timef 04/04/2026

Victor Glover, a former Navy test pilot, carefully maneuvered the Orion capsule in space around a discarded rocket stage. The demonstration is crucial for future moon landing missions.

Payrolls expanded and unemployment dropped last month after a health care strike ended and a harsh winter abated.

Mr. Musk is requiring Wall Street firms to purchase subscriptions to his A.I. chatbot if they want to advise on one of the largest initial public offerings in history.

United is introducing restrictive base fares in its most profitable cabins: premium economy and business class.

Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.

It's new era for Tesla — and one that will rely on its ability to launch the Cybercab and mass produce the Optimus robot.

The pictures were released on the third day of the first mission since 1972 to send people around the moon.

As of April 3, you can get the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System (with a storage bag) for $219.99 at Amazon, down from $379.99.

CERT-EU blamed the cybercrime group TeamPCP for the recent hack on the European Commission, and said the notorious ShinyHunters gang was responsible for leaking the stolen data online.

Developers can start testing the upcoming iOS 26.5 release.

Our chief economics correspondent, Ben Casselman, describes how a “low-hire, low-fire” labor market has left American job-seekers in a bind.

The Beats Flex earbuds are on sale at Amazon for only $40.41. That's 42% off and $1 away from their best price ever.

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The Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro is on sale at Woot (an Amazon company) for only $44.99. That's 55% off and its best price ever.

Age-verification laws are impacting sex educators' work and decreasing sex workers' incomes, separate surveys suggest.

It is unclear if the plane was shot down or went down for another reason.

Reddit has finally killed all links to r/all, though there is still one way to access the popular feed.

The bank reinstated a five-day, in-person workweek in early 2025, aligning with other corporate giants like Amazon and Dell.

As of April 3, you can get the Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones Cordless Vacuum for $449.99, down from $599.99. That's a 25% discount or $150 savings.

New York City public schools are rolling out SmartPass, a digital hall pass system that tracks student movement, sparking privacy concerns.

Moonbounce has raised $12 million to grow its AI control engine that converts content moderation policies into consistent, predictable AI behavior.

Robust job growth in March suggests that the labor market remains relatively healthy, allowing officials at the central bank to focus on fighting inflation.

Another major healthcare breach has surfaced as TriZetto confirms attackers stole sensitive data affecting millions across the United States.

The huge, proposed increase would be offset in part by steep cuts to domestic programs, some of which the administration describes as wasteful.

New rules mean that parent PLUS loans have to be consolidated into a new loan by June 30 for parents to keep affordable payments. But the deadline is really earlier to allow time for processing.

Guides poisoned terrified tourists, engineered fake helicopter evacuations and fabricated medical records in an extensive fraud.

Out of SXSW, Mashable's Mark Stetson sat down with Dropout stars Jeremy Culhane and Kurt Maloney to talk about Jeremy's journey to "SNL," Kurt's audition for Dropout, and how the network is changing the game for comedy.

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 59,000 in March, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.4%.

The massive, proposed increase would be offset in part by steep cuts to domestic programs, some of which the administration describes as wasteful.

Over 10 months after shelling out an eye-popping $6.4 billion for Jony Ive's nascent devices startup, OpenAI announced it's buying media company TBPN.

Done-For-You businesses are exploding in 2026. Here's why entrepreneurs are choosing outcomes over DIY and how models like DFY Amazon stores are reshaping modern business.

A year after his "liberation day," Trump's trade war has reshaped how companies in industries such as retail and autos are modeling economic and policy risk.

Answers to each clue for the April 3, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

President Trump is set to release his new spending plan on Friday, after trying last year to cut funding for the federal bureau tasked with measuring the economy.

“The platforms should be absolutely begging Congress to regulate them, because the alternative is they get sued into oblivion by a bunch of law firms.”

Artificial intelligence hasn’t disrupted the labor market, economists say, but they are increasingly convinced that it will — and that policymakers are unprepared.

As the Trump administration cracks down on the H-1B visa program, which allows skilled workers like software engineers to work in the United States, foreign professionals are debating whether to stay and build careers or quit the American Dream.

Lower immigration has brought labor supply in line with shaky demand, but economists worry that such a slow-moving job market is at risk of toppling over.

The Hisense UR9 will be one of the most affordable RGB TVs in 2026. Try it starting at $3,499.99 and get a $600 art TV for free.

The Super Mario Bros. are back with "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," but why like this?

How to watch NHL for free. Live stream New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL for free.

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Give an old PC a serious upgrade with this Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows Lifetime License and Windows 11 Pro Bundle on sale now for just $44.97 (reg. $418.99) through April 12.

