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Chinese Confidence Hits Low Point Because of Nation’s Economic Troubles
Consumers and business owners say they feel paralyzed by despair, and their reluctance to spend and borrow is feeding what could become a dangerous cycle.
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Arm, the Chip Designer, Files for an I.P.O. Expected to Be Among the Largest
The I.P.O. filing means Arm can begin to gauge investor interest, which will be critical to the share sale.
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Bloomberg L.P., a Financial Data Giant, Overhauls Its Leadership Ranks
Michael Bloomberg, the company’s founder, said Vlad Kliatchko would be its new chief executive and Jean-Paul Zammitt its new president.
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President Biden tours devastation on Maui caused by wildfires
The president and first lady will tour Lahaina and meet with survivors of the deadly wildfire that have killed more than 100 people.
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Supreme Court Is Asked to Hear a New Admissions Case on Race
Parents, backed by a legal foundation, say admissions standards at Thomas Jefferson High School in Virginia are not truly “race neutral.”
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Trump Was Warned: Skipping Debate Could Let Biden Do the Same in ’24
The strong desire of Donald Trump’s advisers to see him debate President Biden in the event of a rematch could lead to a clash with the Republican National Committee.
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Ramaswamy’s Foreign Policy Approach Offers Rivals a Line of Attack
As Vivek Ramaswamy rises in the polls, fellow Republican presidential candidates are keying in on a number of policy pronouncements that veer far from the G.O.P. mainstream.
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If Chris Christie Debates Without Donald Trump, Does He Make a Sound?
The former New Jersey governor has relentlessly taunted Donald Trump, hoping for a dramatic onstage confrontation. It appears he is not going to get what he wants.
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Prosecutors Criticize Trump’s Request for 2026 Trial Date in Jan. 6 Case
Defense lawyers had said they needed years to wade through 11 million pages of evidence, but the Justice Department, which is seeking to go to trial in January, said they were exaggerating the burden.
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Exploring Fukuoka, Japan’s ‘Gateway to Asia’
Fukuoka, known for its outdoor food stalls, is a popular destination for Japanese tourists. Now it’s starting to draw more international travelers, too.