He Used to Bag Groceries. Now Kroger’s CEO Is Trying to Save a $20 Billion Deal.
Rodney McMullen is fighting to save the deal he believes will secure Kroger’s future in the next wave of industry disrupters.
Nippon Steel Finds Unlikely Ally in Pittsburgh Workers
In Pennsylvania’s steel country, locals fight to keep their jobs at U.S. Steel even if it means foreign ownership.
Office Romances Aren’t New—Why Are They Still So Complicated?
The affair between Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw and an executive highlights the tricky terrain of workplace dating.
Interest Rates Are Too High. The Fed Should Cut by a Half Point.
With rates so far from “neutral” and the labor market cooling, it is better to start big,
Railroads Love ‘Monster’ Trains. Texans Don’t.
Freight trains are getting longer—some of them 3 miles or more—and that is making life unpleasant in places like Pleasantville, Texas.
Why the Pro-Housing ‘Yimby’ Movement Is Wading Into the Election
Harris’s proposal to build millions more homes draws fans among ‘”Yes in My Backyard” activists.
Arts Calendar: Happenings for the Week of September 15
‘Transformers One’ reanimates a robotic franchise, Kaitlin Olson plays a single mom with a knack for crime solving in ‘High Potential,’ Katy […]
Trump Adopts Strong-Arm Approach to a Second Term
As he campaigns for a second term, Donald Trump is signaling a tougher governing style while using forceful rhetoric, delighting some supporters […]
Your Money, Your Vote: How Harris’s and Trump’s Economic Plans Could Impact Your Finances
A podcast series that examines what the next administration’s policies would likely mean for voters’ financial futures.
After a Year Without Fresh Food, a Sudden Reprieve in Gaza: Apples
A rare delivery to the enclave’s north caused some there to celebrate, reflecting a hunger crisis that is far from over.
Wall Street Turns Skittish on Eve of Rate Cuts
Bond investors are suddenly bracing for a downturn, while equity investors appear more sanguine.
A Frailer Dalai Lama Greets Devotees While Succession Question Remains
The Tibetan spiritual leader, back at his home in exile after surgery in the U.S., has said he would discuss how to […]