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China Steps In to Rescue Stocks, But the Market Continues to Fall
The Communist Party uses a “national team” of state-owned investment funds to stem the market rout. But this time, investors are not sure it will work.
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Who Stands to Gain From an Anthropic I.P.O.
Wall Street banks and chipmakers are among those poised to capitalize on the artificial intelligence giant’s public trading debut.
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U.S. Defends Military Campaign Against Cartels as Leaders Gather in Caribbean
A regional coalition convened as part of a U.S. military effort to disrupt and combat drug traffickers that officials have compared to the campaign against the Islamic State and Al Qaeda.
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White House Has Tight Grip Over FBI in Pursuing Trump Targets, Agent Says
In court testimony, the agent outlined the willingness of Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, to take orders from President Trump to investigate his perceived enemies.
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Grand Jury Declines to Bring Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson
The rejection of the indictment was the latest extraordinary setback in President Trump’s wide-ranging campaign to go after his political opponents.
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Low-Key or Electric? The Style Gulf Splitting the Democratic Party
Should a candidate light the world on fire, or is being a little bit boring actually a secret weapon?
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Spy Chief Tries to Restore Order After Upheaval at Intelligence Office
Jay Clayton is pushing his office back to more traditional functions, reshuffling or firing some officials, and halting projects to build a dining room and firing range.
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Celebrating the Life of Jimmy Buffett on Alabama’s Gulf Coast
The “son of a son of a sailor” grew up on the Gulf, and a new museum, hoping to attract the Parrothead nation, celebrates his early life and career. A Times journalist and friend offers a look.
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Holiday Travel Costs Are Soaring. Here’s How to Save.
As airfares and gas prices surge, here’s how you can extend your travel budget.
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In Anthropic I.P.O., Goldman and Morgan Stanley Slug It Out for Top Bank
Anthropic named the Wall Street firms lead underwriters on its upcoming public offering, a role that will generate generous fees and enormous prestige.