‘City of Glass’ Is Under Threat From Iran War
In India, Firozabad has depended on its glassmaking industry for centuries. Fuel prices are starting to shatter businesses already under pressure.
Chizi, Standup Comic Exiled in China, Wants to Be More Than Just ‘a Rebel Comedian’
Having gotten into trouble for making jokes critical of the Chinese government, the standup comic Chizi now lives in self-imposed exile. He’s finding that freedom imposes its own constraints.
3 Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Says
One case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed in a laboratory, the organization said on Sunday. There are five additional suspected cases.
Tractor-Trailer and Light Post Damaged as Plane Lands at Newark Airport
The tractor-trailer was on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday when it was damaged, the authorities said. Its driver had minor injuries and no one aboard the plane was hurt.
Oil Prices Edge Down While Stock Futures Inch Up
Oil prices fell and futures on the S&P 500 rose slightly on Sunday as investors reacted to continued uncertainty about the war in Iran.
E.E.O.C. Investigating Discrimination Claim at The New York Times
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently referred a reverse-discrimination complaint by an employee to the agency’s legal unit for review.
‘Devil Wears Prada’ Sequel Leads Box Office With $77 Million
It was the biggest opening weekend for a traditional comedy in 11 years. One analyst called the debut “sensational.”
Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines
Even in its reduced state, the company played an important role in forcing other airlines to keep fares low, some experts said.
OPEC Plus, in Symbolic Gesture, to Increase Oil Production
The announcement came days after the United Arab Emirates withdrew from the group. The higher output will have little effect on global supplies.
Jeeves and Ask.com Shut Down After Almost 30 Years
The pioneering search engine shut down on May 1, after nearly 30 years in operation.
Driving Electric in Costa Rica Is Surprisingly Doable
The charging network is spotty, but it’s a small country.
MAHA Awaits Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Definition of Ultraprocessed Foods
Some yogurts and peanut butters could be considered ultraprocessed as scientists and MAHA supporters push for a strict definition.
These Countries Embrace E.V.s to Avoid Oil Price Shocks
People in Costa Rica and other Latin American, Asian and African countries are increasingly buying electric vehicles to avoid spiking fuel prices.
Spirit Airlines Cancels All Flights, Stranding Passengers
The budget carrier abruptly canceled flights early on Saturday, leaving passengers to rush to make other plans. “Even if they go back into business, never again,” one traveler said.
Spirit Airlines Shuts Down After Years of Struggle
Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle.
The Cannabis Industry’s New Best Friend? President Trump
The administration’s decision to relax federal regulations on medical marijuana comes with big tax breaks for many cannabis companies, and could drive new investment in the budding sector.
5 Money Lessons From People Caring for Their Elderly Parents
Generation X-ers and others shared stories of family crises, and we asked experts how to think about living longer than you expect.
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Not Even Japanese Bathhouses Are Immune From Shocks of Iran War
High fuel costs are imperiling the Japanese sento, a long-declining industry that remains a vital social lifeline for the country’s isolated elderly.
Netflix Plans First Wide Theatrical Release With ‘Narnia’
The company is breaking from its longstanding policy of releasing movies exclusively on its streaming service.