The artwork, titled ?Iris,? is among the painter?s later works, which wealthy collectors have coveted in recent years.

The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped slightly to 7.32 percent as prospective home buyers continue to struggle with affordability. But home prices are starting to drop in some areas.

A critical security flaw in the programming language underpinning much of the web has prompted a global rush to patch vulnerable systems.

The midterms are the first elections in which artificial intelligence is integrated into every major social media platform. Efforts to blunt its harms are uneven.

The move is the latest illustration of a company saying it believes it can be more efficient with fewer workers because of artificial intelligence.

The agreement that Mark Zuckerberg, Meta?s chief executive, cut to stay in California underscores businesses? fears about a major tax proposal.

The S&P 500 index fell over 1.4 percent, its largest daily decline since July, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq slumped nearly 2.5 percent, that index?s biggest one-day decline since June.

Governments and businesses around the world scrambled to prevent hackers from exploiting a vulnerability in PHP, a popular programming language.

The Trump administration?s policies could cost Republicans in a state that is being hit hard by expensive diesel prices and uncertainty over trade.

New surveys show that increases in premiums and deductibles are forcing people to forgo treatments or doctor?s visits while budgets are strained by higher food and gas prices.

With the midterms approaching, the economy is a top concern for voters. Our chief economic correspondent, Ben Casselman, describes which aspects of the economy have voters so frustrated.

Economists hope earlier episodes of labor disruption, from the Industrial Revolution to the Great Depression, can help us prepare for the age of artificial intelligence.

Saratoga Springs, N.Y., stands out for its preservation efforts. But some say strict designs have become a burden for residents.

Officials in France are pressing online platforms like eBay and Vinted to remove items that were stolen during public disturbances over the weekend.

The carmaker, which is controlled by Elon Musk and is considering merging with another of his companies, SpaceX, spent heavily on artificial intelligence and other new technologies.

General Motors is seeking help from artificial intelligence to keep up with Chinese companies that introduce vehicles very quickly.

The Trump administration will release 315,000 barrels of heating oil, but analysts say the amount is too small to make much of a difference.

The looting of stores belonging to brands like Dior, Celine and Hermès has exposed a crack in the glossy facade.

The state?s challenging geography and newspapers? broader economic struggles have stretched reporters in Alaska, just as its competitive U.S. Senate race has grabbed national attention.

A Times reporter and editors discuss the challenges of sifting through what?s real and what?s not in pursuit of the news.

Tech stocks are up after the rocket and artificial intelligence company beat earnings estimates ? and Elon Musk confirmed it is weighing a deal with Tesla.

A deal would consolidate Elon Musk?s holdings in rockets, cars and artificial intelligence into a company worth well over $3 trillion.

Ron Wyden, ranking Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, is investigating the firms over their role in helping corporations dodge billions in taxes.

A boardroom fight, an attempted veto and government intervention have plunged the Tata Group, one of India?s most revered institutions, into a fight over its future.

The island adopted quotas for women running for public office decades before other countries. The upshot? Today, few of them need quotas to get elected.

The project will lessen the country?s dependence on imported energy, though environmental advocates say it undercuts a pledge to reduce carbon emissions.

Jackdaw, a natural gas field off the coast of Scotland, would be the first new gas extraction project in the North Sea since a government moratorium in 2024.

Elon Musk?s rocket company said its artificial intelligence spending had soared, but revenue more than doubled from its Starlink internet satellite service and A.I. products.

The streaming service reported a 12 percent increase in quarterly revenue, but acknowledged that stagnant viewership, particularly in the U.S. and Canada, was a major concern.

After years of delay, the Federal Aviation Administration certified the 737 Max 10, the largest version of Boeing?s most popular plane.

Rioting over affordability and public education has swept through Paris and other French cities, and there may be more to come.

Once again, the president?s ability to wage a trade war without Congress will come before a court that has repeatedly ruled against him.

The turmoil shows the profound challenges facing governments stuck between unhappy citizens and wary bond investors.

Ahead of SpaceX?s quarterly earnings report, many on Wall Street are wondering whether Elon Musk will combine it with Tesla.

Under the Harvest Fuel Relief Program, the Agriculture Department will provide economic aid for farmers hurt by high diesel prices.

Knicks tickets have never been cheap, but prices for the first game alone are soaring after last season?s championship ? more than a trip to Paris.

U.S. airports are required to hold a full-scale disaster drill every three years. Go inside a simulated plane crash at Kennedy Airport last weekend.

The chief international anchor, one of the most famous names in broadcast news, started as an assistant at the network in 1983.

Ratings have surged since Mr. Stewart returned over two years ago to host the show on Monday nights.

The Future Investment Initiative, a centerpiece of Saudi efforts to diversify its economy from its reliance on the energy industry, was set to begin next week.

The Black unemployment rate climbed a percentage point to 7 percent in September, almost double the rate for white workers.

Reportedly the wealthiest man in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, Gilbert Bigio was sanctioned for ties to criminal gangs. He was 91.

The angels were out in full force on the runway, including Kylie Jenner and both Hadids. So were the wings.

Anthropic, an A.I. rival to SpaceX, earlier said it would form a ?public benefit fund? and other tech moguls have contributed to savings accounts for children.

The artificial intelligence giant plans to contribute 5 percent of its stock into a philanthropic fund. But its generosity depends on the A.I. boom continuing.

After 18 months of negotiations and warnings that it might relocate to Nevada, the Art Basel fair will remain in Miami Beach through 2031.

Once a model of economic stability, Indonesia now faces growing hardship at home as President Prabowo Subianto?s policies shake investor confidence.

At least three dozen videos of people on the street expressing support for a Democratic candidate appeared millions of times on social media. It was unclear who paid for them.

A restored version of Volkswagen?s Flower Power-era Microbus, kitted out by Kindred Motorworks, is aiming for the affluent, while VW?s own E.V. is slow to get moving, much like its forebear.

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