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Surging gasoline prices in the Philippines have forced some people to cancel or scale back the Visita Iglesia, a Holy Week tradition in which Catholics travel to seven churches.
Raw Farm, a dairy producer in California, denies that its products have caused the outbreak, which has sickened people in three states.
United is introducing restrictive base fares in its most profitable cabins: premium economy and business class.
Mr. Musk is requiring Wall Street firms to purchase subscriptions to his A.I. chatbot if they want to advise on one of the largest initial public offerings in history.
Our chief economics correspondent, Ben Casselman, describes how a “low-hire, low-fire” labor market has left American job-seekers in a bind.
New rules mean that parent PLUS loans have to be consolidated into a new loan by June 30 for parents to keep affordable payments. But the deadline is really earlier to allow time for processing.
The huge proposed increase would be partly offset by steep cuts to domestic programs, some of which the Trump administration describes as wasteful.
Robust job growth in March suggests that the labor market remains relatively healthy, allowing officials at the central bank to focus on fighting inflation.
President Trump is set to release his new spending plan on Friday, after trying last year to cut funding for the federal bureau tasked with measuring the economy.
Payrolls expanded and unemployment dropped last month after a health care strike ended and a harsh winter abated.
Artificial intelligence hasn’t disrupted the labor market, economists say, but they are increasingly convinced that it will — and that policymakers are unprepared.
As the Trump administration cracks down on the H-1B visa program, which allows skilled workers like software engineers to work in the United States, foreign professionals are debating whether to stay and build careers or quit the American Dream.
Lower immigration has brought labor supply in line with shaky demand, but economists worry that such a slow-moving job market is at risk of toppling over.
Eliza Shapiro, who reports on New York City’s affordability crisis, asked hundreds of residents to get candid about their finances.
From Iran to China, President Trump’s global aggression has encouraged other countries to search for new ways to pressure the U.S. economy.
As the war in Iran strains U.S. airlines, JetBlue and United are now charging up to $10 more for checked bags on domestic flights. More carriers could follow.
The change follows weeks of complaints from a grandson of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup inventor and other vocal consumers.
The administration announced new levies and made changes to existing tariffs for industries that have proved influential on the president’s trade policy.
Utah passed a law to insulate oil companies against efforts to make them pay for their role in global warming. A nationwide version is in the works.
As the White House prepares to release its 2027 budget, President Trump said military protection, not social programs, took precedence.
Investors in the struggling Wall Street lender put in record requests to get their money back.
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the United States jumped to 6.46 percent, making it harder for buyers to afford homes.
Judges have cited attacks on the press by the president and his appointees when ruling against the government in at least three court cases.
Last year, the president proposed many steep spending cuts that Congress never granted. This time, he may face an even tougher sell.
Officials are said to be examining whether a controller had to use an emergency phone just before the crash at LaGuardia. They have yet to determine the cause of the crash and are also focusing on other avenues.
A merely bad outlook might be good enough for the markets, our columnist says.
The repeal of tax credits last year sent electric vehicle sales plummeting. But with gas prices soaring, consumers are taking another, cautious, look.
Oil surged and stocks sold off after the president delivered an unclear case for continuing the war in the Middle East.
The European Union and national capitals are trying to make social media and algorithms less addictive and safer, especially for children.
Get ready for the return of wearables and a new stage in the fashion-tech relationship.
Who needs more than two employees when artificial intelligence can do so many corporate tasks? It’s super efficient — and a little bit lonely.
There has never been more competition in the leisure industry, as Disney and niche parks appeal to young families and high-income visitors.
Missile interceptors made by the South Korean firm LIG Nex1 are said to be performing well, at a small fraction of the cost of U.S. interceptors.
President Trump’s statements about continuing to strike Iran spooked investors, though markets recovered after reports that Oman and Iran were in talks to monitor Strait of Hormuz traffic.
Removing sanctions would allow Delcy Rodríguez, the country’s acting leader, to conduct business with U.S. companies and potentially meet with President Trump.
Users who have been saddled with now-cringe email handles since the mid-2000s can now change them without losing any data under a policy Google announced on Wednesday.
The war in Iran has exposed the need to mount a defense against foreign influence campaigns, officials and experts say.
Toyota, Honda and Hyundai reported drops in March. Some blamed gasoline prices.
An initial public offering of Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company would most likely be a generational wealth event and one of the largest offerings ever.
Global markets rallied as President Trump signaled that the United States may stop fighting soon. But big questions remain about lingering damage.
The authorities in Wuhan, the site of one of the world’s largest experiments in self-driving cars, cited a “system failure” after widespread reports on Tuesday evening.
President Trump said the U.S. military would wrap up its campaign in Iran in two or three weeks.
Conservatives had expected a victory in the case after the I.R.S. agreed to a settlement that allowed churches to voice support for candidates.
Officials at the department and the White House are in the middle of a messy and complicated debate over how to respond to President Trump’s lawsuit demanding $10 billion from the I.R.S.
The ruling will have minimal effect on the federal money going to public media because Congress voted to claw back funding. But it could have implications for any future funding.
Despite once being valued at $4 billion, the company that made sneakers from Merino wool struggled to capture a wide customer base and turn a profit.
The influx of fans during this month’s college basketball tournament is a welcome lift to the city’s casinos and hotels after a dismal 2025, when the number of visitors fell 7.5 percent.
Oil surged and stocks sold off after the president delivered an unclear case for continuing the war in the Middle East.
Global markets rallied as President Trump signaled that the United States may stop fighting soon. But big questions remain about lingering damage.
The average price of gasoline in the U.S. has topped $4 a gallon, a multiyear high, as war in the Middle East roils the oil market and slams drivers.
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The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the United States jumped to 6.46 percent, making it harder for buyers to afford homes.
With elite athletes like LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo as investors, the company, now valued at $10 billion, is courting everyday health enthusiasts.
Economists and investors are increasingly pricing in a slowdown, or even a global recession, if the fighting drags on.
No more YouTube or video games on school laptops. Textbooks and pencils are back. Some seventh graders say they prefer learning offline.
From Las Vegas to the Côte d’Azur, high-profile chefs are taking their cuisine on the road.
As the U.S.-Israeli campaign enters a second month, analysts see a growing toll. One forecast predicts oil hitting $200 a barrel.
The company, which develops autonomous military technology, also plans to buy a maker of simulation software as interest in next-generation defense soars.
Back-to-back courtroom losses have put technology giants, including Meta and Google, in uncertain territory as they face lawsuits and bans on teen users.
The artificial intelligence start-up has pulled the plug on the video-making tool as it rethinks spending ahead of a possible blockbuster I.P.O.
Global markets are under pressure again amid doubts that the fighting in the Middle East can end anytime soon.
Stock futures rose and oil prices fell after President Trump cited “very good and productive” talks with Iran over ending the war.
A certain type of shopping mall has become a surprising bright spot for real estate investors.
Energy experts forecast more pain for consumers and businesses as the war in the Middle East shows no signs of easing.
The chair of the Federal Reserve said that he might not leave the central bank any time soon, setting up a potential clash with President Trump.
The days of the quarterly earnings report could be numbered as the Securities and Exchange Commission is said to weigh a rule change. What it could mean for investors is likely to stir debate.
Energy prices continued to climb around the world as war in the Middle East intensifies. That has scrambled President Trump’s foreign policy strategy.