Patriarch Ilia II, a Spiritual Figure of Stability in Georgia, Dies at 93
The longest-serving leader in the history of the Georgian Orthodox Church, he helped guide his country in its transition from Soviet repress…
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Jeff Bezos in Talks to Raise $100 Billion Fund to Transform Companies With A.I.
The new fund would operate alongside the Amazon founder’s A.I. start-up, Project Prometheus.
Trump’s Handpicked Arts Commission Approves Gold Coin With His Face on It
Many of America’s founders were fiercely against taking steps that would make its government officials appear like kings, and that include…
Cesar Chavez Avenue May Soon Be Gone. Yet to Be Confronted: His Legacy.
After the revelations of sex abuse, the public is left to make sense of the labor leader’s work and life.
White House Seeks to Reassure Americans on Rising Costs
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Horror Novel ‘Shy Girl’ Canceled Over Suspected A.I. Use
Its publisher, Hachette, will not release the novel in the United States and will discontinue its U.K. edition, citing its commitment to “…
Trump Says He Won’t Send Troops to Iran But Leaves Wiggle Room
The president was cagey about his plans for Iran. He confirmed the Pentagon was seeking $200 billion to support a protracted war effort whil…
Monopoly? Not a Chance, Says Live Nation’s Chief at Antitrust Trial.
Michael Rapino, the chief executive of the live entertainment colossus, fought back against accusations his company unfairly dominates the m…
White House Looks for Ways to Soothe American Jitters Over Surging Prices
President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel suggested that the war with Iran could end soon, but that there were still m…
The Downfall of a Food Icon
We look at how Noma, the restaurant that revolutionized fine dining, became a byword for toxic kitchen culture.
Democrats Demand Answers on Jared Kushner’s Mideast Business Dealings
Two prominent lawmakers wrote to the White House and Mr. Kushner after The New York Times revealed private fund-raising efforts by President…
Student Loan Office to Leave the Education Department
The office will move to the Treasury Department as the Trump administration slowly dismantles the agency overseeing federal education policy…