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Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/trump-state-grants-canceled.html

Published: July 24, 2026 18:56

Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.

Small Businesses Sue Trump Administration Over Latest Tariffs

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/trump-tariffs-small-businesses-lawsuit.html

Published: July 24, 2026 17:40

The businesses are represented by the Liberty Justice Center, a legal group that has successfully challenged President Trump’s past duties.

Former ‘60 Minutes’ Reporter Cecilia Vega Details Claims of Meddling

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/media/cecilia-vega-60-minutes.html

Published: July 24, 2026 16:57

Cecilia Vega described what she said was pressure from executives to insert bias into several segments that aired earlier this year.

Coca-Cola’s New Branding Reminds People of Marlboro

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/dining/coca-cola-marlboro.html

Published: July 24, 2026 15:34

After the soda company introduced a new brand design, some fans spotted similarities to the typeface used by the cigarette brand. Enter the font nerds.

Clock Ticks Down to Europe’s Ban on Russian Gas Tankers

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/russian-lng-european-union.html

Published: July 24, 2026 14:27

Europeans say they fear a rising dependence on American energy even with a Jan. 1 deadline to end liquefied natural gas imports from Russia.

China Has Come Through Trump’s Trade War in a Good Position

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/china-tariffs-trump.html

Published: July 24, 2026 14:20

Despite threats from President Trump, the overall average weighted tariff on Chinese goods remained about the same, and is now lower than countries like Brazil and Canada.

Crucial Interest Rate Jumps to Highest Level of Trump’s Second Term

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/trump-interest-rates-bonds.html

Published: July 24, 2026 14:14

The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond has risen steadily this year, as the Iran war rages, government spending worries intensify and artificial intelligence spending boosts growth.

China Wields Its Rare Earth Leverage Over Europe With New Export Controls

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/china-europe-rare-earths.html

Published: July 24, 2026 14:00

Beijing banned shipments of important supplies to 14 companies on the cutting edge of chemicals processing, electric motors and defense.

Debt Collection Suits Have Risen Sharply. There’s Help for Consumers Being Sued.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/credit-card-debt-collection-lawsuits.html

Published: July 24, 2026 13:00

Consumers are being taken to court in droves for delinquent credit card and other bills. New legal protections and even A.I. could be a lifeline.

Why It’s Best to Keep Politics Out of Your Investment Strategy

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/investing-stocks-trump-politics.html

Published: July 24, 2026 13:00

Despite the blurring of lines between big business and the Trump administration, investing in broad index funds instead of stocks with political ties looks like a better bet.

Why Trump’s Renewed Trade War Could Be Costly

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/dealbook/trump-trade-war-economy.html

Published: July 24, 2026 12:14

Households and businesses were already contending with an affordability crunch. A new round of tariffs could inflict more pain.

Iran War and Trump’s Tariffs Threaten a Resilient US Economy

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/iran-war-tariffs-economy.html

Published: July 24, 2026 09:05

As renewed fighting with Iran sends oil and gas prices soaring, President Trump has imposed new global tariffs that could push up prices further.

Is the Amaury Family, Owners of the Tour de France, Hurting Cycling?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/tour-de-france-amaury-aso.html

Published: July 24, 2026 09:05

The Amaurys of Paris own the race, but won’t share any of the $170 million in media revenue. Sponsors and riders say their resistance is dooming the sport.

An A.I. Music F.A.Q.: Can I Remix Madonna? Is This All Legal?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/arts/music/ai-music-faq.html

Published: July 24, 2026 09:00

Advances in A.I. are making it possible to create all kinds of music from scratch, but they also raise questions about what is legal and who will actually listen.

Brent Crude Oil Prices Top $100 as Conflict With Iran Drags On

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/oil-prices-global-stocks-shipping.html

Published: July 24, 2026 07:11

Stocks in Asia were down following a sell-off in the U.S. markets over soaring oil prices, rising borrowing costs and worries about the technology industry.

