Supreme Court Hearing Reveals Unease Over Threats to Fed Independence
As the justices weighed the consequences of allowing President Trump to fire a Federal Reserve official, the president reprised his pressure campaign on the central bank.
Sports-Betting Scandals Are Ubiquitous. Whether Fans Will Care Is an Open Question.
Breaches of ethics in sports are almost as old as professional competitions. Here’s when they have affected the business — and when they haven’t.
4 Takeaways from Supreme Court Hearing on Trump’s Firing of Lisa Cook
The justices were alert to the central bank’s crucial role and wary of issuing a broad ruling based on rushed briefing and incomplete information.
Judge Blocks Government From Reviewing Seized Washington Post Devices
The Post, in its first legal filing since the government searched the home of a reporter last week, had demanded the return of the seized materials.
Job Applicants Sue A.I. Recruitment Tool Company
A recently filed lawsuit claims the ratings assigned by A.I. screening software are similar to those of a credit agency and should be subject to the same laws.
Mediaite Starts a Newsletter to Summarize Media Newsletters
A new daily email from Mediaite intends to cut through the cacophony of online media news.
Travel’s Latest Buzzword: ‘Microvacations’
Travelers short on vacation time are embarking on one- to three-day trips that take advantage of time zones and credit card points.
What Do Young Travelers Want? Exclusive Experiences.
More millennials and Gen Z-ers are planning trips around experiences, and the industry is responding with concerts, dinners and V.I.P. events.
At Check-In, Your Face Is Increasingly Your ID
Facial recognition at security and immigration checkpoints and gates could ease airport hassles, even as the technology raises privacy concerns.
Getting Travel Rewards Is Getting Easier
Program updates and new navigation tools help travelers negotiate the increasingly complicated universe of points.
For Travelers in 2026, Prices Are All Over the Map
Luxury travelers can expect to pay more than they did last year, while budget travelers might get a break.
‘Adaptive Normalcy’ as the Trump Show Arrives at Davos
The president’s address at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland has trading partners and business executives on edge.
Greenland Tensions Rattle Global Markets
A slump in U.S. stocks spilled into markets in Asia and Europe on Wednesday, ending a period of relative calm.
An Anxious Japan Restarts the World’s Biggest Nuclear Plant
Japan is reviving nuclear power, balancing the need for more clean energy against the lingering trauma of the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi disaster.
Supreme Court Considers Trump’s Attempt to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook
The justices deferred a decision on the president’s efforts to oust Cook, agreeing to hear arguments on Wednesday instead.
Uber Faces Growing Pressure Over Sexual Assault Record
From the ballot box in California to the halls of Congress and Wall Street, several new initiatives would require more oversight of how the company protects its passengers.
Bessent Attended a Supreme Court Argument. Now He’s Telling Powell Not To.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was a mistake for Jerome Powell to attend arguments in a case on Fed independence. But Mr. Bessent attended a tariff case.
Trump Threatens New Trade War as Court Weighs Whether to Check Him
President Trump may be on the verge of having his authority on imposing tariffs curtailed, but that hasn’t slowed down his threats.
David Rosen, 95, Dies; Video Game Visionary and Co-Founder of Sega
He transformed his Japanese photo booth business into a gaming industry game giant that created Mortal Kombat, Sonic the Hedgehog and more.
A.I., Big Tech and Trump Shine Most Brightly at the Davos Spectacle
The World Economic Forum is now dominated by global technology companies whose interests shunt aside most others.