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Should I Retire if My Co-Workers Are Facing Layoffs?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/magazine/retirement-layoffs-jobs-ethics.html

Published: May 21, 2025 15:45

I’m eligible for retirement, but I love my job. Can I keep working?

British Retailer M&S Says Cyberattack Will Cost It $400 Million

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/business/marks-spencer-cyberattack.html

Published: May 21, 2025 15:21

The company also said it would take several more weeks to resolve issues relating to the attack, which came to light last month.

The Last Lucille Roberts

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/style/the-last-lucille-roberts.html

Published: May 21, 2025 14:48

A forgotten fitness pioneer built an empire on the idea of creating a space for everyday women. Her devotees are still sweating through workouts at a faded gym in Queens.

A Blood Test for Alzheimer’s: What to Know

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/health/blood-test-alzheimers.html

Published: May 21, 2025 14:13

The test may make it easier to identify whether people with memory and thinking problems have Alzheimer’s or not.

Trump’s Tax Policy Collides with Market Reality

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/business/dealbook/trump-tax-spending-markets-bonds.html

Published: May 21, 2025 12:43

Another spike in Treasury bond yields puts lawmakers in a tricky spot as they push for big cuts that could drastically swell America’s debt pile.

Why Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Tax Bill Is Worrying Bond Investors

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/business/trump-tax-bonds-deficit-debt-tariffs.html

Published: May 21, 2025 12:37

Tax cuts pushed by President Trump are amplifying debt and deficit concerns among the powerful market players who influence interest rates.

Target Says Sales Fell Short In a Challenging Economy

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/business/target-retail-tariffs-walmart-home-depot.html

Published: May 21, 2025 12:34

The retailer’s sales fell short of expectations, and it slashed its full-year financial forecast, citing a “challenging” economy and backlash over its pullback from diversity policies.

‘Lilo & Stitch’: How a Fuzzy Blue Alien Became a Disney Cash Cow

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/movies/lilo-stitch-disney-live-action-merch.html

Published: May 21, 2025 09:02

Step aside, Moana, Elsa and Simba. In recent years, Stitch has quietly become one of Disney’s most popular — and most merchandised — characters.

Will Writing Survive A.I.? The Media Startup Every Is Betting on It.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/business/media/ai-every-media-startup.html

Published: May 21, 2025 09:01

The start-up Every centered its business model on artificial intelligence, and has raised $2 million from backers including Reid Hoffman, the founder of LinkedIn.

What if Making Cartoons Becomes 90% Cheaper?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/business/media/ai-cartoons-animation.html

Published: May 21, 2025 09:00

A.I. has yet to upend Hollywood. But it is starting to make big inroads in animation.

Fortnite Returns to Apple’s App Store After Scoring a Legal Victory

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/business/apple-epic-fortnite-ios-app-store.html

Published: May 21, 2025 08:25

Apple kicked the popular game out of the App Store nearly five years ago, prompting a court battle that was partially resolved on Tuesday.

Nvidia’s Chief Says U.S. Chip Controls on China Have Backfired

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/business/nvidia-china-washington-chip-controls-failure.html

Published: May 21, 2025 07:36

Jensen Huang, the chipmaker’s top executive, said the attempt to cut off the flow of advanced A.I. chips spurred Chinese companies to “accelerate their development.”

How Are Trump’s Tariffs Affecting Your Business? We Want to Hear About It.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/business/trump-tariffs-asia-businesses.html

Published: May 21, 2025 05:29

The New York Times wants to talk to business owners about President Trump’s trade war.

Everyone is Moving to Chengdu. What Does That Say About China’s Economy?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/business/china-chengdu-fastest-growing-city.html

Published: May 21, 2025 04:00

Once derided for its slower pace, Chengdu has a surging population and booming real estate market as workers look beyond China’s major coastal cities.

French Government and Nestlé Accused of Cover-Up in Perrier Water Scandal

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/business/perrier-nestle-france-macron-water-scandal.html

Published: May 21, 2025 04:00

An inquiry accused Nestlé and French officials of hiding the company’s practice of filtering Perrier water it labels “natural.” The head of Nestlé has suggested that human activity is making pure water scarcer.

