Trump Administration Uses ‘Equal Time’ Rule to Reshape Late-Night TV
The F.C.C. is using the “equal time” provision to take aim at hosts like Stephen Colbert. The impact could reshape how talk shows handle politics.
Labor Secretary’s Husband Barred From Department Premises After Reports of Sexual Assaults
At least two female staff members said Dr. Shawn DeRemer had touched them inappropriately at the agency in Washington.
Some Reese’s Treats Drop the Milk Chocolate. Mr. Reese Disapproves.
With cocoa prices high, Hershey’s has changed some of its candy recipes. The grandson of the man who invented of the original Peanut Butter Cup said he was “embarrassed.”
Bill Gates Cancels Speech in India Amid Epstein Controversy
The philanthropist made the announcement on Thursday, after having earlier confirmed his participation in a prominent artificial intelligence summit in India.
Doing Your Taxes? We Want to Hear From You.
The New York Times is looking to speak to Americans about how the most recent tax cuts are affecting their pocketbooks.
U.S. Imports Grew in 2025, as Trump’s Tariffs Reshuffled Global Trade
Data released Thursday by the Census Bureau showed the overall trade deficit with the world narrowed, the result of an expanding trade surplus in services. The trade deficit in goods was the highest on record.
Trump Mulls a North American Trade Pact Without Canada
U.S. officials are threatening major changes to a trade agreement with Mexico and Canada that could upend the way business is done and leave Canada on the outs.
Walmart Expects Growth Streak to Continue as New Chief Takes Over
Shoppers are turning to Walmart to stretch their dollars, but an uncertain economy and trade tensions will test the retailer’s new executive team.
Jittery Markets Seek an Iran ‘Off-Ramp’
Oil prices spiked and stocks fell as tensions between Washington and Tehran unnerved investors.
Uber Moves to Enact Stricter Background Checks for Drivers
The New York Times revealed in December that the ride-hailing giant approved drivers with many types of criminal convictions, including violent felonies.
Ring’s Founder Knows You Hated That Super Bowl Ad
Since the commercial aired, Jamie Siminoff has been trying to quell an outcry over privacy concerns with his doorbell cameras.
Money Talks as India Searches for Its Place in Global A.I.
Narendra Modi, the prime minister, convened foreign leaders, the richest Silicon Valley companies and thousands of Indian entrepreneurs for a week of deal making.
Stock Slide and Slow Sales: What’s Happening in China’s E.V. Market?
Investors are selling shares of Chinese E.V. companies, concerned that intensifying competition and shorter production cycles mean the years of easy growth are over.
Defense Department and Anthropic Square Off in Dispute Over A.I. Safety
How artificial intelligence will be used in future battlefields is an issue that has turned increasingly political and may put Anthropic in a bind.
Workplace Inspections by OSHA Dropped Over a Six-Month Period of 2025
Labor advocates worry that the Trump administration is relaxing oversight of companies and increasing the potential for serious injuries and deaths.
Donald J. Trump International Airport? The President’s Company Trademarked It.
The Trump organization said the move was necessary to protect the brand as Florida prepares to rename an airport after the president.
Etsy Sells Depop, a Secondhand Clothing App Popular With Gen Z, to eBay
The $1.2 billion deal comes as eBay looks to expand its appeal among younger users.
Edison Will Reduce Executive Bonuses as a Result of the Eaton Fire
Southern California Edison had said its electrical equipment most likely caused the blaze, which destroyed much of Altadena, a Los Angeles suburb.
Fed Minutes Show No Rush to Restart Rate Cuts
Barring a rapid deterioration in the labor market or a significant cooling of inflation, the Federal Reserve appears poised for an extended hold.
What Do A.I. Chatbots Discuss Among Themselves? We Sent One to Find Out.
We interviewed our bot about what it learned on Moltbook, the A.I.-only social network.