Trump’s Global Tariffs: What’s the Latest on the Trade War

https://www.nytimes.com/article/trump-tariffs-trade.html

Published: July 24, 2026 04:01

The president has unveiled a complicated system to forge ahead with his trade war, after the Supreme Court stuck down his original levies.

Did the World Cup Live Up to Tourism Expectations? Here Are the Winners and Losers.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/travel/world-cup-tourism-us-canada-mexico.html

Published: July 23, 2026 22:05

Host cities, hotels, tourism boards and more had lofty expectations for the World Cup, but some struck gold, while some fizzled. Here’s the breakdown.

U.S. to Withdraw Subpoenas Issued to New York Times Journalists

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/media/new-york-times-subpoenas-withdraw.html

Published: July 23, 2026 19:36

A federal judge raised questions about the government’s handling of the subpoenas, which The Times said were an attempt to intimidate the free press.

Trump Prepares Yet Another Strategy to Resurrect Global Tariffs

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/economy/trump-tariffs.html

Published: July 23, 2026 16:08

The administration’s 10 percent global tariffs are set to expire at midnight, but officials have been preparing replacements.

China Rewrites the ‘Soft Power’ Playbook for the A.I. Age

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/china-ai-soft-power.html

Published: July 23, 2026 15:23

China is seeking global influence and good will with its open, low-cost artificial intelligence software.

Movie Theaters Embrace the Bewilderingly Lucrative Business of Buckets

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/media/movie-theaters-popcorn-buckets.html

Published: July 23, 2026 14:29

Once, a tub of popcorn was just a tub of popcorn. Now, “collectible concession vessels” could make one chain more than $100 million.

Even as War Rages, Investors Bet Oil Will Be Cheaper in a Few Months

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/iran-war-oil-prices.html

Published: July 23, 2026 14:19

Futures contracts reflect an expectation that low inventories and midterm elections are likely to push the Trump administration to try to ease tensions with Iran.

Ford Will Use Apple Maps in New Self-Driving System

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/ford-apple-software-self-driving.html

Published: July 23, 2026 13:52

In a first, Apple software will influence the way a new line of electric vehicles made by Ford Motor operates, and other automakers may follow.

Global Oil Price Hits $100 a Barrel for First Time Since May

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/oil-price-100-dollars.html

Published: July 23, 2026 13:12

The recent rebound reflects traders’ growing concern about the expanding war, which now extends from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea.

Edward O’Keefe Named C.E.O. of WNET

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/edward-okeefe-wnet-thirteen-pbs.html

Published: July 23, 2026 13:00

Mr. O’Keefe, who was previously an executive at CNN, is the chief executive of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.

Google Sets the Pace on Hefty A.I. Spending

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/dealbook/google-ai-capex.html

Published: July 23, 2026 12:05

The technology giant again raised its projections for investing in artificial intelligence. Many on Wall Street still worry about the eventual payoff.

Google Hit With $1 Billion Fine By EU Over Search Engine Practices

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/google-eu-fine-search-competition.html

Published: July 23, 2026 10:06

At a tense moment for trans-Atlantic trade, the European Union accused Google of anti-competitive business practices.

Nuclear Energy Revival Puts Westinghouse in Prime Position

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/energy-environment/westinghouse-nuclear-energy-trump-saudi-arabia.html

Published: July 23, 2026 09:05

The company, which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2017, stands to benefit from growing support for nuclear power and President Trump’s deal with Saudi Arabia.

As Cyclosporiasis Spreads, America Says No Thanks to Salads

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/cyclospora-lettuce-salad.html

Published: July 23, 2026 09:04

Foot traffic to chains such as Chopt and Chipotle fell in recent weeks after a recall from Taylor Farms and changing messages from the F.D.A.

Should Travelers Give Up on Summer in Western Europe Because of the Heat?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/travel/europe-summer-heat.html

Published: July 23, 2026 09:02

A favorite vacation option may be at risk because of rising temperatures. Even those sticking with their summer plans agree: More air conditioning would help.

