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Google antitrust ruling: Why the search giant escaped major disruption
The company will make modest changes but keep key deals with Apple and control of Chrome, as shares surge after the decision.
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Google antitrust ruling: Why the changes won’t affect your search experience
Judge Amit Mehta’s decision requires only limited changes, leaving Google as the default search engine for most devices.
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Mapping America’s billionaires — where they live, how they made $5.7 trillion, and what they do with it
A new dataset shows where the ultra-rich live, how they made their money, and where their philanthropy flows.
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Ursula von der Leyen: How Trump’s unlikely partner became Europe’s most powerful leader
The 66-year-old von der Leyen, a physician specializing in women’s health and a mother of seven, brings to Brussels a style shaped by her years in German politics under Angela Merkel.
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Why Trump’s tariff fight is heading to the Supreme Court and what it means for presidential power
A fresh legal battle over Trump’s sweeping tariffs could test the limits of executive authority in trade policy.
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Why France’s government is on the brink and how debt and politics fuel the crisis
Mounting debt, political deadlock and unpopular reforms have left France teetering on instability, drawing comparisons with Italy a decade ago.
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Why a judge blocked the deportation of Guatemalan children and what it means for US immigration policy
A late-night court order forced officials to halt flights carrying minors, underscoring legal challenges to the president’s immigration crackdown.
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Why Trump is exempt from federal conflict-of-interest laws and what it means for his presidency
US federal rules bar officials from financial conflicts, but a decades-old loophole shields the president and vice president, raising questions about ethics and accountability.
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Why Black unemployment is rising even as overall US joblessness stays low
The Black unemployment rate has surged to its highest level in nearly four years, raising concerns about deeper economic inequalities.
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When mailing a letter to the US becomes a global headache
Trump’s new customs rule has halted regular mail flows worldwide, leaving ordinary people facing higher costs and confusion.
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Why Trump’s firings at the CDC, jobs bureau, and Fed matter for America’s institutions
Firings at the CDC, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and pressure on the Fed mark a broader push to centralize presidential power.
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Tariff loophole on cheap imports has closed: What it means for American shoppers
The end of the $800 de minimis exemption means higher prices, shipping delays, and uncertainty for American buyers of foreign goods.
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Inside the Trump administration’s vaccine politics
Firings and resignations at the CDC expose how vaccine scepticism inside the White House is reshaping US public health policy.
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How a chatbot fuelled a Connecticut man’s paranoia and ended in a murder-suicide
How a Connecticut tech veteran’s delusions deepened through ChatGPT, ending in a tragedy that raises new questions about AI and mental health.
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Why China is racing to triple AI chip output in response to US export bans
New fabrication plants and Huawei-backed processors are central to Beijing’s plan to close the gap with Nvidia.
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Why John Bolton is under investigation for emails intercepted by a foreign government
The inquiry into Trump’s former national security adviser mixes classified material, foreign intelligence and political tensions.
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Why China’s dominance in rare earths is so hard for the West to break
Decades of state-backed investment and low-cost production have given Beijing control over the minerals vital to clean energy and defence.
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Why Trump is pressuring other countries to abandon climate goals
The US president is using tariffs, trade deals and threats to push fossil fuels abroad, alarming allies and scientists.
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Why Abbe Lowell has become the lawyer of choice for Trump’s biggest adversaries
Abbe Lowell has become the go-to defence attorney for high-profile figures under pressure from the Trump administration.
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How a housing official’s mortgage fraud crusade gave Trump a weapon against the Fed
Bill Pulte’s aggressive tactics at the Federal Housing Finance Agency fuelled the firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook.
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Why Gaza has become the deadliest place in the world for journalists
Journalists endure hunger, displacement, and the constant threat of attack while documenting the war.
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Why Trump is targeting Smithsonian artworks and what they represent
The White House review of museum collections has sparked criticism from artists who say their works reflect America’s diverse narratives.
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Why Trump’s push to control the Fed could raise US borrowing costs instead of lowering them
Economists warn that politicising the central bank may erode its credibility, pushing up long-term inflation and interest rates.
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Trump wants to revamp the Fed. Here’s what that could mean for Americans
Mortgage rates, inflation and the overall economy all stand to be affected by attempts to erode the independence of the central bank.
