timef 03/31/2025

A surge in U.S. wealth has been driven by stock and home values. But the gains are concentrated at the top, leaving others in a sour economic mood.

Since World War II, U.S. research funding has led to discoveries that fueled economic gains. Now cutbacks are seen as putting that legacy in jeopardy.

Nearly 2,000 scientists urged that Congress restore funding to federal agencies decimated by recent cuts.

Two New York Times reporters spent several months learning the intricacies of a wide-reaching web of scammers.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that the American dream is about more than cheap televisions, but inflation-weary consumers might disagree.

Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. are investing in a Bitcoin-mining company called American Bitcoin, created by the merger of two firms.

The size of the fund, which is run by the Vistria Group, highlights how investors see an opportunity to address the nation’s housing crisis.

President Trump’s latest trade war threat is expected to come into effect this week, but businesses and investors remain unsure about how much it will hurt.

The company, which uses artificial intelligence to develop new treatments, now counts the venture capital firm Thrive Capital as a backer.

Paul Marchant has left the clothing retailer after “an allegation made by an individual about his behavior,” the company said.

Wen Han is intent on listing Windrose’s stock in New York. He is fueled by $300 million, Chinese technology and a belief that “China doesn’t have to be the enemy forever.”

Businesses that rely on immigrants are pushing for legislation to ensure an adequate, legal flow of laborers from abroad as deportations ramp up.

The museum hopes that after learning about the planet’s prehistoric past, people will do more to preserve Earth’s future.

The Trump administration has discussed providing financial aid for farmers who may be subject to retaliation by America’s trading partners.

Robert Irvine has been enlisted to overhaul the dreary mess halls that drive many soldiers to less-healthy choices.

There now are eight brands selling more than $1 billion each year. Experts say it means big brands are getting bigger and their products are getting pricier.

It could take months for agreement on a meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping, China’s top leader, as Chinese officials seek a scripted encounter.

Stocks in Japan tumbled nearly 4 percent as investors braced for a week of market turmoil caused by an expected announcement of more tariffs.

The father of the conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, he won a Peabody Award for television reporting that uncovered a car company’s fraud.

The Eli Lilly drug caused a major drop in the blood levels of Lp(a), but further research is needed to show that it will prevent heart attacks and strokes.