Global Oil Prices Rise as Conflict With Iran Deepens

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/iran-crude-oil-gas-stock-prices.html

Published: July 23, 2026 05:18

The Houthis claimed to have attacked two ships in the Red Sea, and Iran said a third caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz.

Global Oil Prices Rise as Conflict With Iran Deepens

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/crude-oil-gas-stock-prices.html

Published: July 23, 2026 05:18

The Houthis claimed to have attacked two ships in the Red Sea, and Iran said a third caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz.

Diesel Crisis Puts Poor Farmers Around the World at Risk

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/bangladesh-farmers-diesel-water-iran.html

Published: July 23, 2026 04:01

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has limited the shipment of diesel, depriving farmers of fuel for irrigation pumps and threatening the food supply.

Clarity Act Mired In Debate Over Whether to Bar President From Selling Crypto

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/technology/crypto-bill-trump.html

Published: July 22, 2026 23:01

Democrats and Republicans are haggling about the Clarity Act, a major bill pushed by the crypto industry, as it moves closer to a Senate vote.

Three Airports Plan to Ditch T.S.A. Amid Push for Private Security

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/travel/tsa-privatization-push.html

Published: July 22, 2026 21:06

The airports have opted in to the agency’s new security model, an agency spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday. A union official said the move could jeopardize public safety.

Tesla Profit Falls Even as Car Sales Rebound

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/business/tesla-earnings-elon-musk.html

Published: July 22, 2026 20:44

The company is selling more cars, but the company’s profit was down because of price cuts and higher expenses.

Sony Revives Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles as Box Office Sales Rebound

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/business/media/cinerama-dome-sony-pictures-hollywood.html

Published: July 22, 2026 18:58

The iconic Cinerama Dome and adjacent 14-screen theater complex will reopen in 2028 after a renovation. The venue closed in 2020 because of the pandemic.

Trump Administration Plans to Stick With Tariffs, Trade Representative Says

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/business/economy/trump-tariffs-jamieson-greer.html

Published: July 22, 2026 15:39

Jamieson Greer, the president’s top trade negotiator, told the Senate that the United States remained intent on tariffs as it prepared to replace duties the Supreme Court struck down.

A.I. Is Lifting Markets and the Economy and Raising Risks for Both

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/business/economy/stocks-economy-ai.html

Published: July 22, 2026 14:15

Investment in artificial intelligence and related companies is lifting the stock market and spending across the economy.

Trump’s New Trade Fights (and Deals)

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/business/dealbook/trump-trade-saudi-canada.html

Published: July 22, 2026 12:01

President Trump has resumed his approach of big threats against some trading partners and generous pacts with others. Experts see new risks.

Global Oil Price Vaults Over $95 a Barrel as War Threats Intensify

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/business/oil-prices-iran-war.html

Published: July 22, 2026 10:26

The risk of continued fighting and a threatened blockade in the Red Sea added to uncertainty about the flow of energy from the region.

See How Houthis Put the Red Sea at Risk as an Alternative Oil Route

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/business/energy-environment/red-sea-saudi-arabia-houthis.html

Published: July 22, 2026 09:02

Saudi Arabia has diverted huge amounts of oil to the Red Sea since the Iran war began, but now the Iranian-backed Houthi militants say that they intend to block that route.

Laredo’s Future Rides on Trump’s Next Trade Move

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/business/economy/trump-tariffs-laredo-trade-mexico.html

Published: July 22, 2026 09:01

The economy of Laredo, Texas, has boomed under the president’s global tariffs. Now, his demands may threaten its success.

How Donald Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital Is Cashing In Without Apology

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/business/donald-trump-jr-1789-capital.html

Published: July 22, 2026 09:00

The fledgling firm, run by the president’s oldest son and his partner Omeed Malik, has made investments in A.I. and defense technology that have tripled in value in just months.

