Why Is Paying for College So Complicated?
FAFSA, S.A.I., N.P.C., CSS — the acronyms never end. And that’s just the beginning of the mayhem.
What Is the Basel III Endgame, and Why Are Banks So Upset About It?
Federal regulators want to raise capital requirements for big banks. Their plan is drawing criticism from groups that aren’t normally aligned with the industry.
Will Passports Be Replaced by Biometrics?
Technology that uses a traveler’s unique physical identifiers, such as fingerprints and faces, will be expanded at airports in the United States and abroad.
How AI Could Change Travel in 2024
As artificial intelligence improves and expands its reach, expect new ways to book online, fewer snags at the airport and, possibly, more expensive tickets.
Where Are People Going This Year?
Popular spots from years past are still favorites, but 2023’s crowds and heat waves are sparking interest in alternative destinations.
Will Hotels Finally Beat Rentals in the Lodging Tug of War?
New restrictions on short-term rentals in some big cities may boost occupancy in hotels, but many travelers still prefer Airbnb and the like, particularly in rural areas.
Is This the Year I Should Use My Points to Travel?
Legislation targeting credit card transaction fees may undermine loyalty programs — one more reason to use those points sooner than later.
Will the Boom in Luxury and Wellness Travel Fizzle?
Interest was high last year, and those in the travel industry say it could go higher still as travelers look to maximize their experiences.
Will My Next Trip Be by Train Instead of Plane?
In Europe, Asia and the U.S., new and expanded train service is making rail a viable alternative to flying.
Kona Coffee Lawsuit: How Science Helped Farmers Look for Counterfeit Beans
A testing method borrowed from geology helped farmers sue a slew of stores selling supposed “Kona” coffee.
Germany’s Economy Stalls Amid Falling Output and Political Bickering
The economy shrank last year and is not predicted to grow much in 2024. Farmers are angry, industrial output is falling and the government is bickering.
Apple Says It Will Remove a Health Feature From New Apple Watches
Starting on Thursday, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 will no longer detect people’s blood oxygen levels, to comply with a ruling by the International Trade Commission.
What the Supreme Court Fishery Case Could Mean for Federal Agencies’ Power
The case appears poised to be the next step in the conservative legal movement’s multigenerational effort to chip away at the administrative state.
At Art Fraud Trial, Sotheby’s Is Pressed on Role in Sales to Russian Oligarch
The auction house is accused of helping an art dealer who the oligarch says defrauded him in several sales. A Sotheby’s specialist involved in some of the transactions defended his conduct.
YouTube Cuts 100 Employees as Tech Layoffs Continue
The layoffs are part of efforts by the video platform’s parent company, Google, to trim costs and bureaucracy as it embraces artificial intelligence.
Condé Nast Is Folding Pitchfork Into GQ, With Layoffs
Multiple employees at the storied music criticism site “will be leaving the company,” according to a memo from Anna Wintour.
FAA Says Initial Round of 737 Max Inspections Has Been Finished
The agency said it would review the data from the inspections of 40 planes, a subset of the 171 Boeing Max 9 aircraft that have been grounded.
Six Reasons Drug Prices Are So High in the U.S.
Research shows prices in the United States are nearly double those in other well-off countries.
The Volodymyr Zelensky-Donald Trump Divide Looms at Davos
Ukraine’s leader and the potential re-election of Donald Trump as president are dominating discussion at the World Economic Forum.
Tesla Drivers in Chicago Confront a Harsh Foe: Cold Weather
In freezing temperatures, the batteries of electric vehicles can be less efficient and have shorter range, a lesson many Tesla drivers in Chicago learned this week.