timef 04/03/2026

NASA Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman faced the most earthly possible conflict while in outer space: his Outlook wasn't working.

Efforts to study, prepare for and address climate change have taken a major hit. But a few programs are hanging on thanks to bipartisan support.

Oil prices are surging as the market prepares for a longer U.S. war with Iran after President Donald Trump's national address.

His first instinct is to treat $5,000 as a foundation against worst-case scenarios.

As the White House prepares to release its 2027 budget, President Trump said military protection, not social programs, took precedence.

Investors in struggling private credit firm put in record requests to get their money back.

The AI company issued over 8,000 copyright takedown requests after accidentally exposing proprietary instructions for how Claude works.

MAI released models that can transcribe voice into text as well as generate audio and images after the group's formation six months ago.

A typical new Rolling Suds franchisee needs between $350,000 and $450,000 in capital to launch.

Over 330,000 government impersonation complaints were reported to the FTC in 2025, a 25% increase. Here's how SSA scams work and how to protect yourself.

An exposed Amazon-hosted server allowed anyone to access reams of customer data without needing a password.

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the United States jumped to 6.46 percent, making it harder for buyers to afford homes.

Find the new Hasbro Guess Who? Pokémon Edition at Amazon for $24.99.

"The Testaments," a dystopian coming-of-age tale set in Gilead, premieres April 8 on Hulu.

Google is adding a way to customize and instruct avatars for video creation in the Vids app

The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement told lawmakers that the use of Paragon spyware is necessary to counter terrorists’ “thriving exploitation of encrypted communications platforms.”

The Strait of Hormuz, the vital artery for global oil transit, has been effectively closed since the U.S.-Israel war on Iran started in late February.

The Trump administration is preparing to impose new tariffs on drugmakers that have not struck deals with the president to lower their U.S. drug prices.

An Apple leaker has shared some bad news if you were hoping to get a black iPhone 18 Pro later this year.

Senators Cotton and Schumer introduced the American Security Robotics Act to ban federal agencies from using robots tied to foreign adversaries like China.

Judges have cited attacks on the press by the president and his appointees when ruling against the government in at least three court cases.

The 55-inch Samsung OLED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $897.99, down from the list price of $1,397.99. That's a 36% discount.

Sony might finally abandon disc drives with the PS6, whenever it actually comes out.

Forget nap pods and slippers — startups are luring top talent with cash.

Live events are the perfect opportunities to engage reporters and get valuable press.

The TSA wait times feature is one of many new additions to the United app, including automatic rebooking assistance and real-time time weather radar maps.

The Sony ULT Wear noise-cancelling headphones are on sale at Amazon for over $100 off post-Spring Sale. Snag a pair for only $148.

Livvy Dunne built a million-dollar business from NIL deals and her social media following, partnering with brands like Accelerator Active Energy. Now, she's shifting her focus toward equity and ownership.

Last year, the president proposed many steep spending cuts that Congress never granted. This time, he may face an even tougher sell.

The company's deliveries in the first quarter were just 6% higher than last year, and Tesla now faces a third straight year of falling sales.

Realta Fusion is buying magnets from Commonwealth Fusion Systems, providing a revenue stop gap.

Oil shocks crippled past presidencies. The Iran war is putting Trump into the danger zone.

Officials are said to be examining whether a controller had to use an emergency phone just before the crash at LaGuardia. They have yet to determine the cause of the crash and are also focusing on other avenues.

How experienced entrepreneurs get clarity on their next chapter.

A new report shows 53% of candidates were ignored by companies in the past year, hitting a three-year high as AI tools overwhelm recruiters.

A merely bad outlook might be good enough for the markets, our columnist says.

It is the path of least resistance for a growth-stage company to hire from the familiar Silicon Valley pipelines but if a founder wants a diverse team, that value has to be put into practice from the very first hire. 

Peter Frazier’s lab at Cornell worked to improve how blood was stored and transported for armed forces. Then he received a stop-work order.

NASA's Artemis missions are laying groundwork for lunar colonies to mine helium-3 that could power fusion reactors and quantum computers.

Tesla is coming off a year of declining deliveries due in part to increased competition from rivals in China offering lower-cost models.

With the Artemis II launch, NASA reignited its long-dormant ambitions for crewed lunar exploration.

The repeal of tax credits last year sent electric vehicle sales plummeting. But with gas prices soaring, consumers are taking another, cautious, look.

It's all about clarity without complexity.

The AI company pulled in $122B, making its valuation $852 billion as it generates $2 billion in revenue per month.

One way Beehiiv is convincing creators to switch from rivals like Substack and Patreon is by not taking a cut of revenue.

U.S. exceptionalism is "no longer automatic" among global investors, one market watcher told CNBC.

Blue Owl attributed the higher-than-usual requests to "heightened market concerns around AI-related disruption to software companies."

