We’re In a Matchbook Renaissance
As young people take up the old hobby of match collecting, matchbooks are taking on a new life as a badge of […]
Kamala Harris Picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Running Mate
The Midwesterner could be especially helpful in the battleground states of Wisconsin and Michigan.
Bloomberg to Donate $600 Million to Four Historically Black Medical Schools
The gift by Bloomberg Philanthropies will more than double the endowments at three of the four institutions.
Gold Futures Regain Ground After Monday’s Unusual Sell-off
Gold futures rose possibly on growing hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut U.S. interest rates more than twice in 2024, which […]
He’s the Fastest Climber Alive. He Trains by Playing Chess.
American Sam Watson is the speed climbing world-record holder. But he hones his pattern-recognition skills by sitting down at a board instead […]
Uber Returns to Profitability on Continued Demand for Rides and Delivery
Second-quarter results beat expectations, and the company projected sales growth.
How Going to the Movies Is Changing, in Charts
Hollywood’s new normal involves fewer wide releases, more big screens and novelty popcorn.
Abnormal Security Raises $250 Million, Eyes IPO
The email security company secures funding ahead of plans to list on public markets by the end of 2025.
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Volvo, CDK Global and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector.
A Volatility Storm Is Buffeting Markets. When Will It Clear?
Though much of the stock selloff is likely caused by a reversal in speculative trades, rather than deeper problems, the market won’t […]
Eurozone Retail Sales Mark Disappointing Backslide
Retail sales in the eurozone fell 0.3% in June as a consumption-led recovery continued to prove elusive.
The Biggest Spectacle at the Olympics Is Everyone Wearing Glasses
Look around the Paris Games, and all you can see are athletes who can’t see—from pommel horse wizard Stephen Nedoroscik to South […]