Richard Carlson, Journalist Who Led Voice of America, Dies at 84
[# item_content] The father of the conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, he won a Peabody Award for television reporting that uncovered a car company’s fraud. NYT > Business�
Trump Order Could Cripple Federal Worker Unions Fighting DOGE Cuts
[# item_content] The move added to the list of actions by President Trump that use the powers of his office to weaken perceived enemies. NYT > Business�
In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest ‘Misguided’ Rules Fueling Shortages
[# item_content] A scarcity of rice is causing discontent among farmers and consumers in Japan and drawing attention to a policy some say has worsened shortages. NYT >… Read More »In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest ‘Misguided’ Rules Fueling Shortages
Can Barcelona Solve One of the Toughest Housing Crises in Europe?
[# item_content] The Spanish city’s woes mirror a broader affordable-housing crunch spreading rapidly across Europe and driving inequality. NYT > Business�
They Want More Babies. Now They Have Friends in the Trump White House.
[# item_content] Advocates of higher birthrates have support in the Trump administration. But it’s unclear whether their priorities will win out. NYT > Business�
White House Correspondents Cancel Comedian Booked for Annual Dinner
[# item_content] The comedian Amber Ruffin had been slated to perform at the event in April. The correspondents’ association said it wanted to avoid focusing “on the… Read More »White House Correspondents Cancel Comedian Booked for Annual Dinner
Specter of Auto Tariffs Spurs Some Car Buyers to Rush Purchases
[# item_content] “Prices are going to shoot up now,” one shopper said. But some dealers said that economic concerns might be keeping people away. NYT > Business�
Gai Gherardi, Who Made Eyeglass Frames Fashion Statements, Dies at 78
[# item_content] Her L.A. Eyeworks boutique, which she opened with a friend and fellow optician, was a pioneer in turning ordinary frames into bold, artistic accessories. NYT >… Read More »Gai Gherardi, Who Made Eyeglass Frames Fashion Statements, Dies at 78
U.S. Presses French Companies to Comply With Trump’s Anti-Diversity Policies
[# item_content] A letter from the American Embassy in France gave firms that do business with the U.S. government five days to indicate their agreement. NYT > Business�
Pension Funds Push Forward on Climate Goals Despite Backlash
[# item_content] At a time of resistance to environmental, social and governance goals, pension funds have become a bulwark against efforts to sideline climate risks. NYT > Business