David Mitchell, Who Led Fight on Drug Prices, Dies at 75
After receiving a diagnosis of terminal cancer, he used his experience in public relations to draw attention to the skyrocketing cost of medication.
Supreme Court Grapples With Louisiana Coastal Lawsuits Against Oil Companies
The justices heard arguments over whether oil companies sued by Louisiana could move the cases from state to federal court, a venue thought to be friendlier to corporate interests.
Paramount Threatens Board Fight Over Warner Bros. Discovery
The announcement was the latest in a series of increasingly aggressive actions by Paramount to buy Warner Bros.
Europe and China Take Step to Resolve Dispute on Electric Vehicles
The European Commission allowed carmakers to volunteer limits on their imports from China instead of paying tariffs, an arrangement that could help Volkswagen.
The Potential Fallout From a Legal Attack on Powell
A criminal investigation into Jay Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, may be the most consequential attack yet on the central bank’s political independence.
Allegiant to Buy Sun Country Airlines in $1.5 Billion Deal
The combination of the two small, budget airlines comes as low-cost carriers have struggled with high costs and competition.
Thiel Gives $3 Million to Group Seeking to Block California Wealth Tax
More large donations from wealthy Silicon Valley figures are expected as they try to marshal opposition to a proposed ballot measure that would impose a new tax on billionaires.
Malaysia and Indonesia Block Access to Grok Because of Sexually Explicit Content
Grok, the chatbot created by Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, has produced a flood of explicit images featuring real people in recent weeks.
With the Golden Globes, Podcasts Are Ready for Their Close-Up
The annual awards show will anoint a best podcast for the first time this year, a sign of the industry’s increasing status in Hollywood.
How a Puzzling 401(k) Plan Changed One Woman’s Life
Eryn Schultz was an H-E-B grocery store leader with an M.B.A. A slow pivot toward a big career change began when she found her retirement plan wanting.
How Gen Z Investors Went from Meme Stocks to Index Funds
Some Gen Z-ers first entered the markets during the pandemic’s meme stock craze. They have since become more patient investors.
Bird Flu Viruses Raise Mounting Concerns Among Scientists
Researchers are not just worried about the virus popping up on American farms. Other types are causing trouble around the world.
$100 Billion to Revive Venezuela’s Energy Industry? Oil Executives Are Not So Sure
During a meeting at the White House, the industry leaders appeared wary of making long-term investments in the country.
Popularity of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Has Surprised Even TV Executives
The show, streaming on HBO Max, doesn’t have one of the biggest audiences, but viewership grew very quickly in just a few weeks.
The Boss Who Hates Sick Day Requests
Plus, the impossibility of being a middle manager.
Neon, an Indie Studio With an International Bent, Tops Globes Nominations
Neon scored more film nominations at the Golden Globes than any other studio this year with a slate of six non-English language films.
Volkswagen Suffers More Than Rivals From Auto Industry Woes
The German automaker’s sales in the United States plunged last year, hit by tariffs and the end of tax credits for electric vehicles.
Trump Calls for 10 Percent Credit Card Interest Cap, After Killing Other Fee Limits
The president revived a campaign promise he has not actively pursued since taking office.