America’s Great Unifying Event: The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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CreditAmir Hamja/The New York Times F.T.C. Launches Antitrust Investigation Into Microsoft
Regulators are demanding information from the company on its cloud computing, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity products.
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CreditGrant Hindsley for The New York Times The Fed’s Favorite Inflation Measure Sped Up in October
Inflation has been stubborn in recent months. Now, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s tariffs loom as a potential risk.
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CreditPhilip Cheung for The New York Times He Helped ‘Break’ the Bank of England. Now He May Run the U.S. Treasury.
Scott Bessent’s former colleagues and rivals see the prospective Treasury secretary as a thoughtful choice with a broad understanding of financial markets.
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Chinese Automakers Tell Suppliers to Cut Costs as Price War Deepens
China’s electric vehicle market is the world’s largest — and its most cutthroat, with dozens of brands jostling for position.
By Claire Fu and
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The automaker has long been criticized by human rights activists for doing business in the territory, where China has repressed Muslim ethnic groups.
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CreditKeith Bradsher/The New York Times Tariff Threats Show Trump’s Commitment to Upending Global Trade
The president-elect’s threat to hit Canada, Mexico and China with new tariffs is already rocking business and diplomatic relationships and could topple the trade pacts he signed in his first term.
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CreditJose Luis Gonzalez/Reuters News AnalysisWalmart, Once Eager to Promote Diversity, Pulls Back Amid Conservative Pressure
Among other things, the retailer will no longer use the term D.E.I.
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CreditWill Newton for The New York Times Trump’s Tariffs Would Deal a Big Blow to the Auto Industry
Automakers and parts suppliers would struggle if President-elect Donald J. Trump followed through on his threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.
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Did the World Need a Hot Santa? It Got One Anyway.
A new series of ads from Target features Kris K., a “weirdly hot” version of the beloved character, continuing a trend of spicing up holiday favorites.
By Gina Cherelus
Holiday Shopping, Up Close and Personal
The experience of interacting with small business owners at winter markets makes holiday shopping “a little bit more wholesome” for some visitors.
By Aimee Ortiz and Jeenah Moon
Frequent Fliers Are Rethinking Loyalty Programs and Setting Themselves Free
Some travelers, frustrated with changing airline rewards programs, have stopped chasing status and adopted different strategies when booking flights and using credit cards.
By Mike Dang
London’s 850-Year-Old Smithfield Meat Market Is Set to Close
Livestock has been traded on the historic site in Britain’s capital for centuries. The local authority voted this week to close it.
By Mark Landler
U.S. Border Agents Seize 3,000 Fake Gibson Guitars
They would have been worth nearly $18 million if they were genuine, making it the largest counterfeit instrument seizure in history, officials said.
By Adeel Hassan
Black Friday May Have Lost the Chaos but It’s Still Huge for Retailers
Black Friday remains one of the busiest shopping days of the year, but its impact has been diluted by monthlong holiday sales and the convenience of buying online.
By Santul Nerkar
Andy Paley, Whose Imprint Was All Over Pop Music, Dies at 73
Musician, singer, songwriter, producer and more, he collaborated with Madonna and a raft of other artists and helped resuscitate the career of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson.
By Alex Williams
China Has a New Playbook to Counter Trump: ‘Supply Chain Warfare’
A series of swipes at American companies show how China could take the initiative in a new trade war, using its economic dominance to exact pain.
By Alexandra Stevenson and Paul Mozur
Hoping for Allies Among Trump’s Health Picks, Pharma Faces Hostility
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other candidates for top health posts are at odds with the drug industry, setting the stage for tense battles over regulatory changes.
By Rebecca Robbins, Christina Jewett and Kate Kelly
As Congress Feuds Over Farm Bill, Growers Are ‘Stuck in Limbo’
The agriculture and nutrition measure was last updated in 2018 and originally expired two years ago. Farmers fear the Trump administration’s priorities will eclipse theirs next year.
By Maya C. Miller
DealBook NewsletterInflation is Back in Focus as Trumponomics Looms Large Over Global Trade
Investors are bracing for the latest data as the president-elect’s economic agenda of cutting immigration and taxes, while raising tariffs takes shape.
