Roger Sweet, Creator of the He-Man Action Figure, Dies at 91
The musclebound character he developed as a toy designer for Mattel gave rise to the Masters of the Universe franchise...
Month: April 2026
Why the U.A.E. is Quitting OPEC
The United Arab Emirates is walking away from OPEC this May. The New York Times’ energy reporter, Rebecca Elliott, breaks...
Meta Deal Reversal Deepens Split Between China and Silicon Valley
Beijing’s insistence that Meta unwind its deal with a Chinese A.I. start-up escalates the geopolitical fight over advanced tech.
Ford Reports Higher Profit Thanks Partly to Tariff Refund
Ford Motor said it expected the federal government to refund $1.3 billion the company paid in tariffs that the Supreme...
Bill Ackman’s I.P.O., Pershing Square USA, Raises $5 Billion
The initial public offering of Mr. Ackman’s new fund, Pershing Square USA, raised $5 billion.
Powell Says He Will Stay On as Fed Governor After Term as Chair Ends
Jerome H. Powell cited lingering legal threats against him and the Federal Reserve in explaining his decision to remain at...
How the Fed’s rate decision affects your finances.
The central bank’s interest rate policy influences car and home loans, credit cards, savings accounts and more.
World Bank estimates energy prices will surge 24 percent in 2026.
Iran war is fueling inflation and slowing growth around the world, according to a new report.