Trump Scolded Companies for Raising Prices. Do They Have a Choice?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/business/trump-tariffs-price-increases.html

Published: May 20, 2025 20:49

Economists say companies generally have to pass along the cost of tariffs. But populists on the left and right say the president may have a point.

G7 Officials Gather Amid Headwinds From Trump’s Trade War

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/us/politics/g7-canada-trump-trade-war.html

Published: May 20, 2025 18:07

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet his international counterparts at a G7 finance ministers meeting in Canada.

Are You a European in a Housing Crunch? We Want to Hear From You.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/business/europe-housing-crunch.html

Published: May 20, 2025 14:34

To help us report on the housing crisis in Europe, we want to learn about the housing pressures you are dealing with, how they are affecting your community and how they are being solved.

Art Basel Announces New Fair in Qatar

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/arts/design/art-basel-doha-qatar.html

Published: May 20, 2025 13:37

With its enormous wealth, the Middle East has long been viewed by the international art trade as a prime market for expansion.

Art Basel Announces New Fair in Qatar

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/arts/design/art-basel-announces-new-fair-in-qatar.html

Published: May 20, 2025 12:01

With its enormous wealth, the Middle East has long been viewed by the international art trade as a prime market for expansion.

Market Jitters Over a ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/business/dealbook/markets-trump-spending-tax-cuts.html

Published: May 20, 2025 11:45

Investors burned by President Trump’s trade fight now have to contend with a spending megabill that risks swelling the federal deficit.

Trump’s Pick to Lead I.R.S. Promoted a Nonexistent Tax Credit

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/us/politics/billy-long-irs-confirmation-trump.html

Published: May 20, 2025 09:02

Billy Long’s effort to promote the credit, along with his pushing of a fraud-ridden pandemic-era tax break, will be under close scrutiny during his Senate confirmation hearing.

Gulf Deal-Making Spree Also Benefited Elon Musk and His Family

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/world/middleeast/gulf-deal-making-spree-also-benefited-elon-musk-and-his-family.html

Published: May 20, 2025 09:01

The world’s richest man inked new deals as he tagged along on Trump’s tour of the Gulf.

Memorial Day Weekend: Tips on Travel Delays, Cancellations and More

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/travel/memorial-day-weekend-travel-tips.html

Published: May 20, 2025 09:01

With airports and airlines experiencing delays and cancellations, and staffing shortfalls at national parks, here’s what to know before you go.

Chinese Battery Giant Surges in Hong Kong Market Debut

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/business/china-battery-hong-kong-catl.html

Published: May 20, 2025 03:45

Shares of the company, CATL, surged in their first day of trading. Onshore U.S. investors were blocked from buying its stock as a “decoupling” of finance continued.

Senate Advances Crypto Regulation Bill With Bipartisan Support

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/us/politics/senate-crypto-regulation-bill.html

Published: May 20, 2025 01:57

Democrats who had sided with the rest of their party last week to block the measure over concerns that President Trump could benefit dropped their objections. They argued that regulating the industry was urgent.

G.M. Stops Exporting Cars to China

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/business/general-motors-gm-china-exports.html

Published: May 19, 2025 23:55

The decision affects relatively few vehicles because the vast majority that General Motors sells there are made in that country.

23andMe to Be Bought by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, a Biotech Company, for $256 Million

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/business/regeneron-pharmaceuticals-23andme-data.html

Published: May 19, 2025 21:21

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said it would acquire 23andMe, which filed for bankruptcy in March and would continue to offer consumer DNA testing services.

Trump Wants to Fulfill His ‘No Tax on Tips’ Promise. The Details Get Tricky.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/business/trump-taxes-tips.html

Published: May 19, 2025 20:29

The idea is politically popular, but the tax benefits may not go as far for low-income workers as many may think.

