Reliably Red Iowa in Play as Economic Woes Mount
The Trump administration’s policies could cost Republicans in a state that is being hit hard by expensive diesel prices and uncertainty over trade.
Looted Goods From French Stores Appear on Resale Sites After Riots
Officials in France are pressing online platforms like eBay and Vinted to remove items that were stolen during public disturbances over the weekend.
Tesla Earnings Show Profit Declines Amid Talks to Merge With SpaceX
The carmaker, which is controlled by Elon Musk and is considering merging with another of his companies, SpaceX, spent heavily on artificial intelligence and other new technologies.
U.S. to Tap Heating Oil Reserves Ahead of Midterm Elections
The Trump administration will release 315,000 barrels of heating oil, but analysts say the amount is too small to make much of a difference.
G.M. Hopes to Design New Cars in as Little as 2 Years Using A.I.
General Motors is seeking help from artificial intelligence to keep up with Chinese companies that introduce vehicles very quickly.
France Riots Expose the Rage Aimed at Dior, Hermès and Other Luxury Brands
The looting of stores belonging to brands like Dior, Celine and Hermès has exposed a crack in the glossy facade.
How The New York Times Reports on A.I. Images
A Times reporter and editors discuss the challenges of sifting through what’s real and what’s not in pursuit of the news.
Alaska’s Journalists Join Forces to Cover the Midterms
The state’s challenging geography and newspapers’ broader economic struggles have stretched reporters in Alaska, just as its competitive U.S. Senate race has grabbed national attention.
SpaceX Boosts the A.I. Rally
Tech stocks are up after the rocket and artificial intelligence company beat earnings estimates — and Elon Musk confirmed it is weighing a deal with Tesla.
Elon Musk Says SpaceX and Tesla Are Exploring a Merger
A deal would consolidate Elon Musk’s holdings in rockets, cars and artificial intelligence into a company worth well over $3 trillion.