By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Ravi Mattu, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Lauren Hirsch and Vivienne Walt
White House MemoTwo Presidents, Two Policies, One Superpower: America in Transition
Even as President Biden brokers a cease-fire in Lebanon, President-elect Donald J. Trump is running his own foreign policy without waiting to be sworn in.
By Peter Baker
I Haul, Therefore I Am
It is the shopping phenomenon of our times, and now it’s an Amazon store.
By Vanessa Friedman
Airlines Are Padding Flight Times. It’s Not Your Imagination.
Flying in America has become slower even as official statistics have shown improvement.
By Ben Blatt
Overlooked No More: Margaret Getchell, Visionary Force at Macy’s
As the store’s first female executive, she helped turn it into what it is today, paving the way for other women to hold senior positions in retail.
By Stephanie Forshee
Battle of the Mega-Ships? A European Behemoth Heads to the Caribbean.
The new MSC World America will arrive in spring, joining other huge ships. Be prepared for a strong European influence when it comes to design and food.
By Ceylan Yeğinsu
On Big Pharma, Food and Agriculture, These Are Kennedy’s Unexpected Bedfellows
When it comes to weeding out corporate influence, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s ideas often align best with some of Trump’s loudest critics.
By Emily Baumgaertner
Trump Taps Kevin Hassett to Lead National Economic Council
Mr. Hassett defended Donald Trump’s tax cuts and trade policies in his first administration but has also acknowledged that tariffs can weaken economic growth.
By Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman, Alan Rappeport and Ana Swanson
Trump Selects First-Term Official as Trade Representative
The lawyer Jamieson Greer is set to be the top U.S. trade negotiator, a crucial position given the president-elect’s threats to impose tariffs on imports from other countries.
By Ana Swanson
Trump’s Tariff Threat Pits Canada Against Mexico
The president-elect’s opening salvo in trade and border talks with the United States’ neighbors is casting a harsh light on the North American alliance.
By Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Simon Romero
Saudi Arabia and Russia to U.N.: Don’t Talk About a Fossil Fuel Exit
A handful of oil-producing nations ensured that a United Nations General Assembly resolution on climate change steered clear of a call to transition away from fossil fuels.
By Somini Sengupta
Fed Kept Options Open on Rate Cuts, Minutes Show
Minutes from a Nov. 6-7 meeting showed that Federal Reserve policymakers favored lowering rates “gradually.”
By Jeanna Smialek
Yes, It ‘Looks Like a Duck,’ but Carriers Like the New Mail Truck
The electric trucks have a side cargo door, more space and, critically, air-conditioning, promising some long-overdue relief for carriers, who haven’t had an upgrade since the 1980s.
By Michael Levenson
Starbucks Among Companies Affected by Ransomware Attack
Blue Yonder, which provides supply chain management software for thousands of companies, said a cyberattack had disrupted some services.
By Ali Watkins
Mexico’s President Raises Prospect of Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods
President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to President-elect Trump’s threat to impose high tariffs, saying such a move would inflict damage on both countries.
By Simon Romero
New Drug Causes 20 Percent Weight Loss in Early Amgen Results
The drug, which is named MariTide and delivered in a monthly injection, is some time away from being sold.
By Gina Kolata
Has Social Media Advice Affected Your Finances? We Want to Hear From You.
If you have come across misleading personal finance advice online, tell us. We may include your experiences in an article.
By Isabella Kwai
DealBook NewsletterTrump’s Tariff Threat Roils Global Markets
The dollar gained and investors sold off stocks after the president-elect promised to levy new restrictions on the United States’ biggest trade partners.
By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Ravi Mattu, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Lauren Hirsch and Adam Satariano
After Trump’s Tariff Threat, Is a China Currency War Next?
While China could offset American tariffs by letting its currency fall, that might endanger Beijing’s recent efforts to stabilize the economy.
By Keith Bradsher
Biden Cuts Intel’s Chip Award by More Than $600 Million
The Silicon Valley company will receive less money from the CHIPS Act after winning a $3 billion military contract and changing some of its investment commitments.
By Ana Swanson and Tripp Mickle
FIFA President’s Bet on Club World Cup Meets Reality
Gianni Infantino has tied his legacy to the 32-team tournament, even inscribing his name on the trophy. Its success is far from guaranteed.