Trump Berates Walmart and Mattel for Warning About Tariff Price Increases

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/us/politics/trump-tariffs-walmart-mattel-prices.html

Published: May 19, 2025 20:21

The president recently attacked Walmart, saying it should “eat” the costs rather than pass them on to customers.

SPAC Deals Are Back, This Time With a Trump Bump

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/business/trump-spac-deals.html

Published: May 19, 2025 19:32

President Trump’s associates and crypto entrepreneurs are rushing back to the market for the once-hot, but mostly troubled, investment vehicles called special purpose acquisition companies.

Spain Orders Airbnb to Take Down 66,000 Rental Listings

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/business/airbnb-listings-spain.html

Published: May 19, 2025 19:31

The government is widening a crackdown on tourist rentals as it seeks to alleviate a painful housing crunch.

India Arrests an Academic for Antiwar Posts on Instagram

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/world/asia/india-antiwar-dissent-mahmudabad.html

Published: May 19, 2025 18:13

The arrest of a political science professor shows Indian leaders’ sensitivity to the political fallout from the military flare-up.

‘Sesame Street’ Signs New Streaming Deals With Netflix and PBS

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/business/media/sesame-street-netflix-pbs.html

Published: May 19, 2025 14:40

The deal is a much-needed shot in the arm for Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit that produces “Sesame Street” and has been struggling financially.

CBS News President to Depart Amid Network’s Tensions With Trump

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/business/media/cbs-60-minutes-trump-wendy-mcmahon.html

Published: May 19, 2025 14:39

Wendy McMahon, the president of CBS News and Stations, had allied herself with Bill Owens, the “60 Minutes” executive producer who recently resigned.

Tariff Uncertainty Threatens to Drag Down Europe’s Economic Growth

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/business/tariffs-european-union-economy-growth.html

Published: May 19, 2025 14:21

The European Union scaled back its forecast for growth in 2025 by nearly half a percent, as the jump in tariffs and surrounding chaos bite.

The ‘Sell America’ Trade Makes a Comeback

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/business/dealbook/taxes-trump-moodys-deficit.html

Published: May 19, 2025 11:42

Investors sold stocks and bonds after Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating, potentially complicating negotiations around Republicans’ tax plan.

How Kara Swisher Scaled Even Higher

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/business/media/kara-swisher-podcasts.html

Published: May 19, 2025 09:01

The tech journalist and co-host of “Pivot” with Scott Galloway has a novel multimillion-dollar podcast contract with Vox Media, is in talks about a CNN series and has a slew of other ventures.

Will Trump’s Trade War Turn Canada’s Auto-Parts Capital Into a Ghost Town?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/world/canada/trump-tariffs-ontario.html

Published: May 19, 2025 09:01

President Trump’s tariffs on auto parts are already causing job losses in Windsor, Ontario, the heart of an industry that makes components for vehicles bound for the United States.

How Miami Schools Are Leading 100,000 Students Into the A.I. Future

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/technology/ai-miami-schools-google-gemini.html

Published: May 19, 2025 09:01

After initially banning artificial intelligence chatbots, schools are embracing the tools. Miami, the third-largest U.S. school district, shows how.

The U.S. Under Trump: Alone in Its Climate Denial

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/climate/trump-climate-denial.html

Published: May 19, 2025 09:00

The administration is not only allowing more greenhouse gases. It is undermining the nation’s ability to understand and respond to a hotter planet.

How to Travel Without a Phone

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/travel/travel-without-phone.html

Published: May 19, 2025 09:00

Leaving your device at home might seem daunting, but it can result in a deeper connection to a place and more authentic interactions with locals.

Markets Head Lower in Wake of Concerns About U.S. Debt

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/business/stock-markets-moodys-sp500.html

Published: May 19, 2025 04:50

A downgrade by Moody’s amplified some existing worries about the cost of President Trump’s policies and the health of the U.S. economy.

Publix Recalls Baby Food Pouches Over Lead Contamination Concerns

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/business/publix-baby-food-recall-lead.html

Published: May 18, 2025 18:10

The voluntary recall was prompted after routine testing. It is the second such recall recently of baby food over possible lead contamination.