Trump Plans to Impose Tariffs on Generic Drugs

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/business/trump-tariffs-generic-drugs.html

Published: July 22, 2026 01:24

The administration has repeatedly said it will impose steep pharmaceutical tariffs but has not followed through on them.

Trump Lifts Ban on Direct Flights to Lebanon

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/us/politics/trump-lebanon-flights-ban.html

Published: July 22, 2026 00:23

The prohibition had been in place since 1985, when it was imposed in response to Hezbollah’s hijacking of TWA Flight 847.

Houthis Threaten Red Sea Blockade, Putting Oil Market at Greater Risk

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/business/oil-red-sea-houthis.html

Published: July 21, 2026 20:13

With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, the militant group’s threats in the Red Sea jeopardize Saudi Arabia’s main workaround for oil exports.

Review Says Gates Foundation Did Not Participate in Epstein Crimes

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/business/gates-foundation-epstein.html

Published: July 21, 2026 19:51

A review by an outside law firm hired by the Gates Foundation investigated only the philanthropy and not Mr. Gates or his private office.

Oil Buyers Battered by the Iran War Energy Crisis Race to Build Buffers

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/business/asia-strategic-oil-reserves.html

Published: July 21, 2026 14:01

As rising fuel costs clobber their economies, the Philippines and other developing countries in Asia are pushing to build strategic petroleum reserves to cushion against future shocks.

Trump Is Squeezing Canada. Don’t Expect Carney to Roll Over.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/world/canada/trump-carney-trade-tariffs.html

Published: July 21, 2026 12:27

The president’s new tariffs on a top U.S. trading partner aim at gaining concessions, but the Canadian government, and the public, have been bracing for the escalation.

Will the U.S. and China Build Walls Around A.I.?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/business/dealbook/us-china-ai-limits.html

Published: July 21, 2026 12:06

Rapid advancements in Chinese artificial intelligence models reportedly have Washington and Beijing considering new ways to protect their technology sectors.

Why States Are Making It Harder to Save Money With Solar Panels

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/upshot/solar-panels-prices-batteries.html

Published: July 21, 2026 09:02

The changes are costing homeowners money. But they also reflect a changing grid — and the need for home batteries.

Trump to Impose 50% Tariff on Many Canadian Goods

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/business/economy/trump-tariffs-canada.html

Published: July 20, 2026 21:09

The administration will use an untested legal provision to put significant duties on Canadian exports, reigniting a clash with one of America’s biggest trading partners.

Andy Burnham, New UK Prime Minister, Names John Healey As Top Finance Official

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/business/andy-burnham-john-healey.html

Published: July 20, 2026 17:50

As chancellor, John Healey, who quit as defense secretary in the former government, will fill one of the most consequential posts, overseeing spending and debt, and shepherding economic policy.

Judge Temporarily Pauses Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/business/media/paramount-warner-bros-deal.html

Published: July 20, 2026 17:23

The delay is intended to give the court time to consider a lawsuit that argues the $111 billion merger violates antitrust laws.

Trump Administration Sought Phone Records of Times Journalists and Their Relatives

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/business/media/new-york-times-subpoenas-phone-records.html

Published: July 20, 2026 16:07

The government is aggressively seeking the confidential sources of Times reporters who wrote about the president’s new Air Force One. The Times has asked a judge to quash the subpoenas.

How Google’s A.I. Search Is Imperiling the Open Web

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/technology/google-ai-open-web.html

Published: July 20, 2026 14:04

As Google incorporates more artificial intelligence into search, people are spending more time on Google. Some website operators are crying foul.

Soaring Egg Prices Are Hitting China Hard

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/business/china-eggs-expensive.html

Published: July 20, 2026 13:44

China consumes more eggs per capita than almost every other country, so a recent spike in costs is touching a nerve.

American A.I. Giants Like Alphabet Face Fresh Tests

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/business/dealbook/ai-china-alphabet.html

Published: July 20, 2026 12:28

Rapid advancements in Chinese artificial intelligence models raise more questions about costly technology spending, as Google’s parent prepares to report earnings.

