Book Review: ‘Empire of AI,’ by Karen Hao; ‘The Optimist,’ by Keach Hagey




Book Review: ‘Empire of AI,’ by Karen Hao; ‘The Optimist,’ by Keach Hagey

Two journalists explore the artificial intelligence company OpenAI and present complementary portraits of its notorious co-founder.

Funeral Homes Are Forced to Innovate as Consumer Preferences Shift




Funeral Homes Are Forced to Innovate as Consumer Preferences Shift

As cremation rates rise and consumer preferences shift, funeral homes are innovating in surprisingly unconventional ways so they don’t die out.

Are U.S. Tariffs Affecting Your Business? We Want to Hear From You.




Are U.S. Tariffs Affecting Your Business? We Want to Hear From You.

The New York Times wants to hear from European business owners about how they are navigating the uncertainty of President Trump’s tariffs.

French Police Rescue Kidnapped Father of Crypto Entrepreneur




French Police Rescue Kidnapped Father of Crypto Entrepreneur

The Paris prosecutor’s office said seven people had been arrested in connection with the abduction last week. It did not name the freed captive or his son.

Christina Leitzel’s ‘Fun’ Prosthetic Eyes are Designed to Stand Out




Christina Leitzel’s ‘Fun’ Prosthetic Eyes are Designed to Stand Out

There are many ways to lose an eye. Christina Leitzel wants people to know that there are also many ways to gain a new one.

Trump Is About to Steal My Friend’s Christmas — and Yours




Trump Is About to Steal My Friend’s Christmas — and Yours

A disappointed supporter reflects on the madness in the president’s method.

The White House Tech Bros Owe Their Fortunes to the Research They’re Killing




The White House Tech Bros Owe Their Fortunes to the Research They’re Killing

Underlying many investments are breakthroughs in medicine and technology from great universities.

Tariffs Could Ruin My Small Business




Tariffs Could Ruin My Small Business

Trump gave Apple a break. What about the lone entrepreneur?

How Sarah Paiji Yoo, the Co-Founder of Blueland, Spends Her Sundays




How Sarah Paiji Yoo, the Co-Founder of Blueland, Spends Her Sundays

Sarah Paiji Yoo, the co-founder of Blueland, spends her Sunday hunting for ice cream, avoiding single-use plastic and getting a foot massage with her husband.

Uncertainty Over Trump’s Tariffs Paralyzes U.S. Businesses




Uncertainty Over Trump’s Tariffs Paralyzes U.S. Businesses

The Times heard from hundreds of American companies, most of them small businesses, that face a reckoning because of President Trump’s steep import taxes.