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U.S. Gas Prices Climb Further as Effects of War Reverberate

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/business/oil-gas-prices-iran.html

Published: April 29, 2026 10:53

The national average price of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.23, following oil prices upward as supplies from the Middle East remain disrupted.

In Backlash Against Tech in Schools, Parents Are Winning Rollbacks

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/technology/parents-school-tech-backlash.html

Published: April 29, 2026 09:32

From Salt Lake City to New York City, parents are demanding more sway over the digital tools that schools give children.

New Disney Boss Is Tested by Trump and His Administration

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/business/media/disney-ceo-josh-damaro-fcc-abc-trump.html

Published: April 29, 2026 09:04

Josh D’Amaro, who took the helm in February, will have to lead Disney through surprising new scrutiny from the president.

Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC’s Influence

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/business/energy-environment/uae-opec-oil-cartel.html

Published: April 29, 2026 09:04

The exit of the United Arab Emirates is the most significant in a series of departures from the oil cartel in recent years.

Judge Asks Justice Department: Will You Oppose Trump?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/us/politics/trump-justice-department-lawsuit-tax-returns-disclosure.html

Published: April 29, 2026 09:04

A federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to explain whether it intends to contest President Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the I.R.S. over the disclosure of his tax returns.

What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s April Meeting

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/business/economy/what-to-watch-at-the-federal-reserves-april-meeting.html

Published: April 29, 2026 09:03

The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at what is scheduled to be Jerome H. Powell’s final meeting as chair.

5 Hotels for Your Next U.S. Road Trip

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/travel/road-trip-hotels-united-states.html

Published: April 29, 2026 09:02

Add these new or newly revamped accommodations to your summer driving itinerary.

Meta Charged With Failing to Keep Children Off Instagram and Facebook in Europe

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/business/meta-instagram-facebook-children.html

Published: April 29, 2026 07:42

European Union regulators said the company did not have effective controls to check a user’s self-declared date of birth, in violation of an online safety law.

Starbucks Reports Strong Store Traffic and Rise in Quarterly Sales

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/business/starbucks-quarterly-earnings.html

Published: April 28, 2026 23:35

The chain’s chief executive credited its turnaround plan for improved U.S. same-store sales, but said higher gas and utility costs were a concern.

Deal Talks Between Pernod and Maker of Jack Daniel’s Falter

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/business/pernod-brown-forman-talks-jack-daniels.html

Published: April 28, 2026 21:22

The collapse of the talks could pave the way for another spirits company, Sazerac, to open negotiations with Brown-Forman.

Prime Minister Mark Carney Says Canada’s Economy Is Expected to Grow and Deficit to Fall

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/world/canada/carney-budget-update.html

Published: April 28, 2026 21:19

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget update keeps to his path of diversifying away from the United States.

Treasury Issues More Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/us/politics/treasury-iran-oil-sanctions.html

Published: April 28, 2026 20:12

The measures aim to crack down on Iran’s shadow banking system and Chinese purchases of Iranian oil.

What Is OPEC, and How Does the Oil Cartel Influence Petroleum Prices?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/business/opec-oil-cartel-prices.html

Published: April 28, 2026 19:33

The group of oil-producing countries supplied more than 25 percent of the world’s oil before the war in Iran. Its members have influenced energy markets through the years.

Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Falun Gong Lawsuit Against Cisco

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/us/politics/supreme-court-falun-gong-tech.html

Published: April 28, 2026 19:05

The court’s decision could have broader implications for lawsuits seeking to hold companies liable for international human rights abuses.

FCC Orders a Review of ABC’s Licenses Amid Feud Between Trump and Kimmel

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/business/media/fcc-abc-television-kimmel.html

Published: April 28, 2026 18:26

The agency said the review was related to the network’s diversity and inclusion policies. But it came amid a fight between the president and the network’s late night host, Jimmy Kimmel.

