Philanthropists Push Police Searches of DNA Databases
When the police can’t afford to solve cold cases, deep-pocketed donors can.
Biden to Include Minimum Tax on Billionaires in Budget Proposal
The tax would require that American households worth more than $100 million pay a rate of at least 20 percent on their income as well as unrealized gains in the value of liquid assets like stocks.
The Week in Business: Attempts to Prop Up the Russian Economy
The Federal Reserve chair foreshadows the central bank’s more aggressive approach to inflation. The Biden administration eases some Trump-era tariffs, and the March jobs report is coming out.
Martin Pope, Whose Research Led to OLEDs, Dies at 103
The work done by the self-effacing Dr. Pope helped pave the way for the high-performance electronics displays that are so common today.
Chris Wallace Says Life at Fox News Became ‘Unsustainable’
As he starts a new streaming show at CNN, the longtime TV anchor reflects on his decision to leave Fox News after 18 years.
The Russian Stock Market Reopened. Who’s Buying?
Trading has resumed after the market closed for a month, but it’s not business as usual.
Zelensky Urges Energy Producers to Increase Exports to Europe
“The future of Europe rests with your efforts,” Ukraine’s leader said in a plea to help the continent wean itself off Russian fossil fuels.
Europe and the U.S. Make Ambitious Plans to Reduce Reliance on Russian Gas
President Biden said the United States would send more natural gas to Europe, though he did not specify how given that the U.S. is already near its export capacity.
The Fed Bets on a ‘Soft Landing,’ but Recession Risk Looms
Central bankers have been clear that they will do what it takes to control inflation. They are betting on a soft landing, but a bumpy one is possible.
Bond Market Unsettled by Inflation Worries
The usually sedate bond market has been unsettled by worries about inflation, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate increases and even the possibility of a recession.