Global Ban on Digital Duties Expires After Stalled Talks at W.T.O.
A prohibition on taxing digital downloads expired, after members of the World Trade Organization concluded their annual meeting without an agreement.
As Iran War Pushes Up Gas Prices, Fresh Food Distributors Add Fuel Surcharges
Delivering salmon, fruits and other perishable foods has become more expensive as the war with Iran pushes up diesel prices.
McCormick to Combine With Unilever Food Unit to Create a Spice Giant
The deal ends Unilever’s time in the food industry and will create a multibillion-dollar group under the McCormick name.
Eli Lilly Will Buy a Narcolepsy Drug Developer for $6.3 Billion
Eli Lilly plans to acquire Centessa Pharmaceuticals, which has been conducting a midstage clinical trial of its lead drug.
FDA Is Expected to Lift Restriction on Peptides, Heeding RFK Jr.’s Wishes
The peptides, which are increasingly marketed as providing longevity and health benefits, were removed in 2023 from the agency’s list of products that compounding pharmacies can sell.
Oil and Gas Prices Continue to Rise in Choppy Trade
Investors weighed the news that the owner of a Kuwaiti tanker loaded with oil said it had been hit in an Iranian attack near Dubai.
U.S. Gas Prices Hit $4 a Gallon on Average, a ‘Headache’ for Drivers and Trump
A month since the first U.S.-Israeli attacks and Iran’s response effectively shut off Persian Gulf oil, drivers are paying significantly more to fill up.
The Trump Effect at the Pump as Gas Hits $4 a Gallon
The average price of gasoline in the U.S. has topped $4 a gallon, a multiyear high, as war in the Middle East roils the oil market and slams drivers.
Whoop, a Wearable Health Device Maker, Raises $575 Million
With elite athletes like LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo as investors, the company, now valued at $10 billion, is courting everyday health enthusiasts.
Employee Lawsuit Against Fox News Is Dismissed
A reporter who claimed the network had fired him for challenging its coverage failed to prove retaliation and discrimination, a federal judge said.
T.S.A. Lines Appear to Be Getting Shorter as Workers Begin to Receive Paychecks
The hourslong waits appeared to be easing as Transportation Security Administration officers received their first pay in weeks. But with no funding deal, the lines could return.
Democrats Examine Elon Musk’s Role in Suspension of Business Disclosure Law
Lawmakers have asked the Treasury Department for information on how Mr. Musk may have influenced the decision to end enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.
From Foe to Ally: The S.E.C. Is Now Writing Crypto-Friendly Policies
The embrace of crypto by financial regulators under President Trump has entered a new, cozier phase.
Private-Credit Wobbles Could Prove Perilous for Trump
The Trump administration is poised to broaden access to risky investments that are showing signs of strain.
Michael Rousseau, Air Canada’s CEO, to Step Down Amid Backlash Over Comments After Crash
Michael Rousseau’s mostly English statement after a fatal runway collision drew sharp criticism. The airline said it would emphasize French fluency in its search for a successor.
Iran War’s Latest Economic Toll: Oil at $115 a Barrel
Economists and investors are increasingly pricing in a slowdown, or even a global recession, if the fighting drags on.
How Bard College Became a Major Real Estate Player 20 Miles Away
A nonprofit foundation donated $82 million worth of properties in Hudson, N.Y., to the school, which has provided few details about its plans.
This Is What Happens When the Gas Runs Out
With a cutoff in shipments imminent, Asian countries, the biggest importers of liquefied natural gas from the Middle East, are already burning more coal and reducing consumption.
Oil Jumps to $116 a Barrel on Signs of Escalation of Middle East War
Investors digested increasing signs of escalation of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran, which has led to a blockage of critical energy supplies.
Politico Names Jonathan Greenberger as New Editor
Jonathan Greenberger, an executive at the publication, will take over from John Harris, a co-founder of Politico.