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New York Times: Business
- State and Federal Lawmakers Want Data Centers to Pay More for Energyby Ivan Penn and Karen Weise on January 16, 2026 at 1:15 am
Despite many proposals, there is little consensus among governors, lawmakers and tech executives about exactly how much the companies behind data centers should pay for electricity.
- How Activists in Iran Are Using Starlink to Stay Onlineby Adam Satariano, Paul Mozur and Sheera Frenkel on January 16, 2026 at 1:08 am
Activists spent years preparing for a communications blackout in Iran, smuggling in Starlink satellite internet systems and making digital shutdowns harder for the authorities to enforce.
- Taiwan Strikes Trade Deal with Trump, Vows More U.S. Chip Factoriesby Meaghan Tobin, Amy Chang Chien and Xinyun Wu on January 16, 2026 at 1:08 am
The United States agreed to lower tariffs on Taiwanese goods from 20 to 15 percent, while Taiwan says it will invest in more chip manufacturing in the U.S.
- Leonard D. Jacoby, 83, Dies; Brought Legal Services to the Massesby Clay Risen on January 16, 2026 at 12:25 am
He and Steven Z. Meyers opened their first low-cost legal clinic in 1972. Within a decade, they had revolutionized the legal industry, and Jacoby & Meyers had become a widely known brand.
- Kathleen Kennedy, Lucasfilm President and ‘Star Wars’ Boss, Steps Downby Brooks Barnes on January 15, 2026 at 10:49 pm
Kathleen Kennedy stepped down as Lucasfilm’s president and returned to producing. Two studio veterans took over.
New York Times: Your Money
- Bilt Launches New Credit Cards With Mortgage and Rent Rewards: What to Knowby Tara Siegel Bernard and Ron Lieber on January 15, 2026 at 4:35 pm
Bilt, a rewards and payments start-up, has three new credit cards that can help users earn points when they pay their mortgage. You will need to do math.
- How a Puzzling 401(k) Plan Changed One Woman’s Lifeby Ron Lieber on January 11, 2026 at 1:06 pm
Eryn Schultz was an H-E-B grocery store leader with an M.B.A. A slow pivot toward a big career change began when she found her retirement plan wanting.
- Will Stock Markets Sizzle Into 2026?by Jeff Sommer on January 9, 2026 at 3:19 pm
Returns have been fabulous but consider the potential for setbacks in this already hazardous year, our columnist says.
- How to Make, and Keep, New Year’s Financial Resolutionsby Ann Carrns on January 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Experts offered a variety of suggestions, including paring your list of goals, making saving automatic and avoiding spending temptations like marketing emails.
- Travel Loyalty Programs Woo Fickle Customers With Members-Only Experiencesby Christine Chung and Amir Hamja on January 6, 2026 at 1:57 pm
Travel loyalty programs are competing for customers with members-only experiences like backstage tours, exclusive dinners and access to V.I.P. areas.
New York Times: Economy
- Trump Imposes Limited Tariffs on Foreign Semiconductorsby Ana Swanson and Tripp Mickle on January 15, 2026 at 2:06 am
The tariffs will allow President Trump to take a cut of Nvidia’s chip sales to China while putting off a decision about imposing higher taxes on the chip industry.
- Trump Credits ‘Mister Tariff’ for the Country’s Strength. Economists Beg to Differ.by Ana Swanson on January 14, 2026 at 8:29 pm
Many indicators appear to suggest that the United States is growing despite tariffs, not because of them.
- 2026 May Be the Year of the Mega I.P.O.by Erin Griffith and Lauren Hirsch on January 14, 2026 at 7:55 pm
If SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic go public, they will unleash gushers of cash for Silicon Valley and Wall Street.
- As Trump Pushes Housing Affordability, His Mortgage Chief Undermines Itby Lydia DePillis on January 14, 2026 at 7:01 pm
Under Bill Pulte, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have pulled away from efforts to help low-income people buy homes.
- In a Risky Gambit, Trump Tries Brute Force to Lower Pricesby Tony Romm on January 13, 2026 at 8:48 pm
To assuage cost-weary voters and combat inflation, the president has resorted to a mix of threats and punishments, targeting companies and policymakers alike.
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