Trump’s Shrinking Ambitions on China
The president came into office planning harsher trade moves on China than on the rest of the world. Here’s why he’s had to scale them back.
How China Could Wield Its Control of Rare Earths Against Trump
A central question hanging over the summit this week is whether China will agree to extend a temporary postponement of even tougher rare-earth export controls.
Here’s How Trump’s Trade War on China Ended Up in a Stalemate
As President Trump prepares to meet with Xi Jinping, a trade war that once threatened to freeze commerce between the two countries has given way to an uneasy truce.
Justice Dept. Officials Consider Settling Trump Suit Against I.R.S.
One of the settlement terms under review is for the I.R.S. to drop any audits of the president, his family members and businesses.
Marty Makary, Trump’s F.D.A. Commissioner, Resigns After Weeks of Pressure
The agency’s top food official will step in to the role after Dr. Makary privately said he opposed the administration decision to approve flavored vapes.
Conan O’Brien Will Return as Oscars Host
It will be the first time anyone has done the job for three straight years since Billy Crystal in the early 1990s.
EBay, the Old-School E-Commerce Site, Finds Its Place in Modern Retail
The online marketplace has remade itself by focusing on collectibles and other high-end goods — and attracted an unwelcome takeover bid from GameStop.
Joni Lamb, Whose Christian TV Station Went Global, Dies at 65
She and her husband, Marcus Lamb, founded Daystar Television Network, which reached more than 200 countries and made the couple into televangelism stars.
Inflation Jumps, Oil Prices Rise on U.S.-Iran Standoff
President Trump has declared the cease-fire on “life support,” and investors are taking a cautious approach as the economic effects of the war become more apparent.
China Sought Access to Anthropic’s Newest A.I. The Answer Was No.
The latest artificial intelligence models from Anthropic and OpenAI are extending the United States’ lead over China and intensifying the rivalry between the countries.
EBay Rejects GameStop’s $55 Billion Takeover Bid
The online marketplace called the cash-and-stock proposal “neither credible nor attractive.”
How Much Power Did Microsoft Have Over OpenAI?
The technology giant’s chief executive faced a grilling in court over whether it exerted too much control over what was meant to be an A.I. nonprofit.
CPI Shows Inflation Accelerating to 3.8% Annually in April After Weeks of War in Iran
The Consumer Price Index rose 3.8% in April from a year earlier as higher energy costs replaced tariffs as the driver of higher prices for Americans.
How an ‘Impossible’ Idea Led to a Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough
The new strategy also holds promise for lung and colon tumors. Here’s how scientists discovered it.
UK Bond Yields Rise With Starmer’s Future as Prime Minister in Doubt
The yields on British debt pushed higher as the country’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, confronted a rebellion from members of his party.
Tomato Prices Soar as War, Tariffs and Weather Affect a Popular Crop
Tomato prices surged nearly 40 percent in April, the Consumer Price Index showed.
How Do Two London Luxury Hotels Compare? Testing the Chancery Rosewood and Raffles at the OWO.
Raffles at the OWO and the Chancery Rosewood recently opened in landmarks once teeming with generals, diplomats and spies. Both promise pampering and a dash of history. Do they deliver?
The Iran War Is Taking the Color Out of Japan’s Best-Known Snack Bags
The food giant Calbee said shortages of naphtha, a crude-oil derivative used in inks, were forcing it to switch to black-and-white packaging for its salty products.
YouTube Plays Matchmaker for Sponsors and Stars
The company is trying to help streaming influencers, who are increasingly being wooed by competitors like Netflix and TikTok.