Beyond a Trade War, China, Japan and Others in Asia Face a New Energy Threat
China and its neighbors scrambled to soften the blow of a disorderly trade war. Conflict in the Middle East now threatens to disrupt the oil imports that power their economies.
Antitrust Trial to Challenge Live Nation’s Grip on the Music Industry
A jury will decide whether the music colossus, which owns venues, represents artists and operates Ticketmaster, is a monopoly, as the Justice Department contends.
A Crisis in the Alps: Airbnb, Climate Change and Americans
The mountains’ resort towns have reached an inflection point, facing changes that threaten their cultures and even survival, as demand for short-term rentals reshapes the landscape.
In Alysa Liu and Eileen Gu, China and America See a Mirror Image
The Olympic athletes are the subject of uncomfortable public comparisons that present online narratives that overlap more than both sides may realize.
Investors Brace for Stock Market’s Reaction to U.S.-Israel Attack on Iran
The war comes at a precarious time for stocks, forcing investors to weigh the fallout of a potential prolonged disruption to oil supplies and logistics.
Oil Prices Jump After Iran Attack
How long prices remain high will depend on what the United States, Israel and Iran do next.
Are ‘Bossware’ Tools Tracking You?
In recent years, the technologies used to surveil workers have become more sophisticated and widespread.
Kickstarter’s C.E.O. on Running a Fully Remote Company With a Four-Day Workweek
Everette Taylor took over Kickstarter at a low moment for the crowdfunding pioneer, which made its name with small projects but now attracts major multinationals and celebrities.
40 Years and 10,000 Broadcasts In, They’re Still Live on Air
Rick Ardon and Susannah Carr have been delivering the news together in Western Australia since 1985 — a Guinness World Record.
Oil Shipments in Persian Gulf Already Disrupted by Iran Attack
Tankers have begun to steer clear of the region and the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to push up energy prices.