Minnesota Iron Miners Lost Their Jobs, But Not Their Faith in Trump’s Tariffs

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/business/trump-tariffs-mining-steel.html

Published: May 18, 2025 09:00

With demand for steel down and a trade war underway, miners in the Iron Range of Minnesota are feeling the hit. But they hope better times are ahead.

Capital One to Pay $425 Million to Settle Suit Over Savings Accounts

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/business/capital-one-settlement-savings-accounts.html

Published: May 17, 2025 18:31

Depositors said the bank cheated them out of higher interest rates. As part of the settlement, the bank admitted no wrongdoing and agreed to make up for lost interest earnings.

What Has Changed Since Silicon Valley Bank Collapsed? Not Much.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/business/dealbook/runnable-funds-silicon-valley-bank.html

Published: May 17, 2025 12:00

Two years later, no major legislation or regulation has passed, and the basic problem that caused the crisis persists.

Duffy Blamed Biden for Air Traffic Woes. It’s a Decades-Old Problem.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/us/politics/air-traffic-control-faa-newark-biden.html

Published: May 17, 2025 09:02

The federal government has taken a reactive approach to aviation policy, often leading to delays in modernization efforts and inadequate staffing and funding.

A Paychex 401(k) Rollover Leads to a Six-Figure Theft at Chase Bank

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/business/paychex-401k-rollover-checks.html

Published: May 17, 2025 09:01

A thief stole 401(k) checks out of the mail. But why was Paychex, a major industry player, using paper at all given how often check fraud happens?

Can I Make My Jewish Employee Work on Christian Holidays?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/business/jewish-employee-holidays-work-advice.html

Published: May 17, 2025 09:01

Plus, how to know when the problem is actually you.

How Staffing Shortages Have Plagued Newark Airport

https://www.nytimes.com/video/business/100000010169150/how-staffing-shortages-have-plagued-newark-airport.html

Published: May 17, 2025 09:00

What’s causing major flight delays and disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport? Niraj Chokshi, a reporter at The New York Times covering transportation, explains how a staffing shortage has contributed to the chaos and what’s being done to…

What if a Grocery Store Was More Like a Farmers’ Market?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/business/farm-stop-groceries.html

Published: May 17, 2025 09:00

A farm stop in Ann Arbor, Mich., has found success with its local-first approach. But is the model replicable?

U.A.E. Is Pouring Money Into Africa, Seeking Resources and Power

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/business/uae-africa-finance.html

Published: May 17, 2025 04:00

As the United States and other economic powers reduce their investment, aid and presence in Africa, the United Arab Emirates is wielding its wealth.

Moody’s Downgrades U.S. Credit Rating Below Triple-A

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/business/us-credit-downgrade-moodys.html

Published: May 16, 2025 23:27

Now all three major credit rating firms no longer give the United States their best rating.

Federal Reserve Plans to Cut 10% of Its Staff

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/business/federal-reserve-job-cuts.html

Published: May 16, 2025 21:29

In an internal memo to staff on Friday, the central bank’s chair, Jerome H. Powell, said it would offer a voluntary deferred resignation program.

Starbucks Baristas Stage Walkouts Over Dress Code Change

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/business/starbucks-strike-baristas-walk-outs.html

Published: May 16, 2025 20:05

Their union objected to the unilateral policy change. Starbucks said the disruption has been minimal.

Campaign Against Avelo Airlines Over ICE Deportation Flights Sets Off Legal Fight

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/business/deportation-flights-avelo-airlines-billboard.html

Published: May 16, 2025 18:57

Seth Miller, a New Hampshire lawmaker, placed billboard ads protesting Avelo Airlines’ decision to operate flights for ICE. Avelo accused him of copyright infringement.

In the U.S., a Summer Travel Slump Looms

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/travel/us-summer-travel-trump.html

Published: May 16, 2025 18:33

Many airlines, hotels and analysts are forecasting a downbeat tourism season in America, as threats of tariffs and unpopular policy decisions take their toll.

