World Bank Warns Iran War Is Slowing Global Growth

The world economy is weakening as energy prices fuel a new bout of inflation.

Can SpaceX Defy A.I. Gravity?

Elon Musk?s rockets-and-artificial-intelligence company is going public as questions grow over the incredible spending spree taking place in the sector.

How Tesla?s Stock Listing in 2010 Enabled SpaceX?s I.P.O.

Investors who bought the automaker?s shares in its initial public offering became rich. As a result, many have a deep faith in Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla and SpaceX.

In the Protein Era, Even He-Man Is Hawking Supplements

To promote ?Masters of the Universe,? Mattel, the toymaker behind the movie, tapped into one of the hottest trends in health and wellness: protein.

How to File a Travel Insurance Claim

The process involves attention to detail and, above all, documentation. Here?s what you need to know.

Why It?s Nearly Impossible to Build a Robot Without China

Building on the country?s electric vehicle industry, Chinese companies are making robot parts at a scale and price point others can?t match.

Europe Raises Interest Rates as War Stokes Inflation

The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time since 2023. It expects inflation to run hotter than previously thought, and downgraded its forecast for economic growth.

Medicare Advantage Plans Often Deny Seniors Access to Special Care, Analysis Shows

Two reports by U.S. investigators reveal how Medicare Advantage is quick to reject requests for short-term nursing home or inpatient rehab services.

Oil Prices Fluctuate as Trump Issues New Threat to Strike Iran

Oil prices jumped after the United States and Iran exchanged fire for a second day, heightening fears that the two countries could slide back into open conflict.

Lee Raymond, Who Created Global Oil Behemoth Exxon Mobil, Dies at 87

He oversaw Exxon?s acquisition of a rival, cut costs relentlessly and denied the scientific consensus on climate change.

A.I. Chatbot Helps a $100 Thrift Store Painting Sell for Over $250,000

When a son got curious about the origins of a painting his mother bought at a secondhand shop decades ago, Google Gemini had some intriguing thoughts.

Bill Gates Says Epstein Tried to Use His Extramarital Affairs Against Him

The billionaire philanthropist testified on Wednesday in a closed-door congressional hearing about the Justice Department?s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump Shrugs Off High Prices Amid Iran War and Says ?I Love the Inflation?

As inflation outpaces workers? wages, the Trump administration insists that its agenda is working.

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Investors Feed A.I. Firms? Voracious Appetite for New Money

In the race to dominate the artificial intelligence industry, companies like SpaceX and Alphabet are borrowing cash and raising equity from investors at the fastest pace in decades.

SpaceX?s IPO Could Turn 4,400 Employees Into Millionaires

While Elon Musk may soon become a trillionaire, his rocket company?s market debut is set to the change the lives of its current and former employees, too.

Latest Inflation Data Shows Airline Ticket Prices Up 27% From Last Year

Airfares shot up 27 percent from a year earlier in the latest inflation data.

Inflation Keeps Prospects of a Fed Rate Cut Low

The Consumer Price Index is one of the last major data releases ahead of Kevin M. Warsh?s first meeting as chair of the Federal Reserve.

Hong Kong Charges 7 People and 2 Companies Over Deadly Apartment Fire

The 25 charges include manslaughter and conspiracy. They are the first to emerge from a monthslong investigation into a blaze that killed 168 people.

Markets Brace for an Inflation Surprise

New data is putting investors on edge, especially over the prospect that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates to blunt rising prices.

Cyera, a Cybersecurity Start-up for the A.I. Era, Raises $600 Million

The five-year-old company is now valued at $12 billion.

Inflation Accelerates to Fastest Pace in 3 Years as Energy Prices Bite

Companies appear hesitant to pass those price increases on to weary consumers, whose wages aren?t keeping up.

Oil Rises on Trump?s Iran Threats and New Strikes Across Middle East

The attacks, which strained a two-month cease-fire between Iran and the United States, were the latest jolt to energy markets.

SpaceX IPO: What You Need to Know

As the company prepares for its stock market debut, here?s what the initial public offering means for banks, Elon Musk and everyday investors.

Why the Real A.I. Threat Is in the Back Office

As artificial intelligence spreads, millions of middle-class jobs in human resources, billing and payroll could be at risk. Most are held by women.

Is A.I. affecting your career? We want to hear from you.

The New York Times wants to talk to workers about what they think artificial intelligence will mean for their careers, and how they are navigating this uncertain period.

Air Canada Pilot Accused of Flying for 17 Years Without Proper License

The pilot, who retired last year before the investigation, held some valid flight credentials, officials said, but not the one required to be a captain.

