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Trump Appoints ‘The Apprentice’ Producer as Special Envoy to Britain

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/us/politics/mark-burnett-special-envoy.html

Published: December 22, 2024 01:03

Mark Burnett and President-elect Donald J. Trump had a long and successful collaboration that made Mr. Trump a household name.

Iran’s Energy Crisis Hits ‘Dire’ Point as Industries Are Forced to Shut Down

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/world/middleeast/iran-economy-energy-crisis.html

Published: December 21, 2024 20:53

Although Iran has one of the biggest supplies of natural gas and crude oil in the world, it finds itself in a full blown energy emergency, coming just as it also suffers major geopolitical setbacks.

Amazon Warehouse Workers in New York City Join Protest

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/business/amazon-warehouse-staten-island-strike.html

Published: December 21, 2024 16:15

The workers’ union hopes that adding employees at the Staten Island warehouse to a protest started by delivery drivers will increase pressure on Amazon.

Party City Stores to Close by February, Company Says

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/business/party-city-closing.html

Published: December 21, 2024 16:09

In an internal letter, the company said inflation and changes in consumer spending had forced it to shut its more than 700 stores.

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni and a Smear Campaign After ‘It Ends With Us’

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/business/media/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-it-ends-with-us.html

Published: December 21, 2024 15:30

A legal complaint lays out an alleged campaign to tarnish Blake Lively after she accused Justin Baldoni of misconduct on the set of “It Ends With Us.”

From Inflation to Bitcoin, 9 Charts That Explain 2024

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/business/dealbook/business-economy-charts.html

Published: December 21, 2024 13:00

Rate cuts, stock surges, and Trump’s tariff threats are among the biggest forces shaping business and the economy.

Egg Prices Jump Before Holidays as Bird Flu Spreads

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/business/egg-prices-bird-flu.html

Published: December 21, 2024 10:02

Costs have soared again amid a bird flu outbreak, bringing renewed attention to the fact that while inflation is cooling, prices are still elevated.

How to Keep ‘People Pleasing” From Ruining Your Finances

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/business/people-pleasing-money-debt.html

Published: December 21, 2024 10:01

Spending money to avoid conflict or gain social acceptance can ruin your finances. Some self-reflection and support from professionals can help turn things around.

Undocumented Workers Take on Dangerous Jobs to Feed America

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/us/immigration-undocumented-workers-jobs.html

Published: December 21, 2024 10:01

Undocumented workers help feed America’s hunger for prepared foods, but some take jobs with staffing agencies that expose them to hazardous conditions.

How Netflix’s ‘Culinary Class Wars’ Made Chef Anh Sung-jae a Star

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/business/culinary-class-wars-netflix-anh-sung-jae.html

Published: December 21, 2024 10:00

Anh Sung-jae went to America as a 13-year-old, joined the Army, went to culinary school and opened a top restaurant in San Francisco. Now back home in South Korea, he’s a Netflix star.

For Syria’s Economy, the Way Forward Starts With Sanctions Relief

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/business/economy/syria-economy-sanctions.html

Published: December 21, 2024 05:01

Years of strife ruined the energy sector, battered the currency and strangled growth. The West must ease financial controls to help the economy, experts say.

Google Proposes Fix to Solve Search Monopoly

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/technology/google-antitrust-search-remedies.html

Published: December 21, 2024 03:36

The search giant’s proposals included allowing flexibility for companies and consumers in choosing a search engine.

Troy Masters, Pioneering L.G.B.T.Q. Journalist, Dies at 63

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/business/media/troy-masters-dead.html

Published: December 20, 2024 23:27

He was at the helm of several influential publications, notably Gay City News in New York City and, since 2017, The Los Angeles Blade.

How a Government Shutdown Could Affect the Economy

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/business/economy/government-shutdown-economy-impact.html

Published: December 20, 2024 21:36

A short lapse in funding would probably do only modest damage. But it could send a troubling signal about government dysfunction.

