Why Gas Prices Go Up Fast and Take So Long to Fall
Fuel station owners take some of the hit for consumers when oil prices surge. On the way down, they try to get their money back.
The Night the Government Closed the Skies Over El Paso
A high-energy laser weapon and a power struggle between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.
Trump Administration to Begin Refunding $166 Billion in Tariffs
The government will debut a system to repay importers two months after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs at the heart of the president’s trade policy.
The Peace Rally Gets Derailed
Oil prices are climbing and global stocks are falling as investors worry about the prospects for a speedy end to the war in the Middle East.
The President Is Coming to the White House Correspondent’s Dinner
A president who relishes attacking the news media is set to break his boycott of an event celebrating the news media. What could go wrong?
C.E.O.s Are the Heads of Companies. Should They Also Be the Face?
Most chief executives are not recognizable to their customers. But when they step into the limelight, the rewards — and the risks — can be great.
Javier Milei Tamed Argentina’s Inflation. Now He Wants to Reshape Its Values.
Argentina’s right-wing president has tamed the country’s runaway inflation. Now he wants to transform its values.
Oil Prices Jumped and Stock Futures Fell on Renewed Iran Conflict
Traders, hopeful on Friday that a peace deal was near, were digesting the developments over the weekend.
Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.
The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term.
This Is a Hard Time to Start a Career. These Two Words Can Help.
Advice on building a rewarding work life, even amid employment gloom.
Americans Living Abroad for Lower Costs Now Say Returning Home Is Too Expensive
Americans have enjoyed lifestyles that would normally be out of reach to them by working remotely in countries with lower living costs.
My Boss Loves ChatGPT. Must I Fake Loving It Too?
Plus, if you’re feeling old and sidelined at work, this is the fictional character to channel.
Luxury Brands Bet on the Middle East. War Has Damaged Their Plans.
High-end brands such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès are looking to other regions as sales in Persian Gulf nations plummet.
Are Democrats Becoming a Party of Tax Cuts?
As Democrats try to find a way back to power in Washington, some see tax cuts as a quick and easy way to address affordability. The wonks are freaking out.
Humans Who Used a Bear Suit to Defraud Car Insurers Sentenced to Jail
The California residents collected more than $141,000 in insurance payouts after staging bear attacks on their luxury cars, state officials said.
Man Charged in Lego Theft Scheme of Replacing Pieces With Pasta, Police Say
A California man was charged with grand theft after the police said he reaped about $34,000 in what an official called an “off the charts” pasta-and-switch scheme involving Lego kits.
Hollywood Talent Giant Draws Suitors Amid Epstein Fallout
Formerly known as Wasserman, the agency that has changed its name to The Team put itself up for sale after its founder’s emails surfaced in the Epstein files.
Why Your Paycheck Feels Smaller
Ben Casselman, our chief economics correspondent, explains why wages are not keeping up with inflation and what that means for American workers and the economy.
Reopening Strait of Hormuz Would Ease Oil Crisis but Only So Much
Analysts said energy and shipping companies would be reluctant to fully restore operations until they were confident that hostilities were over.
Corporate Profits Are at Record Highs. These 4 Factors Could Sink Them.
Experts have different theories about what’s driving steep gains. But many agree the window for growth is shrinking.