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The highlights, the lowlights, and how Apple changed in the years since Tim Cook took over as chief executive.

Amazon's $11.57 billion Globalstar acquisition targets Starlink's dominance with key spectrum access and plans for direct-to-device satellite connectivity.

The strange, shiny discovery, retrieved from the ocean near Alaska in 2023, turned out to be part of an anemone, scientists said.

A delay in signing a trade deal with the U.S. would be expensive for India, as it could be exposed to the risk of higher tariffs under the Section 301 probe.

Cohere is acquiring Aleph Alpha in a deal aimed at customers uneasy about the dominance of American companies in artificial intelligence.

U.S., Korean and German automakers announced a rush of new, tech-enabled cars at the Beijing Auto Show as they battle a sales slump

The Bank of England expects “an adjustment” in equity markets, Sarah Breeden, a deputy governor at the central bank, said in a BBC interview.

Many families felt the sting of the president’s now-illegal tariffs, but companies have said little about whether they will share the $166 billion coming back to them.

Researchers identified a species that can survive radiation, extreme heat and simulated Martian soil, posing a new challenge for protocols intended to keep the red planet pristine.

Following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down several Trump administration tariffs, importers have begun applying for their share of $166 billion in refunds. As our economic policy reporter Tony Romm explains, consumers are unlikely to see much of that money returned to their own pockets.

Mr. Altman, who has faced criticism over OpenAI’s direction, has culled company projects and is trying to be more disciplined with strategy.

Affordable arrivals lounges offer amenities like nap pods and showers where weary passengers can freshen up. You may never start a vacation the same way again.

The rocket maker has been a useful financial tool for Mr. Musk, providing the billionaire with loans and aiding his struggling companies, a Times examination found.

The rocket maker has been a useful financial tool for Mr. Musk, providing the billionaire with loans and aiding his struggling companies, a Times examination found.

A new Michael Jackson biopic, with the star’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in the title role, is packed with famous musical figures. These are some of them.

Camille Carlton of the Center for Humane Technology says we need a battle plan as AI reshapes how we think and act.

'Mother Mary' review: David Lowery's surreal horror story stars Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel.

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If you're a loyal AdultFriendFinder user and you want to use the site safely and effectively, here are three things you need to keep off your profile.

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — was largely flat at 4.332%.

Answers to each clue for the April 24, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

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The automotive industry has grappled with mounting pressure to consolidate amid slowing growth, rising costs and intensifying margin pressure.

Find the best portable power station deal. Save 51% on the Bluetti Elite 100 V2 at Amazon.

From January to November 2025, South Korean investors have been the largest foreign buyers of U.S. stocks.

Schwarz Group — a key backer of Aleph Alpha — plans to invest $600 million in Cohere's upcoming Series E round as part of the deal.

Investors — now well accustomed to navigating when (or not) to trust the news — mostly held their nerve overnight.

Futures data pointed to a broadly negative open in Europe on Friday, as uncertainty over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal weighs on investor sentiment.

TSMC, whose shares had a hit a record high on Thursday as well, last week reported a 58% increase in first-quarter profit.

The FTSE 100's outperformance of its U.S. counterparts is on shaky ground as the conflict in the Middle East drags on.

A lunar base will be operating on the moon by the end of the 2020s, according to Dylan Taylor, who said humans will be living there in the next decade.

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has released a preview version of its long awaited V4 large language model.

Chinese companies have embraced making their most advanced artificial intelligence models available to all.

Alibaba is rolling out its Qwen AI across multiple car brands, promising hands-free features like ordering meals and managing deliveries from the driver’s seat.

Porsche will start selling the Cayenne Coupe Electric in late summer.

China’s bid to build a renminbi-based financial system beyond the U.S. dollar’s reach is gaining traction as a way to sidestep sanctions.

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

See the Moon phase expected for April 24, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

The newspaper’s ombudsman, Jacqueline Smith, said she had been given no reason for her dismissal.

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

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 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" #1770 on April 24 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Oil prices rose as investors stayed cautious despite a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

Federal prosecutors say that Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who was involved in the operation to oust Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela, used the information to place bets on a prediction market.

The vital maritime passage has been under a "double-blockade" with neither Iran nor the U.S. allowing vessels to enter or exit the strait.

The former Disney CEO hold a stake in Thrive, and has previously held the role of the venture partner at the firm.

Asia-Pacific markets were set to open lower as investors remained cautious despite a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

Government data showed the inflation figure — which strips out prices of fresh food — was in line with the 1.8% expected by economists polled by Reuters.

The soldier is accused of using classified government information to inform a wager on the prediction market Polymarket.

Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton face off in "Apex," a gnarly Netflix thriller. Review.

