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Yelp said that users can ask questions about a restaurant and place an order or book a table in one conversation

By building reactors in shipyards, Blue Energy says it will tame nuclear power's cost problems, giving it access to cheaper financing.

The nation's largest private insurer expects 2026 adjusted earnings of more than $18.25 per share, up from a previous outlook of greater than $17.75 per share.

One of the nation’s largest insurers, the company’s profits were higher than analysts’ expectations but still fell short of showing a significant comeback.

As of April 21, the DJI Neo Mini drone has returned to its lowest-ever price at Amazon of $149, 25% off its list price of $199.

How to get the Apple iPhone 17e for free. Verizon is giving away the iPhone 17e for free with no trade-in required.

The U.K. is seeking to lure British residents back from the UAE as war in the Middle East rattles confidence in Dubai’s safe‑haven image.

India and Korea find alignment as U.S.–China tensions reshape trade — but struggle to move beyond intent

Traders will also be monitoring Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing on Tuesday.

If the Steve Jobs era was defined by technological innovation, the Tim Cook period was one of exceptional financial growth.

John Ternus, an Apple veteran who runs hardware engineering, will take over an extraordinarily profitable company in need of new ideas.

Kevin M. Warsh has enough support to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, but a criminal investigation into the central bank stands in his way.

AT&T and Verizon were penalized millions of dollars for what the agency said was a failure to protect consumer information. The companies say they were deprived of their right to a jury trial.

Freed from ethical constraints and hardened by years of war, a country long seen as a bureaucratic giant has become an entrepreneurial one.

Airline passengers are feeling the pain in rising fees, as the war in Iran weighs on the price of jet fuel. Loyalty programs and certain credit cards can help ease the burden.

Behind the scenes, competing forces battle for the reputation of prestige meat.

Most prisons forbid online access. But inmates are finding ways to ask chatbots questions anyway.

How to watch NBA for free. Watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets in the NBA Playoffs for free from anywhere in the world.

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T-Mobile is offering the Apple iPhone 17 for free when you open a new line and transfer your existing phone number from a competitor.

Answers to each clue for the April 21, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that "no single country can now protect its own peace and security alone."

The banking giant is looking to invest in areas deemed critical to economic security, including defense and AI.

Oil prices pulled back and stocks inched higher as investors looked to the possibility of a second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran.

Global stocks have clawed back losses triggered by the Iran conflict, with major indexes now trading at or above pre-war levels.

Apple announces its second leadership change since Steve Jobs, with CEO Tim Cook set to be succeeded by John Ternus at the world's second most valuable company.

Scientists are debating the classification of threatened mollusks that an Indigenous community relies on for their way of life.

Tim Cook had a highly successful tenure as Apple's CEO, but he leaves his successor with a big gap to fill when it comes to the company's position in AI.

European stocks are expected to open broadly higher on Tuesday as investors try to gauge the direction of efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war.

American negotiators may be outmatched at the negotiating table by Iran's experienced diplomatic delegation, says analyst, ahead of potential high-stakes meeting.

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

See the Moon phase expected for April 21, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Shares of Victory Giant Technology surged in what is Hong Kong's largest initial public offering debut so far this year.

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.

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" #1767 on April 21 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

West Texas Intermediate and Brent had settled 7% and 5% higher on Monday.

15 years after Tim Cook took the reins from Steve Jobs, Apple will see another transition: John Ternus will become CEO on September 1 from Cook.

After 15 years, Tim Cook will hand off his role as Apple CEO to John Ternus, senior vice president of hardware engineering.

Generative engine optimization isn't just about what to do — it's mostly about what not to do.

Asia markets looked set to open higher Tuesday as investors brushed aside fresh threats from Trump on Iran ahead of a fragile ceasefire deadline.

At BookCon 2026, we were on the hunt for all the bookish gear. We spotted Rakuten Kobos and DJI Osmo cameras all over the convention.

Amazon has made another circular AI deal: It's investing another $5 billion in Anthropic. Anthropic has agreed to spend $100 billion on AWS in return.

The space agency is counting on Jeff Bezos’ company to deliver equipment essential to the next moon landing, only two years away.

Chinese startups are churning out more humanoid robots than their U.S. rivals, despite far lower valuations.

Apple CEO Tim Cook's move to executive chair spurred commentary from tech leaders Sam Altman and Palmer Luckey.

The DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale at Amazon for $209, down from the list price of $299. That's a 30% discount.

Anthropic also committed to spending $100 billion on Amazon technologies that can help build and deploy A.I. systems.

A Chinese YouTuber unboxes the Huawei Pura X Max Wide foldable, which looks a lot like the rumored iPhone Fold.

Google is rolling out Gemini in Chrome in Australia, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Vietnam.

The Samsung 77-inch S90F OLED 4K TV is down to $1,897.99 at Amazon, a savings of over 45% and its best price on record.

Get lifetime access to AI-powered meal plans, workouts, and tracking with NutriAI for just $39.99.

