Lutnick Pushed to Weaken Chip Rules That Overlap With His Family Business

The commerce secretary has been writing new rules that would affect Southeast Asian data centers, some of which are clients of his former firm.Howard Lutnick has been sparring with others in the Trump administration over restrictions that could clamp down on the flow of Nvidia’s A.I. chips to data c

A Ana Swanson, Aaron Krolik and Paul Mozur

Jensen Huang Carried a Secret for More Than a Year. It Led to His Downfall.

Nvidia’s leader said his relationship with a female customer was just about business. But what he was concealing eventually led to his resignation from the company he created.Jensen Huang stepped down as chief executive of Nvidia on Thursday.

T Tripp Mickle, Ana Swanson, Paul Mozur, Jonathan Swan, Julian E. Barnes and Maggie Haberman

5 Big Questions as C.E.O.s Meet in China

President Trump and U.S. tech executives are expected to gather for a major summit in Shenzhen next week. On the agenda: a stalled trade war, expanding export controls, and suspected spy games.The Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang with President Trump in October.

B Brent Crane

Ground Stop Highlights Chronic Vulnerabilities in Air Traffic System

The Federal Aviation Administration’s aging air traffic control infrastructure has had several disruptive failures in recent months, as officials have sought to make upgrades.Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va., after the F.A.A. grounded all flights nationwide on Friday.

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What to Know About Continued Flight Disruptions

After a nationwide ground stop Friday, travelers are still encountering snags, and it could take several days for flight schedules to return to normal.Although a nationwide ground stop on Friday was lifted after several hours, flight schedules could take several days to return to normal.

S Sejal Govindarao

When Tech ‘Upgrades’ Go Awry

Incidents involving Microsoft’s Outlook and the Federal Aviation Administration this past week demonstrated our dependence on fragile technology.A board displayed delayed and canceled flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Friday after all flights were grounded.

S Steve Lohr

Is Air Travel Getting Less Safe?

Experts fear the Trump administration is ignoring the enormous strain on the U.S. aviation system, even as accidents and close calls increase.

J James Fallows

After Decades of Blood and Mistrust, Doubts Over Who’s to Blame for an Israeli Hostage

Israeli spies kidnapped and killed Iranians. They were convinced that Tehran was to blame for a fallen airman. Alternative theories got little attention, until now.At a protest in 2025 in Tel Aviv, supporters of Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas held pictures of the hostages and of Ron Arad, wh

A Adam Goldman, Ronen Bergman, Farnaz Fassihi and Hwaida Saad

In Europe, an Emboldened Iran Contributes to a Sense of Anxiety

Prosecutors and government officials believe Iran or its proxies are behind a series of security breaches and threats in Britain and Europe, unsettling the region.As many as a dozen U.S. military aircraft were evacuated from R.A.F. Mildenhall air base in England this week, with officials saying they

M Michael D. Shear

The Reward for Black Women’s Work in Georgia: Leaders Who Look Like Them

Diligent ground-level efforts by Black women helped make Democrats competitive again in Georgia. Now they’ll hold seven of the top eight elected leadership roles in the state.Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms of Georgia joined volunteers at the campaign’s field office to celebrate a historic victo

R Rick Rojas and Audra D. S. Burch

Embattled Federal Employees Look to a Democratic Congress for a Lifeline

Former and current workers have found a sympathetic ear among Democrats set to take over the House and Senate. But any reversal of President Trump’s cuts are unlikely to happen immediately.People protesting against reductions in the federal work force outside the main campus of the Centers for Disea

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Many young adults want to be influencers. What’s that doing to college life?Haley DeKreek applying makeup.

V Vivian Yee

The Surf’s Way, Way Up as Huge Waves Pound the California Coast

Officials warned onlookers to stay off the beaches as waves of more than 50 feet in spots posed hazards. The intense conditions were too dangerous for even seasoned surfers at some beaches.Giant waves at Mavericks in Half Moon Bay, Calif., drew a crowd on Saturday. Waves reaching higher than 50 feet

A Amy Graff and Jesse Klein