timef 05/01/2026

Will the rising tide of A.I. adoption lift all boats?

Oil prices were depressed during the first two months of the year, but suddenly spiked after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.

American producers are under pressure from investors to keep spending in check, and they are wary of drilling more wells because they are not sure oil prices will stay high.

The advisory panel wasn't convinced that a clinical trial proved that early switching to camizestrant improved long-term survival rates.

The Dutch city has outlawed advertising that promotes lifestyles linked to high carbon emissions, which is a driver of climate change. It’s a first for a world capital.

Journalists at newspapers like The Miami Herald and The Sacramento Bee are refusing to let the chain use their names on summarized articles generated by a new A.I. tool.

Inflationary surges and economic slowdowns set off by the war in Iran, tariffs and other Trump policies have forced monetary officials to adjust, our columnist says.

Locals say rising ticket prices and a late start time for the Oaks race on Friday are hurting residents and restaurants. “The only thing I see is greed,” one steakhouse owner said.

Americans can’t afford the higher health insurance premiums that resulted from Congress’s refusal to extend federal tax credits.

Supercar engines rely on base oils because they can withstand extreme heat, high revs and intense pressure.

The move is expected to recoup millions of dollars a month for Scotland’s economy.

Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.

The very first E.V. was born in the 1830s. By the 1900s, electric carriages were dodging horse droppings in Manhattan streets.

The Swedish appetite for sweets, caffeine and hanging out has led to a profusion of new convivial bakeries.

Bill McGlashan served time for trying to buy his son’s way into college during the Varsity Blues scandal. He hopes his new venture will restore his name — and save the planet.

With Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aiming to rein in the use of psychiatric drugs, psychiatrists are preemptively addressing how and when patients should quit taking them.

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — was unchanged at 4.390%.

In Apple's quarterly earnings report, CEO Tim Cook warned of further memory constraints in the coming quarters.

Trading holidays in Europe and Asia make for a quiet day in markets, as investors digest strong April performance and rate decisions from the ECB and BOE.

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.

Chinese EV firms are rapidly rolling out in-car AI features to gain an edge, but as the price war drags on, those technologies are quickly becoming commoditized.

European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate.

As central banks buy more gold, where to put all that heavy metal is an increasingly important question. Reserves must be secure and ready to trade in a crisis.

As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.

See the Moon phase expected for May 1, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, a U.S. president needs to withdraw troops 60 days after reporting their deployment to Congress

TL;DR: Musk doesn't understand what "TL;DR" stands for.

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" #1777 on May 1 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.

Users in India are embracing ChatGPT Images 2.0 for creative, personal visuals — from avatars to cinematic portraits.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said there is no evidence that a Secret Service shot during the incident was the victim of friendly fire.

Rapid advances in AI for coding and chatbots doesn't change the timeline for getting self-driving vehicles on the road, industry executives in China said.

Tokyo's Haneda Airport is beginning a trial of humanoid robots in airport ground services amid chronic labor challenges and a rapidly ageing workforce.

Investors in Asia will also look toward the Fed decision on Wednesday night stateside, which will come after the country's May inflation report on Wednesday

In a landmark trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, the origins of OpenAI are being examined. The Times’s technology reporter Cade Metz explains what’s behind it all.

Cook warned that Apple is facing supply chain headwinds from RAMaggedon that could impact its business.

Subscription billing fintech Skio sold to its competitor Recharge in what was a healthy exit, according to its founder and former CEO.

The agency said staff members who had been let go or placed on administrative leave were now needed to prepare for hurricanes and the World Cup.

Anthropic is asking investors to submit allocations for the AI company’s latest fundraise within the next 48 hours, according to sources familiar with the matter.

As millions of shoppers turn to AI agents before traditional retailers, brands that fail to become machine-readable risk losing the next trillion-dollar market shift.

Most AI efforts fail not from lack of technology, but from lack of clarity — this article shows how to fix that and drive real business impact.

Reddit reported first-quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded Wall Street expectations.

Apple said it will be supply-constrained on Mac Mini, Studio, and Neo in the next quarter, too.

Get the GoCable 8-in-1 100W charging cable for $22 and power multiple devices with one compact, travel-friendly tool.

Reputation crises rarely erupt overnight—they quietly grow in the blind spots your team isn’t watching until the damage is already done.

Div Garg had to choose between betting on himself or accepting a high-paying job from OpenAI.

The Silicon Valley company, which is undergoing a chief executive transition, also reported a 19 percent increase in profit.

Wildlife experts have been tracking the Steller sea lion since he appeared last month at a popular tourist spot near the end of Fisherman’s Wharf.

The two wildly fast-growing rivals have raised massive sums, pushed into each other's home turf and now have dueling ad campaigns.

Rivian has reworked its loan deal with the Department of Energy and now expects to borrow $4.5 billion to build its new factory in Georgia, down from the original amount of $6.6 billion.

Rivian has reworked its loan deal with the Department of Energy and now expects to borrow $4.5 billion to build its new factory in Georgia, down from the original amount of $6.6 billion.

Web hosts are scrambling to fix the bug under active attack by hackers. One company said hackers have been abusing the bug for months.