G.M. Plans to Develop Energy Storage Batteries as E.V. Sales Flag

The carmaker will follow Tesla in making components for large batteries used by electric utilities, data centers and other businesses to handle fluctuations in power supply and demand.

Paramount CEO David Ellison Pledges Editorial Independence for ?60 Minutes?

David Ellison told Ms. Stahl, one of three remaining correspondents for the news program, that he would respect the show?s editorial decisions after a tumultuous stretch.

Social Security Benefits Could Be Cut in 6 Years Unless Congress Acts

The trust fund for the program, which supports roughly 68 million Americans, is on schedule to be depleted in the next six years. Benefits could be cut on average by 22 percent.

Billionaires? Billions Are Increasing Faster Than Ever

Elon Musk?s potential new status as a trillionaire demonstrates in real time why there has been such a rapid rise in the concentration of wealth at the top.

Dutch Authorities Block $115 Million Deal by a U.S. Tech Company

The Netherlands blocked a U.S. company from buying a Dutch firm that handles its national ID system, saying it would create a ?threat to the public interest.?

Why Apple?s A.I. Upgrade for Siri Won?t Be Available in Europe

A regulatory dispute has indefinitely delayed the release of Siri AI.

U.S. Exports Rose in April, as War with Iran Buoyed Oil Demand

Commerce Department data showed exports rose in April, slightly outpacing the growth in imports.

OpenAI Tests Investor Appetite for Yet Another Giant I.P.O.

Some analysts are wondering whether the market can absorb the artificial intelligence giant?s planned stock offering ? along with those of SpaceX and Anthropic.

Stocks Drop on Tech Fears and War Worries

Oil prices fell after Israel and Iran agreed to halt strikes against each other, easing fears of a broader regional conflict that had briefly driven crude higher.

Dubai?s Economic Endurance Is Being Tested in War With Iran

As conflict ripples through the Persian Gulf, Dubai?s dependence on trade and travel has become an economic vulnerability.

As Screwworm Cases Mount, U.S. Officials Ramp Up Response

The parasitic, flesh-eating fly has now been confirmed in cows, goats and dogs.

Hoyle Schweitzer, Who Brought Windsurfing to the Masses, Dies at 93

With his friend Jim Drake, he built the Windsurfer, a sailboard that was cheaper and more portable than most sailboats. It became a global phenomenon.

How Banks Are Using the SpaceX IPO to Woo the Super Rich

Wall Street is giving its richest clients velvet rope access to this week?s public listing of SpaceX, reflecting the growing importance of the wealth management business.

The Iran War is Forcing Energy-Importing Countries to Turn Inward

The Iran war is pushing countries to prioritize domestic energy in order to protect themselves from volatile oil and natural gas markets.

Trump Eyes a Piece of A.I. Giants

The president has publicly weighed the government taking stakes in artificial intelligence giants, as his position on regulating the industry shifts.

Europe Watches Its Economic Recovery Fade Into the Distance

As the war in Iran persists, signs point to a prolonged period of higher prices and slower growth rather than a quick shock.

Have a Thorny Medical Question? Your Doctor May Be Using A.I. for That.

OpenEvidence, a fast-growing start-up, is using artificial intelligence to help doctors find answers to clinical questions for diagnosis and treatment.

Oil Rises as Hostilities Escalate Between Iran and Israel

Oil prices jumped and stocks plunged after Iran and Israel exchanged strikes, raising doubts about the future of fragile cease-fire in the Middle East.

Kars4Kids Can Continue Broadcasting Ads in California, Appeals Court Says

A lower court last month found that the ads from the charity, known for its ear-worm jingle, had violated false-advertising laws.

?Scary Movie? Returns Politically Incorrect Humor to Top of the Box Office

The film took in $55 million over the weekend in the United States and Canada. It was the biggest opening for an R-rated comedy in 12 years.

5 Takeaways From Scott Pelley?s Interview With The New York Times

Mr. Pelley, who was at CBS News for 37 years, including as a White House correspondent and a ?60 Minutes? correspondent, spoke in his first extended interview since he was fired.

OPEC Plus to Boost Oil Production as Ceasefire in Iran Remains Elusive

The cartel?s move to increase output by 188,000 barrels per day is largely symbolic, with vast amounts of the world?s oil stranded by the effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.

How People Working in Debt Collection Handle Abuse From Callers

More Americans are taking on debt and falling behind on bills. The people calling them to collect often endure a torrent of verbal abuse and threats of violence.

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