Former Tesla executive Chris Lister is retiring, and at least three other VPs have left Redwood around the recent restructuring, TechCrunch has learned.

The arrest comes as concerns have grown about people with inside information making bets on the Polymarket and Kalshi prediction markets.

The chip maker reported a 7 percent rise to $13.6 billion in its latest quarter, more than $1 billion more than Wall Street expected.

He was renowned for his skill at capturing candid scenes of penguins, polar bears and other cold-weather creatures — and for his ability to tolerate extreme discomfort.

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Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following a meeting in the White House with top U.S. officials, President Donald Trump said.

Most of the layoffs will affect tech workers as the athletic giant tries to reverse a yearslong sales slump. It’s the second round of cuts this year.

Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.

First of all, it isn’t dust. It’s Iran’s stockpile of near-bomb-grade uranium, which is stored in large canisters about the size of scuba tanks.

Nike announced 1,400 layoffs, primarily in its technology department, on Thursday after cutting 775 jobs in January.

Sierra, the AI customer service agent startup founded by technologist Bret Taylor, announced today that it has acquired the YC-backed French startup Fragment.

The tech giant is offering long-serving employees early retirements as it continues to invest aggressively in artificial intelligence.

Meta plans to lay off 10% of its workforce, about 8,000 employees, as the company continues to ramp up investments in artificial intelligence.

The federal agency calls into question entire system of TV ratings.

The app lets users share disappearing photos with their friends that can be viewed only once and remain available for 24 hours.

The departure of Kannon Shanmugam and Masha Hansford is the latest in a string of litigators who have left the influential New York law firm.

The departure of Kannon Shanmugam and Masha Hansford is the latest in a string of litigators who have left the influential New York law firm.

Noscroll wants to cure doomscrolling with an AI bot that reads the internet for you.

Sean Plankey has requested to withdraw his name to run the U.S. cybersecurity agency after a tumultuous year of chaotic temporary leadership.

Certain eligible Microsoft employees will be able to take a voluntary buyout soon, a first for the American tech giant.

TikTok is quietly testing a new meme-making AI feature — and opting users in without asking.

Artisan may be known for their bold “Stop Hiring Humans” campaign but the reality is every founder needs to assemble the right team if they want to scale.

As AI systems grow increasingly dependent on historical data to function accurately, unrecoverable historical data has become a liability that belongs on the C-suite agenda.

OpenAI says its latest model offers increased capabilities across a broad variety of categories.

The model is better at coding, using computers and pursuing deeper research capabilities, OpenAI says.

The U.S. government has previously accused China of targeting American AI technology and intellectual property.

Minted grew rapidly after founder Mariam Naficy changed her strategy.

According to an internal memo, Meta plans to begin its sweeping layoffs on May 20.

Oil prices are rising again as tensions escalate in the U.S.-Iran conflict.

The treatment, the first of its kind, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday. “Our baby was born deaf, and now he can hear,” said one parent.

The layoffs affect about 8,000 employees, with Meta also planning to close 6,000 open roles, as the company focuses on artificial intelligence.

The maker of ChatGPT is taking a more open approach to cybersecurity than its chief rival, Anthropic.

B2B marketing teams are generating more PR coverage, more content and more data than ever. But activity without alignment is just noise.

Tim Cook used Steve Jobs’s parting advice as a blueprint for how to lead Apple.

An obscure federal rule requires manufactured homes to be built on a chassis, making them more costly. A bill in Congress would remove the mandate, enacted five decades ago.

The new federal office will undo a change made after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster. Critics say it could reduce environmental oversight.

Multi-concept ownership isn't just about scaling faster; it's about scaling smarter with complementary businesses.

Spirit Airlines confirmed it is in talks with the Trump administration for a rescue package.

Shares of ServiceNow sank over 16%, dragging down other software names like Salesforce, Workday and Oracle with it.

Debt first isn't aggressive. It's disciplined.

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If a worker's years of service at Microsoft plus their age equals 70 or more, they will be eligible for a voluntary retirement buyout.

A jury trial that is set to start on Monday could shift the course of the A.I. race, with Mr. Musk seeking billions of dollars in damages from Mr. Altman’s OpenAI.

Brian Oliver of Gainesville, Florida, lost $210,000 to scammers who used a fake PayPal email and mirrored bank site to trick him into buying gold coins for a courier.

X just rolled out custom timelines for users, powered by the Grok AI tool. It's a similar tool to TweetDeck, which recently rebranded.

The Casetify Grougu and 'The Mandalorian' collection of phone, laptop, and AirPod cases is on sale ahead of May the 4th.

Apple released a security update that should stop cops from extracting Signal messages from notification data.