Orion Samuelson, the Elvis Presley of Agricultural Radio, Dies at 91
As a host at WGN in Chicago for 60 years, he shared news that was essential to farmers in a homespun style that appealed to listeners from the city.
Trump Slashed Science Funding. Now the U.S. Could Face a Costly Brain Drain.
The White House’s attacks on academia and budget cuts for research have provided an opening for other countries to poach leading scientists.
My Husband Can’t Get a Job. Should I Divorce Him?
Plus, whether to use A.I. to get ahead at work — if you think the technology is evil.
Trump Budget Does Little to Address Nation’s Fiscal Challenges
While the federal deficit has started to shrink under President Trump, his plans could make the long-term situation worse.
Some Borrowers Are Moving Abroad and Abandoning Their Student Loans
A record number of student loan borrowers are in delinquency and default. Some are making the drastic decision to leave the country and abandon their loans.
Uber and Lyft Offer Gas Price Relief, but Drivers Say It’s Not Enough
As fuel costs go up, making a living as a gig driver is harder than ever.
‘I Got Back Every Penny’: Inside Trump’s Supercharged Tax Season
The law Republicans passed last year has so far been largely imperceptible to most Americans. That’s changing as tens of millions file their taxes this spring.
In the Philippines, Rising Fuel Prices Force Travelers to Stay Home During Holy Week
Surging gasoline prices in the Philippines have forced some people to cancel or scale back the Visita Iglesia, a Holy Week tradition in which Catholics travel to seven churches.
March Jobs Report Shows Stronger U.S. Market Than Expected With 178,000 New Positions
Payrolls expanded and unemployment dropped last month after a health care strike ended and a harsh winter abated.
‘Under Protest,’ Raw Dairy Farm Recalls Cheddar Linked to 9 E. Coli Cases
Raw Farm, a dairy producer in California, denies that its products have caused the outbreak, which has sickened people in three states.
Big Banks Seeking a Piece of SpaceX’s I.P.O. Must Subscribe to Elon Musk’s Grok
Mr. Musk is requiring Wall Street firms to purchase subscriptions to his A.I. chatbot if they want to advise on one of the largest initial public offerings in history.
United to Offer No-Frills Fares in Its Premium Cabins
United is introducing restrictive base fares in its most profitable cabins: premium economy and business class.
Why Is the Labor Market Stuck?
Our chief economics correspondent, Ben Casselman, describes how a “low-hire, low-fire” labor market has left American job-seekers in a bind.
Trump Requests $1.5 Trillion for Military Spending
The huge proposed increase would be partly offset by steep cuts to domestic programs, some of which the Trump administration describes as wasteful.
Economists Are Drawing Stronger Connections Between A.I. and Jobs
Artificial intelligence hasn’t disrupted the labor market, economists say, but they are increasingly convinced that it will — and that policymakers are unprepared.
Strong Jobs Numbers Make the Fed’s Job Easier
Robust job growth in March suggests that the labor market remains relatively healthy, allowing officials at the central bank to focus on fighting inflation.
The White House is readying a budget for the statistics agency that compiles the jobs report.
President Trump is set to release his new spending plan on Friday, after trying last year to cut funding for the federal bureau tasked with measuring the economy.