US May Drop Guilty Plea Deal With Boeing Over 737 Max Crashes, Lawyers Say

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/business/boeing-737-max-crashes-guilty-plea.html

Published: May 16, 2025 18:27

A decision to not pursue a guilty plea from Boeing would be the latest about-face in a long effort to hold the plane maker accountable for the crashes of two 737 Max jets.

Republican Tax Bill May Hurt the Lowest Earners and Help the Richest

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/us/politics/republican-tax-bill-trump.html

Published: May 16, 2025 17:02

Even though most Americans may see lower taxes, Republicans’ spending cuts could outweigh those benefits and leave some worse off.

Who Took the ‘Napalm Girl’ Photo?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/business/media/vietnam-war-photo-ap.html

Published: May 16, 2025 15:21

Questions about the credit for a famous photograph from the Vietnam War have divided the photojournalism community for months.

Retirees Are Filing for Social Security Earlier. Why?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/business/social-security-early-retirement.html

Published: May 16, 2025 15:13

An additional 276,000 people filed for Social Security benefits so far this fiscal year, up 13% from a year ago. Anxiety appears to be a driver.

Republican Tax Bill May Hurt the Lowest Earners and Help the Richest

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/business/republican-tax-bill-trump.html

Published: May 16, 2025 14:45

Even though most Americans may see lower taxes, Republicans’ spending cuts could outweigh those benefits and leave some worse off.

Data Centers’ Hunger for Energy Could Raise All Electric Bills

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/business/energy-environment/data-centers-utilities-electricity-bills.html

Published: May 16, 2025 14:26

Individuals and small businesses may end up bearing some of the cost of grid upgrades needed for large electricity users, a new report found.

Novo Nordisk to Replace C.E.O. After Losing Edge in Weight-Loss Drugs

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/health/novo-nordisk-ceo-ozempic-wegovy.html

Published: May 16, 2025 13:58

The Danish drugmaker, which makes Ozempic and Wegovy, has seen its stock tumble as competition in the weight-loss drug market has grown fiercer.

Want a Gift for Opening a 529 College Savings Account?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/your-money/college-savings-529-plans.html

Published: May 16, 2025 13:00

Some state plans give cash incentives in May to spur contributions.

Cable Giants Charter and Cox to Merge in $34.5 Billion Deal

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/business/charter-cox-cable-merger.html

Published: May 16, 2025 12:51

The combination, which must pass muster with antitrust authorities, would create one of the biggest TV and internet providers in the United States.

Inside the Rift Over Trump’s A.I. Deals in the Gulf

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/business/dealbook/trump-nvidia-ai-middle-east.html

Published: May 16, 2025 12:48

The president’s Middle East visit produced multibillion-dollar technology investments by the Saudis and Emiratis. But they face political pushback at home.

‘It’s All About Trump’s Tariffs’: Asia Flocks to U.S. Trade Official

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/business/trump-tariffs-apec-trade.html

Published: May 16, 2025 09:03

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation nations, staring down U.S. tariffs, jockeyed for time with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at a gathering in South Korea.

Can Paula Kerger Keep PBS on the Air Amid Threats from Trump and Congress?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/business/pbs-paula-kerger-trump-congress.html

Published: May 16, 2025 09:02

Paula Kerger, the chief executive of PBS, is used to fights over the public broadcaster’s funding. But to her, the latest threats feel like “all-out effort to take us out.”

Trump’s Movie Tariffs Run the Risk of a Second, More Damaging, Trade War

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/business/trump-movie-tariffs-services-economy.html

Published: May 16, 2025 09:01

Hollywood offers a service, and services are what really drive the U.S. economy. President Trump’s proposed tax could set off a second, and more damaging, trade war.

Nine Federally Funded Scientific Breakthroughs That Changed Everything

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/science/federally-funded-science-breakthroughs.html

Published: May 16, 2025 09:00

The U.S. is slashing funding for scientific research, after decades of deep investment. Here’s some of what those taxpayer dollars created.

