How Lutnick Is Using Government Power to Pressure Private Companies
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has been putting the squeeze on companies and trading partners in an unusual effort to raise revenue and expand the president’s role over the economy.
Judge Rules Fed Governor Can Remain in Role, for Now
The decision is a win for Lisa Cook, the Federal Reserve governor whom President Trump sought to dismiss over allegations of mortgage fraud.
Supreme Court Agrees to Review Trump’s Sprawling Tariffs
The justices moved quickly to schedule oral argument to consider the legality of the president’s signature economic initiative.
What Travelers Need to Know About the Upcoming Strike in France
The planned shutdown, which will affect transit in and beyond Paris, dovetails with the tube strike in London.
Why Mark S. Zuckerberg Is Suing Facebook’s Parent Company
Facebook has repeatedly flagged his accounts, he says, for “impersonating” the company’s founder, Mark E. Zuckerberg.
Shows Created by Women Rise Sharply, but Only on Streaming TV
Far more shows on streaming services are being created by women, a new study found. That number on broadcast networks, though, remained stagnant.
US Poverty Rate Was Stable in 2024, as Household Income Rose Slightly
As pandemic subsidies disappeared, wages kept workers just ahead of inflation, although gaps have widened for some groups.
Job Growth Revised Down by Nearly a Million, Updated BLS Data Shows
Preliminary annual revisions could add to political pressure on the agency that produces the data.
Inside Epstein’s ‘Birthday Book’ Apparently Signed by Trump
The book containing 50th birthday tributes to Jeffrey Epstein was released on Monday by the House Oversight Committee.
The Forces Behind Nepal’s Explosive Gen Z Protests: What to Know
It was a recent ban on social media that brought young people to the streets, but they came filled with grievances that have built up over years.
Anglo American and Teck Resources to Merge, Forming a Copper Giant
The deal, billed as a merger of equals, comes amid a surge in demand for copper, a crucial component in technology, from data centers to electric vehicles.
Exxon Wants to Make More of the Materials Needed for E.V. Batteries
The oil giant said Tuesday that it was acquiring assets from a Chicago company as it looks to start producing graphite, a key battery ingredient, by the end of the decade.
ASML to Invest $1.5 Billion in Mistral, the French A.I. Start-Up
ASML, the Dutch maker of semiconductor equipment, is investing about $1.5 billion in Mistral, the French A.I. start-up.
Nvidia Accuses Rivals of Being A.I. Doomers as US Debates Sale of Chips to China
Rankling national security experts, the chipmaker has stepped up attacks on lawmakers who are pushing restrictions.
The Stakes of the Murdoch Family’s Peace Deal
A new accord ends a bitter power struggle and gives Rupert Murdoch’s elder son control of the family’s media empire.
The Starbucks C.E.O. Trying Hard to Deliver Your Drink Right, and Fast
Improved service, better seating and heartfelt messages are at the heart of Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan, but baristas say they’re under pressure.
Who Is Lachlan Murdoch, the Media Prince Who Would Be King
A new deal gives him control of his family’s media empire, including Fox News, for probably decades to come.
Miles Davis Catalog Sells to Reservoir Media, a Small but Savvy Player
Reservoir, led by Golnar Khosrowshahi, has acquired the majority of music rights owned by the Davis estate ahead of the jazz master’s centennial next year.
Trump Administration Halts I.R.S. Crackdown on Major Tax Shelters
The Treasury Department is rolling back efforts to shut down aggressive strategies used by America’s biggest multinational companies and wealthiest people.
Why 7-Eleven and Other Convenience Stores in Japan Are So Special
Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life, and 7-Eleven is the country’s dominant chain. They are a place to shop, pay bills and gather during disasters.