Brand Voice
Meta and Blumhouse Create Chatbot That Encourages Phone Use During Movies
“Oh, wow, this is really cool,” Flannery Johnston, 28, said as the chatbot came to life, offering a personalized hello from M3GAN, the diabolical A.I. doll at the center...
Trump Ends Chinese Tariff Loophole, Raising the Cost of Online Goods
The Trump administration on Friday officially eliminated a loophole that had allowed American shoppers to buy cheap goods from China without paying tariffs. The move will help U.S. manufacturers...
How a U.S. Tax Loophole Supercharged China’s Exports
When Congress raised the threshold for imported goods to enter the United States tax-free to $800 from $200 nearly a decade ago, it threw open the door to the...
U.S. Payoff for Ukraine Minerals Deal Faces Many Hurdles
Now that the United States has secured a deal to share the rights to Ukraine’s mineral reserves — including elements crucial for a range of high-tech applications, from powering...
Amazon’s Mixed Earnings Report Sends Share Prices Down
As much as Amazon may have wanted to dodge the spotlight in President Trump’s trade war, there was no avoiding it for America’s largest online retailer.First, the e-commerce company...
GM Cuts Profit Forecast by 20% and Says Auto Tariffs Will Cost It Billions
General Motors cut its profit forecast for 2025 on Thursday by more than 20 percent and said the Trump administration’s tariffs would increase its costs by $4 billion to...
When Taxpayers Fund Shows Like ‘Blue Bloods’ and ‘S.N.L.,’ Does It Pay Off?
New Yorkers — and residents of many other states — have paid more for entertainment in recent years than just their Netflix or Hulu subscriptions.Each New York household has...
These Are the Shoes People Who Walk Over 10,000 Steps a Day Recommend
Pros: Supportive and plush but not too stiff; lightweight; secure upper that’s not too rigid; has APMA Seal of AcceptanceCons: May feel too thick and cushy for anyone used...
Rory McIlroy Dives Deeper Into Private Equity
Fresh off finally securing a career grand slam with a thrilling win at the Masters, Rory McIlroy, the world’s second-ranked golfer, is rounding out another corner of his life:...
In an Uncertain Economy, McDonald’s Sees Spending Decline
Even value meals aren’t enough to get anxious consumers to spend. Despite efforts to entice customers to its restaurants, McDonald’s saw its sales slip in the first three months...
