Category: United States

Converse Removes Ad That Drew Comparisons to K.K.K. Imagery

The New York Times – Business:
“This should not have happened and we will do better,” said Converse, which apologized for the ad. Critics said it depicted a Ku Klux Klan robe and a lynching.
India Is Again Squeezed Between the Threat of Trump Tariffs and Russian Oil

The New York Times – Business:
India is trying to secure affordable energy while preserving a crucial relationship with Washington, a balancing act made harder by turmoil in global energy markets.
Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High Under U.S. Pressure

The New York Times – Business:
The Bank of Japan’s widely expected move followed an unusual campaign by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for tighter monetary policy.
Searing Elon Musk Film Nears U.S. Release Amid Overseas Concerns

The New York Times – Business:
Alex Gibney’s “Musk” will arrive in United States theaters next month. Universal says it remains committed to releasing it overseas but has yet to set dates.
As a New Oil Power, China Gains More Sway Over Energy Markets

The New York Times – Business:
The war with Iran revealed just how much influence the world’s biggest oil importer has over prices and other countries’ supplies of jet fuel, gasoline and diesel.
The $15,000 Settlement That Destroyed My Father’s Life

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A 35-foot fall didn’t kill Michael Wagner. The nearly 18-year failure of the safety net did. Before he died, he recorded 694 videos explaining how.
Trump Administration Wants ‘Made in the U.S.A.’ Labels on Beef

The New York Times – Business:
Will consumers pay a premium for American beef? The Agriculture Department hopes so, in an effort to appease ranchers upset over increased imports.
E.U.-Canada Ambitions Face Reality Check as Trump Bristles

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The bloc’s offer of “associate member” status to Ottawa shows how U.S. allies are pulling closer together. But their plans face significant obstacles.
Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The invitation by the E.U. for Canada to become an “associate member” is a sign of Mr. Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America’s closest friends.
I Led A.I. Diplomacy for the U.S. The Coming Safety Talks Will Not Save Us.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Even if Beijing now takes the risks of A.I. seriously, the message has not reached its domestic companies.
Why Israel Wants More One-Ton Bombs From the U.S.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing in Washington to arms sales to Israel.
Why the Fed Might Raise Interest Rates When Borrowing Costs Are Surging

The New York Times – Business:
Elevated interest rates have raised the cost of mortgages and car loans without dampening consumer spending.