The Other Game

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/business/dealbook/sports-branding.html

Published: December 20, 2024 21:30

At the DealBook Summit, seven sports stars and experts discussed how building a brand as an athlete has changed.

Biden to Withdraw Unfinished Student Debt Proposals for 38 Million Borrowers

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/us/politics/biden-withdraw-student-debt-proposals.html

Published: December 20, 2024 20:59

The decision to withdraw the regulations was a tacit acknowledgment that they would go nowhere under the Trump administration.

OpenAI Unveils o3 System That Reasons Through Math, Science Problems

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/technology/openai-new-ai-math-science.html

Published: December 20, 2024 20:32

The artificial intelligence start-up said the new system, OpenAI o3, outperformed leading A.I. technologies on tests that rate skills in math, science, coding and logic.

Biden Administration Sues 3 Big Banks Over Zelle Fraud

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/business/zelle-fraud-chase-wells-bank-of-america.html

Published: December 20, 2024 17:53

Action against Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo may not survive President-elect Donald J. Trump’s return to office.

Volkswagen Reaches Labor Deal, Avoiding Germany Plant Closures

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/business/volkswagen-union-deal-germany.html

Published: December 20, 2024 17:51

The automaker agreed to keep all 10 of its factories in Germany open and to guarantee workers’ jobs until the end of 2030.

Government Shutdown and Travel: What to Know About Flights, Passports and More

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/travel/government-shutdown-travel.html

Published: December 20, 2024 15:17

The failure to act by Congress could cause airport lines and other disruptions across the travel industry during a busy holiday travel period.

How a New Year’s Resolution Can Set Up Financial Goals for Success

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/your-money/new-years-resolutions-personal-finance.html

Published: December 20, 2024 14:00

Don’t give up on resolving to do better, psychologists and personal finance experts say. The key is to reframe the way you think about it.

Wall St. Is Making Irrelevant Predictions, Again

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/business/stock-market-predictions-investing.html

Published: December 20, 2024 14:00

Optimistic guesses about the future are not forecasts, our columnist says.

PCE Inflation, the Fed’s Preferred Measure, Sped Up in November

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/business/economy/inflation-pce-fed.html

Published: December 20, 2024 13:40

The Personal Consumption Expenditures index climbed 2.4 percent from a year earlier, though the report’s details were more subdued than expected.

The Shutdown Crisis Leads to Questions About Who Is in Charge

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/business/dealbook/musk-trump-government-shutdown.html

Published: December 20, 2024 12:38

Donald Trump has yet to take office but the president-elect and Elon Musk are already influencing policy, putting the federal government hours away from a shut down.

Britannica, Onetime Encyclopedia Publisher, Pushes A.I. Tools

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/business/dealbook/britannica-artificial-intelligence.html

Published: December 20, 2024 12:30

The encyclopedia maker could have become a casualty of the Wikipedia era. But it has remade itself into a digital learning giant that is weighing going public.

Amazon Has Overhauled Its Drone Delivery. Will the Public Welcome It?

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/technology/amazon-prime-air-drone-delivery.html

Published: December 20, 2024 10:02

A recent visit to Amazon’s overhauled drone delivery program in Arizona left me impressed by the drones, but skeptical that the public will welcome them.

Trump Tariffs? Europe Braces but Has No Clear Strategy

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/world/europe/europe-trump-tariffs.html

Published: December 20, 2024 08:22

The incoming president promised “tariffs all the way” unless Europe bought more U.S. oil and gas. European officials have no clear strategy for avoiding a trade war.

Trump Puts Shares of His Media Company in a Trust

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/business/trump-media-donald-trump-trust.html

Published: December 20, 2024 05:48

A regulatory filing showed that the president-elect transferred some 115 million shares of Trump Media to a trust controlled by his son Donald Trump Jr.

Starbucks Workers Say They Will Begin a Strike in 3 Cities on Friday

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/business/economy/starbucks-union-strike.html

Published: December 20, 2024 04:34

The planned walkout in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle comes after talks between the company and the workers’ union failed to produce an agreement on raises.

