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For Meta, Alphabet and other platforms, the elimination of the tariff exemption for inexpensive goods is already cutting into advertising revenue.

Tariffs on imported parts will have a broad impact because all vehicles use components made abroad.

President Trump’s trade policies have helped to push down oil prices while raising the costs of materials for oil and gas companies.

E-commerce trade in small parcels brought Chinese factories to American shoppers. Tariffs are severing the connection.

Staffing shortages at an air traffic control center have added to the effects of a runway closure, prompting United Airlines to cut flights at the hub.

President Trump on Friday said he would be “taking away” the university’s status, renewing a threat he made last month. It was not immediately clear if the I.R.S. was moving forward with a change.

The picture of a steady job market, even if backward looking, reassured investors worried about a trade-induced economic slowdown.

Many of the suggested cuts, which would require congressional approval, target federal programs that benefit the poor.

President Trump’s trade policies are already starting to frustrate American consumers who have noticed higher prices in their shopping carts.

Michael S. Jeffries had been accused of luring male models to secret sex parties. He has dementia, and a judge ruled him to be “mentally incompetent.”

NPR called the order, which could upend public media, “an affront to the First Amendment.”

Wall Street has recovered from April’s sharp sell-off, buoyed by hope for trade talks. But the economic fallout from President Trump’s policies still has investors on edge.

Supporters say the change is important to stop cheap Chinese goods from entering the U.S. But the decision could drive up prices for goods Americans buy online.

House Republicans are planning to include several of President Trump’s campaign promises in the first draft of the bill, which they hope to release soon.

Irish investigators said TikTok did not protect the data of users in the European Union, improperly transferring some of it to China. TikTok said it would appeal.

The tech giant said it would make its Gemini chatbot available to children next week, and warned families in an email about the changes.

Schools turn to little-known consultants, owned by private equity firms, to find applicants and calculate scholarships. Here’s how that affects the price you pay.

Experts say recent graduates with loans should choose the repayment option that makes the most sense for them now and expect to make adjustments later.

The standoff over terms of negotiations, and whether they are happening, signals that a protracted economic fight lies ahead.

The central bank is bracing for President Trump’s tariffs to dent growth while stoking inflation, keeping interest rate cuts at bay for now.

As President Trump’s tariffs rock the world, German bonds and the euro are benefiting. But U.S. strength endures, our columnist says.

How ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Gemini, and other popular models performed on personality tests designed for humans.

Anyone can shift the culture at their organization.

The iPhone maker warned that it may take a $900 million hit from President Trump’s levies, showing that even powerful companies aren’t immune from the trade war.

Blumhouse, the horror movie studio, has teamed up with Meta on a chatbot that encourages people to use their phones while watching a movie.

The American automaker’s quest to become the sport’s 11th team began two years ago. It joins the grid in 2026.

The agreement could provide a windfall to the U.S., but the resources will be expensive to extract, and any progress is unlikely while the war rages.

The company reported overall mixed results, sending share prices down in after-hours trading.

General Motors now expects to earn a lot less than it did before President Trump imposed 25 percent tariffs on imported cars and auto parts.

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York has proposed an increase in the film tax credit to stay competitive with New Jersey and other states.

The Justice Department accused large insurers of colluding with national brokers to steer older people and those with disabilities toward coverage that might not offer the best medical care.

In a lawsuit filed last week, the woman said the airline did not come to her aid when a man attacked her on a red-eye flight last year.

The plans amount to an extraordinary flex of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s power as health secretary to make decisions ordinarily left to career scientists at the Food and Drug Administration.

Confidence in the world’s reserve currency is in doubt, leaving an opening for alternatives like the euro. But it won’t be easy.

The company is recalling Ninja Foodi OP300 series pressure cookers that were sold between January 2019 and March 2025 after more than 100 reported burn injuries, officials said.

A deal for a state-backed Emirati firm to use a Trump-affiliated digital coin was announced in a panel that included the president’s son and his business partner, who promised, “This is only the beginning.”

The carmaker denied a report that its board had explored finding a successor to Elon Musk. But even if he sticks around, he and the company face big challenges.

Robyn Denholm, who leads Tesla’s board, said on social media that board members were “highly confident” in Mr. Musk, the company’s chief executive.

The burger giant, a much-watched barometer for consumer sentiment, reported lower consumer spending in the first quarter.

American consumers are not yet seeing much evidence of the drastic changes President Trump has made on trade. But they are on their way.

The tech giant instead engaged a firm that is fighting the president’s executive orders, Jenner & Block, in a sign that those firms can still attract clients.

The prime example is Tether, a firm that regulators once targeted. Its chief executive recently hobnobbed in Washington with lawmakers and lobbyists.

Technology, planning and creative strategies can help you get around the most common airport pitfalls.

The golf star is teaming up with the investment firm TPG on a new sports-related fund.

Letting AI take over scheduling, creating agendas, and summarizing discussions can seem like a time saver—but it can weaken your influence.

A new study shows that being proactive comes at a cost.

They can reveal faulty assumptions, hidden opportunities, and what’s really within your control.

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Independent vendors who sell on sites like Etsy and eBay are trying to blunt the pain from tariffs on low-cost Chinese-made goods.

The Bank of Japan predicted growth of just 0.5 percent, cutting its previous forecast in half, and decided against another hike in interest rates.

There are many ways to lose an eye. Christina Leitzel wants people to know that there are also many ways to gain a new one.

After a plane overshot a runway in South Korea, killing 179 people, a Times analysis found that global standards that help minimize fatalities are inconsistently followed.

Toy makers and stores are freezing holiday orders, predicting shortages and higher prices. Some are consulting bankruptcy lawyers, fearing their firms won’t survive.

A slowdown in commerce between the United States and China caused by escalating tariffs was evident in a report Wednesday on manufacturing activity in April.

As the Trump administration dismantles foreign aid, Bill Gates, whose philanthropy is devoted to global health, is trying to talk to anyone with the president’s ear.

Six strategies for mobilizing, engaging, and connecting with others.

A new IdeaCast is heading your way.

Sean Jacobsohn, founder of the Failure Museum, shares notable product failures and the lessons we can learn from them.

Improving performance requires trust, empathy—and a bit of tough love.

Reducing federal support for research and development could cause long-run economic damage and reduce government revenue.

Most levies on imported cars and car parts will remain in place, but automakers have secured some relaxation of the trade policy.

The move comes as President Trump’s tariffs are reducing shipping volumes and is in addition to 12,000 job cuts last year.

Despite his administration’s lack of concern about climate change, a recession would give the atmosphere a break. At least in the short term.

The Iberian Peninsula’s widespread blackout raises questions about the resilience of the electric power infrastructure in the two countries — and to an extent, the rest of Europe.

A discussion of the company’s strategy to use AI to offer new edtech products.

How to avoid three common problems when implementing these programs across cultures.

How to make it more rigorous, transparent, and data-driven.

Three perspectives on how the role might evolve.

A conversation with space experts Matthew Weinzierl and Brendan Rosseau on the government’s role in fostering competition and innovation.

Three experts weigh in on the current state of tariffs and global trade—and how leaders can prepare for what might be on the horizon.

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Governance is the only way to preserve relationships and increase the odds of long-term success.

Six ways leaders can demonstrate a steady hand in turbulent times.

A study found that the timing and emotional tenor of a leader’s communication can significantly affect their team members’ performance.

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Create a more personalized, realistic approach to growth.

Allen J. Morrison, a professor of global business, explains the three major objectives of China’s economic strategy—and what companies should really focus on.

Three ways to craft initiatives tailored to your company’s context, needs, and strategy.