Is 'Wuthering Heights' streaming anywhere? Find out how to watch Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in the steamy modern adaptation.

Three basketball content creators are trying to define the internet's favorite sports flex

Eliza Shapiro, who reports on New York City’s affordability crisis, asked hundreds of residents to get candid about their finances.

The threat comes a day after he said in a nationwide address that the U.S. military will be hitting Tehran "extremely hard" for the next two or three weeks

Microsoft said it plans to invest $10 billion in Japan between 2026 and 2029 to build AI infrastructure.

Chinese chip companies have benefited from strong domestic demand for AI as U.S. tech curbs have bolstered local firms.

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" #1749 on April 3 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.

The crew tested systems on the NASA Orion capsule above the Earth for a day before the vehicle fired its engines and shot away from the planet.

Analysts have said adoption of the $30-per-month Microsoft 365 Copilot is in the early stage.

NASA just passed the moment of no return for Artemis II after translunar injection, the last major engine burn of the moon flight.

In Asia, Australian and Hong Kong markets are closed for the Easter weekend, although Japanese markets are set for a stronger open.

President Trump called Tiger Woods a close friend after the golfer's auto crash in Jupiter, Fla., last week. Woods is dating the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr.

The e-commerce giant called the surcharge "temporary" but couldn't give a date for when the policy would be retired.

Google just released its newest AI model, Gemma 4, which is now both open-weight and open source.

The Mova Z60 Ultra Roller Complete robot vacuum and mop is on sale at Amazon for $999, down from the list price of $1,499. That's a 33% discount.

Get the best deal on the Google Pixel. Save 38% on the Google Pixel 9 at Amazon.

Find the best earbuds deal. Save 41% on the Beats Studio Buds+ at Amazon.

Give your kids the gift of safe screen time with this lifetime subscription to Pok Pok, currently on sale for just $59.99 (reg. $250).

The launch of Artemis II captured the tenor of the times in a country that can still do big things but seems forever mired in big problems.

From Iran to China, President Trump’s global aggression has encouraged other countries to search for new ways to pressure the U.S. economy.

The airline, which now charges up to $59 for one checked bag on a domestic flight, could influence other carriers strained by the war in Iran.

With Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey, she was one of three prominent researchers of great apes who were sometimes called the “trimates.”

The change follows weeks of complaints from a grandson of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup inventor and other vocal consumers.

The U.S. telehealth giant says hackers stole customer support ticket data over the course of several days in February.

KitchenAid automatic espresso machines are on sale at Amazon. Score a KF6 or KF8 model for up to $200 off and enjoy specialty coffee at home.

Your customers spend a lot of time in their inboxes, but AI is making it harder for you to reach them. Here's how to make sure your emails don't get filtered out – and keep driving revenue for your company.

The Brent oil futures price is giving the market a false sense of security, said Amrita Sen, founder of Energy Aspects.

On April 2, OpenAI announced it would launch ChatGPT Voice on CarPlay.

Next time around, the pressure will be on SpaceX and Blue Origin.

Join us for this free webinar to learn how financial leaders can convey impactful insights to key stakeholders during a challenging economy.

OpenAI said the deal would help it “create a space for a real, constructive conversation about the changes A.I. creates.”

NASA has released a tracker website and app for people to follow the Artemis II mission, a 10-day test flight around the moon and back.

We asked a retired special operations leader about what makes effective leadership. His answer challenges everything you think you know about who gets to lead.

Gateway Capital, the Milwaukee-based venture firm founded by Dana Guthrie, can now begin investment operations for its $25M Fund II.

The administration announced new levies and made changes to existing tariffs for two industries that have proved influential on the president’s trade policy.

TBPN, Silicon Valley's cult-favorite tech podcast, will operate independently, even as it's overseen by chief political operative, Chris Lehane.

Flipboard's social websites consolidate profiles and posts from Bluesky, Mastodon, Threads, YouTube, podcasts, blogs and RSS feeds into a single, shared destination.

Coinbase has received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to operate as a trust bank, the company said Thursday.

President Trump was said to be unhappy with Pam Bondi's handling of DOJ files about Jeffrey Epstein and the department's failure to prosecute his political enemies.

Google recently added AirDrop support to Pixel phones. Can yours do it?

With the Iran war now in its fifth week, Amazon said it's adding a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge for third-party sellers in the U.S. and Canada.

ElevenMusic lets users create and remix songs using text prompts

Utah passed a law to insulate oil companies against efforts to make them pay for their role in global warming. A nationwide version is in the works.

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