Macau Is the Casino Capital of the World. For China, That’s Not Enough.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/business/macau-china-xi-jinping.html

Published: December 20, 2024 01:12

A quarter century after the former Portuguese colony was made a Chinese territory, Macau’s economic boundaries with the mainland are being blurred.

Neil Cavuto, Longtime Fox News Host, Signs Off the Network

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/arts/television/cavuto-fox-news.html

Published: December 19, 2024 23:52

“Your World with Neil Cavuto” was shown in the 4-5 p.m. slot for 28 years, since the network began in 1996.

Amazon Reaches Settlement to Resolve Federal Safety Accusations

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/business/amazon-settlement-osha.html

Published: December 19, 2024 22:27

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration agreed to withdraw citations at nine of 10 warehouses where it had flagged violations; the company agreed to a $145,000 penalty.

Rupert Murdoch’s Appeal to Alter Family Trust Faces Uphill Battle

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/business/media/rupert-murdoch-lachlan-family-trust.html

Published: December 19, 2024 21:56

Mr. Murdoch’s appeal over whether he can consolidate his son Lachlan’s power over his media empire is due just before Christmas.

Artificial Intelligence in 2030

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/business/dealbook/artificial-intelligence-in-2030.html

Published: December 19, 2024 21:45

At the DealBook Summit, ten experts in artificial intelligence discussed the greatest opportunities and risks posed by the technology.

American Airlines Settles Racial Discrimination Case

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/business/american-airlines-discrimination-case.html

Published: December 19, 2024 21:38

Three Black men had accused the airline of wrongly forcing them to get off a plane for an hour because of a complaint about body odor.

Rupert Murdoch’s Appeal to Alter Family Trust Faces Uphill Battle

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/business/media/rupert-murdochs-appeal-to-alter-family-trust-faces-uphill-battle.html

Published: December 19, 2024 21:36

Mr. Murdoch’s appeal over whether he can consolidate his son Lachlan’s power over his media empire is due just before Christmas.

William J. Hennessy Jr., Sketch Artist of Courtroom Drama, Dies at 67

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/business/media/william-j-hennessy-jr-dead.html

Published: December 19, 2024 19:34

His lively drawings of historic Supreme Court arguments, impeachment trials and murder cases gave the public a peek into venues where cameras were banned.

Hidden ‘Junk’ Fees Must Be Disclosed, F.T.C. Rule Says

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/travel/junk-fees-ftc-rentals-hotels.html

Published: December 19, 2024 18:10

Hotels, short-term rentals and event ticket-sellers must advertise the full price of their offerings under the rule, which is supposed to go into effect in the coming year. Here’s what to know.

What Are ‘Healthy’ Foods? New Rules for Labeling Are Issued.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/health/fda-healthy-foods-label.html

Published: December 19, 2024 18:08

The Food and Drug Administration released final rules on labeling foods as “healthy,” tightening limits for sugar, sodium and saturated fat.

Nvidia’s Global Chips Sales Could Collide With US-China Tensions

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/technology/nvidia-chip-sales-us-china.html

Published: December 19, 2024 17:14

The chipmaker expects more than $10 billion in foreign sales this year, but the Biden administration is advancing rules that could curb that growth.

Trump Tossed a Debt Limit Grenade Into Spending Talks. Here’s Why.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/business/trump-spending-talks-debt-limit.html

Published: December 19, 2024 16:51

President-elect Donald J. Trump was forced to negotiate with Democrats over the borrowing cap during his first term.

Why Kylie Kelce’s Podcast, ‘Not Gonna Lie,’ Is a Breakout Hit

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/business/media/kylie-kelce-podcast.html

Published: December 19, 2024 16:29

But in her first interview since her podcast reached No. 1, she does share ideas about why the show has become a breakout hit.

