Gone in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants
Marquee names all, they found international fame in the arts, politics, the sciences and beyond.
Louis V. Gerstner, Who Revived a Faltering IBM in the ’90s, Dies at 83
Installed as an outsider, he engineered a comeback, shifting the company’s focus from a waning mainframe computer business toward consulting…
The New Billionaires of the A.I. Boom
Just like past tech booms, the latest frenzy has produced a group of billionaires — at least on paper —…
How Kevin Hassett Became a Trump Loyalist and Fed Chair Contender
Mr. Hassett’s evolution from conservative economist to defender of the president’s economic agenda has raised questions about how he would…
Uber Flags Sexual Misconduct but Many Drivers Stay on the Road
The company monitors passenger feedback for risky driver behavior. Some accused of serious sexual assault had prior records of complaints.
As Youth Sports Professionalize, Kids Are Burning Out Fast
A growing body of research shows how pressure from overbearing coaches and parents is stunting children’s emotional well-being and leading…
Meet a U.S. Start-Up Trying to Break China’s Rare-Earth Monopoly
Companies like Phoenix Tailings, which recently began producing metal in New Hampshire, are using new processing methods to compete with…
Exploring Jeddah, Saudia Arabia, With an Airline Pilot
On a stopover in Saudi Arabia, the writer strolls along the corniche, lingers over coffee and explores the historic heart…
What America Might Look Like With Zero Immigration
The Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the foreign-born population are being felt in hospitals and soccer leagues and on Main…
Can You Reboot a Lamp Like a Superhero Franchise?
Riding an endless wave of nostalgia, one company is exhuming the intellectual property of midcentury designers to create new audiences…