It’s No Bluff: The Tariff Rate Is Soaring Under Trump
The president has earned a reputation for bluffing on tariffs. But he has steadily and dramatically raised U.S. tariffs, transforming global trade.
BBC Ends Ties With ‘MasterChef’ Host Gregg Wallace After Investigation
The BBC said it would stop working with Mr. Wallace after dozens of sexual misconduct allegations were upheld.
He Helped Big Companies Dodge Taxes. Now He’s Writing the Rules.
Ken Kies, a longtime tax lobbyist who worked for some of the world’s largest businesses, is now running the Treasury Department’s office that will administer Trump’s tax law.
Bitcoin Price Soars Past $120,000 at Outset of House’s ‘Crypto Week’
The cryptocurrency has extended its rally as lawmakers consider legislation that would bring digital tokens further into the mainstream.
How the Deep Sea Cables That Power the World Are Made
The conduits, which are spooled in big stacks on a boat before being buried in an underwater trench, are a crucial part of the grid as demand for electricity increases.
Companies in Europe Are Frozen as Tariff Uncertainty Drags On
After European Union leaders said they would keep negotiating instead of immediately retaliating against President Trump’s latest threat, businesses remain unable to develop long-term plans.
How Long Can China Keep Propping Up Its Consumers With Subsidies?
Shoppers are taking advantage of a $42 billion government trade-in program aimed at boosting spending. But in recent weeks, some cities have started to cut back on the subsidies.
Public Broadcasters Brace for Vote on Sharp Funding Cut
At the urging of President Trump, Congress is expected to vote this week on whether to cut $500 million per year for public radio and TV stations.
Tesla Faces First Jury Trial Tied to Its Autopilot System
The case stems from a fatal accident in 2019 involving a Tesla Model S sedan. Previous cases involving Autopilot had been settled or dismissed.
NPR and PBS Face Federal Funding Cuts: What to Know
A proposal before the Senate to strip funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting could be catastrophic for local stations, particularly those in rural areas.
Chinese Students Flocked to Central Illinois. Their Food Followed.
Like many college towns, the area around the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has been transformed by a surge of foreign students. Visa clampdowns could threaten that.
Facing Painful Cuts, the V.A. Reported Dubious Savings to DOGE
The Department of Veterans Affairs claimed credit for canceling contracts that had not been canceled, and tallied savings unrelated to the cost-cutting efforts.
Rare Pokémon Cards Worth More Than $100,000 Stolen From Shop
A burglar used a hammer to smash open the door of a Massachusetts shop and stole rare Pokémon cards and vintage box sets, a store owner said.
How Trump’s Latest Tariff Threat Risks Deeper Damage to Europe’s Economy
Economists had already downgraded growth for the European Union, and the new duties would hit industries there especially hard. Companies are looking for ways to blunt the impact.
With $217 Million in Ticket Sales, ‘Superman’ Helps Save Warner Bros., Too
The film is the latest part of a startling turnaround for the studio, which has now released five consecutive hits.
Tariffs on Brazil Could Leave Coffee Drinkers With a Headache
Trump’s pledge to place a 50 percent tariff on all imports from the South American nation will drive up the prices of coffee — and orange juice.
To Sidestep Trump Tariffs, Asian Nations Seek New Trade Partners
Most nations are still negotiating in hopes of avoiding punitive import taxes. At the same time, they’re looking for trading partners as a way around the United States.
The Future of Weather Prediction Is Here. Maybe.
Thanks to A.I., companies like WindBorne hope to usher in a golden age of forecasting. But they rely in part on government data — and the agency that provides it is in turmoil.
Why the U.S. Is Way Behind China in Making Drones for War
A four-day test in the Alaska wilderness shows how far the U.S. military and American drone companies lag behind China in the technology.
Factories Were Pushed Out of Cities. Their Return Could Revive Downtowns.
Changes in zoning rules have allowed small manufacturers to return to the districts and neighborhoods they began leaving a century ago.