Local governments are trying to create housing that is permanently affordable by investing directly in construction. They are rewriting how housing programs have traditionally operated.
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A stalwart on defense spending, Poland is training its citizens in civil defense while balancing their jobs and families.
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The United States vowed to help tankers navigate the perilous conditions that have kept them stranded in the Persian Gulf, but it remained unclear if companies would try to get out.
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The technology giant met with administration officials last week to address a growing concern in Washington: insufficient computing power for artificial intelligence.
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Analysts question the feasibility of this long-shot bid by the video game retailer to acquire the much larger online marketplace.
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Chatham Park, a master-planned community in Pittsboro, N.C., is expected to expand the town to 60,000 people when completed.
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In India, Firozabad has depended on its glassmaking industry for centuries. Fuel prices are starting to shatter businesses already under pressure.
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Having gotten into trouble for making jokes critical of the Chinese government, the standup comic Chizi now lives in self-imposed exile. He’s finding that freedom imposes its own constraints.
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The tractor-trailer was on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday when it was damaged, the authorities said. Its driver had minor injuries and no one aboard the plane was hurt.
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Oil prices fell and futures on the S&P 500 rose slightly on Sunday as investors reacted to continued uncertainty about the war in Iran.
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One case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed in a laboratory, the organization said on Sunday. There are five additional suspected cases.
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently referred a reverse-discrimination complaint by an employee to the agency’s legal unit for review.
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It was the biggest opening weekend for a traditional comedy in 11 years. One analyst called the debut “sensational.”
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Even in its reduced state, the company played an important role in forcing other airlines to keep fares low, some experts said.
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The announcement came days after the United Arab Emirates withdrew from the group. The higher output will have little effect on global supplies.
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The pioneering search engine shut down on May 1, after nearly 30 years in operation.
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Some yogurts and peanut butters could be considered ultraprocessed as scientists and MAHA supporters push for a strict definition.
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The charging network is spotty, but it’s a small country.
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People in Costa Rica and other Latin American, Asian and African countries are increasingly buying electric vehicles to avoid spiking fuel prices.
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The budget carrier abruptly canceled flights early on Saturday, leaving passengers to rush to make other plans. “Even if they go back into business, never again,” one traveler said.
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The administration’s decision to relax federal regulations on medical marijuana comes with big tax breaks for many cannabis companies, and could drive new investment in the budding sector.
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Plus: Is it insane to refuse a raise?
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Generation X-ers and others shared stories of family crises, and we asked experts how to think about living longer than you expect.
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Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle.
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High fuel costs are imperiling the Japanese sento, a long-declining industry that remains a vital social lifeline for the country’s isolated elderly.
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The company is breaking from its longstanding policy of releasing movies exclusively on its streaming service.
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The company received reports that the stoppers on some of its products had “forcefully ejected,” striking customers and causing permanent vision loss in a few cases, safety regulators said.
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The lawsuit focuses on remarks made by Ms. Owens, a right-wing podcaster, about Mr. Kirk’s killing, highlighting a growing tension among factions of the American right.
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The low-fare airline, which has struggled for years, had been trying to secure a $500 million lifeline from the Trump administration.
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Fidelity’s and Vanguard’s donor-advised fund entities have taken similar actions since a Justice Department indictment of the civil rights group.
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Nonprofit groups have applauded an investigation on trade in goods made with forced labor but say that the Trump administration should go further to enforce its own laws
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The price of Brent crude, the international benchmark, dipped, while the average price of gasoline in the United States bumped up by 9 cents overnight. Stocks continued to climb.
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Patients with one of the deadliest cancers have been pleading for an unapproved treatment that may prolong their lives.
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A state law that goes into effect in October prohibits grocery stores and third-party delivery services from using consumer data to boost prices.
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The S&P 500 notched five weeks of gains for the first time in roughly 18 months. In April, it rose more than 10 percent, its best month since November 2020.
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A 10 percent tax on American imports was hurting British sales, even though exporters had increased sales in India, China and other countries.
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The average bill is forecast to rise 8.5 percent. There are simple ways to make sure you’re not overpaying, like getting your air-conditioning checked.
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Sam Altman suggested it would be released more widely than a rival offering from Anthropic. Some are suggesting it’s because OpenAI has more computing power.
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The Federal Reserve’s meeting this week was the most divisive in decades, a sign that President Trump’s pick to lead the central bank will face opposition if he pursues substantially lower interest rates.
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American producers are under pressure from investors to keep spending in check, and they are wary of drilling more wells because they are not sure oil prices will stay high.
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Journalists at newspapers like The Miami Herald and The Sacramento Bee are refusing to let the chain use their names on summarized articles generated by a new A.I. tool.
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Inflationary surges and economic slowdowns set off by the war in Iran, tariffs and other Trump policies have forced monetary officials to adjust, our columnist says.
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Locals say rising ticket prices and a late start time for the Oaks race on Friday are hurting residents and restaurants. “The only thing I see is greed,” one steakhouse owner said.
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Americans can’t afford the higher health insurance premiums that resulted from Congress’s refusal to extend federal tax credits.
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Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.
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The very first E.V. was born in the 1830s. By the 1900s, electric carriages were dodging horse droppings in Manhattan streets.
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The Swedish appetite for sweets, caffeine and hanging out has led to a profusion of new convivial bakeries.
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Bill McGlashan served time for trying to buy his son’s way into college during the Varsity Blues scandal. He hopes his new venture will restore his name — and save the planet.
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European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate.
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As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.
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