Stocks Tank in Asia as Oil Price Surges
The U.S. markets fell at Monday’s open, while Asian and European markets tumbled as tensions in the Middle East led to more energy supply disruptions, rattling investors.Read More
Oil Remains Potent Geopolitical Tool, Decades After Energy Crisis
The war in the Middle East has sent prices soaring, showing how much the world continues to depend on reliable supplies of oil and gas.Read More
A $1,000 Dog Grooming Session? The Wellness Industry Is Booming.
Pet owners are extending their health beliefs and practices to their furry friends.Read More
Oil Prices Spike Over $110 a Barrel, Highest Since Pandemic
The jump was a sign of growing concern that the war in the Middle East will take a toll on energy supplies.Read More
Iran’s Next Supreme Leader, and the New Lucrative Pardon Industry for Rich Offenders
Plus, the “slop bowl” is losing its appeal.Read More
4 Takeaways on How Billionaires Are Donating to Federal Elections
300 billionaires and their families spent more than $3 billion on federal elections in 2024. Here’s a snapshot of how a surging class of ultrawealthy people is spending money on political change.Read More
Billionaires Made 19% of Federal Election Campaign Contributions in 2024
Billionaires made 19 percent of all reported federal campaign contributions in 2024, a Times analysis shows, and even more in some local elections. Wealthy donors are reaping the rewards.Read More
The Bank Trump Is Relying On for Rare-Earth Minerals
The Export-Import Bank is providing a $10 billion loan to Project Vault, an initiative to stockpile critical minerals. The project is the administration’s latest effort to reduce reliance on China.Read More
Iran Has a New Supreme Leader. What Does That Mean?
Mojtaba Khamenei takes on a role that makes him not only Iran’s spiritual leader but also the highest authority in the land.Read More
Fear and Hope for Iranians Trapped Between Bombs and Defiant Rulers
Many in Iran feel helpless in the face of their entrenched system, and some are becoming increasingly embittered by the fierce American and Israeli bombardment.Read More