Stocks and Bonds May 21, 2026 Britain vs. Bonds Bond markets have been putting fear into the hearts of politicians for a long time. Britain has become the latest case study. Britain vs. Bonds Bond markets have been putting fear into the hearts of politicians for a long time. Britain has become the latest case study. See more
New York Times Jul 18, 2026 New York Times Accuses Federal Employment Agency of Retaliation A May lawsuit by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claims the newspaper discriminated against a white male employee who did not get a promotion. New York Times Accuses Federal Employment Agency of Retaliation A May lawsuit by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claims the newspaper discriminated against a white male employee who did not get a promotion. Share
New York Times Jul 18, 2026 Times Journalists Subpoenaed as Trump Escalates Pressure on Media The Justice Department is seeking to compel testimony from reporters who wrote about the new Air Force One. The Times called the move a “brazen act.” Times Journalists Subpoenaed as Trump Escalates Pressure on Media The Justice Department is seeking to compel testimony from reporters who wrote about the new Air Force One. The Times called the move a “brazen act.” Share
Box Office Sales Jul 18, 2026 ‘Moana’ Falters at the Box Office, Casting Doubt on Disney’s Formula The live-action remake took in roughly $43 million over the weekend in North America, about 30 percent less than Disney had expected. ‘Moana’ Falters at the Box Office, Casting Doubt on Disney’s Formula The live-action remake took in roughly $43 million over the weekend in North America, about 30 percent less than Disney had expected. Share
Cartoons and Cartoonists Jul 18, 2026 Pat Oliphant, Cartoonist Who Skewered the Powerful, Dies at 90 The winner of countless awards, including a Pulitzer Prize, he was described in 1990 as “the most influential political cartoonist now working.” Pat Oliphant, Cartoonist Who Skewered the Powerful, Dies at 90 The winner of countless awards, including a Pulitzer Prize, he was described in 1990 as “the most influential political cartoonist now working.” Share
Philanthropy Jul 18, 2026 Warren Buffet Declines to Donate to Gates Foundation Amid Epstein Revelations The decision by the Berkshire Hathaway founder comes in the wake of Epstein revelations that have troubled the Gates Foundation. Warren Buffet Declines to Donate to Gates Foundation Amid Epstein Revelations The decision by the Berkshire Hathaway founder comes in the wake of Epstein revelations that have troubled the Gates Foundation. Share
News and News Media Jul 18, 2026 In Prime Time, Trump Criticizes Networks for Not Carrying His Speech The president also called for ABC and NBC to lose their broadcast licenses, after complaining that the networks were not airing his remarks. In Prime Time, Trump Criticizes Networks for Not Carrying His Speech The president also called for ABC and NBC to lose their broadcast licenses, after complaining that the networks were not airing his remarks. Share
Federal-State Relations (US) Jul 18, 2026 New Rules Require Election Changes for States to Get Terrorism Grants Federal officials said they would withhold some money unless states pursue paper ballot systems, verify citizenship and conduct costly audits. New Rules Require Election Changes for States to Get Terrorism Grants Federal officials said they would withhold some money unless states pursue paper ballot systems, verify citizenship and conduct costly audits. Share
Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline Jul 18, 2026 Oil Market Calm Shattered by Fresh Hostilities Between US and Iran Oil prices are likely to remain volatile as long as the United States and Iran are unable to resolve the status of the Strait of Hormuz. Oil Market Calm Shattered by Fresh Hostilities Between US and Iran Oil prices are likely to remain volatile as long as the United States and Iran are unable to resolve the status of the Strait of Hormuz. Share
Heat and Heat Waves Jul 18, 2026 Western Europe Had Its Hottest June on Record An unusually early heat wave smashed records across France, Britain and Spain. Temperatures in some areas are starting to soar again. Western Europe Had Its Hottest June on Record An unusually early heat wave smashed records across France, Britain and Spain. Temperatures in some areas are starting to soar again. Share
Fuel Emissions (Transportation) Jul 18, 2026 E.P.A. Moves to Loosen Limits on Pollution From Trucks The Trump administration wants to roll back some Biden-era restrictions on smog-causing emissions from heavy-duty vehicles. E.P.A. Moves to Loosen Limits on Pollution From Trucks The Trump administration wants to roll back some Biden-era restrictions on smog-causing emissions from heavy-duty vehicles. Share
Nuclear Energy Jul 18, 2026 Trump’s Plans for Nuclear Power Lurch Ahead Recent technological advances have brought the president’s goals a bit closer to reality. Trump’s Plans for Nuclear Power Lurch Ahead Recent technological advances have brought the president’s goals a bit closer to reality. Share
Recycling of Waste Materials Jul 18, 2026 Advanced Recycling Hits a Rough Patch In the past weeks, two sites in the United States have halted operations. Advanced Recycling Hits a Rough Patch In the past weeks, two sites in the United States have halted operations. Share
