timef 03/04/2026

The deal between All3Media and Banijay will bring together the companies behind the “Peaky Blinders” and the “Traitors” franchises.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted that overall tariff rates, which fell after a Supreme Court ruling last month, would be back to previous levels within five months.

A study of over 275 violins suggests that Antonio Stradivari used wood from high-altitude forests in northern Italy to craft some of his most renowned instruments.

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has paralyzed the strait, a vital shipping lane for energy and commerce, putting global investors on edge.

Beth M. Hammack, head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, says it is too early to gauge the economic impact of the Iran war and backs holding interest rates steady for “quite some time.”

A report by Senate Democrats found that scrutiny of large FEMA expenditures slowed housing and employment assistance for victims of fires and storms.

Beth M. Hammack, head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, says it is too early to gauge the economic impact of the Iran war and backs holding interest rates steady for “quite some time.”

The deal would put the combined company in the same league as Disney and Amazon. But Netflix and YouTube will still easily outrank everyone.

Last year, six states eliminated a fire-safety code requiring apartment buildings taller than three stories to have at least two staircases. More states are exploring the move.

Fred VanVleet, a league veteran, has plenty of headaches to deal with. Can he revive trust in the organization?

Stocks in Asia sank on Wednesday, led by sharp declines in South Korea, as the war in Iran raised concerns about spiraling energy costs.

In an attempt to understand our own fascination with the shiny minerals, researchers gave some to chimps.

A huge number of Indians split their lives across the Arabian Sea — remitting $125 billion a year, supporting their families and the Indian economy.

Seeming to acknowledge critics’ complaints about the high cost of snow sports, the company is cutting the price of its 2026-2027 Epic Passes for younger skiers and snowboarders.

The new C.E.O. said the company would focus on home décor, apparel and pop culture trends in an effort to reverse years of sales declines.

The administration told a court on Monday that it was abandoning its defense of executive orders targeting the firms. But on Tuesday, the Justice Department abruptly changed its position.

Polymarket users placed hundreds of bets of at least $1,000 predicting an imminent American strike, raising concerns about insider trading.

The Isfahan facility, suspected of storing a cache of enriched uranium, was smashed during the 12-day campaign last June.

Contamination levels in the waterway have declined, but health advisories remain in place for boaters downstream.

Seafood Watch, long a source of advice on sustainable choices, is working to get restaurants to adopt its color-coded recommendations.

Joichi Ito’s involvement in a publicly funded Japanese initiative had come under scrutiny after new details revealed his close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Lending troubles at Blue Owl Capital and other so-called private credit behemoths are setting off fears of a “bank run,” as one hedge fund put it.

For months, the region has been encouraged by low inflation and better-than-expected economic growth. A disruption to energy supplies from the Middle East could knock it off course.