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Apple’s corner office has been a seat from which executives like Steve Jobs changed how we interact with technology.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping back to be executive chairman, and SVP John Ternus is stepping up to replace him, the company says.

Cook will move into a new role as executive chairman in September after nearly 15 years running the company.

The longtime leader of the iPhone maker will be replaced by John Ternus, the company’s head of hardware engineering.

The ride-hailing giant has now lost the first two of more than 3,000 pending federal lawsuits.

Apple said on Monday that John Ternus is succeeding Tim Cook as CEO, with Cook assuming the role of executive chairman on Sept. 1.

The longtime chief executive of the iPhone maker will be replaced by John Ternus, the company’s head of hardware engineering.

Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering John Ternus will take over as CEO at the start of September.

Amazon is boosting its investment in Anthropic, which is committing to spending over $100 billion on Amazon cloud services over the next decade.

You can use the new tools to remove blemishes, refine skin texture, brighten eyes, or whiten teeth in photos.

Most startups aren't held back by bad ideas — they're constrained by incumbent-controlled systems that shape how they can operate and scale.

In a lawsuit from the state of California, online retail giant Amazon is accused of colluding to fix prices at Walmart and others.

This sentence construction ("It's not just this — it's that") has become so common in AI-generated writing that it's no longer just a clue that a piece of writing may be synthetic — it's almost a guarantee.

Robby Sansom didn't need another company after Epic Provisions. But visitors to a Texas ranch kept asking one question he couldn't answer.

The Earth slips behind the moon in an iPhone video taken by Reid Wiseman during NASA’s Artemis II mission, a sequel to the iconic Earthrise photo taken by Apollo 8.

U.S. importers, such as Walmart and Target, could be in line for billions in tariff refunds as the government launches its claims-filing portal on Monday.

If you’re not reviewing these areas, you’re probably leaving money on the table.

Manufacturers told CNBC that shoppers will likely have to pay higher prices to match rising costs of plastic and other materials.

We're starting to get a sense of how Apple and Samsung are making different choices in their flagship folding smartphones.

Prosecutors investigating his social media company, X, had summoned him for a meeting. His no-show reflected a broader dispute over regulation.

Citadel Securities' chief people officer, Alexander DiLeonardo, said talent is the company’s “ultimate competitive advantage.”

Kevin M. Warsh is set to testify at the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday even as a criminal investigation into the central bank risks delaying his ascension to become the next chair.

Most entrepreneurs try to overcome imposter syndrome — but the ones who grow the fastest learn how to use it as a hidden advantage.

Most founders pride themselves on being constantly reachable — but that habit often turns them into the bottleneck. Here's why stepping back is the real mark of leadership.

At BookCon 2026, the festival closed out with a panel on page-to-screen adaptations, with "Project Hail Mary" author Andy Weir joined by Emily St. John Mandel ("Station Eleven"), May Cobb ("The Hunting Wives"), and Robinne Lee ("The Idea of You") to discuss successful adaptations and welcoming change.

Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are back as the Owens sisters, with Maisie Williams and Joey King as the next generation of witches.

Working shoulder to shoulder isn't about doing the work for your team — it's about helping them own it at a higher level, so execution improves without constant oversight.

The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow robot vacuum and mop is on sale at Amazon for $899.99, down from the list price of $999.99. That's a 10% discount.

The state claimed the e-commerce giant pressured brands like Levi’s and Hanes to ask competing retailers to raise prices on certain products.

The government debuted a system to repay importers two months after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs at the heart of the president’s trade policy.

A new deal, which would allow The Onion to use the Infowars name and website address, must be approved by a Texas judge.

The hack against Kelp DAO is the largest crypto heist of the year so far.

An English zoologist, he wrote an immensely popular 1967 book arguing that ancient genes, shared with apes, shape our lives. Objections in the scientific world ensued.

The companies that win long-term don't just scale products — they scale people, culture and connection.

The DDoS attack against Mastodon's flagship server comes less than a week after Bluesky was targeted with junk web traffic.

Warsh also expressed firm commitment to fighting inflation with only one mention of the labor market.

Apple's colorful new budget laptop, the MacBook Neo, is already sold out at the online Apple store. Consider these three alternatives.

The Sony WF-1000XM6 are on sale for $298, down $31.99 from their $329.99 list price. This marks a return to their lowest price ever.

Trump reportedly said Sunday that if Iran doesn't sign a deal, "the whole country is going to get blown up," with its bridges and power plants being targeted.

Incredible Health’s platform makes employers apply to nurses, not the other way around.

Learn the most common cryptocurrency scam scripts, from fake investments to romance fraud, and how to recognize warning signs before sending money.

As of April 20, you can get the Sony QD-OLED 77-inch BRAVIA XR A95L Series 4K Ultra HD TV for $3,999.99, down from $4,999.99.

The DJI Mini 3 beginner-friendly drone is on sale at Amazon for just $299 with an on-page coupon. That's its best price ever.

Commercial ships remain cautious about transiting the strait as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran again.