OpenAI will begin rolling out it cybersecurity testing tool, GPT-5.5 Cyber only "to critical cyber defenders" at first.

Hasbro reveals Ultimate Grogu, a $600 Star Wars animatronic collectible. Here’s a first look at the prototype and preorder details.

Companies that shift from employer-focused recruiting to a candidate-first approach are far more likely to attract, secure and retain the talent needed to drive long-term success.

The perpetually-struggling EV company made the payments while being investigated by the SEC. That four-year-long probe was ultimately closed in March.

The results are promising, but they don't mean doctors can be replaced by AI.

As AI-powered systems shrink the gap between production and recovery to near zero, the decades-old practice of nightly backups is giving way to continuous data protection.

The overall cost has been causing heads to spin, but analysts say they're seeing flowthrough from investments to revenue.

OpenAI is launching additional opt-in protections for ChatGPT accounts. The new security initiative includes a new partnership with security key provider Yubico.

Insurance apps promise savings but may access your driving, location and health data. Find out how to control permissions and protect your privacy.

One of Elon Musk’s abiding fears is that A.I. could one day threaten humans. But the jurors deciding his suit against OpenAI probably won’t hear about it.

"Distillation" is a hot topic as frontier labs try to prevent smaller competitors from copying their models.

If you don't capture customer stories, you're making it harder to close deals.

BioticsAI CEO Robhy Bustami joined Isabelle Johannessen on Build Mode to discuss how the company has navigated a highly regulated space and kept the team motivated while cutting through all the red tape.

Google announced on Thursday that it will begin rolling out Gemini to cars with Google built-in, marking a significant upgrade from the current Google Assistant. The move signals Google’s push to bring more advanced, conversational AI into the driving experience. The announcement follows closely behind news from General Motors, which revealed yesterday that Gemini is […]

You don’t need exceptional smarts to win — this overlooked skill matters more, says Lloyd Blankfein.

Haley Sacks, a.k.a. Mrs. Dow Jones, shares her empowering roadmap for financial happiness in her new book “Future Rich Person.”

Implied volatility in the stock suggests a 3.5% swing after earnings tonight, compared to an average move of just 1.8% following the last four quarterly reports.

Apple is set to report earnings after the bell on Thursday, with its conference call scheduled for 5:00 pm ET.

The move came after Democratic lawmakers asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to prohibits event contracts on elections, war and military actions.

The new hub features dedicated college group chats and personalized feeds designed to help students stay connected with their campus communities, even while they’re away for the summer.

Link lets users connect cards, banks, and subscriptions, then authorize AI agents to spend securely via approval flows.

A growing number of celebrity deepfake videos are trying to scam TikTok users into giving up personal information.

Do you need to make huge bets to get the vaunted unicorn or decacorn status? Colossal CEO and cofounder Ben Lamm says entrepreneurs need to go big.

An unreleased Microsoft Surface Laptop 8th Edition with an Intel Panther Lake chip appeared in two Geekbench 6 listings this week.

Customer expectations have fundamentally changed, and small businesses that fail to respond instantly risk losing revenue to faster competitors.

Blue Owl said it's made 10 times its investment in SpaceX, which is headed for a record IPO later this year.

McDonald's, KFC, Taco Bell, Wendy's and Burger King are launching crafted drinks with boba and cold foam to cash in on the trend.

Salesforce lets its customers lead its product roadmap with the thinking that if one enterprise customer has a problem, the others likely do too.

Apple is expected to report roughly 20% growth in iPhone revenue as the popularity of the company's flagship device shows no sign of waning.

Amazon, Google and Microsoft all reported better-than-expected first-quarter cloud results, signaling an acceleration of AI demand

Hertz is creating a new affiliate company called "Oro Mobility" to provide fleet management solutions "across a range of mobility segments."

The Lego Botanicals Flower Arrangement (10345) is on sale at Amazon for $66.92, down from the list price of $109.99. That's a 39% discount.

Sales of Hershey's Ice Breakers rose 8% in the first quarter, thanks to the trend.

This ASUS ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop with premium specs is on sale for just $1,299.99 at Amazon, saving shoppers $200.

Fuel costs are rising after it gas became clear that Iran is not reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important oil export corridors in the world.

The Kobo Libra Colour is on sale at Amazon and Kobo for $199.99, down from the list price of $229.99. That's a 13% discount.

The Trump administration says the cities shouldn’t be penalized for unhealthy air because pollution can blow in from abroad. Some experts say that’s preposterous.

VC firm 137 Ventures has raised over $700 million to back growth-stage startups. Its portfolio includes SpaceX, Anduril, Hadrian.

If you were hoping for relief from the ongoing global RAM shortage, one major player in the space is saying that's not coming.

Corn estimates were off by 4.5 million acres last year. A lack of survey responses, not job cuts, led to the miss, the Agriculture Department said.

The security bug is now fixed, but the patient who found it said it was challenging to alert the software company about the issue.

X is rolling out a rebuilt ads platform powered by AI as it works to grow revenue again.

Grede is a serial entrepreneur worth a reported $405 million.

If that proposal is finalized, the exclusion would likely limit the mass compounding of those medicines ​unless they appear on the FDA's ⁠drug shortage ⁠list.