Japan Stocks Surge on Takaichi’s Landslide Election Win
Stocks climbed on Monday as investors cheered a result seen as a mandate for the prime minister’s high-spending economic agenda.
Why the N.F.L. Booked Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl Halftime Show
League executives may be nervous about the Latin superstar’s outspoken stance on immigration, but their priority is attracting popular halftime performers.
Can AI Chatbots Write Emotionally Rich Romance Books?
The romance industry, always at the vanguard of technological change, is rapidly adapting to A.I. Not everyone is on board.
What to Know About Japan’s Economy on Election Day
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pushed through a record supplemental budget and is proposing tax cuts, raising questions about how the government will pay for it all.
MAGA’s Split Over Israel Extends to a Ship Attacked 58 Years Ago
The Israeli military killed 34 people on the U.S.S. Liberty in 1967. Whether it was an accident, as many historians believe, has become a litmus test within President Trump’s movement.
Two Volleyball Leagues Want to Be the Next W.N.B.A. Only One Can Win.
The race to create the next major women’s sport.
Feeling ‘Amateur’ at Retirement Planning, They Asked A.I. for Help
More people are turning to chatbots for advice, inquiring about high-stakes decisions such as saving for retirement — even if they eventually turn to a human.
Hims & Hers Withdraws Knockoff Weight-Loss Pill After Regulatory Scrutiny
Federal officials had warned that the new product from the online provider of weight loss drugs might be illegal.
Fake Post About Racist Video Looked to Be Trump’s on Truth Social
The post, which spread widely, appeared to describe the president’s rationale for deleting a racist video about the Obamas that he had shared.
A Super Bowl in Silicon Valley Filled With Valley Billionaires
A who’s who of celebrities will join them. Just a little over 25 percent of the seats for the game will be for regular fans, with the cheapest ticket now selling for more than $4,000.
Prediction Markets and Casinos Go to War Over Sports Betting
Kalshi and Polymarket say their prediction markets are not subject to gambling laws and taxes. The casino industry is lobbying to shut them down as a wave of court cases take on the question.
Stop Pretending You ‘Need’ Your Phone ‘for Work’
Plus, summoning the courage to loaf off as flagrantly as the person in the next cubicle.
Binance Gives Trump Family’s Crypto Firm a Leg Up
Ties between the exchange and the president’s company, World Liberty Financial, have only strengthened since the president pardoned Binance’s founder, Changpeng Zhao.
Stocks Rebound After Volatile Week as Dow Hits Record High
The Dow Jones industrial average surpassed 50,000 points for the first time, as old line stocks come back into vogue.
Paul Weiss Partners Turned on Brad Karp After Learning Extent of His Epstein Ties
Mr. Karp resigned as chairman of the elite law firm after senior partners met to decide his future.
Fear of AI Replacing Software Makers Hits Stocks. Here’s What to Know.
The prospect of disruptions from artificial intelligence has hung over the economy for years. But this week advances in software tools precipitated a sell-off on Wall Street.
Google Workers Demand End to Cloud Services for Immigration Agencies
More than 800 employees delivered a petition to management, condemning the Trump administration’s use of Google technology in immigration enforcement.
TrumpRx: What to Know About Insurance Benefits, Pricing and Savings
People may be able to pay less for prescriptions with their insurance rather than via the new government website. The Trump drugstore is meant to help people buy medications using their own money.
Stellantis’s Shift Away From Electric Cars Will Cost It $26 Billion
The company, which owns Chrysler, Fiat, Jeep and Peugeot, is changing its strategy to gasoline and hybrid vehicles in an effort to revive weak sales.
A Reprieve for Veterans Applying for V.A. Mortgages
House Republicans have scaled back a proposal to charge higher fees for the loans after opposition from veterans groups. But it still includes a higher fee for refinancings.