For Many Pro Athletes, Post-Career Financial Worries Loom Large

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/your-money/longevity-athletes-mackenzie-mcdonald.html

Published: April 28, 2026 16:17

The tennis player Mackenzie McDonald has earned well up to this point, but high expenses and a short career timeline have prompted him, and others, to search for a backup plan.

First Fully Loaded L.N.G. Tanker Since War Began Appears to Have Crossed the Strait

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/business/iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-ship-crossing.html

Published: April 28, 2026 15:41

Liquefied natural gas transit has been effectively halted. A ship managed by Abu Dhabi’s state oil company managed to cross, said Kpler, a maritime data firm.

G.M.’s Profit Bolstered by a $500 Million Tariff Refund

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/business/general-motors-trump-tariffs.html

Published: April 28, 2026 15:07

Because of a February Supreme Court decision, General Motors said it would receive refunds on some of the tariffs it had paid.

Is OpenAI Falling Further Behind in the A.I. Race?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/business/dealbook/openai-misses-targets.html

Published: April 28, 2026 12:16

The artificial intelligence giant has reportedly fallen behind on its own user and revenue targets, raising questions about its data center and I.P.O. plans

Transition to a New Fed Chair Is Unlikely to Mean Immediate Rate Cuts

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/business/federal-reserve-chair-rates-warsh-powell.html

Published: April 28, 2026 09:04

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady this week as Jerome H. Powell presides over what is likely to be his last meeting as chair.

Stephen Colbert Gets Ready to Hang It Up

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/business/media/stephen-colbert-late-night-show.html

Published: April 28, 2026 09:04

His late-night show ends next month after 11 seasons. He has lots of feelings.

Graduates Reset Ambitions in Pursuit of First Jobs

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/business/economy/college-graduates-job-market.html

Published: April 28, 2026 09:03

Young people aiming to build careers are entering fields they had not considered to find their footing.

The World Needs Natural Gas Now, but the U.S. Is Exporting All It Can

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/business/energy-environment/iran-hormuz-lng-united-states.html

Published: April 28, 2026 09:02

Even the largest global supplier of liquefied natural gas can’t make up for the shortfall since the war in Iran cut off an important source.

What Elon Musk’s Clash With Sam Altman of OpenAI Is Really About

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/technology/elon-musk-sam-altman-trial.html

Published: April 28, 2026 09:02

Mr. Musk’s lawsuit against Mr. Altman and OpenAI makes the case that all-encompassing greed is Silicon Valley’s defining feature.

Oil Prices Jump Again as U.S.-Iran Talks Appear Deadlocked

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/business/oil-gas-stocks-iran-war.html

Published: April 28, 2026 08:41

Investors parsed reports that President Trump told advisers that he was not satisfied with Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Pentagon Can Temporarily Require Escorts for Journalists

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/business/media/pentagon-press-restrictions-escorts.html

Published: April 27, 2026 22:05

The Defense Department can require official escorts for reporters visiting the building while it appeals an earlier ruling that found many of the agency’s restrictions on the press unconstitutional.

Budget Airlines Ask Trump Administration for Billions as Fuel Costs Rise

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/business/budget-airlines-trump-bailout.html

Published: April 27, 2026 21:36

A trade group for the airlines is seeking $2.5 billion to help offset the big jump in jet fuel costs since the start of U.S.-Israeli attacks against Iran.

Supreme Court Appears Divided Over Roundup Weedkiller Case

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/us/politics/supreme-court-roundup-weedkiller.html

Published: April 27, 2026 20:04

The case could help determine the future of thousands of lawsuits against the maker of a popular herbicide over claims that it causes cancer.

Supreme Court Wrangles With Police Use of Cell Location Data to Find Suspects

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/us/politics/supreme-court-cell-data-geofence.html

Published: April 27, 2026 18:09

Geofence searches allow law enforcement to find suspects and witnesses by sweeping up location data from cellphone users near crime scenes.

Sergey Brin Moves to the Right, With a ‘MAGA Girlfriend’ by His Side

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/us/politics/sergey-brin-gg-soto-trump-california-billionaire-tax.html

Published: April 27, 2026 15:12

After once backing liberal causes, the Google co-founder has praised President Trump, donated to Republicans and spent $57 million to try to block a California billionaire tax.

