Новости за 01.03.2018

For a certain group of retailers—the winners, as they might like to think of themselves—there is an awful lot of optimism in the air. How much of that success is due to their efforts and how much comes from the strong economy is the big question for investors.

Eero Saarinen’s iconic terminal will soon re-emerge as that rare thing: an undreary airport hotel, complete with a cocktail bar in a vintage cockpit and a jet-set vibe.

President Trump urges congress to take action on guns, schools look for protection with bulletproof supplies, and what millennials would do for money.

Did your rideshare driver cancel again? Why are we taking this crazy route again? From ratings to finding the cheapest way to ride, here’s what you need to know.

Iraq’s parliament on Thursday called for a timetable for the withdrawal of foreign troops, putting pressure on the country’s leader ahead of May elections as he seeks to prevent a resurgence by Islamic State militants.

President Trump said he will approve new tariffs next week, imposing 25% duties on steel imports and 10% on aluminum, with the aim of boosting jobs and growth in what he labeled a bedrock American industry.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell offered an upbeat view of the economy in a Senate panel hearing and indicated the central bank expects to continue to gradually raise short-term interest rates this year and beyond.

New evidence on why more women don’t choose STEM fields for careers points to their strengths on reading tests.

Floral designer Lindsey Taylor toys with the Japanese technique ikebana to riff on a Jasper Johns canvas, ‘Watchman,’ created in Tokyo in 1964.

But some Chicago residents don’t want to hear it.

The social-media firm’s chief executive said he isn’t proud of how his company handled malicious activity on the platform, the latest mea culpa from a Silicon Valley leader following revelations Russian actors used social networks to amplify divisions in American society.

Shoppers opened their wallets for electronics, beauty products and clothes during the holiday season, as strong consumer spending gave a boost to several brick-and-mortar retailers like Best Buy and Kohl’s.

At Chicago’s Koval Distillery, an Austrian distiller is harnessing amber waves of grain (and other potent patriotic symbolism) to produce a compelling take on America’s native spirit.

Auto sales fell sharply in February as tightening credit conditions, higher interest rates and stingy discounts drove up monthly payments.

The off-road brand’s latest compact SUV is more ridiculously able than ever. But what do you do with all the power? Dan Neil tries to tire it out.

What’s behind the overlap between watch obsessives and car collectors? Plus: Three watches designed to hit the sweet spot for these men.

Shares in Martin Sorrell’s advertising agency giant WPP have tanked. The value argument is ringing ever louder, but so are the risks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin used his annual state of the union address to show off a series of new armaments, including nuclear weapons he claims are capable of penetrating U.S. air-defense systems.

Celgene’s hard-won status as a biotech blue chip has unraveled in just months.

Musician Raphael Saadiq, nominated for co-writing ‘Mighty River’ for the film ‘Mudbound,’ on his cherry Mustang, dime store guitars, and the best way to play hoops without getting injured.

A deep dive into the past and present of the ultimate women’s spring coat: Plus: The 6 best designs to buy right now and tips on fit.

After publicly pressuring major technology platforms to help clean up the online ad market and fork over more information about the effectiveness of digital ads, Procter & Gamble slashed its spending on digital advertising by more than $200 million last year.

The Treasury Department moved Thursday to limit a gap that could have let some investment-fund managers avoid higher taxes on their carried-interest income.

There’s no Oscar for ‘best building,’ but that hasn’t stopped filmmakers from placing their characters in ever more luxurious high-rises.

The best spots in New Mexico’s arty capital for eating, hiking, shopping and star-gazing, according to four discriminating locals