Allowing Iran to Charge Fees in Strait of Hormuz Would Set ‘Dangerous Precedent,’ Maersk CEO Says
With the United States and Iran nearing a deal to reopen the Persian Gulf, the mega shipping firm is treading...
Month: June 2026
Prediction Markets’ Next Major Bet: Wall St. Traders
Platforms like Kalshi let millions wager on sports and pop culture. They’re now hoping institutions will use them for big-ticket...
SpaceX’s Growing Warchest
Shares in Elon Musk’s SpaceX have been on a tear, giving the rockets and artificial intelligence company financial resources to...
Oil Prices Waver as Traders Hope the Strait of Hormuz Will Reopen
Traders are waiting for U.S. and Iranian officials to meet in Switzerland on Friday, when they are expected to sign...
Japan Raids Ice Cream Giants in Cartel Investigation
The Fair Trade Commission said that it suspected six leading ice cream manufacturers fixed the prices of popular frozen treats.
How Ecuador’s Andes Created a Language of Its Own
In Ecuador’s highlands, a seamless mix of Kichwa and Spanish creates a language that bends grammar, adds melody and goes...
A New Era of Super-Hybrids to Ease Range Anxiety
Extended-range electric vehicles promise to reduce costs and appeal to America’s appetite for adventure. And they’re coming to showrooms soon.
The Cloud Has Sound: The Unrelenting and Unseen Cost of the A.I. Boom
As tech giants rush to build big data centers, some residents who live near them say a constant low-frequency vibration...
Who Will Get Spirit Airlines’ Coveted Flights at LaGuardia?
A bankruptcy court has started the process to sell the airline’s right to fly to and from the New York...
‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Disrupt the 2026 Summer Box Office
“Backrooms” and “Obsession,” two breakout horror films from first-time directors in their 20s, have arguably redefined what a summer blockbuster...