United Airlines Says It Pitched American on Merger but Was Rebuffed

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/business/united-airlines-american-merger.html

Published: April 27, 2026 12:37

United’s chief acknowledged for the first time that he had broached the idea of a merger with American, which was unwilling to consider it.

Musk vs. Altman: A High-Stakes A.I. Clash Goes to Court on Monday

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/business/dealbook/musk-altman-ai-trial.html

Published: April 27, 2026 11:44

Elon Musk is seeking more than $150 billion in damages and a complete shake-up of OpenAI. The outcome could have big consequences for the artificial intelligence industry.

China’s Economy Starts to Show Cracks From Iran War

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/business/china-economy-iran-war.html

Published: April 27, 2026 10:26

China’s strategic reserves of oil and natural gas have insulated it somewhat, but its manufacturing-based economy is beginning to falter.

China Will Require Meta to Unwind Acquisition of AI Start-Up Manus

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/business/china-meta-manus-ai-deal.html

Published: April 27, 2026 09:43

The impact of the ruling was not immediately clear, but it could send a chilling signal to Chinese tech founders seeking to partner with foreign companies.

The Rise of the High-Range, Less Expensive E.V.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/upshot/cheap-electric-cars-gas-prices.html

Published: April 27, 2026 09:04

Even as the electric vehicle market slumps, there are more long-range E.V.s under $40,000 than ever before.

The U.S. Started the War. The Rest of the World Is Feeling the Effects.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/business/economy/iran-war-global-growth.html

Published: April 27, 2026 09:02

In just eight weeks, much of the global economy has been knocked sideways. America has mostly been spared from the tumult.

Oprah Winfrey Moves Her Podcast (and Books and Products) to Amazon

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/business/media/oprah-winfrey-video-podcast-amazon.html

Published: April 27, 2026 09:02

The multiyear deal with Ms. Winfrey signifies the tech giant’s growing ambitions in video podcasts.

Immaculate Wilderness, Uncertain Future: Paddling the Boundary Waters

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/travel/boundary-waters-copper-mine.html

Published: April 27, 2026 09:02

A proposed copper mine in northern Minnesota has become a battleground for politicians and environmentalists — and a pressing reason to explore the waterways.

For the Modern C.E.O., It’s All About Being ‘Resilient’

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/business/ceo-companies-resilience-iran-war-inflation.html

Published: April 27, 2026 09:02

The ability to stay calm and lead through any kind of shock is the new normal for corporate executives.

The Rising Chinese Automaker Not Named BYD

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/business/geely-china-byd-export.html

Published: April 27, 2026 04:01

Geely is challenging the giant BYD by adapting quickly to swings in demand and energy prices, seizing on interest in electric vehicles prompted by the war in Iran.

Muted Reaction as Oil and Stock Markets Reopen

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/26/business/oil-stocks-gas-iran.html

Published: April 26, 2026 22:33

Oil prices rose and stocks fell after President Trump called off a trip to Pakistan by two U.S. negotiators for peace talks with Iran.

Tillis Prepared to Advance Fed Nominee after Justice Dropped Probe

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/26/business/economy/tillis-federal-reserve-nomination.html

Published: April 26, 2026 13:46

Senator Thom Tillis said he had received assurances from federal prosecutors that eased his concerns, setting the stage for a key committee vote on Kevin Warsh.

U.S. Sanctions Zigzag in New World of Economic Warfare

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/26/business/economy/us-iran-russia-oil-sanctions.html

Published: April 26, 2026 09:02

With oil prices in mind, the Trump administration has deployed a haphazard approach to sanctions on Russia and Iran.

Dwarkesh Patel’s Podcast Lets You Eavesdrop on the A.I. Elite

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/26/business/dwarkesh-patel-podcast-ai.html

Published: April 26, 2026 09:02

Dwarkesh Patel was a bored college sophomore looking for intellectual stimulation. Now he commands interviews with Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg and holds his own with deeply nerdy A.I. researchers.