Amazon Drivers at Seven Distribution Centers Walk Out

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/business/economy/amazon-teamsters-strike.html

Published: December 19, 2024 14:54

The retail giant said it expected its operations to be largely unaffected by the strike of some Teamsters union members.

Bank of England Holds Rates as U.K. Inflation Rises Amid Economic Uncertainty

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/business/uk-economy-bank-of-england.html

Published: December 19, 2024 13:31

Stubborn inflation, tax rises and high interest rates make it difficult for many to muster optimism, at least in the short term.

Washington and the Markets are Feeling the President-elect Effect

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/business/dealbook/trump-fed-congress-markets.html

Published: December 19, 2024 13:00

The President-elect takes office in a month, but his influence on policy is already being felt by investors and across Washington.

Publishers Battle for the C-Suite

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/business/media/media-newsletters-executives.html

Published: December 19, 2024 13:00

Numerous media outlets, looking for new lucrative lines of business, are pursuing newsletters and events aimed specifically at top executives.

Where Does a ‘Remarkable’ U.S. Economy Go From Here?

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/business/economy/fed-biden-economy-trump.html

Published: December 19, 2024 10:03

America’s economy is far outstripping its peers, but there are serious risks, including from the president-elect.

NBA Star Luka Doncic Debuts Foundation Focused on Youth Basketball

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/business/luka-doncic-youth-basketball.html

Published: December 19, 2024 10:03

The N.B.A. star is worried that for too many youth basketball players, the sport is no longer fun. He’s trying to find ways to change that.

G.M. Led in China for Years. Here’s How It Ended Up 16th in Sales.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/business/gm-china.html

Published: December 19, 2024 05:00

General Motors has gone from market leader to also-ran in the world’s largest car market, stymied by its own missteps and Chinese policies that favored its local rivals.

Starbucks’ China Problem: Coffee Drinkers Want More for Less

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/business/starbucks-china.html

Published: December 19, 2024 05:00

For years, Starbucks was the dominant coffee chain in China. Now rivals offering local flavors and cheaper prices are crushing the company’s bottom line in its second-largest market.

The New Politics

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/business/dealbook/the-new-politics.html

Published: December 18, 2024 22:52

At the DealBook Summit, nine prominent political figures, advisers and journalists debated what drove Trump’s victory and what it means for politics going forward. Here’s what they said.

Stocks Plunge as Fed Forecasts Fewer Rate Cuts Next Year

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/business/stock-market-fed-rate-cut-forecast.html

Published: December 18, 2024 21:06

The Federal Reserve cut rates for a third time this year, but investors shuddered at revised forecasts suggesting only two cuts in 2025.

California Declares an Emergency Over Bird Flu

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/health/bird-flu-emergency-california.html

Published: December 18, 2024 20:51

Officials have discovered the virus in 645 herds of dairy cattle, more than in any other state so far.

Under Pressure, Hyundai Supplier Ends Alabama Prison Labor Contract

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/business/hyundai-supplier-alabama-prison-labor.html

Published: December 18, 2024 20:46

The supplier fired dozens of prisoners after some of them said they felt they had no choice but to take those jobs.

Global Central Banks Gird Themselves for Another Trump Term

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/business/global-central-banks-trump.html

Published: December 18, 2024 17:15

Central bankers are alert to the risk that global trade tensions will make managing inflation more challenging.

The Fed is making its final rate decision of the year.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12/18/business/fed-interest-rates/fed-meeting-interest-rates

Published: December 18, 2024 17:01

Federal Reserve officials are widely expected to cut interest rates, but investors will focus on hints about what comes next.

How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/business/interest-rates-consumers-savings-loans.html

Published: December 18, 2024 17:01

Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate moves influence car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

How to Read the Fed’s ‘Dot Plot’ Projections Like a Pro

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/business/fed-interest-rates-dot-plot.html

Published: December 18, 2024 17:01

The Federal Reserve will release fresh economic estimates on Wednesday. Here’s how to read the outlook for 2025 and beyond.

