Blaming Tariffs, Aston Martin to Trim 20% of Its Work Force
The luxury automaker said losses for 2025 had increased from the year before, as tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty take a toll on its operations.
What Trump Did (and Didn’t) Say in the State of the Union Speech
The president boasted about a strong economy in his State of the Union address. But he spent less time on a potential weakness, affordability.
Bleak Research Report Stokes A.I. Debate on Wall St.
In a widely circulated note, Citrini Research painted a dire picture of job losses and stock market sell-offs, though many analysts and economists questioned its conclusions.
From the French Riviera to Kyoto, Japan, 5 New Luxury Hotels
From palatial to contemporary to luxuriously rustic, this collection of new resorts and inns offers spas, private gardens, fine restaurants and exquisite settings.
Abu Dhabi’s State Oil Company Looks Beyond Oil
Having reshaped the company, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber wants to expand internationally, particularly in natural gas, chemicals and renewables.
Pentagon Gives Anthropic an Ultimatum Over the Company’s A.I. Model
Anthropic insists on limits on how its technology is used and could be labeled a supply chain risk if it fails to accept the military’s demands.
Court Rules Against Justice Dept. Search of Reporter’s Computers
The judge said the court itself would search the devices, which were seized from a Washington Post reporter’s home last month.
Paramount Raises Its Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery said Paramount’s new offer of $31 a share could lead to a “superior proposal” to the deal it signed with Netflix.
Senator Blumenthal Opens Inquiry Into Iran Transactions on Binance
Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut sent a letter to Binance asking about the flow of $1.7 billion from accounts on the crypto exchange to Iranian entities.
Wayve, an A.I. Driverless Car Start-Up in Europe, Raises $1.2 Billion
The London-based company is building a system that uses artificial intelligence to power autonomous vehicles.
Averted Midair Collision Shows Importance of Air Safety Act, Backers Say
The legislation’s advocates say a close call between two private planes near Teterboro, N.J., on Feb. 13 underscored how collision prevention technology could save lives.
House Narrowly Rejects Air Safety Bill After Pentagon Opposition
A move to swiftly pass the bill failed by a single vote. It would have required aircraft to carry technology that officials said might have prevented a midair collision near Washington last year.
Trump’s Tariffs Are Adding Steel Mill Jobs, and Crushing American Factories
Tariffs unaffected by President Trump’s Supreme Court loss are adding costs for many U.S. manufacturers that use steel, limiting exports and jeopardizing jobs.
Trump’s New Tariffs Could Face Legal Challenges
Critics are questioning the legality of the provision President Trump has used to replace his previous slate of tariffs, raising the prospect of yet another legal battle.
Home Depot Says Homeowners Are Weary From Economic Pressures
The retailer said same-store sales were nearly flat as homeowners shied away from big-ticket projects amid worries about housing costs and the job market.
Trump Officials Seek to ‘Reimagine’ Unemployment Benefits, Targeting Fraud
Federal officials are subjecting some states to higher scrutiny in an antifraud campaign, as the president rails against California and states led by Democrats.
Meta Announces Major Chips-for-Stock Deal With AMD
The multibillion-dollar deal is AMD’s latest move to catch up to Nvidia in the lucrative world of selling artificial intelligence chips.
Supreme Court Sides With Couple in Case Involving Baby Food Sold at Whole Foods
The court agreed to revive a lawsuit by a Texas couple who claimed that tainted baby food purchased at Whole Foods had sickened their young son.
Paramount Revises Its Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
If Warner Bros. deems Paramount’s latest bid superior, Netflix would have four days to make a counteroffer.
More Than Half of Teens Use Chatbots for Schoolwork, Survey Finds
A new study from the Pew Research Center finds teens think chatbot-assisted cheating has become “a regular feature of student life.”