How We Traced U.S. Government Gold to a Drug Cartel

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/26/insider/gold-us-mint-drug-cartel.html

Published: April 26, 2026 09:02

Three reporters followed supply chains to reveal that the U.S. Mint buys gold that comes from foreign pawn shops and drug dealers, then claims it is from the United States.

Rising Costs Are Causing Couples to Delay or Forgo Having Children

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/26/business/children-rising-costs.html

Published: April 26, 2026 09:01

High mortgage payments, higher child care costs and economic uncertainty are making some people rethink their plans on starting a family.

Chevy Humphrey Is Running Experiments at the Griffin Science Museum in Chicago

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/26/business/chicago-science-museum-ceo-chevy-humphrey.html

Published: April 26, 2026 09:00

Chevy Humphrey explains why the scientific method matters in business.

Targeted Hunts Were Supposed to Curb ‘Zombie Deer Disease.’ Now What?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/26/science/deer-chronic-wasting-disease.html

Published: April 26, 2026 09:00

In Illinois and other states, officials hoped that culls could halt the progress of chronic wasting disease. Now they are losing hope.

How Do You Measure A.I. Firms’ Gargantuan Energy Plans? In ‘Bragawatts.’

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/26/business/artificial-intelligence-energy-data-centers.html

Published: April 26, 2026 09:00

One way for a company to stand out — or to intimidate the competition — is to boast, often without evidence, about how much power it has access to.

Confusion and Fright Inside the Washington Hilton Ballroom

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/26/business/media/white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting.html

Published: April 26, 2026 04:30

A sense of danger spread like a wave among high-profile politicians and journalists as an emergency unfolded at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

‘Michael’ Shakes Off Bad Reviews to Become a Box Office Juggernaut

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/25/business/media/box-office-michael.html

Published: April 25, 2026 20:07

Lionsgate estimated on Saturday that the Michael Jackson biopic would collect more than $200 million over its first few days in theaters.

A Year Later, Trump’s ‘Most Exclusive’ Memecoin Event Is a Lot Less Exclusive

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/25/technology/trump-memecoin-conference.html

Published: April 25, 2026 18:17

Even a Times reporter qualified for the event, which caused outrage last year for providing access to President Trump in exchange for investment in one of his family’s crypto ventures.

In Wine Country, Sales Are Down and Fraud is Rampant

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/25/business/dealbook/wine-fraud.html

Published: April 25, 2026 12:00

The industry’s murky supply chain has long attracted scammers and con artists. In the words of one expert, “Wine and fraud go hand in hand.”

Thousands of EV Car Leases Are Ending Soon, Giving Buyers a More Affordable Option

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/25/business/electric-vehicles-used-leases.html

Published: April 25, 2026 09:02

The leases on hundreds of thousands of battery-powered cars and trucks will end in the next three years, and many will end up on used-car lots.

If On Shoes Are for Everyone, Are They Still Ons?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/25/business/on-running-shoes-expansion.html

Published: April 25, 2026 09:00

The company finds itself at a critical juncture that others have botched: How does it stay a brand for serious athletes while keeping up its breakneck growth?

SiriusXM Said to Be in Early Talks to Acquire iHeartMedia

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/business/media/siriusxm-iheart-radio.html

Published: April 25, 2026 01:20

A deal, which was described by two people familiar with the discussions, would unite two major providers of traditional and satellite radio.

31 Sloths Acquired by an Orlando Animal Attraction Died, Officials Say

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/us/sloth-deaths-orlando.html

Published: April 24, 2026 21:50

Many of the deaths were attributed to a lack of heat at an unauthorized warehouse that Sloth World was using, officials said.

The ‘Lasting Damage’ of Pirro’s Investigation of the Federal Reserve and Powell

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/us/politics/federal-reserve-powell-pirro-investigation.html

Published: April 24, 2026 21:44

The Trump administration’s attacks on the Federal Reserve have rattled confidence in the central bank’s ability to operate independently before a leadership transition.

