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Pick Another Protein? Americans Still Want Beef, Despite the Price.
After chicken, consumers are buying more beef, while pork, turkey and soy products remain flat.
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The U.S. Becomes a Global Hub for Horse Racing
More horses from overseas are competing in America’s marquee events, as the sport enjoys a renaissance.
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Why Did So Many People File Early for Social Security Last Year?
Experts point to well-publicized turmoil at the government agency last year as a potential spark.
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What Does Running the N.Y.C. Marathon Sound Like?
Mike Dang, a 10-time marathoner and New York Times business editor, relives the unique sonic experience of running the New York City Marathon.
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Wanted: New Central Bank Chief. Expertise and Political Acumen Required.
The looming departure of the European Central Bank’s president, Christine Lagarde, has set in motion a high-stakes search for her successor.
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Talarico Makes Final Election Pitch to Texans: ‘You Are My Slingshot’
The Democratic candidate for Senate has led in polls. But because it’s Texas, he remains the underdog.
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Pete Ricketts Leads Dan Osborn in Nebraska Senate Race, Poll Finds
Voters see Dan Osborn, the independent seeking to unseat Senator Pete Ricketts, as more like a Democrat than an independent, a Times/Siena poll found.
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Trump and GOP Close Midterms With Ugly Personal Attacks
Facing backlash over inflation and anger with the president, Republicans have turned to an onslaught of baseless claims about Democratic candidates.
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In Nebraska Senate Race, the Independent May Have an Identity Problem
Dan Osborn trails by six points, and voters don’t seem to buy that he’s truly independent from Democrats.
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As Midterms Near, Top Law Firms That Capitulated to Trump Are on the Sidelines
None of the firms that struck deals to avoid crippling executive orders are publicly involved in the major legal efforts to check the Trump administration’s attempts to meddle in the midterm elections, a review by The New York Times shows.