From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending

NEW YORK — U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending money since the Iran war drove up fuel prices, but many shoppers are reassessing what they buy and where, according to company executives and retail analysts. The behavior changes observed so far are subtle, such as altered routines for buying gasoline and fewer visits to clothing and … Read more

Epstein scandal prompts universities to rethink donor ties

Jeffrey Epstein was a fixture in higher education circles. Professors and university leaders sought him out in hopes of securing donations and, in return, he amassed social capital for his connections to elite schools. Now, the fallout from the release of the Epstein files is having an outsize impact on the world of academia, costing … Read more