Netflix’s Head of Film, Scott Stuber, Is Departing
Tue, 01/23/2024 - 04:48
Scott Stuber attracted Oscar-winning filmmakers to the streaming service and helped usher the entertainment industry into the streaming era.
New Hampshire Officials to Investigate A.I. Robocalls Mimicking Biden
Tue, 01/23/2024 - 03:14
The calls, in a voice most likely artificially generated, urged people not to vote in Tuesday’s primary.
Tensions Erupt at Los Angeles Times as Owner Weighs Deep Cuts
Tue, 01/23/2024 - 02:51
The biggest news organization on the West Coast has been roiled by the potential layoffs of roughly 100 newsroom employees.
Macy’s Rejects Takeover Bid, but Remains ‘Open to Opportunities’
Tue, 01/23/2024 - 00:01
The retailer, which has struggled to increase its sales as shoppers cut back, acknowledged that it had received an unsolicited buyout offer, which it said ‘lacks compelling value.’
Digital World Shares Surge as Republican Primary Field Narrows
Tue, 01/23/2024 - 00:00
Shares of the SPAC that plans to merge with Trump Media jumped after Donald Trump’s rival Ron DeSantis quit the primary race.
Global Galleries Return to an Expanding London Scene
Mon, 01/22/2024 - 23:01
After a four-year break, the collaborative exhibition Condo is again luring international dealers to the city, where contemporary art is buoyant, against the odds.
Exxon Sues to Prevent Climate Proposal From Shareholder Vote
Mon, 01/22/2024 - 23:00
The complaint, filed in a U.S. District Court in Texas, said a proposal by activist investors calling for the oil giant to cut emissions faster would not create shareholder value.
Brainard Pitches Biden’s Economic Efforts In Hard-Hit Regions
Mon, 01/22/2024 - 22:56
Lael Brainard, the National Economic Council director, contends the administration deserves credit for recent gains in areas battered by past job losses.
How One DEI Initiative Changed Course With the Times
Mon, 01/22/2024 - 22:00
Amid a fresh backlash against D.E.I. efforts, OneTen met resistance as a program for Black workers only. It has shifted its emphasis to “equity for all” and a more hands-on approach.
Americans’ Economic Confidence Is Returning. Will Biden Benefit?
Mon, 01/22/2024 - 20:25
The White House is embracing a nascent uptick in economic sentiment. It is likely good news — but how it will map to votes is complicated.
FAA Tells Airlines to Check Door Plugs on Boeing 737-900ER
Mon, 01/22/2024 - 20:04
The aviation agency issued a safety alert recommending that airlines inspect door plugs on a Boeing 737 plane that has the same design as the 737 Max 9.
GOP Donors Face Dilemma as DeSantis Drops Out
Mon, 01/22/2024 - 18:30
Ron DeSantis’s exit, and Nikki Haley’s struggle to make headway against Donald Trump, are forcing Republicans to make a tough choice.
Facing Backlash, Some Corporate Leaders Go ‘Under the Radar’ With D.E.I.
Mon, 01/22/2024 - 15:30
New hurdles and opposition to diversity programs have pushed some business leaders to approach their D.E.I. initiatives “in a less in your face way,” while others are doubling down.
Trump Campaign Bars an NBC Reporter From a New Hampshire Event
Mon, 01/22/2024 - 05:05
NBC’s Vaughn Hillyard, who was representing a pool of five major TV networks, said the Trump campaign objected to his presence.
Newspapers Stolen After Reporting on Rape Investigation at Police Chief’s Home
Mon, 01/22/2024 - 00:51
More than 200 copies of The Ouray County Plaindealer, a weekly newspaper in Colorado, were stolen after it published a front-page article about the investigation.
War Has Already Hurt the Economies of Israel’s Nearest Neighbors
Sun, 01/21/2024 - 19:13
The impact on global growth of the Middle East violence has so far been contained. That’s not the case for Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan, which were already struggling.
Where Textile Mills Thrived, Remnants Battle for Survival
Sun, 01/21/2024 - 15:31
Apparel makers in the Carolinas say trade policy must change because of a boom in tariff-free shipments to U.S. consumers from foreign manufacturers.
The Hottest Buzzword in Wellness Seeps Into Real Estate
Sun, 01/21/2024 - 15:30
Communities certified as “blue zones,” a concept that promotes healthy living and longevity, are multiplying, but some wonder if the movement is just another gimmick.
The Baltimore Sun’s New Owner Has the Newsroom on Edge
Sat, 01/20/2024 - 20:21
The news that David D. Smith, the executive chairman of the conservative Sinclair Broadcast Group, had bought The Sun has generated alarm inside and outside the newsroom.
The Top Takeaways From Davos
Sat, 01/20/2024 - 20:21
Artificial intelligence was the unofficial theme at the annual gathering of world leaders.