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NPR Podcast Host Exits Amid Workplace Investigation
Ramtin Arablouei, a co-host of “Throughline,” left the network after an employee made a human resources complaint about his behavior.
By Benjamin Mullin
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Trump Administration Weighs $1.7 Billion Fund for Allies Investigated Under Biden
Critics denounced the highly unusual plan, which has yet to be finalized or approved, as a vast political slush fund financed by taxpayers.
By Glenn Thrush, Andrew Duehren and Alan Feuer
business
The Stock Market’s Winning Streak Is About to Be Tested
Despite accelerating inflation and possible interest rate increases, the S&P 500 has posted a long weekly winning streak, driven by strong corporate earnings. Can it last?
By Joe Rennison
business
For Xi’s Critics, Summit Spectacle Is Fuel for Jokes They Can’t Tell
On Threads and other sites, liberal-minded Chinese accounts were mocking the proceedings and offering a rare window into opinions on Xi Jinping and his leadership style.
By Li Yuan
health
Some Medicare Patients Can Now Get Free CBD
The Trump administration has authorized a test program to see if the cannabis compound can ease some symptoms and reduce health care costs among older patients.
By Jan Hoffman
business
Starbucks Cuts 300 Corporate Jobs in Turnaround Push
The company said it would close four regional offices and take a $400 million charge related to the changes.
By Julie Creswell
your-money
‘No Essay’ College Scholarships May Have Unseen Strings Attached
Unlike traditional financial aid, the prizes are awarded by random drawings. The websites, in turn, gain access to applicants’ personal information.
By Ann Carrns
business
What Trump Gained, and Didn’t, From China
President Trump is returning home from Beijing after a two-day summit that achieved a few deals but left investors and analysts underwhelmed.
By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Niko Gallogly, Brian O’Keefe, Ian Mount and Grady McGregor
business
Oil Prices Climb on Fears of Broader Energy Crunch
Hopes for an end to the war in Iran faded after President Trump failed to secure a commitment from China to help persuade Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
By The New York Times
business
Elon Musk’s Awkward Selfie Moment With a Chinese Billionaire in Beijing
A few seconds of selfie awkwardness between Elon Musk and Lei Jun, a prominent Chinese entrepreneur, has spread like wildfire on China’s social media.
By Alexandra Stevenson and Murphy Zhao
business
Trump Touts ‘Fantastic Trade Deals’ With China, but Details Are Scarce
The president left Beijing following a summit with China, during which the two countries sought to stabilize their economic and political relations.
By Ana Swanson
business
A Guide to Medicare’s New Coverage for Obesity Drugs
What you should know about the federal government’s pilot program offering GLP-1s solely for weight loss.
By Mark Miller
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As Powell Steps Down, the Fed Confronts ‘Regime Change’
Jerome H. Powell is passing the chair’s baton to Kevin M. Warsh at the Federal Reserve, an institution that President Trump’s pick says needs an overhaul.
By Colby Smith
business
Joe Sedelmaier, Auteur Behind ‘Where’s the Beef?’ Ad, Dies at 92
He directed nearly 1,000 comedic commercials, including a much-quoted spot for Wendy’s and one for FedEx featuring a manic speed talker.
By Richard Sandomir
business
It’s Not Just U.S. Stocks. A.I. and Oil Are Moving Global Markets, Too.
Intel, along with Taiwan and South Korea, are the latest winners, our columnist says. True diversification is hard to find.
By Jeff Sommer
business
Nvidia’s Future in China Remains Unclear After Trump-Xi Summit
The standoff comes as Chinese firms increasingly turn to domestic chipmakers like Huawei, in a drive to reduce China’s dependence on Western technologies.
By Meaghan Tobin
world
Trump and Boeing Announce China Will Purchase 200 Planes
The deal, which Beijing has not commented on, would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world’s largest aviation markets.
By Keith Bradsher, Qasim Nauman and Niraj Chokshi
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Spies, Sanctions, Cyberattacks: China and the U.S. Clash Behind the Scenes
After months of avoiding confrontation, the Trump administration has taken recent steps to call out China on Iran, artificial intelligence and spying.
By David E. Sanger and Dustin Volz
technology
A.I. Chip Maker Soars 68% in Market Debut, as Tech I.P.O.s Ramp Up
Cerebras, a Silicon Valley maker of artificial intelligence chips, began trading on the stock market on Thursday, as SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic also take steps to go public.
By Natallie Rocha
business
Consumers Spent More in April Despite High Gas Prices
Retail sales rose 0.5 percent despite higher prices for gas, food and other goods. But there are signs consumers are under some strain.
By Sydney Ember
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Trump Might Welcome Chinese Investment, but America Is Wary
A pledge for more Chinese investment could face backlash given longstanding national security concerns in the United States.
By Alan Rappeport
arts
The Met Will Expand by Merging With the Nearby Neue Galerie
Beginning in 2028, the Metropolitan Museum of Art will own the Neue’s Fifth Avenue home and the prestige collection of 20th-century Austrian and German art built by Ronald S. Lauder.
By Robin Pogrebin
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Trump Cites Inaccurate Data to Downplay Economic Toll of Iran War
He has minimized soaring gas prices, rising inflation and the American economy’s need for the Strait of Hormuz.
By Linda Qiu
business
In Qatar, Energy Sector Damage Is Severe, and the Way Back Will Be Long
Iranian strikes and a blockade have paralyzed Qatar’s gas engine, creating a technical bottleneck likely to stall exports for years.
By River Akira Davis
business
The C.E.O.s for Spencer Pratt
The former reality-TV star has shaken up the Los Angeles mayoral race, gaining support from deep-pocketed donors like the financier Daniel S. Loeb.
By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Niko Gallogly and Brian O’Keefe