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Writing Her Way: Marya E. Gates on Her New Book
In Cinema Her Way, Marya E. Gates interviews visionary women directors about their inspirations and struggles. It is filled with wonderful stories of determination, resilience, leadership, and partnerships. In an interview, Gates discussed her year of watching only female-directed films, the difference between the directors who worked in Hollywood and those in other countries, and…
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Will I Ever Take My Kids to the Movies?
If betting on a film’s box office success, a safe practice is to choose children’s and family movies. This genre is often recognized for record-breaking success in sales for the large audiences they draw; for families, it is usually a precious outing (or distraction) that produces a pivotal impression on future film habits and overall…
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Stocks Slump as Trump Tariffs Take Effect
Wall Street has wiped out the gains made since President Trump’s election victory, as investors’ hopes of business-friendly policies have given way to fears over tariffs.
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Lutnick Remarks on Removing Government Spending in GDP Data Raises Fears
Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, suggested government spending should be excluded from data about U.S. economic output.
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Lincoln Díaz-Balart, a ‘Free Cuba’ Republican in Congress, Dies at 70
The Florida scion of an anti-communist political family, he served in the House for 18 years at a time when Cuban Americans exerted peak influence on U.S. policies.
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U.S. Embassies Halt Air Quality Monitoring Abroad
Since 2008, embassies and other diplomatic posts had been publishing data about local air quality. In many countries, it was the only reliable source of such information.
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Mexico Gave Trump Much of What He Wanted. Tariffs Came Anyway.
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico took steps sought by President Trump, including sending troops to the border and cracking down on drug cartels. The tariffs went into effect anyway.
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7 Tesla Charging Stations Torched Near Boston
The fires, which the police said were intentionally set, are the latest in a series of attacks against Elon Musk’s company.
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How Retaliatory Tariffs by China, Canada and Mexico Could Harm American Farmers
Trade wars during President Trump’s first term slashed billions of dollars in U.S. agricultural exports. Farmers and trade groups expect an even bigger hit this time.
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These Pet-Friendly Hotels Offer Dog Amenities Like Robes and Fresh Meals
A growing number of Americans are traveling with pets, and many are staying in places that offer their dogs amenities like robes, fresh meals and wilderness hikes.