Best High-Yield Savings Accounts for July 2026: Up to 4.50%

These are the accounts that offer the best interest rates—without burdensome fees, gimmicks or other hassles

One Megabuyer—China—Finds a Way to Get Mideast Oil

Beijing’s longtime position as both a financial lifeline to Iran and a customer for its foes has helped it work around blockades.

Japan Quake Leads to Apparent Explosion at Mall, Traps People Inside

Rescue operations were under way at a shopping mall after a strong earthquake struck southern Japan.

China Wants AI Independence. Its Market Says Otherwise.

Plus, a blow to Beijing’s economic-reform camp, a mega IPO and a debate over whether U.S.-China diplomacy can survive their rivalry.

Britain Is a Political Mess. At Least There’s ‘Hot Podium Guy.’

Through seven years of extraordinary political upheaval, Tobias Gough has served as a rare—and chiseled—symbol of institutional continuity.

Meta Is Fighting a Mountain of Social-Media Lawsuits—at Just the Wrong Time

In the midst of an expensive AI transformation, the company is grappling with litigation that could cost it billions and force painful changes.

Johnson & Johnson Agrees to Pay $5.5 Billion to Settle Talc Lawsuits

The drugmaker aims to put an end to litigation that has been going on for more than a decade.

Three Dead and Four People Wounded in Seattle Shooting

Police have detained a 15-year-old related to the shooting, but details are still “under investigation,” the mayor said.

New York City Halts Construction at Another Office-to-Residential Conversion

Inspectors issue stop-work order at planned 32-story apartment tower in Manhattan, carrying out safety sweeps after former Pfizer headquarters building buckled.

Savannah Guthrie Issues New Plea for Mother’s Whereabouts

The “Today” co-host appeared to ask kidnappers where to search for Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared nearly six months ago.

GSK Launches Cost-Saving Plan to Accelerate Drug Pipeline

The U.K. drugmaker is targeting annual savings of $2.52 billion by 2029, as Chief Executive Luke Miels outlined his roadmap to hit the company’s 2031 sales target.

Visa Slashing 2,600 Jobs as It Adapts to Changing Payments Industry

Cuts, mostly in technology and product teams, affect about 7% of the payment giant’s workforce.

Boeing Spends Big to Meet Deadline for New Air Force One

The plane maker posted a loss as it invests to ensure the presidential plane can be delivered by 2028.

Oil Futures Extend Decline on Hopes for Talks

Oil futures extended losses to a third session as the U.S. and Iran continued a pause in their attacks while Iran and Oman explored ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Why Chili’s Isn’t Going ‘All In’ on AI

In the past few years, the restaurant chain has undergone a turnaround analysts call remarkable. Its CIO credits a reinvestment in basic, foundational tech.

Chip Stocks Slide as AI Worries Push Investors to Other Sectors

Stocks were mixed with the Dow industrials rising while the Nasdaq slips, dragged by big declines in chip stocks like Micron and Intel.

10 of the Best Financial Advisor Companies: Well-Known Fiduciary Investment Firms to Consider

We analyzed everything from advisor credentials to fees to portfolio options at some of the larger and more well-known registered investment advisor firms to help you select a firm that could best connect you with a fiduciary financial advisor.

Treasury Yields Tick Lower Alongside Oil Prices

Treasury yields took another step lower as hostilities remained suppressed in the Strait of Hormuz.

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Barclays, Man Group and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Press Metal Aluminium, Iluka, Syensqo and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.

Apple Launches Product Leasing Program Through Klarna

The Apple Upgrade program will allow customers to pay monthly for new products and then return, upgrade or buy the device.

Nvidia Leads Defense of Open-Source AI With New Cybersecurity Initiative

An alliance including Microsoft and SpaceX aims to democratize cybersecurity and counter security concerns.

Nvidia Bets on Ilya Sutskever’s New AI Lab to Expand Compute Reach

The partnership with the former top OpenAI scientist aims to boost the chip giant’s high-profile customer roster during the AI boom.

AstraZeneca Sees 2030 Goal on Track as Cancer Drugs Drive Growth

The drugmaker’s revenue rose 5% when adjusted for currency changes, driven by growth in oncology sales.

Chip Maker Soars 466% on Debut to Become No. 1 in China Stock Market

CXMT’s trading debut caps the rise of an upstart whose products are sought by Apple.

Pepper…and Salt

Reporters—and the Public—Need a Federal Shield Law

I went to jail to protect my sources. Journalists shouldn’t have to face that risk.

The Revealing Diaries of Dr. Fauci

Newly released diaries tell a different story from what he told you.

The White House Missile Shortage Excuse

Administration officials tell the press that the strongest military in the world is running out of ammunition.

Trump Is Wrong About Nixing the Filibuster

The 60-vote rule helps the conservative party, and the SAVE America Act isn’t worth it.

Singles Are So Burned Out They’re Letting Spreadsheets Evaluate Their Dates

Forget intuition. Young adults are rushing home to crunch the numbers before they decide if the date actually went well.

How to Start ‘the Talk’ With Aging Parents

Most families avoid having detailed conversations about aging, housing and care, even though they’re crucial.

Is Cutting Off Mom and Dad Bad Advice?

Plus, testosterone and the military, our coffee consumption and the deadliest room in your home.

Dan Neil Is Driven to Pure Bliss in the Lotus Emira

As rival mid-engine sports cars vanish, Lotus’s fleet four-cylinder Emira proves that tail-out attitude and physical connection aren’t dead yet.

Are Your 40s the New 30s? Readers Are Mixed.

The idea that middle age has shifted later raises lots of existential questions