Truck Stops Upgrade to Recharge Electric Vehicles (and Their Drivers)
Highway travel centers are adding amenities like restaurants and dog parks to accommodate the expanded dwell time of electric vehicle owners.
Slowing, Graying and in Debt, Can China’s Industrial Heartland Be Revived?
China, facing an economic slump, wants to make its industrial northeast more productive, turning to policies that some economists say have outlived their time.
Ford Halts Work on E.V. Battery Plant in Michigan
The company cited concerns about operating the factory competitively. It’s not clear if the pause is linked to its dispute with the United Auto Workers.
Hollywood Turns to Actors’ Strike After Writers Agree to Deal
The studios and the actors’ union haven’t spoken for more than two months, but a deal is needed before the entertainment industry can fully return.
New York’s Best (Fake) Steak House Opens Up
Mehran’s Steak House was just a name, created as an in-joke. But when its waiting list drew hundreds, the pranksters decided to stage dinner — for one night only.
A Government Shutdown Looms. What Services and Benefits Could Be Affected?
Many federal agencies have plans in place to weather a shutdown, but a disruption would still affect critical government services.
Amazon to Invest Up to $4 Billion in A.I. Start-Up Anthropic
With its investment of up to $4 billion, Amazon is seeking a bigger footprint in A.I. development, one already established by rivals like Microsoft and Google.
Las Vegas Review-Journal Faces ‘Fire Hose of Hatred’ Over Outdated Headline
Social media users seized on a weeks-old story in The Las Vegas Review-Journal to falsely accuse it of lying about the death of a retired police chief who was killed by a hit-and-run driver.
The Secret Ingredient of ChatGPT Is Human Advice
Companies like OpenAI hone their bots using hand-tailored examples from well-educated workers. But is this always for the best?
Air Force Receives Its First Electric Air Taxi
Joby Aviation delivered the aircraft, which can carry a pilot and four passengers, to Edwards Air Force Base in California for testing.
ChatGPT Can Now Respond With Spoken Words
A new version of OpenAI’s popular chatbot behaves a lot like Siri and Alexa. You can talk to it — and have a conversation.
Writers Guild Deal With Studios Reflects Power of Unions
Reports suggest that screenwriters won concessions from Hollywood studios on key issues. That reflects the strength of unions’ hands in the current moment.
Meet the Climate-Defying Fruits and Vegetables in Your Future
Hot-weather cherries, drought-resistant melons and six other crops in the works that could change how we eat in a fast-warming world.
Writers’ Strike Ends With Tentative Deal: What Happens Next
Before Hollywood gets fully back to work, writers need to vote on the tentative agreement, and talks between companies and striking actors must restart.
Amazon to Invest Up to $4 Billion in A.I. Start-up Anthropic
Tech giants have been partnering with up-and-coming A.I. start-ups, like Microsoft backing OpenAI, but Amazon has not been as active as rivals until now.
Writers Guild and Studios Reach Deal to End Their Strike
The Writers Guild of America got most of what it wanted. With actors still on picket lines, however, much of Hollywood will remain shut down.
Greece, Battered a Decade Ago, Is Booming
It is one of Europe’s fastest-growing economies, and while investors and tourists are flocking to the country, memories of austerity measures are still fresh for Greeks.
Late-Night Shows May Return After Writers’ Strike Deal
Late-night and daytime talk shows could return after the resolution of the writers’ strike, potentially bringing relief to one corner of the industry.
Actors in Hollywood Remain on Strike Despite Deal With Writers
The writers’ agreement could expedite negotiations, as some of SAG-AFTRA’s concerns are similar to ones raised by the Writers Guild.
Canadian Labor Union Votes to Ratify Contract With Ford
The deal with Unifor was a relief for the Detroit automaker, whose U.S. union has begun a limited strike over better pay and benefits.