By Tariq Panja
Frugal Traveler$29 Flights, Half-Price Cruises: Whether It’s Black Friday or Travel Tuesday, Deals Abound
Our Frugal Traveler columnist waded through the sales, and found some of the best bargains she’s seen in years.
By Elaine Glusac
An Economic Model That Moves Beyond G.D.P.
With “Doughnut Economics,” Kate Raworth looks instead at planetary well-being.
By Keridwen Cornelius
Another Way to Keep Food Out of the Trash
Mette Lykke leads Too Good to Go, which operates in 19 countries to reduce waste and make surplus food accessible.
By Shivani Vora
China’s Huawei Takes Aim at Apple With Latest Smartphone
Last year, a chip breakthrough put Huawei on top of the Chinese smartphone market. Now it is rolling out its newest phone, the Mate 70 series.
By Meaghan Tobin and John Liu
On the Wings of War
Scientists study the flight of hummingbirds to design robots for drone warfare.
By Jim Robbins
Rocket Engine Fire Stalls Japan’s Ambitions to Launch Satellites
Japan is off to a shaky start in its efforts to break into the space rocket market dominated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
By River Akira Davis and Hisako Ueno
the new new worldChina’s Police Are Preying on Small Firms in Search of Cash
With localities facing budget holes, the police are crossing provincial borders to collect fines and draining company treasuries. Businesses call it a shakedown.
By Li Yuan
The World’s Pioneering Tech Cop Is Making Her Exit
Margrethe Vestager, the European Union’s antitrust regulator, who put technology’s harms on the global agenda, reflected on a decade of taking on the biggest companies and what comes next.
By Adam Satariano
Biden Administration to Lend $6 Billion for Rivian E.V. Factory
The financing for a factory in Georgia is part of a last-minute effort to establish climate policies before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.
By Jack Ewing
Trial of Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug Halted After Disappointing Results
Cassava Sciences said that its drug did not significantly reduce cognitive decline in 1,900 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.
By Teddy Rosenbluth
Trump Plans Tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China That Could Cripple Trade
The president-elect said that he would impose the across-the-board tariffs on Day 1 and that they would stay in place until Canada, Mexico and China halted the flow of drugs and migrants.
By Ana Swanson, Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Simon Romero
Kohl’s Picks C.E.O. of Michaels to Help It Turn Around
Ashley Buchanan will be the third chief executive of the department store chain since 2018.
By Jordyn Holman
Do You Use Online Betting Markets? Tell Us About It.
The New York Times is covering the rise of online betting markets. We want to hear about the experiences of people who use them, either for recreational purposes or as a source of income.
By Emma Goldberg
The ‘Rocket Docket’ Judge Who Will Decide the Fate of Google’s Ad Technology
The ruling by a federal judge, Leonie Brinkema, in an antitrust case over Google’s advertising technology could add to the internet company’s woes.
By David McCabe and Nico Grant
Trump’s Middle East Envoy Has Prior Ties to Oil-Rich Nations There
Steve Witkoff’s involvement with two sovereign wealth funds as he bought and then sold Manhattan’s Park Lane Hotel demonstrates the potential conflicts his new role will present.
By Eric Lipton
Can Wall Street Billionaires Deliver on Trump’s Blue-Collar Promise?
The president-elect has named wealthy financiers for key economic positions, raising questions about how much they will follow through on promises to help the working class.
By Alan Rappeport and Ana Swanson
Steel Maker ThyssenKrupp to Slash 11,000 Jobs in Germany
The venerable steel producer, which has been struggling against high energy prices at home and growing competition from abroad, is the latest company in Europe to cut its work force.
By Melissa Eddy
Macy’s Discovers Employee Hid Millions in Delivery Expenses
The department store chain said it had found the erroneous accounting entries while preparing its results for the third quarter.
By Jordyn Holman and Danielle Kaye
Regulator Sues Anti-Police Activist Who Spent Charity Funds on Himself
Brandon Anderson, who used his nonprofit’s accounts to rent mansions and buy luxury clothes, was featured in a New York Times story in August.
By David A. Fahrenthold
DealBook NewsletterThe Bessent Bounce — Markets Cheer Trump’s Treasury Pick
Investors seemed to signal their approval for Scott Bessent as a safe choice to implement the president-elect’s economic agenda.
