Oil Prices Surge Above $100 a Barrel for the First Time in Almost Four Years
The jump was a sign of growing concern that the war in the Middle East will take a toll on energy supplies. Stock futures fell about 1.5 percent.
Have a Montana License Plate in California? Officials Have an Eye on You.
Since 2018, Californians have bought luxury vehicles worth over $20 million in sales-tax-free Montana, exploiting a loophole that avoided millions of dollars in levies, an investigation revealed.
Energy Secretary Says Tankers Could Start Moving Soon
“We’re not too long, I think, before you will see more regular resumption of ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz,” Chris Wright said on CNN on Sunday.
‘Hoppers’ Ends Pixar’s Box Office Cold Streak for Originals
The animated film was No. 1 at the domestic box office, with about $46 million in ticket sales. On the downside, “The Bride!” appeared dead on arrival.
24 Hours With Nike’s C.E.O. as He Races to Win Back the Sports World
Elliott Hill is traveling the globe to meet with leagues, teams and athletes to rebuild connections and spur a turnaround for the world’s largest athletic-wear company.
A Wink, a Nod or a Duck: The Secrets Behind Car Owners’ Secret Handshakes
It’s more than the Jeep Wave: Miatas can wink with their pop-up headlights, and Porsche owners have their own waves, but only for the right cars.
A Crypto Coin Is Gobbling Up U.S. Treasuries
A new generation of cryptocurrency, pegged to the dollar, is growing rapidly, promising faster payments and potentially lower interest rates. But regulators and bankers warn of risks.
At Noma, Accusations of Past Physical Abuse
Dozens of former employees say René Redzepi inflicted physical and psychological violence on the staff for years.
‘Designed to Wreak Havoc’: The Cheap Drones Shaping the War With Iran
Iran has launched waves of Shahed drones to menace Persian Gulf nations. The U.S. has unleashed its own copycat on Iran. It’s a sign of how war is changing.
Big Tech’s Uncertain Future in the Persian Gulf
The expanding war in the Middle East has added new risks to the trillions of dollars in investments that tech companies have planned in the region.
Beer Company BrewDog Leaves Investors Empty-Handed After Missteps
BrewDog, a Scottish beer company once valued at $1 billion, was recently sold for a fraction of that. Small investors who funded its rise were left empty-handed.
How War in the Middle East Could Sow Hunger
The Persian Gulf is a major source of fertilizers, making the conflict disruptive to the global production of food.
This Work Zoom Shouldn’t Have Gone X-Rated
Plus, how to deal when your pal is the toxic one at the office.
Gas Prices Continue to Surge in U.S., Rising 14% in a Week
Soaring oil prices suggest that more increases could be in store for American drivers. Diesel, jet fuel, and other refined products are also becoming much more expensive.
Divisive F.D.A. Vaccine Regulator Is Resigning
Dr. Vinay Prasad drew criticism for overriding career scientists and rejecting drugs by companies seeking agency approval.
Democrats Blame Trump For Jobs Report as Republicans Play Defense
The weaker-than-expected numbers quickly became a source of tension between the two parties ahead of the midterm elections.
Iran Attacks and Mideast Flights: How Safe Is Air Travel?
Drone and missile attacks have caused high anxiety across the region, but experts say the danger to commercial airliners is “fairly remote.”
What to know about the jobs report.
Employers shed 92,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent.
U.S. Gas Prices Jump Again as Oil Tops $90 for First Time in Years
The price of a gallon of gasoline hits its highest level in a year and a half on Friday. Surging oil prices suggest that the increases will continue.