U.S. Average Gas Price Returns to $4 a Gallon as Iran Crisis Escalates

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/business/four-dollar-gas-iran-war.html

Published: July 20, 2026 07:57

A month ago, drivers were enjoying some relief at the pump after the U.S. and Iran signed a deal intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Now, prices are rising again.

Oil Prices Cross $90 a Barrel as U.S.-Iran Conflict Widens

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/19/business/oil-prices-stocks-gas.html

Published: July 19, 2026 22:22

Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, rose more than 3 percent as trading resumed on Sunday, while S&P 500 futures remained essentially unchanged.

Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Brings in $124.5 Million at the Box Office on Opening Weekend

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/19/business/media/the-odyssey-box-office-christopher-nolan.html

Published: July 19, 2026 16:54

Christopher Nolan’s nearly three-hour epic was No. 1 over the weekend, with about $124.5 million in ticket sales in the United States and Canada.

The Case of the 3:30 Emails

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/19/business/delayed-email-glitch.html

Published: July 19, 2026 09:00

Plus: Are you really paying attention to me on Zoom?

Step Into the ‘Zone of Genius’ (Before A.I. Takes Your Job)

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/19/business/step-into-the-zone-of-genius-before-ai-takes-your-job.html

Published: July 19, 2026 09:00

A decades-old self-help concept is gaining new purchase among people searching for meaningful work in the age of artificial intelligence.

The ‘Bad Blood’ Between Polymarket’s Shayne Coplan and Kalshi’s Tarek Mansour

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/19/technology/polymarket-kalshi-rivalry-coplan-mansour.html

Published: July 19, 2026 09:00

Shayne Coplan of Polymarket and Tarek Mansour of Kalshi are young billionaires intent on dominating prediction markets. It’s more than a battle. It’s “bad blood.”

Adidas Hopes Its World Cup Moment Can Drive U.S. Sales

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/business/adidas-world-cup-bjorn-gulden.html

Published: July 18, 2026 23:13

Nearly everything on the field on Sunday will bear the German company’s logo. Bjørn Gulden, the chief executive, says he ‘couldn’t have scripted it better.’

Madison Square Garden Sues Wired Magazine Over L.G.B.T.Q. Tracking Report

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/business/media/msg-entertainment-sues-wired-magazine.html

Published: July 18, 2026 20:41

The Manhattan venue claims a July article from the technology magazine falsely implied that it tracked information about some celebrities’ sexual orientation for “discriminatory purposes.”

America Caught World Cup Fever. His Job Is to Capitalize on It.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/business/dealbook/mls-don-garber-world-cup.html

Published: July 18, 2026 12:00

Don Garber, the M.L.S. commissioner, has been planning for this moment for eight years.

World Cup Final Drives Billions in Bets on Kalshi and Polymarket

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/business/world-cup-kalshi-polymarket.html

Published: July 18, 2026 09:01

The soccer tournament has helped propel the prediction markets to new user records, creating what may be the largest gambling event in history.

Robinhood’s Chief on Trump Accounts and Why Trading Isn’t Necessarily Gambling

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/business/robinhoods-trump-accounts-trading-gambling.html

Published: July 18, 2026 09:01

Vlad Tenev, the chief executive of the digital brokerage Robinhood, is trying to win over the next generation of Americans with Trump accounts.

Russia Bill Broadens Sanctions but Could Fuel Fears Over the Dollar

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/us/politics/russia-bill-sanctions-trump.html

Published: July 18, 2026 09:01

The Trump administration has recently sought to scale back sanctions as adversaries develop workarounds that some believe could erode the U.S. dollar’s supremacy.

What Will You Do in Retirement? Your Money Depends on It.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/business/retirement-plan.html

Published: July 18, 2026 09:01

Workers often focus solely on their retirement savings balance. But figuring out how you want to spend the rest of your life could be job No. 1.