Can C-SPAN Pull Off ‘Crossfire,’ but With Civility?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/business/media/cspan-ceasefire.html

Published: May 16, 2025 00:00

“Ceasefire” will be the low-key public affairs channel’s first new weekly show in two decades. The question is whether Republicans and Democrats will show up.

Federal Officials May Limit Recommendations for Covid Vaccine

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/health/covid-vaccine-recommendations.html

Published: May 15, 2025 23:17

With new testing requirements, it’s not even clear how new Covid or flu shots can be made available this fall.

Trump’s Computer Chip Deals With Saudi Arabia and UAE Divide US Government

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/business/economy/trump-chips-ai-uae.html

Published: May 15, 2025 22:49

Big deals to sell chips to the U.A.E. and Saudi Arabia have divided the U.S. government over whether they could be remembered for shipping cutting-edge A.I. overseas.

Bondi Sold Millions in Trump Media Stock the Day Trump Imposed Vast Tariffs

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/us/politics/bondi-trump-media-stock.html

Published: May 15, 2025 20:06

The sale was expected, and the disclosure form did not include details of the transaction, including specific timing or the number of shares Ms. Bondi traded.

Colorado Air Traffic Controllers Lost Contact With Some Airplanes Monday

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/business/air-traffic-control-denver-faa.html

Published: May 15, 2025 18:04

Controllers switched frequencies and planes were “safely separated,” officials said. The 90-second outage on Monday followed communications problems at Newark’s airport.

S.E.C. Investigating Whether Coinbase Misstated Its User Numbers

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/technology/coinbase-sec-investigation.html

Published: May 15, 2025 17:21

The inquiry continued even after the commission dropped a lawsuit accusing Coinbase of illegally marketing digital currencies to the public.

YouTube Releases Its Ranking of Top Podcasts in the U.S.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/business/media/youtube-podcasts-tony-hinchcliffe.html

Published: May 15, 2025 17:05

YouTube, now the most popular platform for consuming podcasts, is introducing a chart ranking shows by watch time.

How Small Business Owners Are Handling Tariffs on China

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/business/tariffs-small-business.html

Published: May 15, 2025 15:59

An easing in President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods gave businesses some breathing room. Long-term planning, though, is still on pause.

Trump Budget Cuts Hobble Antismoking Programs

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/health/trump-budget-cuts-anti-smoking-tobacco.html

Published: May 15, 2025 15:05

The elimination of a key C.D.C. office has slashed funding to states for help lines used by thousands to stop smoking and vaping.

How Much Does It Cost to See Beyoncé? It Depends.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/arts/music/beyonce-cowboy-carter-tour-ticket-prices.html

Published: May 15, 2025 15:00

Some fans who paid top dollar for the star’s Cowboy Carter Tour are feeling miffed as prices drop. Other procrastinators are reaping the benefits.

MSNBC Poaches Politico Editor Sudeep Reddy for New Washington Bureau

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/business/media/msnbc-politico-washington-bureau-chief.html

Published: May 15, 2025 14:05

The cable channel, which is set to be spun off from NBC, is starting its first stand-alone D.C. office with Sudeep Reddy at the helm. It also plans to hire 100 new journalists.

Trump Pokes at India Again With Claims on Tariffs and Technology

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/business/trump-us-india-tariffs-trade.html

Published: May 15, 2025 12:30

President Trump suggested that New Delhi was ready to charge the United States “no tariff.” India’s foreign minister said that the two countries were still negotiating.

Walmart Warns About Ability to ‘Absorb’ Tariff Costs to Keep Prices Down

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/business/walmart-earnings-tariffs-consumer.html

Published: May 15, 2025 11:46

The retailer reported sales growth, especially in its e-commerce division, but also cautioned about economic uncertainty in the quarters ahead.

Trump-Kushner Hotel Project in Serbia Hits a Snag: Alleged Forgery

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/us/politics/trump-kushner-hotel-serbia.html

Published: May 15, 2025 11:43

Serbian authorities say an official admitted to forging a document allowing a protected site in Belgrade to be demolished and replaced with a Trump hotel.

