Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Bids to Buy Universal Music Group
The complex transaction pitched by the billionaire hedge fund manager would need to pass muster with the music label’s shareholders.
Justice Dept. Resolves Broadway Touring Company Investigation
Broadway Across America will not be prosecuted after acknowledging it signed a noncompete agreement with another presenter, the agency said.
Presto! In Chicago, a High-End Magic Palace Appears
The entrepreneur Glen Tullman is betting people want to dress up and watch magicians in a luxury setting. Either it…
Tucson: A City for Outdoor Lovers
Owls, oases and the Milky Way reward adventure seekers in and around this Arizona city in the Sonoran Desert.
Finding Trends in Sports Stats and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Puzzles
Ben Blatt, a data reporter for The Upshot, dreams up inventive ways to answer questions like: “Is Taylor Swift actually…
Oil Seesaws After Trump’s Latest Threats on Iran
President Trump taunted Iranian leaders on Sunday, threatening to escalate attacks if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened.
‘Good to be Home’: Savannah Guthrie Returns to ‘Today’
The anchor joined the show’s cast on Monday for the first time since the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy,…
What Does an Ultra-Luxury First Class Ticket Get You? Flying in a Frictionless Bubble.
A writer reports from inside the premium bubble, where there’s no such thing as too much, petty annoyances are nonexistent…
This Is Not China’s War, but Beijing Started Preparing for It Years Ago
Long concerned about geopolitical crises, China redoubled efforts to secure energy security when President Trump started raising the stakes in…
China Mourned an Education Influencer. The Grief Was a Quiet Revolt.
Zhang Xuefeng helped people navigate the country’s unforgiving higher education system. The public outpouring after his death was a quiet…