Intel Names Lip-Bu Tan as New CEO Amid Turnaround Efforts
Intel, a fallen Silicon Valley icon trying to restore its reputation as America’s most prominent semiconductor company, has named Lip-Bu Tan, an experienced business and technology leader, as its new…
Meghan Sussex? Even Meghan Markle’s Last Name Inspires Debates.
In “Romeo and Juliet,” the star-crossed heroine asks: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.” People far less infatuated…
Europe Welcomes a Ukraine Cease-Fire Offer and a Revival of U.S. Aid
Europeans reacted with relief to the announcement on Tuesday that Ukraine had agreed with the United States on a 30-day cease-fire in its war with Russia and anxiously awaited Moscow’s…
Fed Governor Michelle Bowman Is Trump’s Pick for Wall Street’s Top Cop
President Trump has tapped Michelle W. Bowman, a Federal Reserve governor, to be the next vice chair for supervision at the central bank, according to a White House official who…
Government Shutdown Nears With Senate Democrats Reluctant to Back Funding Bill
The Senate Democratic leader said on Wednesday that Democrats would refuse to back a stopgap bill to fund the government through Sept. 30, significantly raising the chances of a government…
Inside Trump’s Crackdown on Dissent: Obscure Laws, ICE Agents and Fear
For months now, President Trump has been threatening to deport foreign students who took part in last year’s campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war. Behind the scenes, his administration got…
What Is Lorazepam? The Drug From ‘The White Lotus’ Carries Real Risks
Victoria Ratliff, the wealthy financier’s wife on season 3 of HBO’s “The White Lotus,” has a problem: She keeps popping pills. And her drug of choice, the anti-anxiety medication lorazepam,…
Stocks Rise After Tumult, but Investors Remain Wary of Trade Tensions
Stocks rose on Wednesday after a tumultuous few days of trading, though the rally was choppy, as investors weighed lower-than-expected inflation data against concerns about President Trump’s tariff policies. The…
Aging Women’s Brain Mysteries Are Tested in Trio of Studies
Women’s brains are superior to men’s in at least in one respect — they age more slowly. And now, a group of researchers reports that they have found a gene…
Senator Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshire Democrat, Won’t Run Again in 2026
Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire will not run for re-election in 2026, bringing an end to a long and singular political career and further complicating Democrats’ efforts to regain…