Diesel Jumps Above $6 a Gallon, Adding to Inflation Pressure
The price of U.S. diesel fuel hit a new high over mounting fears that fighting in the Middle East could further threaten oil supplies.
How to Make Sense of Mayhem in the Bond Market
The stock market is easy to talk about. But bonds are a different story. Our columnist has some pointers to help make you a bond maven.
Elevated Inflation Keeps Pressure on Fed to Raise Rates
The odds of a quarter-point rate increase at the Federal Reserve’s meeting next week surged to 90 percent after August’s Consumer Price Index report.
How Minnesota Became the Front Line in the Fight Over Prediction Markets
The state was the first to pass a law banning Kalshi and Polymarket. A lawsuit filed by a federal agency may set a precedent on who gets to regulate them.
Why Cheap Used Cars Are So Hard to Find
A three-year-old car was the sweet spot for buying used cars, since they have passed the peak of depreciation. But they now average about $33,000.
To Drill or Not to Drill? Britain Nears Decision on Aging North Sea Oil Fields.
Britain is considering expanding fossil fuel production at the risk of undermining its climate goals.
Bessent Takes on the Bond Vigilantes
As a rout in the bond market deepens, the pressure grows on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to restore calm.
McClatchy Makes Deep Job Cuts to Newspapers Around the Country
The owner of The Miami Herald said subscriber interest did not support its current level of investment. One employee called the layoffs a “blood bath.”
TSA May Allow Passengers With PreCheck to Bring Water Through Checkpoints
Bottles of water could soon be allowed through security checkpoints at some airports, relaxing a strict policy in place for more than 20 years.
Apple’s New iPhone Duo Is Here. How Do Consumer Technology Journalists Review It?
Here’s the process for vetting new smartphones and gadgets at The Times and Wirecutter.
Ryanair C.E.O. Disputes Account of Passenger Sucked Out of Plane Window
“We don’t think any part of his body got out the window,” Michael O’Leary of Ryanair said. A lawyer for the passenger pushed back.
Trump Announces $500 Rebates for Some Obamacare Customers, Weeks Before the Election
The White House plans to send the money to people in 30 states who have higher incomes and are insured under the Affordable Care Act.
Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Special Envoy, Made More Than $250 Million While in Government
A disclosure shows that Steve Witkoff collected nearly $107 million in 2025 from a holding company that includes a crypto business owned by his family and President Trump’s.
Trump’s Trade War With Canada Is Making Even Sprinkle Makers Nervous
President Trump’s levies on a long, eclectic list of products from Canada have companies scrambling to figure out if their supply chains are affected.
The U.S. Open Has Been Quietly Releasing Tickets for Its Popular Tournament
On Wednesday, hundreds appeared on Ticketmaster. The United States Tennis Association said it periodically released tickets it held for a variety of reasons.
Voters Are Asking A.I. About Elections. The Answers Can Vary by User.
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a go-to stop for voters looking for information about political races. Researchers are studying the effects.
European Central Bank Raises Rates in Bid to Quell Inflation
The bank, fighting price pressures spurred by the war in the Middle East, raised its benchmark rate to 2.5 percent.
Jimmy Kimmel Moves Talarico Interview to YouTube Because of F.C.C. ‘Threat’
In a monologue on Wednesday, Mr. Kimmel said that the show made the decision because the F.C.C. had “threatened” ABC over “traditional editorial decisions.”
A.I. Data Center Pollution Poses Health Threat, Former E.P.A. Officials Warn
Air pollution from gas-fired power plants to run data centers is expected to add at least $20 billion in annual health care costs by 2028, the group warns.
Oil Prices Surge as Stocks and Bonds Wobble
Crude oil hit its highest levels in months and bond yields continued to rise as investors worried about diminishing energy supplies and the prospect of accelerating inflation.