Strait Reopens and Iranian Oil Flows, But the Path Through Is Complicated
With the central route of the Strait of Hormuz laden with mines, ships are taking the northern route in Iranian waters or the southern path in Omani waters. Both have risks.
CBS News Hired an Independent Watchdog. What’s He Doing?
With CBS News rocked by controversy, some viewers have turned to the network ombudsman for a public response. So far, they haven’t gotten one.
As Chinese Tech Pulls Ahead, U.S. Fears It Will Become Dependent on It
Chinese firms have some of the world’s most advanced technology. But U.S. officials say relying on it could come with a downside.
The Iran War’s Persistent Threat to Farmers in Poor Countries
A reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would do little to swiftly ease the pain inflicted by higher prices for fertilizer, food and fuel in Ivory Coast.
Markets Recoil in Global Sell-Off Driven by Tech Stocks
Chipmakers led the way down in South Korea, where the main index plunged 10.5 percent. The Nasdaq in the U.S. was down 2.2 percent at Tuesday’s open.
The Tech Sell-off Goes Global
Investors are bracing for rough trading after stocks in Asia and Europe were clobbered on Tuesday. A.I. companies like SpaceX are getting hit hard.
China Takes Supercomputer Crown From U.S. For First Time Since 2017
A supercomputer in Shenzhen was declared the world’s fastest. It uses only standard microprocessors and not the special-purpose chips called graphics processing units.
From Florence to Malta, 5 New Boutique Hotels
Whether set amid vineyards in Burgundy or in the heart of Florence, these boutique hotels will keep the crowds at bay.
America’s Thirst for Gasoline May Not Recover After Iran War
People drove less and bought more-efficient cars when fuel prices surged, habits that could stick over the long term.
Those British Strawberries Are Being Picked by Central Asian Workers
Ten years after Brexit, most seasonal workers in Britain are from countries such as Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Without them, agricultural chiefs say, many farms would fail.
Brexit Has Cost the UK Growth, Analysts Say, in the Decade Since the Vote
Citing lower trade and investment, analysts broadly agree that Britain’s economy is smaller than it would have been if the country had stayed in the E.U.
Tesla Crash That Killed a Texas Woman Will be Investigated by Federal Regulators
The car’s driver-assistance system was in use when the crash killed a woman on Friday, the police said.
Netflix Buys a ‘Hot Ones’ Spinoff
The streaming giant bought a spinoff of a popular online interview series that features celebrities eating fiery chicken wings, the latest salvo in its rivalry with YouTube.
In Alan Greenspan, Kevin Warsh Saw a Fed Chairman Role Model
Kevin M. Warsh has long singled out Alan Greenspan, who died on Monday, as the central banker he wants to exemplify.
YouTube Stars Take Center Stage at Creative Artists Agency
For years, creators were on the fringes at Creative Artists Agency, a Hollywood talent behemoth. Now the agency is putting them center stage.
Clive Davis, Music Industry Titan Who Signed Whitney Houston, Dies at 94
He rose from a midlevel position at Columbia Records to become one of music’s most powerful executives, shepherding stars like Barry Manilow and Whitney Houston.
U.K. Markets React Calmly to Starmer Resignation, but Economic Uncertainties Linger
Markets reacted calmly to the prime minister’s announcement, which laid out a timeline for succession. Still, there’s not much clarity about the next government.
‘The View’ Asks Its Audience for Help in Battle With F.C.C.
The daytime TV talk show is at the center of a dispute with the Federal Communications Commission over political speech.
Is China Closing the A.I. Gap Faster Than Expected?
Silicon Valley and corporate America are increasingly turning to cheaper, open-source artificial intelligence models built in China.
U.S. Oil Is Skipping the Chance to Grab Market Share From the Gulf
U.S. oil production is expected to grow only modestly next year as companies hesitate to spend more in an uncertain market.