Why Locals Are Gatekeeping Their Favorite Places From Tourists

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/travel/gatekeeping-tourism-mexico-city-milan.html

Published: July 18, 2026 09:00

As visitors flock to places like Mexico City, Milan and Copenhagen, residents are rethinking what they share, and who they share it with.

Cyclospora Investigation Turns to Farms in Mexico

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/health/cyclospora-taylor-farms-mexico-taco-bell-lettuce.html

Published: July 17, 2026 20:30

The F.D.A. is planning to inspect farms and a lettuce shredding facility to determine how lettuce supplied by the produce company Taylor Farms to Taco Bell became contaminated and where it was shipped.

Taylor Farms to Remove Products After Lettuce Is Linked to Cyclospora Cases

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/business/cyclospora-taylor-farms-lettuce.html

Published: July 17, 2026 19:57

The Salinas, Calif., company grows produce in more than 12 states, and in Mexico and Canada. Some Taylor Farms lettuce suspected of causing sickness ended up at Taco Bell.

China’s Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Model, Threatening America’s Lead

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/business/china-ai-moonshot-kimi.html

Published: July 17, 2026 19:13

China’s Moonshot AI unveiled a freely available artificial intelligence model that seemed to narrow the gap with cutting-edge offerings from U.S. tech companies.

X and Music Publishers Retreat From Lawsuits

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/arts/music/x-music-lawsuits.html

Published: July 17, 2026 18:16

Elon Musk’s social media platform and the music companies agreed to dismiss dueling claims, from 2023 and 2026. They have not said why.

After Repeated Crises, Boeing Looks to Turn a Corner

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/business/boeing-turnaround-737-max.html

Published: July 17, 2026 17:07

The company recently opened a new production line to keep up with strong demand for its 737 Max, though orders for its new planes lag rival Airbus.

America’s Enterprising Spirit Is Booming After Decades-Long Slump

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/business/economy/american-small-business-boom.html

Published: July 17, 2026 15:23

Hundreds of thousands of people are creating companies each year, ending a decades-long drought.

Pentagon’s Escort Policy for Journalists Is Temporarily Restored

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/business/media/pentagon-reporters-nytimes.html

Published: July 17, 2026 15:20

An appeals court said the Defense Department could require escorts for reporters who visit the Pentagon while The New York Times sues to overturn the rule.

Roger Summit, Who Invented an Early Online Search Service, Dies at 95

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/technology/roger-summit-dead.html

Published: July 17, 2026 14:00

A research scientist at Lockheed, he came up with the idea for a computer system that would search scientific and technical literature almost instantaneously.

States Rush to Fill Graduate Loan Gap Opened by G.O.P. Budget Bill

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/your-money/states-graduate-loans-us-government.html

Published: July 17, 2026 13:00

Minnesota and Connecticut are two of the states expanding their loan options. “We see it as a substitute program,” one official said.

Big Tech Firms Like Oracle Turn to Bonds to Finance A.I. Data Centers

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/business/ai-spending-oracle-stocks-bonds.html

Published: July 17, 2026 12:55

Risk is rising as big tech companies like Oracle — the ultimate financial source of the Ellison media empire — need to turn to the bond market for staggering sums to finance data centers.

Stocks Sink on Anxiety About Tech and A.I. Spending

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/business/stocks-ai-tech-wall-street.html

Published: July 17, 2026 12:31

A sell-off in Asia led by chipmakers spilled into Europe and U.S. markets on Friday.

A New Blow to Tracking Gun Sales

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/business/dealbook/firearm-sales-merchant-codes.html

Published: July 17, 2026 12:25

The House has passed a bill that would bar the use of merchant codes specifically for firearm retailers, an effort to pre-empt state adoption of the tool.

Poolhouse, a Tech-Infused Pool Hall Start-up, Raises $55 Million

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/business/dealbook/poolhouse-fundraise-topgolf.html

Published: July 17, 2026 12:03

Poolhouse, which was created by the founders of Topgolf and uses technology to track players’ scores, aims to sell its platform to others.