As of April 2, the Lego Star Wars C-3PO buildable droid figure (#75398) is marked down to $117.99 at Amazon, 16% off its list price of $139.99.

Novo and Eli Lilly are both trying to shape the narrative of their rival pills, considered to be the start of the next phase of the weight-loss drug era.

Block says that the new feature has strong built-in protections to keep users from so-called debt spirals.

See the Moon phase expected for April 2, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Oil surged and stocks sold off after the president delivered an unclear case for continuing the war in the Middle East.

Stephen Colbert has reacted to NASA's Artemis II moon mission, which launched on Wednesday.

Oil prices surged by more than 60% in March as the U.S.-Iran war raged on.

After demolishing the White House's East Wing, Donald Trump's $400 million ballroom has hit a wall. "The Daily Show" host Desi Lydic takes a look.

As of April 2, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones are on sale for $226.37 at Amazon, 50% off their list price of $449.95.

Lego is teaming up with Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Vini Jr. to celebrate the 2026 World Cup. Where to buy now.

Answers to each clue for the April 2, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

The cast of "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie", led by Jack Black, teamed up on "The Tonight Show" to sing "The Ballad of Super Mario".

Get the best TV deal. Save 40% on the Amazon Fire TV 4 Series 50-inch at Amazon.

Get the best streaming deal. Save 20% on the Google TV streamer 4K at Amazon.

As of April 2, the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon of $349.99, 42% off its list price of $599.99.

Amazon has the Alienware AW2723DF monitor for $322.93, down from $427 — letting you save $104 on a 27-inch 280Hz QHD display.

Buy the MTG Edge of Eternities Play Booster Box at TCGplayer for $141.34, below its $143.70 market price and under Walmart.

TCGplayer has the Pokémon TCG Ascended Heroes First Partners Deluxe Pin Collection for $49.30, just $0.58 above market.

As of April 2, the LG ‎27-inch Ultragear OLED Gaming Monitor is back to its lowest-ever price at Amazon of $499.99, 44% off its list price of $899.99.

The European Union and national capitals are trying to make social media and algorithms less addictive and safer, especially for children.

Amazon has the MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box for $85.67, or about $3.57 per pack.

Today’s spin on the idea of personal agency is convenient for tech C.E.O.s, who boast that their models work just fine without us.

Get ready for the return of wearables and a new stage in the fashion-tech relationship.

Who needs more than two employees when artificial intelligence can do so many corporate tasks? It’s super efficient — and a little bit lonely.

The tech industry has predicted A.I. will profoundly affect the nature of white-collar work. The industry’s own workers are already getting a taste of that future.

Get the Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G55C gaming monitor for $199.99 at Amazon, down $130 from its $329.99 list price.

There has never been more competition in the leisure industry, as Disney and niche parks appeal to young families and high-income visitors.

Learn piano in your free time for life with this lifetime subscription to Skoove Premium Piano Lessons, now only $149.99 (reg. $299.99).

Create presentations that are impossible to misunderstand with this lifetime license to Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional for Windows, now just $14.97 (reg. $249.99).

What’s new to streaming for the week of April 3, 2026, on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and more? We've got you covered.

Stocks listed in Europe fell on Thursday, as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump's address on the Iran war.

SpaceX has filed a confidential initial public offering (IPO) registration to the U.S. SEC, taking a step toward going public, according to a new report.

The U.S. space agency launched a lunar flyby Wednesday, but Beijing is pursuing its own space program with formidable focus. Here’s what we know about it, in photos and videos.

Asia-Pacific markets reacted negatively to Trump's speech, while oil prices jumped

Investor sentiment quickly soured as Trump's speech went on, with Asian markets and U.S. bonds dipping.

Various car selling platforms have reported a sharp increase in consumer interest for EVs since the Middle East crisis began.

The U.S. space agency launched a lunar flyby Wednesday, but Beijing is pursuing its own space program with formidable focus. Here’s what we know about it, in photos and videos.

Missile interceptors made by the South Korean firm LIG Nex1 are said to be performing well, at a small fraction of the cost of U.S. interceptors.

Missile interceptors made by the South Korean firm LIG Nex1 are said to be performing well, at a small fraction of the cost of U.S. interceptors.

Think paper checks are obsolete? Most small business owners disagree — here’s why.

The crew, three Americans and a Canadian, are the first humans to travel to the moon in more than 50 years. They will not land on the surface, but the mission will pave the way for future visits.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

President Trump claimed in a White House address that the war on Iran was “nearing completion” but made no new announcements about the conflict.

Space enthusiasts watched with awe and joy as a massive rocket roared into space on the first crewed flight to the moon in more than 50 years. Other Americans were detached, or oblivious.

The Universal Waste Management System aboard the Orion capsule is an innovation in deep space toiletry (if it works).

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1748 on April 2 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

Removing sanctions would allow Delcy Rodríguez, the country’s acting leader, to conduct business with U.S. companies and potentially meet with President Trump.