Angela Chao, C.E.O. of Foremost Group, Dies in a Car Crash
Ms. Chao, whose sister Elaine Chao was President Trump’s secretary of transportation, led Foremost Group, operator of a global fleet of carrier ships. She died in a car crash.
SpaceX to Launch Intuitive Machines Nova-C Moon Lander: How to Watch
A day after SpaceX called off the flight of a spacecraft from Intuitive Machines of Houston, the company is ready to begin its lunar journey.
Debra OConnell to Oversee News at Disney
Ms. OConnell, a longtime executive at Disney, will become the president of a newly created division that will include ABC News and the company’s local stations.
US Agencies Start Inquiry Into Generic Drug Shortages
The F.T.C. and H.H.S. are examining the tactics of group purchasing organizations that generic industry executives say have led to scarce supplies of treatments like chemotherapy.
Squishmallows and Skoosherz Plush Toys Face Off in Court
Kelly Toys, the maker of Squishmallows, filed a lawsuit this week claiming that the Skoosherz line by Build-A-Bear is simply an imitation. Build-A-Bear filed its own suit.
I.R.S. Commissioner Aims to Show Progress Amid Threats of Budget Cuts
Daniel Werfel will try to persuade skeptical Republicans on Thursday that funding the tax agency is a good investment.
William Post, Who Helped Create Pop-Tarts, Dies at 96
Mr. Post, a bakery manager in Michigan, worked with Kellogg’s to create the snack in 1964. It became a timeless American classic.
Joel Belz, Trailblazer in Christian Journalism, Is Dead at 82
Inspired by Time, he founded World magazine, covering politics, the arts and other subjects from a “God’s-eye” view.
The Year Chatbots Were Tamed
A year ago, a rogue A.I. tried to break up my marriage. Did the backlash help make chatbots too boring?
Britain Confronts Fears of a (Gasp!) Tea Shortage
Shipping issues in the Red Sea have led to delays in tea deliveries, but British retailers assured consumers that any shortages would be a “blip.”
Three Lessons From a Surprisingly Resilient Job Market
The recovery from the pandemic lockdowns has prompted economists to consider whether their playbook is outdated or just missing a page.
Shell Sees Demand Surging for Liquefied Natural Gas
Asia will be the dominant consumer, while the U.S. will be the key supplier. In Europe, where L.N.G. has been a lifeline, the need will continue despite environmental concerns.
A Hot CPI Report Forces a Rethink of Chances of a Soft Landing
Worries of higher-for-longer interest rates have grown since Tuesday’s Consumer Price Index report.
Grover Is Now a Reporter. Journalists Aren’t Optimistic.
Some human reporters predicted that the furry Muppet’s new gig would be short given the dire state of the news industry.
Confiscated Motorbikes Pile Up as Vietnam Goes After Drunken Driving
Some drivers are abandoning the vehicles, the country’s dominant mode of transportation, because the fines exceed their value.
Can America Turn a Productivity Boomlet Into a Boom?
After drooping in 2022, the output of U.S. businesses per worker has surged. Economists wonder if the trend can continue, and who will benefit most.
Bob Moore, Who Founded Bob’s Red Mill, Is Dead at 94
A former gas station owner, he was learning to read the Bible in its original languages when he changed course and started what became an artisanal-grains powerhouse.
This Arctic Circle Town Expected a Green Energy Boom. Then Came Bidenomics.
Generous subsidies are helping the United States steal green industries from Europe, as countries race to secure the energy supplies of the future.
SpaceX to Launch Intuitive Machines Nova-C Moon Lander: How to Watch
Intuitive Machines of Houston, the latest private company to attempt to carry NASA payloads to the lunar surface, will lift off early on Wednesday.
Could Offering a $100,000 “Dating Bounty” Make You Luckier in Love?
Two men posted “dating bounties” on the internet worth thousands as an incentive for people to help them find love.