Category: Politics and Government

At the DealBook Summit, Leaders Contend With an “Existential Moment”

Even leaders who usually display unrestrained confidence expressed anxiety about the state of the world.
Sanjay Shah, British Trader, Is Extradited to Denmark on Fraud Charges

Sanjay Shah had been pursued by Danish authorities, who said he was behind a scheme to steal $1.3 billion from the national coffers.
The Clock is Ticking on Improving China-U.S. Relations, Experts Say

Participants in a task force at the DealBook Summit said President Xi seemed ready to expand economic relations. But for how long?
From the DealBook Summit: Experts Look Forward

Industry leaders at the conference were asked about what’s next for artificial intelligence, the economy, health care and more.
White House Delays a Decision on Banning Menthol Cigarettes

The proposal has elicited mounting opposition from tobacco companies, Black activists worried about police enforcement and small businesses, as President Biden moves into an election year.
Big Donors Rally Around Nikki Haley

The former governor of South Carolina is winning support from some Democrats and business-minded conservatives as the G.O.P. candidate who can beat Donald Trump.
How Nations Are Losing a Global Race to Tackle A.I.’s Harms

Alarmed by the power of artificial intelligence, Europe, the United States and others are trying to respond — but the technology is evolving more rapidly than their policies.
How a Legal Fight Over a $15,000 Tax Bill Could Upend the U.S. Tax Code

The Supreme Court ruling in the Moore case could cost the federal government billions of dollars in lost tax revenue.
China’s Rising Debt Spurs Moody’s to Cut Credit Outlook

The ratings agency expressed concern about the potential cost to Beijing of bailing out debt-burdened local governments.
Will the Logo for America’s 250th Anniversary Unite the Country?

The design studio behind the U.S. bicentennial emblem was asked to brand America’s 250th anniversary. According to one designer, the daunting job called for an “impossible construction.”
4,789 Facebook Accounts in China Impersonated Americans, Meta Says

The company warned that the inauthentic accounts underscored the threat of foreign election interference in 2024.
Kenya Curbs Kenneth Kaunda’s Famous Suit

A favorite of President William Ruto, the suit was banned along with other traditional African attire for violating parliamentary dress codes. Proper attire, the speaker decreed, is a Western suit and tie.