Over 200,000 Heated Socks Sold at Costco Recalled After Reports of Burns

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/us/costco-recall-heated-socks-burn.html

Published: April 24, 2026 21:14

The socks, from the brand 32 Degrees, were linked to reports of first- and second-degree burns, according to U.S. product safety regulators.

Judge Imposes Sanctions on Plaintiff and Her Lawyer in Suit Against Billionaire Leon Black

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/business/lawsuit-leon-black-plaintiff-sanctions-epstein.html

Published: April 24, 2026 20:39

A federal judge said the lawyer representing an unnamed plaintiff who accused the billionaire investor of abusing her had “lied repeatedly to the court.”

Inside Trump and David Ellison’s Private Party in Washington

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/business/media/david-ellison-trump-cbs-news.html

Published: April 24, 2026 20:24

The president spoke for nearly an hour at a Paramount-hosted event that raised questions about journalistic and regulatory conflicts of interest.

How Jet Fuel Shortages Could Affect Summer Travel to Europe and Beyond

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/travel/flight-cancellations-europe-summer-vacation.html

Published: April 24, 2026 20:01

Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices. European vacations are looking a lot less affordable.

What Are Prediction Markets, and Why Are They Causing Controversy?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/business/what-are-prediction-markets.html

Published: April 24, 2026 17:58

The indictment of a soldier who bet on the U.S. operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela put renewed focus on a new way to gamble, and a new way to cheat.

Trump Says He Dislikes Prediction Markets. His Family Invests in Them.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/us/politics/trump-prediction-markets.html

Published: April 24, 2026 17:52

The White House has warned staff not to wager on government decisions, but his family’s involvement with these firms undermines the president’s message.

$450 Million Worth of Newhouse Trophies Come to Christie’s

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/arts/design/newhouse-art-collection-christies-sale.html

Published: April 24, 2026 16:28

A special May evening sale will feature 16 artworks from the museum-quality collection of the Condé Nast chief S.I. Newhouse Jr.

As Trump Officials Pushed Health Savings Accounts, RFK Jr. Aide Ran Wellness Company Poised to Benefit

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/health/calley-means-truemed-trump-health-savings.html

Published: April 24, 2026 15:37

Calley Means remained president of a company that relied on health savings accounts last year as the Trump administration developed policies to expand them.

It Was Just a Podcast. Now, It’s Kelce Land.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/business/media/jason-travis-kelce-amazon-podcast.html

Published: April 24, 2026 15:30

When Amazon gutted its podcast company, it built a new department that made creators kings, starting with the football stars Jason and Travis Kelce.

Justice Department Drops Criminal Investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/business/doj-investigation-federal-reserve-powell.html

Published: April 24, 2026 14:48

The decision to end the investigation into Jerome H. Powell’s handling of the Federal Reserve’s renovation will allow Kevin M. Warsh, President Trump’s pick for Fed chair, to win confirmation.

Polymarket Bets on Paris Temperature Prompt Investigation After Unusual Spikes

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/world/europe/polymarket-bets-france-paris-temperature-weather.html

Published: April 24, 2026 14:48

The authorities said a Paris airport weather sensor may have been tampered with as large wagers were placed on the betting site.

The Peril of Piloting Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/business/strait-hormuz-ship-captain.html

Published: April 24, 2026 14:47

Controllers for shipping companies face a daunting decision as they try to free vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf: “Basically you’re sending someone unarmed into war.”

How Kevin Warsh Could Shrink the Fed’s Footprint in Financial Markets

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/us/politics/kevin-warsh-fed-rates-balance-sheet.html

Published: April 24, 2026 14:08

President Trump’s nominee to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve wants to overhaul the central bank, including its more than $6 trillion balance sheet.