By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Ravi Mattu, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced and Lauren Hirsch
How Trump Could Upend Electric Car Sales
Fewer people will be able to afford electric cars and trucks if President-elect Donald J. Trump and Republicans in Congress eliminate a $7,500 federal tax credit.
By Lawrence Ulrich
DHL Cargo Plane Crashes Near Airport in Lithuania, Killing 1
The crash near Vilnius Airport sparked a fire in a residential area, officials said. One person on board was killed and three others were hospitalized.
By Yan Zhuang and Amelia Nierenberg
Washington Curtails Intel’s Chip Grant After Company Stumbles
The Biden administration is reducing its award to the chip maker, partly to account for a multibillion-dollar military contract.
By Tripp Mickle and Ana Swanson
Without Drama or Banana, Art Auctions Struggle
Beyond the headline-grabbing sales of the fall auction season, the market tries to soar beyond its two-year slump.
By Zachary Small, Scott Reyburn and Julia Halperin
Former BP Chief Joins A.I. Data Center Developer
Bernard Looney will join Prometheus Hyperscale, a Wyoming start-up, to help it address the enormous energy needs of the artificial intelligence industry.
By Stanley Reed
Connecticut Couple Charged in $1 Million Theft of Lululemon Goods
Investigators said the couple used trickery and misdirection to steal merchandise from Lululemon stores in at least five states.
By Adeel Hassan
How Southwest Airlines Lost Its Groove
For decades, the company made money even as other airlines stumbled and went bankrupt. But the carrier has struggled to adapt to changes in air travel.
By Niraj Chokshi
‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ Jump-Start the Box Office, but at a Cost
Battling a 27 percent decline in domestic ticket sales compared with before the pandemic, studios left no marketing drum unthumped in releasing the movies.
By Brooks Barnes
NonfictionShopping and Shame Share the Shelves in ‘American Bulk’
In an eye-opening collection, Emily Mester considers why she, and we, seek satisfaction by obsessively choosing, buying and rating the objects we desire.
By Alexandra Jacobs
Should You Still Learn to Code in an A.I. World?
Coding boot camps once looked like the golden ticket to an economically secure future. But as that promise fades, what should you do? Keep learning, until further notice.
By Sarah Kessler
Times InsiderReading, With Extra Cheese: Remembering Pizza Hut’s ‘Book It!’
Reporting on the 40th anniversary of the popular pizza literacy program sent one writer on a mozzarella-scented memory trail.
By Sarah Bahr
work FriendTrash Talk at Work? Uncool in Any Language.
One of my co-workers criticized another in Spanish. Should I tell them that they were understood?
By Anna Holmes
How Scott Bessent Went From Democratic Donor to Trump Treasury Secretary Pick
The hedge fund investor predicted last year that President-elect Donald J. Trump’s political fortunes were on the rise.
By Alan Rappeport
the new old ageSo Many Days Lost at the Doctor’s Office
Medical care can be wearying and time-consuming, especially for seniors. Researchers are beginning to quantify the burdens.
By Paula Span
DealBook NewsletterStock for Sale by Cabinet Members
Trump’s picks for Treasury secretary and commerce secretary both lead Wall Street firms. Here’s what that could mean for their finances and businesses.
By Lauren Hirsch
Biden’s Chief Economist Processes the Election With ‘Confusion, Guilt’
Jared Bernstein, the chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, was a leading architect of “Bidenomics.”
By Talmon Joseph Smith
Trump Promised to Halve Energy Costs in 18 Months. Experts Have Doubts.
A president has little control over global oil markets, economists say.
By Lisa Friedman
Republicans Ponder: What if the Trump Tax Cuts Cost Nothing?
Some in the party are considering alternative ways of assessing the federal budget as they prepare to extend temporary tax cuts passed in 2017.
By Andrew Duehren
They Investigated Pandemic Fraud, Then Earned Thousands
Some private citizens are hunting for potential cases of fraud tied to small-business loans. They have earned big payouts — in some cases, more than $1 million.
By Madeleine Ngo
Trump’s Trade Agenda Could Benefit Friends and Punish Rivals
Donald Trump has a record of pardoning favored companies from tariffs. Companies are once again lining up to try to influence him.
