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New York Times: Business
- Political Turmoil Adds to the Economic Woes of South Koreaby Daisuke Wakabayashi on December 6, 2024 at 5:13 am
Even before a short-lived declaration of martial law thrust the country into crisis, the economy faced grim prospects.
- Federal Judge Rejects Boeing’s Guilty Plea Related to 737 Max Crashesby Mark Walker and Niraj Chokshi on December 6, 2024 at 12:06 am
The agreement, opposed by some victims’ families, would have required the aviation company to pay a fine of up to $487 million and invest in additional safety measures.
- McKinsey to Pay $122 Million to Settle South Africa Bribery Caseby Michael Forsythe and Walt Bogdanich on December 5, 2024 at 10:59 pm
The global consultancy was accused of bribing foreign government officials. A former senior partner pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge.
- ‘Delay, Deny, Defend’: United Has Faced Scrutiny Over Denying Claimsby Sarah Kliff and Reed Abelson on December 5, 2024 at 10:14 pm
The company has been accused of using algorithms to deny treatments and refusing coverage of nursing care to stroke patients.
- Lance Morrow, 85, Award-Winning Essayist for Time Magazine, Is Deadby Richard Sandomir on December 5, 2024 at 8:04 pm
His voice carried weight on the influential back page and as the writer of many “Man of the Year” cover articles. As a memoirist he chronicled his heart attacks.
New York Times: Your Money
- Airlines and Senators Battle Over Added Fees for Checked Bags and Seatingby Amelia Nierenberg on December 4, 2024 at 10:52 pm
At a congressional hearing on Wednesday, senators framed the tacked-on fees for passenger seats or bags as akin to extortion. Airline executives pushed back, saying they gave customers options.
- The Best Travel Deals for Travel Tuesdayby Elaine Glusac on December 2, 2024 at 10:28 pm
Our Frugal Traveler columnist waded through the sales, and found some of the best bargains she’s seen in years.
- Are Airline Loyalty Programs Worth It?by Mike Dang on December 2, 2024 at 7:31 pm
Some travelers, frustrated with changing airline rewards programs, have stopped chasing status and adopted different strategies when booking flights and using credit cards.
- How to Choose an All-Inclusive Resortby Julie Besonen on December 2, 2024 at 10:00 am
The number of all-inclusives has risen dramatically in recent years, with efforts to improve food and beverage quality and increase activities and amenities.
- Black Friday Used to Be Fun for Shoppers. What Happened?by Mike Dang on November 29, 2024 at 5:00 am
Lining up early outside stores and hunting for deals was once part of a gratifying Black Friday. It no longer feels that way.
New York Times: Economy
- Trump’s Threats About the Dollar Could Push Other Countries to Find Alternativesby Alan Rappeport on December 5, 2024 at 7:56 pm
President-elect Donald J. Trump threatened to impose tariffs on countries that seek to replace the dollar in trade or undermine its global reserve currency status.
- Biden Administration Moves to End a Minimum Wage Waiver for Disabled Workersby Danielle Kaye on December 3, 2024 at 8:40 pm
A plan by the Biden administration would phase out a provision that allows employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage.
- Biden Targets China’s Chip Industry With Wider Trade Bansby Ana Swanson on December 2, 2024 at 7:46 pm
New rules significantly expand restrictions on selling China chip technology, but critics say they also contain carve-outs that are favorable to industry.
- Trump Plans Tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico That Could Cripple Tradeby Ana Swanson, Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Simon Romero on November 27, 2024 at 8:39 pm
The president-elect said that he would impose the across-the-board tariffs on Day 1 and that they would stay in place until Canada, Mexico and China halted the flow of drugs and migrants.
- Trump’s Tariff Threat Pits Canada Against Mexicoby Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Simon Romero on November 27, 2024 at 8:39 pm
The president-elect’s opening salvo in trade and border talks with the United States’ neighbors is casting a harsh light on the North American alliance.
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