Bond Traders Enter the U.S. Budget Fight

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/business/dealbook/bond-traders-budget-tax-cuts.html

Published: May 15, 2025 11:38

Concerns about the deficit-stretching potential of President Trump’s tax plan is spooking some investors, even as Republicans argue over its particulars.

U.S. Ranchers Can Sell Britons More Beef. Will They Buy It?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/business/us-uk-trade-deal-agriculture.html

Published: May 15, 2025 09:04

The countries’ trade agreement is just a first step, U.S. officials say. But British consumers are still skeptical of American food production.

ICE Enforcement in Restaurants: What to Know

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/dining/ice-restaurants.html

Published: May 15, 2025 09:03

Immigration agents’ visits to Washington restaurants have raised questions about what’s happening and who is affected. Here are some answers.

A Trade War Winner? The Booming Business of Returned Products.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/business/tariffs-returns-reverse-logistics.html

Published: May 15, 2025 09:03

As retailers slow down orders for foreign goods because of tariffs, companies that recirculate overstocked or returned items may help fill the gap.

Trump Administration Cancels Scores of Grants to Study Online Misinformation

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/business/trump-online-misinformation-grants.html

Published: May 15, 2025 09:02

Federal agencies say that by axing the funding they are protecting the First Amendment. Critics see it as stifling scientific inquiry into sources of harmful online content.

What Is ‘Debanking’? How the Right to a Bank Account Became Political.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/business/trump-debanking-crypto.html

Published: May 15, 2025 09:00

There is a degree of political agreement over so-called debanking, but no easy answers to the hot topic in Washington.

Funeral Homes Are Forced to Innovate as Consumer Preferences Shift

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/business/funeral-home-industry-innovations-cremation.html

Published: May 15, 2025 04:00

As cremation rates rise and consumer preferences shift, funeral homes are innovating in surprisingly unconventional ways so they don’t die out.

World Economic Forum Investigating Allegations Against Founder Klaus Schwab

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/business/world-economic-forum-davos-klaus-schwab.html

Published: May 14, 2025 22:05

The board of the organization behind the annual Davos conference received a letter accusing Klaus Schwab, its former chair, of misusing funds and making inappropriate comments.

Trump’s New Tax Cuts Could Shower Americans With Cash, for Now

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/us/politics/trump-tax-cuts-temporary.html

Published: May 14, 2025 20:10

Almost all of the cuts that Republicans hope to pass in the coming weeks will last only until President Trump is set to leave office.

Newark Airport’s Issues: What to Know

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/business/newark-airport-staffing-faa.html

Published: May 14, 2025 17:00

Many flights have been delayed at the busy hub because of radar outages, shortages of air traffic controllers and construction on a runway.

HBO’s Streaming Service Becomes ‘HBO Max’ Again

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/business/media/hbo-max-streaming-name.html

Published: May 14, 2025 14:28

Warner Bros. Discovery executives are reinstating the name HBO Max for the popular streaming service. It’s the fourth name change for the app in the last decade.

Republican Bill to End E.V. Tax Credit Could Hurt G.M. and Ford

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/business/republican-budget-electric-vehicle-tax-credit.html

Published: May 14, 2025 13:15

A House Republican bill introduced this week would do away with tax credits that had encouraged Americans to buy electric vehicles and automakers to invest in new factories.

What Trump, and C.E.O.s, Actually Got in Riyadh

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/business/dealbook/ceos-trump-deals-saudi-arabia.html

Published: May 14, 2025 12:59

Executives including Elon Musk and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, were in Saudi Arabia for new investments. That, not tariffs, is what they wanted from Trump.

Andrew Witty, UnitedHealth Group C.E.O., Steps Down

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/business/unitedhealth-ceo-andrew-witty.html

Published: May 14, 2025 12:32

The company said that Mr. Witty had left the job for personal reasons. Stephen Hemsley, the company’s executive chairman, will replace him.