Why Everyone, Including Trump, Is Talking About Airline Mergers

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/business/trump-airline-mergers-bailouts.html

Published: April 24, 2026 13:59

A few carriers are making a lot of money while many are struggling. President Trump and industry executives seem to think mergers may be the answer.

Tariffs Raised Consumers’ Prices, but the Refunds Go Only to Businesses

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/us/politics/companies-consumers-tariff-refunds.html

Published: April 24, 2026 13:57

Many families felt the sting of the president’s now-illegal tariffs, but companies have said little about whether they will share the $166 billion coming back to them.

Ignoring the War Has Been Working for Long-Term Investors

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/business/iran-war-stocks-bonds-investing.html

Published: April 24, 2026 13:39

The U.S. stock market’s quick rebound this month may be fragile, but riding out the market’s disconcerting waves has been a sound strategy.

How Elon Musk Used SpaceX to Benefit Himself and His Businesses

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/technology/elon-musk-spacex-loans.html

Published: April 24, 2026 13:27

The rocket maker has been a useful financial tool for Mr. Musk, providing the billionaire with loans and aiding his struggling companies, a Times examination found.

A.I. Is Forcing More Belt-Tightening at Big Tech

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/business/dealbook/ai-tech-cost-cuts.html

Published: April 24, 2026 12:08

The growing expense of keeping up in the artificial intelligence race is driving technology companies, young and old, to costs.

A.I. Start-Ups From Canada and Germany Merge to Take On Silicon Valley

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/business/cohere-aleph-alpha-ai-merger.html

Published: April 24, 2026 09:36

Cohere is acquiring Aleph Alpha in a deal aimed at customers uneasy about the dominance of American companies in artificial intelligence.

Companies, Not Consumers, to Cash In Big From Tariff Refunds

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/business/companies-consumers-tariff-refunds.html

Published: April 24, 2026 09:02

Many families felt the sting of the president’s now-illegal tariffs, but companies have said little about whether they will share the $166 billion coming back to them.

Who’s Getting a Tariff Refund?

https://www.nytimes.com/video/business/100000010852324/whos-getting-a-tariff-refund.html

Published: April 24, 2026 09:02

Following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down several Trump administration tariffs, importers have begun applying for their share of $166 billion in refunds. As our economic policy reporter Tony Romm explains, consumers are unlikely to see much of that…

Sam Altman’s Next High-Wire Act: Getting OpenAI to Make More Money

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/technology/sam-altman-openai-money.html

Published: April 24, 2026 09:02

Mr. Altman, who has faced criticism over OpenAI’s direction, has culled company projects and is trying to be more disciplined with strategy.

Where to Enjoy an Airport Shower After a Long Flight

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/travel/airport-lounges-showers-beds.html

Published: April 24, 2026 09:00

Affordable arrivals lounges offer amenities like nap pods and showers where weary passengers can freshen up. You may never start a vacation the same way again.

How Elon Musk Used SpaceX to Benefit Himself and His Businesses

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/technology/how-elon-musk-used-spacex-to-benefit-himself-and-his-businesses.html

Published: April 24, 2026 09:00

The rocket maker has been a useful financial tool for Mr. Musk, providing the billionaire with loans and aiding his struggling companies, a Times examination found.

Who’s Who in ‘Michael’: A Guide to the Characters

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/movies/michael-jackson-movie-cast-characters.html

Published: April 24, 2026 09:00

A new Michael Jackson biopic, with the star’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in the title role, is packed with famous musical figures. These are some of them.

DeepSeek’s Sequel Set to Extend China’s Reach in Open-Source A.I.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/business/china-ai-deepseek-open-source.html

Published: April 24, 2026 04:29

Chinese companies have embraced making their most advanced artificial intelligence models available to all.

War and Sanctions Accelerate China’s Currency Push

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/business/china-currency-iran.html

Published: April 24, 2026 04:00

China’s bid to build a renminbi-based financial system beyond the U.S. dollar’s reach is gaining traction as a way to sidestep sanctions.

Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Newspaper’s Ombudsman

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/business/pentagon-fires-stars-and-stripes-ombudsman.html

Published: April 24, 2026 02:13

The newspaper’s ombudsman, Jacqueline Smith, said she had been given no reason for her dismissal.

Nike to Cut 1,400 Jobs as Part of Its Turnaround Plan

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/business/nike-layoffs-turnaround.html

Published: April 23, 2026 21:52

Most of the layoffs will affect tech workers as the athletic giant tries to reverse a yearslong sales slump. It’s the second round of cuts this year.

New Gene Therapy Enables Children With a Rare Form of Deafness to Hear

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/science/deaf-gene-therapy.html

Published: April 23, 2026 20:38

The treatment, the first of its kind, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday. “Our baby was born deaf, and now he can hear,” said one parent.

Two Litigation Partners Depart Paul Weiss

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/business/paul-weiss-law-firm-departures.html

Published: April 23, 2026 20:35

Kannon Shanmugam and Masha Hansford are the latest in a string of litigators who have left the influential New York law firm.

Microsoft Targets About 7% of Its U.S. Workers With Buyout Offer

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/business/microsoft-layoffs-artificial-intelligence.html

Published: April 23, 2026 20:28

The tech giant is offering long-serving employees early retirements as it continues to invest aggressively in artificial intelligence.

Congress May Finally Recognize That Mobile Homes Aren’t Really That Mobile

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/business/manufactured-homes-chassis.html

Published: April 23, 2026 17:34

An obscure federal rule requires manufactured homes to be built on a chassis, making them more costly. A bill in Congress would remove the mandate, enacted five decades ago.

Supreme Court Rejects Oil Company Argument in Fight Over Great Lakes Pipeline

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/us/politics/supreme-court-michigan-pipeline.html

Published: April 23, 2026 17:30

The justices sided with Michigan officials, who have raised environmental alarms and pushed to decommission an aging section of the pipeline.

Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve Paramount Deal

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/business/media/warner-bros-investors-paramount-vote.html

Published: April 23, 2026 14:59

The vote brings the tech scion David Ellison one step closer to uniting some of the world’s biggest news and entertainment properties.

How We Cover the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/insider/white-house-correspondents-dinner-trump.html

Published: April 23, 2026 14:38

The annual black-tie event attracts Hollywood stars, reporters and politicians for an irreverent night celebrating press freedom.

Some Labubu Dolls Contain Cotton Banned By Forced Labor Law, Testing Shows

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/business/labubu-cotton-banned-forced-labor-law-xinjiang-china.html

Published: April 23, 2026 11:58

A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some of the viral dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in the United States.

Investors Fret Over Tesla’s $25 Billion A.I. Bet

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/business/dealbook/tesla-musk-ai-bet.html

Published: April 23, 2026 11:53

Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company said that it needs to spend big on artificial intelligence and robots. Wall Street is worried about the bill.

Why Diesel Has Become a Much Bigger Economic Problem Than Gasoline

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/business/energy-environment/iran-war-diesel-prices-gasoline.html

Published: April 23, 2026 09:02

The war in Iran has disrupted supplies of diesel, used to power trucks and heavy equipment, much more than gasoline, which is primarily used in passenger cars.

As U.S. Brands Stumble, China Wins Over Young Indonesians

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/business/china-brands-indonesia.html

Published: April 23, 2026 09:00

A new generation of Indonesian consumers view Chinese brands as high-tech and of good quality, a departure from the days when “made in China” was associated with cheap goods.

Controversies and Production Issues Around ‘Michael,’ the Jackson Biopic, Explained

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/movies/michael-jackson-biopic-controversies-production-casting.html

Published: April 23, 2026 09:00

Reshoots, reluctant studios and family holdouts: the production faced many issues. But now the box office is expected to be huge.

Some Labubu Dolls Contain Cotton Banned By Forced Labor Law, Testing Shows

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/business/some-labubu-dolls-contain-cotton-banned-by-forced-labor-law-testing-shows.html

Published: April 23, 2026 09:00

A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some of the viral dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in the United States.