Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners Pulls Out of Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Affinity Partners, Mr. Kushner’s private equity firm, played a small financial role in Paramount’s $108 billion offer, but it had attracted political attention to the deal.
U.S. Threatens Penalties Against European Tech Firms Amid Regulatory Fight
The Trump administration singled out European tech firms by name and promised economic consequences Tuesday unless the E.U. rolls back tech regulation and lawsuits.
White House Dismisses Rise in Unemployment
The Trump administration looked to recast elements of a dour jobs report Tuesday as a sign of strength.
Jobs Report Could Provide Overdue Clarity on Uncertain Economy
Employers added 64,000 jobs in November, according to data delayed by the government shutdown, but the unemployment rate rose to a four-year high of 4.6 percent.
Europe May Roll Back Combustion Engine Ban
A proposal to revise an E.U. law requiring carmakers to stop producing combustion engines by 2035 would offer some relief to automakers, but it sets back the region’s climate goals.
Netflix Adds Podcasts in Deal With iHeartMedia
The streaming service now has about 30 video podcasts lined up for 2026, including the influential radio show “The Breakfast Club.”
New York Accuses UPS of Seasonal Worker Wage Theft
In a lawsuit, the state’s attorney general, Letitia James, said UPS had “repeatedly and persistently” failed to pay seasonal workers for all of the time they spent on the job.
Jobs Report Could Provide Overdue Clarity on Uncertain Economy
Hiring and unemployment data for November will offer a snapshot of a cooling job market buffeted by President Trump’s policies.
Why a Data Deluge Is Unlikely to Settle the Rates Debate
A backlog of government economic data is set to ease, but disagreement on the country’s economic outlook could linger.
Volkswagen to End Production at German Plant, a First in Company History
The auto giant stopped making cars at the plant in Dresden, which opened in 2001, as it faces weaker demand and steep U.S. tariffs.
Jobs Data Is Finally Back. But the Economic Picture Is Still Blurry.
November’s job report may be distorted as a result of the government shutdown, limiting how much it will influence the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision in January.
Senators Investigate Role of A.I. Data Centers in Rising Electricity Costs
Three Democrats are seeking information from tech firms about the growing energy use of data centers and the utility bills of individuals and other businesses.
The View From My Seat at an Ultraluxurious Dinner
A reporter traveled to Las Vegas to learn how one of the world’s most over-the-top dining experiences comes together.
Trump Files $10 Billion Suit Over BBC Documentary
The British broadcaster, which has expressed regret over the editing of video clips about the president, has rejected claims that the error was evidence of a fundamental bias in its news reporting.
Robert Samuelson, Award-Winning Economics Columnist, Dies at 79
He was a familiar byline in Newsweek and The Washington Post for decades, explaining the intricacies of economic policy in reader-friendly vernacular.
Ford Will Take $19.5 Billion Hit as It Rolls Back E.V. Plans
Ford Motor said the costs came from its decision to make fewer electric vehicles than it had planned and more hybrids that use both gasoline engines and batteries.
Brian McGrory Returns to Boston Globe as Top Editor After 2023 Exit
Brian McGrory led the news organization for a decade until he departed in early 2023.
SpaceX’s Next Big Launch Could Be an I.P.O.
Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite giant is already planning a stock sale at an $800 billion valuation. Going public could put it in the trillion-dollar club.
Roomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, With Chinese Supplier Taking Control
Founded in 1990 by three M.I.T. researchers, iRobot introduced its vacuum in 2002. Its restructuring will turn the company over to its largest creditor.