David Bonderman, Co-Founder of Private Equity Giant TPG, Dies at 82

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/business/dealbook/david-bonderman-dead.html

Published: December 18, 2024 17:00

A globe-trotting lawyer turned investor, he helped transform a cottage industry into a colossus with influence on Wall Street and beyond.

American Kitchens Face an Uncertain Mix: Olive Oil and Tariffs

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/dining/olive-oil-tariffs.html

Published: December 18, 2024 14:55

Trump hasn’t said whether he’ll move against imported foods, but the effects on oil producers and consumers are already being debated.

Is Elon Musk a National Security Risk?

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/business/dealbook/elon-musk-national-security-risk.html

Published: December 18, 2024 13:03

Federal agencies are reviewing whether the tech mogul and ally of Donald Trump complied with disclosure rules meant to protect states secrets.

Giving Pledge Group, Led by Gates and Buffett, Removes Billionaire Accused of Fraud

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/business/dealbook/bill-gates-giving-pledge-arif-naqvi.html

Published: December 18, 2024 12:39

Arif Naqvi, founder of the Abraaj Group, a Dubai-based private equity firm that collapsed in 2018, was indicted by U.S. prosecutors in 2019.

What to Watch as the Fed Makes Its Final 2024 Rate Decision

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/business/fed-meeting-interest-rates.html

Published: December 18, 2024 10:04

Federal Reserve officials are widely expected to cut interest rates, but investors will focus on hints about what comes next.

The Economy Is Finally Stable. Is That About to Change?

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/business/economy/trump-us-economy.html

Published: December 18, 2024 10:04

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s proposals on tariffs, immigration, taxes and deregulation may have far-reaching and contradictory effects, adding uncertainty to forecasts.

Inside Disney’s Decision to Settle the Trump Suit Against ABC News

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/business/media/disney-trump-abc-lawsuit.html

Published: December 18, 2024 10:04

Talks started and finished on the same day, after Disney decided that fighting the lawsuit could potentially hurt the company and protections for the press.

Why Democrats’ Version of ‘Stop the Steal’ Isn’t Taking Off

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/technology/democrats-election-denial-trump.html

Published: December 18, 2024 10:02

A movement by some Democratic voters to investigate the results of the 2024 presidential election mirrors a push by Republicans in 2020. But it’s struggling.

A 7-Eleven Heir’s $50 Billion Fight to Keep the Company in the Family

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/business/7-eleven-japan-corporate-culture.html

Published: December 18, 2024 05:23

A battle for control of the chain shows how traditional business models embraced by family owners are clashing with a more shareholder-centric approach.

Honda and Nissan Are in Talks to Deepen Ties and Possibly Merge

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/business/honda-nissan-talks-merger.html

Published: December 18, 2024 00:27

The automakers, Japan’s second and third largest, are said to be discussing a tie-up that could reshape the country’s industry.

Disney Pulls Transgender Story Line From Pixar’s ‘Win or Lose’ Series

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/business/media/disney-pixar-win-or-lose.html

Published: December 17, 2024 23:14

The animated “Win or Lose” follows a middle school softball team, and each episode is told from the perspective of a different character.

How Much Progress Have Women Made at Work?

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/business/dealbook/women-progress-work.html

Published: December 17, 2024 21:30

At the DealBook Summit, nine prominent female leaders set out to answer the question, “Why aren’t there more women at the top levels of corporate America?”

Databricks Is Raising $10 Billion, in One of the Largest Venture Capital Deals

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/technology/databricks-funding-venture-capital-deals.html

Published: December 17, 2024 21:23

The artificial intelligence start-up’s funding shows investors remain enthusiastic about the A.I. boom.

Matilda Djerf Apologizes Amid Claims of Workplace Toxicity

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/style/matilda-djerf-apology.html

Published: December 17, 2024 21:12

The popular Swedish influencer began a fashion brand in 2019. Some employees say working there wasn’t as great as it looked on social media.