Xi Jinping of China Pitches ‘Openness’ in Push to Shape the Path of A.I.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/business/xi-jinping-china-ai.html

Published: July 17, 2026 11:04

Xi Jinping said that the development of artificial intelligence systems should be a “symphony of global collaboration.”

Shipping in the Persian Gulf Nears a Halt and Oil Prices Rise

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/business/strait-hormuz-iran-oil-prices.html

Published: July 17, 2026 09:58

Shipping traffic was at its lowest level in more than a month and oil prices moved higher as the Iran war continued to disrupt the supply of energy.

Beijing Rejects Trump’s Claim of Meddling, but Avoids a Fight

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/world/asia/china-trump-meddling-election.html

Published: July 17, 2026 09:56

Chinese officials called the election-meddling accusation baseless, while analysts said Beijing was trying to preserve a fragile détente.

When a World Cup Team Needs a Trim, the Barbershop Comes to Them

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/sports/world-cup-egypt-seattle-barbershop.html

Published: July 17, 2026 09:02

Maram Hammadi, who grew up playing on dirt fields in Iraq before opening a barbershop outside Seattle, heard Egypt needed a barber. He cleared his books.

Cooler Inflation May Not Be Enough to Stave Off Fed Rate Increases

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/business/cooler-inflation-federal-reserve-interest-rates.html

Published: July 17, 2026 09:02

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady at its July meeting, but officials have not written off the possibility of a move soon after.

How Companies Have Abandoned Their Climate Goals and Let Themselves Off the Hook

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/climate/company-climate-change-commitments-renege.html

Published: July 17, 2026 09:00

Big business made big promises about saving the planet. Following through hasn’t been easy.

New Prime Minister Faces Old Problems: How to Make Britain’s Economy Grow

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/business/britain-andy-burnham-prime-minister.html

Published: July 17, 2026 04:00

Conversations with economists, and people around him, shed light on how Andy Burnham might tackle entrenched challenges.

Truth Social Parent to Sell Faster Access to Trump’s Posts

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/business/energy-environment/trump-truth-social-api-access.html

Published: July 17, 2026 00:28

The product, Truth API, could give Wall Street trading firms an edge in seeing President Trump’s posts on the social media platform he partly owns.

Netflix Revenue Grows 13% to $12.6 Billion

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/business/media/netflix-earnings.html

Published: July 16, 2026 20:17

The company’s second-quarter earnings were largely in line with Wall Street’s expectations.

Mary-Dell Chilton Dies at 87; Helped Create First Genetically Modified Plant

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/science/mary-dell-chilton-dead.html

Published: July 16, 2026 16:38

In 1982, she led the research team that figured out how to genetically alter plants, a discovery that would eventually transform global agriculture.

White House Faces Stiff Pushback on Subjecting Grants to Political Review

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/us/politics/white-house-federal-grants-political-review.html

Published: July 16, 2026 15:01

Academics, city leaders and congressional lawmakers number among the thousands to urge the Trump administration to reconsider a plan to assert more control over grants.

Inflation Respite Gives More Consumers a Chance to Spend

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/business/consumers-spending-retail-sales.html

Published: July 16, 2026 14:58

Lower gas prices have been a relief for households struggling with higher living costs. But now they are creeping higher again.

Maker of Drone Boats Used in Iran War to Open New Texas Shipyard

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/business/maker-of-drone-boats-used-in-iran-war-to-open-new-texas-shipyard.html

Published: July 16, 2026 14:45

Saronic Technologies will make naval and commercial vessels at the facility. The company’s naval drone helped rescue the crew of a downed Apache helicopter last month.

Google Ordered to Give A.I. Rivals More Access on Android Smartphones

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/technology/google-android-ai.html

Published: July 16, 2026 13:56

The decision by European Union regulators is a response to fears that Google will use its vast Android user base to gain an edge in A.I.