Electric Vehicles Died a Century Ago. Could That Happen Again?
Battery-operated vehicles were a mainstay more than a hundred years ago, but only a few still exist — one happens…
Month: May 2025
‘Lilo & Stitch’ and ‘Mission: Impossible’ Add to a Box Office Boomlet
Moviegoing in the United States and Canada has rebounded over the last two months. Theater owners credit a wider variety…
At Amazon, Some Coders Say Their Jobs Have Begun to Resemble Warehouse Work
Pushed to use artificial intelligence, software developers at the e-commerce giant say they must work faster and have less time…
Trump Allies Look to Benefit From Pro Bono Promises by Elite Law Firms
Veterans, in particular, are seeking free legal work from firms that cut deals with the White House like Skadden, Kirkland…
Qatari Push to Dominate Another Sport, Table Tennis, Draws Scrutiny
A wealthy Qatari businessman’s campaign to lead the sport’s global body is being investigated. One of his critics was detained…
Pivoting From Tax Cuts to Tariffs, Trump Ignores Economic Warning Signs
The president’s economic policy approach is so far rattling markets, businesses and consumers.
Inside United Airlines’ Operation at Newark Airport
Amid dire conditions at the airport, an airline operations crew has had to figure out how to get more than…
Retirees, Get Ready to Need Long-Term Care. Here’s What to Know.
Demand and costs for care are rising at the same time that a labor shortage threatens to worsen. How can…
How China Stands in the Way of a U.S.-Vietnam Trade Deal
Among dozens of countries that were hit with steep tariffs, Vietnam was among the most publicly willing to meet the…
Trump’s E.U. Tariff Threat Could Cause Economic Damage Beyond Europe
A 50 percent tax on European imports would hit the continent hard, hurt the U.S. economy and slow growth globally.