investors and leading to more risk taking.
On British Roads, Chinese Cars Are Racing Ahead
BYD, Chery and other Chinese automakers are winning over drivers in Britain, where tariffs are low and buyers are open to new brands.
Does China Have a Robot Bubble?
The Chinese government is betting that robots will drive economic growth. But the bots can’t really do much yet.
Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners Pulls Out of Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Affinity Partners, Mr. Kushner’s private equity firm, played a small financial role in Paramount’s $108 billion offer, but it had attracted political attention to the deal.
U.S. Threatens Penalties Against European Tech Firms Amid Regulatory Fight
The Trump administration singled out European tech firms by name and promised economic consequences Tuesday unless the E.U. rolls back tech regulation and lawsuits.
White House Dismisses Rise in Unemployment
The Trump administration looked to recast elements of a dour jobs report Tuesday as a sign of strength.
Jobs Report Could Provide Overdue Clarity on Uncertain Economy
Employers added 64,000 jobs in November, according to data delayed by the government shutdown, but the unemployment rate rose to a four-year high of 4.6 percent.
Europe May Roll Back Combustion Engine Ban
A proposal to revise an E.U. law requiring carmakers to stop producing combustion engines by 2035 would offer some relief to automakers, but it sets back the region’s climate goals.
Netflix Adds Podcasts in Deal With iHeartMedia
The streaming service now has about 30 video podcasts lined up for 2026, including the influential radio show “The Breakfast Club.”
New York Accuses UPS of Seasonal Worker Wage Theft
In a lawsuit, the state’s attorney general, Letitia James, said UPS had “repeatedly and persistently” failed to pay seasonal workers for all of the time they spent on the job.
Jobs Report Could Provide Overdue Clarity on Uncertain Economy
Hiring and unemployment data for November will offer a snapshot of a cooling job market buffeted by President Trump’s policies.