Recent articles
July 9, 2026
John Deere Farm Equipment Owners Have Right-to-Repair, F.T.C. Says
A settlement by the company with the Federal Trade Commission will allow farmers and local mechanics to make their own fixes, instead of relying on authorized dealers.
www.nytimes.com
June 27, 2026
A Close Call With an Alberta Grizzly Bear, Recorded in Its Entirety
A woman in Alberta, Canada, recorded the bear as it circled her and her dog near a campsite and lodge.
www.nytimes.com
June 16, 2026
Gas Prices May Remain High Despite US-Iran Deal
The preliminary agreement may not have an immediate effect on prices at the pump. Damaged infrastructure and risky transport could keep costs up.
www.nytimes.com
June 6, 2026
An Edith Wharton Short Story Is Published About 100 Years Later
The short story, which is set during World War I, is believed to have been printed for the first time on Friday. The story is thought to have been written no earlier than July 1918.
www.nytimes.com
May 21, 2026
Retailers Say Squeezed Shoppers Are Focused on Deals
Walmart, Target and TJ Maxx reported increases in sales, but shoppers are seeking out low-price items and cutting back in some categories, a potentially worrying sign for the U.S. economy.
www.nytimes.com
May 13, 2026
What You Need to Know About the Federal Gas Tax
President Trump said he would like to suspend the 18.4-cent-a-gallon tax, but it’s a move that may save drivers only a few dollars a month.
www.nytimes.com
May 6, 2026
Why Is Gas So Much More Expensive in Some States Than Others?
Shipping, taxes, competition and environmental regulations all play a part in the cost of gasoline. That can lead to stark differences in pump prices.
www.nytimes.com
May 3, 2026
OPEC Plus, in Symbolic Gesture, to Increase Oil Production
The announcement came days after the United Arab Emirates withdrew from the group. The higher output will have little effect on global supplies.
www.nytimes.com
May 1, 2026
Oil Cools Slightly After a 4-Year High
The price of Brent crude, the international benchmark, dipped more than 2 percent a day after it rose above $120 a barrel in volatile trading.
www.nytimes.com
April 28, 2026
What Is OPEC, and How Does the Oil Cartel Influence Petroleum Prices?
The group of oil-producing countries supplied more than 25 percent of the world’s oil before the war in Iran. Its members have influenced energy markets through the years.
www.nytimes.com
April 23, 2026
Why Diesel Has Become a Much Bigger Economic Problem Than Gasoline
The war in Iran has disrupted supplies of diesel, used to power trucks and heavy equipment, much more than gasoline, which is primarily used in passenger cars.
www.nytimes.com