By Ana Swanson
Dining Sheds Changed the N.Y.C. Food Scene. Now Watch Them Disappear.
Street side sheds and shanties helped keep restaurants afloat during the worst of the coronavirus pandemic. Now, for better or worse, new city rules are forcing their removal.
By Pete Wells
As Threat of Trump Tariffs Looms, Europe’s Leaders Seek Greater Unity
At a conference in Paris, corporate chiefs, finance ministers and top politicians called for a “Europe First” policy to counter Donald Trump’s protectionist agenda.
By Liz Alderman
Labor Secretary Pick Is Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon
A moderate from a swing district, she received endorsements from several unions but narrowly lost her bid for a second House term.
By Michael M. Grynbaum and Danielle Kaye
Dr. Martin Makary Chosen to Head the F.D.A.
A frequent Fox News commentator, Dr. Makary has a penchant for challenging the medical establishment, and stirred pandemic concerns with his views on Covid immunity and vaccine mandates.
By Christina Jewett
Pam Bondi, a $25,000 Donation and Trump University: Questions Remain
While Ms. Bondi, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for attorney general, served as attorney general of Florida, her office declined to investigate allegations of fraud against his for-profit school.
By Eric Lipton
Trump Taps Investor Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
The hedge fund manager will be responsible for steering President-elect Donald J. Trump’s unconventional economic agenda.
By Alan Rappeport and Maggie Haberman
Mike Shatzkin, Colorful Publishing Industry Guru, Dies at 77
His blog, The Shatzkin Files, was an essential read for industry insiders. His observations about the changes digital publishing would bring were prophetic.
By Michael S. Rosenwald
Harold W. Sims Jr., Whose Museum Honored the House Cat, Dies at 89
He displayed some 10,000 cat-themed artifacts at the American Museum of the House Cat in North Carolina, which welcomed several thousand people a year.
By Clay Risen
DirecTV Calls Off Plans to Acquire Dish Network
The deal, which would have created one of the largest pay-TV providers in the United States, fell apart after strong objections from Dish’s lenders.
By Lauren Hirsch
Why Germany’s Economy, Once a Leader in Europe, Is Now in Crisis
The country is facing a second year of zero growth, with industry leaders gloomy and worried about potential tariffs from President-elect Donald Trump.
By Melissa Eddy
What Elon Musk Needs From China
From electric cars to solar panels, Mr. Musk has built businesses in high-tech manufacturing sectors now targeted by Beijing for Chinese dominance.
By Keith Bradsher
Amazon Invests $4 Billion in Anthropic, Deepening Its A.I. Ties
Since last September, the tech giant has pumped $8 billion into the artificial intelligence start-up, a sign of intense competition in developing tools that are reshaping the tech sector.
By Adam Satariano
How to Survive Thanksgiving Travel
The busiest travel period of the year can be daunting, but we’ve got tips to help minimize the stress, at the airport and on the road.
By The New York Times
your money adviserHigh-Yield Savings Accounts Are Still a Good Deal
Interest rates have been falling, but deposits are earning more than inflation.
By Ann Carrns
Frozen Out: Yelloh, Formerly Schwan’s Home Delivery, Closes
The frozen food delivery company, known for its yellow trucks, has closed after losing ground to its competitors and renaming itself Yelloh.
By Aimee Ortiz
DealBook NewsletterWhat Bondi Might Do as Attorney General
Donald Trump’s new pick to lead the Justice Department fought to overturn the Affordable Care Act, and has lobbied for Amazon, Uber and General Motors.
By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Ravi Mattu, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced and Lauren Hirsch
Why Trump Allies Say Immigration Hurts American Workers
JD Vance and others on the “new right” say limiting immigration will raise wages and give jobs to sidelined Americans. Many studies suggest otherwise.
By Lydia DePillis
StrategiesThe High Risk, High Reward Trump Market
Faced with unconventional and disruptive proposals, investors are figuring out how to place their bets.
By Jeff Sommer
Inside the Deadliest Job in America
Logging has long been a way of life for rural communities in the Pacific Northwest and South. It also comes with grave risk.
By Kurtis Lee and Kristina Barker
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