The Biden administration said it had reached a settlement after the U.S. chipmaker voluntarily disclosed that it had shipped products to a firm linked with […]
Month: November 2024
Hugh Hewitt Quits The Washington Post
His decision came hours after he abruptly stormed off a broadcast of a live online Post talk show.
How a Georgia Security Conference Became a Target of Election Deniers
The gathering had nothing to do with the election. That didn’t stop conspiracy theorists from spreading falsehoods.
Tsunehisa Katsumata, Top Executive in Power Plant Meltdown, Dies at 84
He was sued and prosecuted for his actions as chairman of the Japanese power company that ran the Fukushima nuclear facility when it failed in […]
Storms and Strikes Take a Toll on Pre-election Jobs Report
U.S. payrolls grew by only 12,000 in October, a figure that left markets placid but fueled political contention. Unemployment remained 4.1 percent.
New Zealand Airport Puts Hugs on a Timer
The new rule at a New Zealand airport limits curbside embraces to three minutes, drawing worldwide commentary, from the indignant to the amused.
Israel Strikes Near Beirut as Diplomatic Push Shows No Sign of Success
The Biden administration sent envoys including the C.I.A. director to the Middle East this week, but Israel, Hezbollah and Hamas all appeared far from a […]
G.M.’s Electric Vehicle Sales Surge as Ford Loses Billions
Ford is struggling to make money on battery-powered models while General Motors, which started more slowly, says it is getting close to that goal.
1 in 4 Child Deaths After E.R. Visits Are Preventable, Study Finds
If every emergency room in the United States were fully prepared to treat children, thousands of lives would be saved and the cost would be […]
They Barter and Trade in Rural America. How Will They Vote?
Many rural Americans engage in cashless barter systems to get food and firewood for heating and cooking. They value self-sufficiency, making them wary of government […]