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While Surging to Records, Stocks Experience Some ‘Wobbles’
Beneath the S&P 500’s 2 percent gain in the third quarter, the rise in oil prices and bond yields led some investors to become more cautious about the outlook for A.I. profits.
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Trump Media’s Merger With Nuclear Fusion Company Moves Closer to Completion
A securities filing laid out the terms of the deal between Truth Social’s parent company and TAE Technologies, which was formally announced in December.
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Hegseth Talks Tough as Republican Doubts About His Leadership Grow
Pete Hegseth has held onto his job by projecting a tough guy image, but his relationship with Republican lawmakers has never been worse.
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In Wooing Wavering Hispanic Voters, Trump Talks ICE, His Ballroom and Himself
President Trump veered off the topic at hand during a White House reception for Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Federal Judge Orders Bureau of Prisons to Restore Union Protections
In his ruling, Judge Vernon D. Oliver cited public statements from the bureau’s director that hurt the agency’s case in court.
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Trump Plays Defense in Midterm Tour Across Republican Strongholds
Some deep-red areas are in need of a jolt.
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Senator Marsha Blackburn Sues Over Jack Smith’s Subpoena During Trump Inquiry
The lawsuit, brought by Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, tests the reach of the Constitution’s “speech or debate” clause.
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6 of the Best New Places to Eat in the South of France
The region’s ultra-fresh produce and high quality of life have drawn talented chefs from top restaurants in big cities to seek their own places in the sun.
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No More Drugstore Head Shots: Passport Applications Go Digital
The process of getting a first U.S. passport will go fully online next year, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio, so if your picture is bad, it’ll be your fault.
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The Best Places to See Fall Foliage From the Water: Cruises, River Tours and More
Amid record-setting gas prices, skip the road trip and bask in vibrant fall foliage from these aquatic vantage points.