China Is Embracing OpenClaw a New A.I. Agent, and the Government Is Wary
Excitement about A.I. assistant tools is running into growing concerns about the security risks of software that operates autonomously on user’s devices.
Oil Prices Push Higher and Gas Prices Jump Again
Shipping routes crucial to global commerce remained disrupted as the conflict in the Middle East continued.
John Galliano Returns to Fashion With Zara Partnership
The designer is embarking on a partnership with Zara.
Iran’s Hormuz Stranglehold Upends Markets and Geopolitics
Energy prices continued to climb around the world as war in the Middle East intensifies. That has scrambled President Trump’s foreign policy strategy.
Inside the Katseye Fandom: Friendships, Rivalries and Boycotts Over Manon’s Hiatus
Fans of the group have leveraged their influence into friendship and rivalry. Then a member’s sudden hiatus sent them into a spiral.
Wired’s New Editor Doesn’t Care if the Tech Bros Are Mad
Katie Drummond has transformed the publication into a bright spot for Condé Nast with aggressive political reporting.
Driverless Big Rigs Are Coming to American Highways, and Soon
There are active test runs in Texas, and a handful of companies are banking on making a big entry into the market as early as next year.
As War With Iran Hurts Oil Prices, U.S. Turns to Iranian Boats for Help
Iranian-linked ships carrying Russian oil were among those that received temporary exemptions from sanctions, a sign of how dire the energy crisis is becoming.
Airport Security Lines Grow as TSA Goes Unpaid in Partial Shutdown
“There’s going to be a breaking point sooner or later,” one union official warned, with travelers at some airports being told to arrive three hours ahead of time.
Judge Strikes Down RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policies in Blow to Trump’s Health Agenda
Ruling on a lawsuit brought by several prominent medical organizations, a district court said the federal government had not based its decisions on science in limiting Covid shots and revising the childhood immunization schedule.
Nvidia Debuts New A.I. Product at GTC Developer Conference
At the opening of the company’s annual conference, Jensen Huang leaned on technology from a recent deal to show how artificial intelligence is changing.
Trump Officials Look to More Managed Approach to Trade With China
The administration has begun discussing a new “Board of Trade” with China to try to balance what U.S. officials see as an unequal economic relationship.
With Threats and Claims of ‘Treason,’ Trump Pressures Media on the War
A president who calls journalists the “enemy of the people” has accused news organizations of undermining a military effort that many Americans oppose.
With Iran War, Trump Risks Stepping on Gains From His Own Tax Cuts
President Trump’s war in Iran has raised some costs just as many Americans are starting to see savings from last year’s tax cuts.
Why Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Problem Is Going Global
President Trump is getting little to no support so far for his call that other countries do their part to try to ease an energy crisis prompted by U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.
Oil Holds Above $100 a Barrel as Supply Worries Persist
As the broader war in the Middle East begins its third week, worries over the fallout of crippled energy supplies continue to roil markets.
Iran War Risks Sharpening Fed Divisions Over Rate Cuts
The Federal Reserve is set to hold interest rates steady this week as officials grapple with a host of new economic risks stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.
Rising Prices and High Interest Rates Are Making Car Ownership Feel Impossible
Rising vehicle prices, auto loan interest rates, and insurance and maintenance costs are making it harder for people to buy or keep cars.
Lululemon Scrambles to Revive Yoga Pants Empire Amid Fight With Founder
The interim chief executives are trying to rejuvenate sales as the founder, Chip Wilson, engages in a proxy battle for the boardroom.
Oscars 2026 Takeaways: ‘One Battle After Another’ Takes Top Honors
The film won six Academy Awards, including best director and best picture. “Sinners” received four, including for best screenplay and best actor.

