Joe Sedelmaier Dies at 92; Ad Auteur Behind ‘Where’s the Beef?’
He directed nearly 1,000 comedic commercials, including a much-quoted spot for Wendy’s and one for FedEx featuring a manic speed…
Honda Posts First Ever Annual Loss After Pullback From E.V.s
The Japanese automaker posted its first loss since 1957 as it took a multibillion-dollar hit from scaling back its electric-vehicle…
Oil Prices Rise as Trump Meets China’s Xi
The president is expected to urge the Chinese leader to help ease tensions in the Middle East by helping to…
Can Some Very Tiny Particles Cool the Planet? One Tech Company Says Yes.
Stardust Solutions says its tiny spheres can reflect the sun’s rays without harming people or the environment. Critics say private…
Conservative Influencers Tap a Nonprofit to Pay for Their Security
A charity is raising money to provide security, arguing that protecting some of right-wing media’s biggest stars is a public…
Crypto Industry Pushes a Bill to Tilt Regulation in Its Favor
After a series of political victories under President Trump, firms are lobbying Congress for a sweeping framework they helped shape.
What You Need to Know About the Federal Gas Tax
President Trump said he would like to suspend the 18.4-cent-a-gallon tax, but it’s a move that may save drivers only…
Can Three Auction Houses Sell $2.6 Billion Worth of Art in One Week?
Five luxury artworks hold the key to the spring season, one of the most anticipated sales in years. Major buyers…
Tired of Hacked Passwords? Help Is on the Way.
Apps from Apple, Google and others can assist in making your online accounts more secure, even as new ways of…
Trump’s Shrinking Ambitions on China
The president came into office planning harsher trade moves on China than on the rest of the world. Here’s why…