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Retail sales up 1.7% in March from February driven by a spike in gas prices

Shoppers accelerated their spending in March from February, but they spent most of their money at the gas pump

Want to Speak to the Manager? At a New San Francisco Store, That’s A.I.

HEATHER KNIGHT

Andon Market in San Francisco is billed as the first retail boutique run by an artificial intelligence agent. So far, the inventory seems random, and there are too many candles.

NATO intercepts Russian military aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea

NATO has intercepted Russian bombers and fighter jets over the Baltic Sea

Can Kevin Warsh Pass the Jerome Powell Test?

DAVID WESSEL

The question of the central bank’s independence looms over the economy.

Wife of active US Army sergeant at risk of deportation to 3rd country

The wife of an active-duty U.S. Army sergeant is facing potential deportation to a third country after being detained during a routine immigration interview last week.

My Child Died of Measles

REBECCA ARCHER

If more people had gotten the vaccine, she might still be here.

Florida Inquiry Into ChatGPT’s Role in FSU Shooting Shifts to Criminal Investigation

PATRICIA MAZZEI

The investigation focuses on messages between the chatbot and the man accused of killing two people at Florida State University last year.

A.I. Is Eliminating Jobs on Wall Street

ROB COPELAND

“A.I. gives us places to go we haven’t gone,” said one bank’s chief executive.

A Wish List for John Ternus, the Man Replacing Tim Cook as Apple’s CEO

BRIAN X. CHEN

John Ternus, an Apple veteran who runs hardware engineering, will take over an extraordinarily profitable company in need of new ideas.

How the Cole Disaster Drove the U.S. to Develop New Warship Defenses

NICHOLAS KULISH, JOHN ISMAY AND CONSTANT MÉHEUT

The Navy destroyers enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports carry weapons fielded after an American warship was attacked and nearly sunk more than 25 years ago.

Iran war has become political baggage for Vance: ANALYSIS

The war in Iran has put Vice President JD Vance, viewed by many as the MAGA heir apparent, in a politically tough position if he decides to run for president in 2028.

How ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Red Carpet Looks Came Together

YOLA MZIZI

The press tour for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” has been a fashion show for its stars and their stylists, who have relied on group chats, sweatpants and camaraderie to pull it off.

Gunman in Mexican tourist site shooting influenced by violent acts in US: Officials

The man who opened fire at one of Mexico's busiest tourist sites was allegedly influenced by violent acts in the United States, Mexican officials said Tuesday.

Hegseth ends mandatory flu vaccine for US military, says shot is now optional

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday that the flu vaccine will now be optional for all U.S. military personnel, both active and reserve.

A Year After U.S.A.I.D.’s Death, Fired Workers Find Few Jobs and Much Loss

ELISABETH BUMILLER AND EILEEN SULLIVAN

People have plowed through savings, cashed out retirement funds and moved in with relatives. Former U.S.A.I.D. workers estimate that less than half have found full-time work.