Schools turn to little-known consultants, owned by private equity firms, to find applicants and calculate scholarships. Here’s how that affects the price you pay.
Month: May 2025
How Google’s Antitrust Case Could Upend the A.I. Race
A landmark antitrust lawsuit about the past has turned into a fight about the future.
How to Save Time and Money at the Airport
Technology, planning and creative strategies can help you get around the most common airport pitfalls.
Microsoft Drops Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Law Firm
The tech giant instead engaged a firm that is fighting the president’s executive orders, Jenner & Block, in a sign that those firms can still […]
A Tidal Wave of Change Is Headed for the U.S. Economy
American consumers are not yet seeing much evidence of the drastic changes President Trump has made on trade. But they are on their way.
GM Cuts Profit Forecast by 20% and Says Auto Tariffs Will Cost It Billions
General Motors now expects to earn a lot less than it did before President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on imported cars and auto parts.
With Minerals Deal, Trump Ties Himself to Future of Ukraine
The text of the agreement, made public by Ukraine’s government, made no mention of the security guarantees that Kyiv had long sought.
How Much Time Will Musk Devote to Tesla?
The carmaker denied a report that its board had explored finding a successor to Elon Musk. But even if he sticks around, he and the […]
The Cybercriminals Who Organized a $243 Million Crypto Heist
How luxury cars, $500,000 bar tabs and a mysterious kidnapping attempt helped investigators unravel the heist of a lifetime.
Rory McIlroy Dives Deeper Into Private Equity
The golf star is teaming up with the investment firm TPG on a new sports-related fund.