G/O Media Sells Kotaku as It Winds Down Operations
With the sale of Kotaku, a video game site, to the European publisher Keleops, all but one website remains at G/O Media, which is shutting down.
As Heat Grips Europe, a Struggle to Keep Workers and Customers Cool
Companies are reporting a drop in business, reflecting the economic toll of the heat wave, which is lowering productivity and keeping shoppers at bay.
Tesla Sales Fall as Elon Musk Focuses on Self-Driving Cars
The company has devoted resources to autonomous driving rather than developing new models to attract car buyers.
How U.S.-Japan Tariff Talks Got Stuck on Cars and Rice
Negotiations have stalled ahead of next week’s deadline, with some suggesting Japan misjudged the depth of President Trump’s frustration over Tokyo’s policies.
Joe Gebbia, the DOGE Wild Card in Musk’s Feud With Trump
Joe Gebbia, a confidant of the technology billionaire and a Tesla director, is also a leader of the federal cost-cutting team. The fight might put him in a bind.
The First Income Tax in the Persian Gulf Signals a Changing Economic Reality
A plan by Oman is being closely watched by other governments in the region that are preparing for a future beyond oil.
How Immigration Could Muddy the Jobs Numbers
Job growth is expected to fall this year, adding to pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. But the slowdown might reflect a smaller labor force, not declining demand from employers.
How Republican E.V. Cuts Could Put U.S. Carmakers Behind China
China’s lead in electric vehicle technology, which is already huge, could become insurmountable if incentive programs are slashed, auto experts and environmentalists say.
Solar Industry Says Republican Policy Bill Would Cede Production to China
A revival of U.S. solar panel manufacturing that began during the first Trump administration could end with the phasing out of tax incentives for clean energy.
A Power Line for Clean Energy Was in the Works. Now, an Investigation Looms.
The Grain Belt Express line, meant to carry electricity from wind farms across the Midwest, faces an inquiry from the Missouri attorney general.
Paramount to Pay Trump $16 Million to Settle ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit
President Trump had sued over an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris. The company needs federal approval for a multibillion-dollar sale.
What Are SNAP Benefits and What Might Change?
President Trump’s policy bill would make significant cuts to the food aid program, once known as food stamps, used by about 42 million people.
What Does Trump’s New ‘Victory’ Perfume Line Smell Like?
The president announced a fragrance line called Victory 45-47. Each bottle costs almost $250.
Saks Is at a Crossroads, Facing Creditor and Vendor Unease
The luxury retailer made an initial payment to bondholders on time, but six months after it acquired Neiman Marcus concerns about its finances remain.
Poorest Americans Would Be Hurt By Trump’s Big Bill
Small improvements in taxes are overshadowed by cuts to health insurance and other federal aid, resulting in a package favoring the wealthy.
Despite Pressure From Trump, Powell Remains Patient on Rate Cuts
The Federal Reserve chair said the central bank would make decisions on interest rates based on data.
Thought Markets Were Volatile in the First Half? Watch Out.
Stocks have rebounded, but the dollar is in a deep slump. Here’s what could go right (and very wrong) for investors.
Ford Foundation’s New Leader Is From Yale Law School
Heather K. Gerken, the dean of the law school, will run the powerful philanthropy, known for pushing for social justice.
Amtrak to Begin Mardi Gras Service Route Connecting New Orleans to Alabama
The Mardi Gras Service, starting on Aug. 18, will connect New Orleans and Mobile, Ala., by train for the first time since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Celebrity Broker Sues National Association of Realtors Over House Listings
Mauricio Umansky, the real estate broker best known for appearing on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” claims N.A.R. has created a monopoly through its databases of listings.