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Will Oil Prices Rise as the US-Iran Truce Frays? The Answer Lies With China.

REBECCA F. ELLIOTT AND LISA FRIEDMAN

For decades, OPEC influenced the market by how much oil it produced. But China, the largest importer, is demonstrating its remarkable power over prices.

Appeals Court Revives Lawsuits Tying Tylenol Use in Pregnancy to Autism and A.D.H.D.

AZEEN GHORAYSHI

A federal appeals court overruled a district court judge who dismissed the lawsuits, citing unreliable scientific evidence.

Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides

MICHAEL CROWLEY AND EDWARD WONG

President Trump said the United States could collect tolls or fees, despite Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying no country could do so.

Jay-Z Yankee Stadium Review: Three Nights of Legacy and Guest Stars

JON CARAMANICA AND LEXI PARRA

The rap mogul convened his starriest collaborators, showed off his still-dazzling skills and made a convincing argument for his singular legacy.

The eBay Scandal Gets a Thriller-Like Documentary

DAVID STREITFELD

A newly available documentary, ‘Whatever It Takes,’ examines eBay workers’ plot to cyberstalk journalists and critics.

Trump Administration Is Snapping Up Stakes in Private Companies. Could A.I. Be Next?

ANA SWANSON

Some tech executives are nervous that the administration’s recent scrutiny of artificial intelligence models could be a prelude to a demand for an ownership stake.

WATCH: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson on his next dream role

ABC News’ Sophie Flay shares the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News.

Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Is Challenged in Court by California and 11 Other States

BENJAMIN MULLIN, DAVID MCCABE AND LAUREN HIRSCH

The lawsuit, filed by California and 11 other states, argues that the deal would harm movie theaters and damage America’s entertainment industry.

How a Teacher Revived Backyard Baseball

ALESSANDRA SCHADE

Backyard Baseball, a favorite game for 1990s kids, had been off the market for years. But Lindsay Barnett was determined.

Hamas Forces Interfered With Aid Distribution, U.N. Says

AARON BOXERMAN AND ADAM RASGON

A raid by armed personnel led the World Food Program to suspend its operations in one part of Gaza, the U.N. said. Hamas disputed the accusations.

Women Have Earned Our Menopause Revolution

TRESSIE MCMILLAN COTTOM

A new generation is not willing to settle for being invisible.

Trump hosts IndyCar drivers at White House ahead of August race on the National Mall

President Trump hosted top-ranking IndyCar drivers at the White House ahead of the street race set to take place in the nation's capital next month.

Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade erases last concession to Iran in preliminary deal

Trump says U.S. would be "reimbursed" 20% of the value of a vessel's cargo.

In Turning to Trade School, Gen Z Confronts an Enduring Stigma

CALLIE HOLTERMANN

Gen Z is increasingly turning to trade schools in hopes of future-proofing their careers against A.I. But getting their parents and peers on board can be a challenge.

Housing or Flood Protection? In Brooklyn, Housing Is Winning.

HILARY HOWARD

A towering apartment development has been approved for the waterfront, even though some residents would have preferred parkland.