With Sports Gambling Surging, Federal Regulation Is Discussed

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/business/sports-betting-federal-regulation.html

Published: December 17, 2024 20:40

With the industry’s popularity on the rise, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss its effect on athletes, the public and the integrity of games.

British Agencies Criticized Over Sewage in Public Waterways

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/business/britain-sewage-thames-water-spills.html

Published: December 17, 2024 19:14

The condemnation by a watchdog comes as England’s largest water company asks for an emergency loan and the nation wrestles with water pollution.

Elon Musk and SpaceX Face Federal Reviews After Violations of Security Reporting Rules

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/technology/elon-musk-spacex-national-security-reporting.html

Published: December 17, 2024 18:14

Federal agencies have opened at least three reviews into whether the company and its leader complied with disclosure protocols intended to protect state secrets, people with knowledge of the matter said.

What RFK Jr. Has Said About the Polio Vaccine in Recent Years

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/health/robert-f-kennedy-jr-polio-vaccines.html

Published: December 17, 2024 17:28

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for health secretary has suggested that the polio vaccine cost more lives than it saved and that the vaccine did not wipe out the disease in the U.S.

Tech Makes an Economic Case for Skilled Immigrants. Will Trump Bite?

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/business/economy/trump-tech-h1b-visa.html

Published: December 17, 2024 16:26

Silicon Valley hopes that tech giants like Elon Musk could help to push the incoming Trump administration toward offering more visas to highly skilled foreign workers.

PG&E Secures $15 Billion Loan From U.S. Energy Department

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/business/energy-environment/pge-loan-energy-department.html

Published: December 17, 2024 16:20

The loan, the biggest-ever commitment from the Loan Programs Office, is intended to fund the California utility’s grid and climate resiliency projects.

Huawei Mate 70 Contains Similar Chips to Previous Phone, Suggesting Stalled Progress

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/business/huawei-phone-chips-china.html

Published: December 17, 2024 16:17

An analysis of Huawei’s latest series of smartphones, the Mate 70, found chips that showed little progress from those used in last year’s devices.

‘Bluey’ Is Headed to Theaters, Backed by Disney

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/business/bluey-movie-disney-bbc.html

Published: December 17, 2024 13:22

BBC Studios and the Walt Disney Company will collaborate on a movie about the hit children’s character.

Bracing for a Fed Pullback on Interest Rates

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/business/fed-pullback-rates-inflation.html

Published: December 17, 2024 12:46

Wall Street sees the central bank cutting interest rates on Wednesday. But growing worries about inflation are adding to investor uncertainty about its policy agenda for 2025.

High on Hope, Wall St. Hears What It Wants From Trump

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/business/economy/trump-wall-street-promises.html

Published: December 17, 2024 10:05

Investors and executives are often emphasizing what they like in the president-elect’s agenda, while dismissing what they don’t as mere posturing.

Here’s a Hollywood Twist: Streaming Success Runs Through Theaters

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/business/media/streaming-movies-theaters.html

Published: December 17, 2024 10:01

Just a few years ago, media executives thought theatrical releases didn’t benefit their streaming services. Now, many of them think the opposite.

Drugmakers Paid PBMs Not to Restrict Opioid Prescriptions

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/business/pharmacy-benefit-managers-opioids.html

Published: December 17, 2024 10:00

Drugmakers including Purdue Pharma paid pharmacy benefit managers not to restrict painkiller prescriptions, a New York Times investigation found.

‘LIfe-Changing’ Psychedelic, for When Life Is Ending

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/health/psychedelic-medicine-palliative-care-end-of-life.html

Published: December 17, 2024 08:00

People are turning to psilocybin, ketamine and other treatments for palliative care.

TikTok Asks Supreme Court to Block Law Banning Its U.S. Operations

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/us/politics/tiktok-ban-supreme-court-first-amendment.html

Published: December 16, 2024 21:36

The company and its Chinese parent invoked the First Amendment in urging the justices to step in before a Jan. 19 deadline to sell or be shut down.

