Justice Dept. Settles Case Against Provider of Meat Industry Data
Under the agreement, Agri Stats would pay a fine and broaden whom it sold its pricing data to. The department said the move would help reduce food costs.
Lawsuit Accuses Lucky Strike of Building a Bowling Monopoly
The suit, filed by bowlers from several states, accuses Lucky Strike Entertainment of driving up prices and diminishing customers’ experiences across the country.
What to know about the report.
Employers added 115,000 jobs and the unemployment rate remained at 4.3 percent despite higher energy prices and instability spurred by the war with Iran.
ABC Accuses Government of Violating First Amendment
The network’s argument, made to the F.C.C., is the most aggressive posture taken yet by a television network toward the Trump administration.
How Prepared Are We for A.I. Layoffs?
Our chief economics correspondent, Ben Casselman, describes how A.I.-related layoffs are testing the resilience of the government’s safety net programs.
Iran Says It Seized Oil Tanker Listed by U.S. as Sanctions Violator
A maritime tracking company said the move was likely performative, given the Chinese-owned ship has an “established history within the Iranian trade ecosystem.”
Trump’s Latest Tariff Setback Looms Over China Talks
For the president, a major legal defeat could undercut his leverage as he prepares to head to Beijing next week for high-stakes trade negotiations.
Meta’s Embrace of A.I. Is Making Its Employees Miserable
As it adapts to the artificial intelligence era, the company is pushing many of its 78,000 workers to use the technology, and preparing to lay some of them off.
Federal Reserve Turns Focus to Inflation as Job Market Stabilizes
April’s report showed employers added more jobs than expected, supporting the central bank’s view that it can afford to hold interest rates steady.
You May Be Owed a Tax Refund From the Covid Era
A court ruling found that the I.R.S. shouldn’t have charged penalties and interest during the pandemic. But the government may appeal the decision.
Oil Prices and Stocks Inch Up as Investors Weigh Jobs Data and Gulf Stalemate
Investors weighed data on the American jobs market and conflicting signals about status of the conflict in the Persian Gulf.
What’s Happened So Far at the Musk v. OpenAI Trial
Elon Musk’s court battle against OpenAI has laid bare tensions between the start-up's leaders and raised questions about the billionaire’s motivations.
With fuel costs soaring, Trump insists the economy is strong.
White House aides have sounded bullish on the jobs report, even as warning signs mount amid the war with Iran.
‘Fired From Retirement’: Financially Insecure, Older Americans Return to the Grind
People return to work for many reasons, but the biggest is financial need. As costs remain high, more retirees could be looking to re-enter the job market.
How Energy Prices Are Driving Demand for Solar Panels and Heat Pumps
Already having faced an energy crisis five years ago, more European consumers believe they are “one Trump-ignited war away” from crushing costs.
Trade Court Rules Trump’s 10% Global Tariff Is Illegal
A panel of federal judges found that President Trump could not legally impose the tariff on most imports.
Why Stocks and Bonds Are Responding Differently to the Iran War
Stock investors are betting that companies will make enormous profits, despite the war. But investors in bonds, including U.S. Treasuries, have other concerns.
Shell Reports Nearly $7 Billion Profit After Oil Prices Surged Amid U.S.-Iran War
The oil giant’s earnings in the first three months of the year were more than double the previous quarter’s and follow similarly strong results of European rivals.