What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s April Meeting
The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at what is scheduled to be Jerome H. Powell’s final meeting as chair.
5 Hotels for Your Next U.S. Road Trip
Add these new or newly revamped accommodations to your summer driving itinerary.
Starbucks Reports Strong Store Traffic and Rise in Quarterly Sales
The chain’s chief executive credited its turnaround plan for improved U.S. same-store sales, but said higher gas and utility costs were a concern.
Prime Minister Mark Carney Says Canada’s Economy Is Expected to Grow and Deficit to Fall
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget update keeps to his path of diversifying away from the United States.
FCC Orders a Review of ABC’s Licenses Amid Feud Between Trump and Kimmel
The agency said the review was related to the network’s diversity and inclusion policies. But it came amid a fight between the president and the network’s late night host, Jimmy Kimmel.
Deal Talks Between Pernod and Maker of Jack Daniel’s Falter
The collapse of the talks could pave the way for another spirits company, Sazerac, to open negotiations with Brown-Forman.
Treasury Issues More Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports
The measures aim to crack down on Iran’s shadow banking system and Chinese purchases of Iranian oil.
What Is OPEC, and How Does the Oil Cartel Influence Petroleum Prices?
The group of oil-producing countries supplied more than 25 percent of the world’s oil before the war in Iran. Its members have influenced energy markets through the years.
Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Falun Gong Lawsuit Against Cisco
The court’s decision could have broader implications for lawsuits seeking to hold companies liable for international human rights abuses.