Carlos Watson, Ozy Media Co-Founder, Is Sentenced to Almost 10 Years in Prison

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/business/media/carlos-watson-ozy-media-sentenced.html

Published: December 16, 2024 21:15

A federal jury in July found Mr. Watson, who started the digital media company in 2013, guilty of trying to defraud investors and lenders.

Isak Andic, Founder of Mango Fashion Chain, Dies at 71

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/14/fashion/isak-andic-dead.html

Published: December 16, 2024 20:20

Mr. Andic got his start by selling T-shirts in Barcelona in the mid-1980s. He died in a fall during a hike.

Biden Prepares to Target Chinese Legacy Chips With Trade Investigation

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/business/economy/biden-china-chips-investigation.html

Published: December 16, 2024 17:07

The investigation could result in tariffs on older types of chips from China, though the decision would ultimately fall to Trump.

Sudden Loss of Undocumented Workers Threw Tech Supplier Into Upheaval

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/us/immigration-undocumented-workers-jabil.html

Published: December 16, 2024 16:17

Jabil says it required “herculean efforts” to replace employees from a staffing agency. Other businesses are bracing for “an enforcement storm” under President-elect Trump.

E.B. Furgurson III, Who Covered Massacre at His Newspaper, Dies at 70

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/business/media/eb-furgurson-iii-dead.html

Published: December 16, 2024 15:44

After five people were killed in the newsroom, he set up a work space in the back of his pickup truck and made sure the next day’s issue was published.

How Empower Has Become Uber’s Rival in Washington D.C.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/technology/empower-ride-hailing-washington-dc.html

Published: December 16, 2024 15:36

A company called Empower is trying to take on Uber, Lyft and local regulators as it piles up fines and draws new passengers to its service.

Are Trump’s Tariffs Inevitable?

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/business/dealbook/trump-tariffs-inevitable.html

Published: December 16, 2024 13:04

World leaders and C.E.O.s are struggling to convince President-elect Donald Trump to shift his position on imposing new levies against America’s trade partners and its rivals.

Amazon Disregarded Internal Warnings on Injuries, Senate Investigation Claims

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/business/economy/amazon-warehouse-injuries.html

Published: December 16, 2024 11:00

A staff report by the Senate labor committee, led by Bernie Sanders, uncovered evidence of internal concern about high injury rates at the e-commerce giant.

Alaska in Winter: A Playground of Ice and Snow

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/travel/juneau-budget-skiing.html

Published: December 16, 2024 10:00

Juneau, a popular cruise port in summer, becomes a deal-seeker’s base for skiing, skating, hiking and glacier-gazing in winter.

Jerome Powell and the Fed Head for Another Collision with Trump

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/business/economy/trump-powell-fed.html

Published: December 16, 2024 10:00

Rates may not come down as much or as quickly as had been expected, just as Trump — a self-declared “low-rate guy” — returns to the White House.

Trump and His Picks Threaten More Lawsuits Over Critical Coverage

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/15/business/media/trump-defamation-lawsuit-abc-hegseth-cnn.html

Published: December 15, 2024 16:30

The small flurry of threatened defamation suits is the latest sign that the incoming Trump administration appears poised to do what it can to crack down on unfavorable media coverage.

How Student Phones and Social Media Are Fueling Fights in Schools

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/15/technology/school-fight-videos-student-phones.html

Published: December 15, 2024 13:15

Cafeteria melees. Students kicked in the head. Injured educators. Technology is stoking cycles of violence in schools across the United States.

Google’s Sundar Pichai on Antitrust, Trump and A.I.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/15/business/dealbook/sundar-pichai-dealbook.html

Published: December 15, 2024 13:00

Google’s chief executive spoke with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the DealBook Summit

CrossFit’s Greg Glassman Attempts Comeback With MetFix

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/15/style/greg-glassman-crossfit-metfix.html

Published: December 15, 2024 10:00

Greg Glassman, who sold the company amid sexual harassment complaints, has a new health and fitness venture. It sounds a lot like his old one.