How an Interoffice Spat Erupted Into a Climate-Change Furor
By HIROKO TABUCHI
A retired scientist became a hero to some climate-change deniers after he criticized his former boss at NOAA over data handling.
With Facebook and some of its top apps trying to tap into popular features pioneered by Snapchat, WhatsApp unveiled a version of its Status feature that focuses on sharing images.
Melissa Lyttle for The New York Times
With Snap’s I.P.O., Los Angeles Prepares to Embrace New Tech Millionaires
By KATIE BENNER
That prospect has real estate agents, money managers and luxury goods purveyors excited for a potential business windfall, of the sort often seen in Silicon Valley.
Milo Yiannopoulos’s Pedophilia Comments Cost Him CPAC Role and Book Deal
By JEREMY W. PETERS, ALEXANDRA ALTER and MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM
The publication of a video in which the contentious Breitbart News editor condoned sexual relations with boys seemed to be more than conference organizers could tolerate.
For-Profit Schools, an Obama Target, See New Day Under Trump
By PATRICIA COHEN
The Education Department, whose scrutiny has led hundreds of campuses to close, is now led by Betsy DeVos, who has investments in the industry.
Does Bigfoot Have a Soul? A Radio Host’s Audience Ponders
By JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH and BONNIE WERTHEIM
The millions of nocturnal listeners who tune in to “Coast to Coast AM” are fans of unexplained phenomena.
Europe Combats a New Foe of Political Stability: Fake News
By MARK SCOTT and MELISSA EDDY
The rise of sophisticated hacks and a torrent of fake news coincide with angry populist movements across the Continent, and officials are nervous.
Kraft Heinz Withdraws $143 Billion Offer to Merge With Unilever
By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and CHAD BRAY
Less than 48 hours after Kraft Heinz said it had offered to acquire Unilever, the company, facing a public and possibly costly fight, decided to walk away.
Eurozone Agrees to Greece Talks in Exchange for Bailout Payments
By JAMES KANTER and NIKI KITSANTONIS
The agreement falls short of an all-encompassing deal, but is a positive sign ahead of a meeting this week between Germany and the International Monetary Fund.
Texas Oil Fields Rebound From Price Lull, but Jobs Are Left Behind
By CLIFFORD KRAUSS
The industry is embracing technology, and finding new ways to pare the labor force. But as jobs go away, what of presidential promises to bring them back?
With New Invention, Virtual Reality’s Potential for Magic Gets Real
By BROOKS BARNES
The Void, a Utah-based start-up, bets that by making V.R. both social and spontaneous, it can draw throngs and make a mint. Some big names are taking notice.
Uber Investigating Sexual Harassment Claims by Ex-Employee
By MIKE ISAAC
The employee, who left Uber in December, wrote on her blog that she had been harassed by her supervisor and that her complaints were ignored.
Federal Agency Begins Inquiry Into Auto Lenders’ Use of GPS Tracking
By MICHAEL CORKERY and JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG
Regulators are investigating whether the devices unfairly violate a borrower’s’ privacy.
Advertising
PewDiePie Dust-Up Shows Risks Brands Take to Tap Into Social Media
By SAPNA MAHESHWARI
Online stars, called influencers, can connect businesses to coveted audiences, but they can also bring companies closer to topics they’d rather not broach.
Hear This: Class Pay Gap in Britain Shows Snobbery Persists
By STEVEN ERLANGER
It’s not just accents — a government report says a pay disparity makes clear the nation’s elitism.
On Free Press, Supreme Court Pick at Odds With Trump
By ADAM LIPTAK
President Trump pledged to “open up” libel laws, but his nominee, Neil M. Gorsuch, has shown no inclination to cut back on protections for the press.
A Bee Mogul Confronts the Crisis in His Field
By STEPHANIE STROM
Beekeeping on an industrial scale is central to American agriculture, and “colony collapse” has proved to be a severe test.
Transgender Doll Based on Jazz Jennings to Debut in New York
By JACEY FORTIN
Ms. Jennings, 16, star of “I Am Jazz” on TLC, vaulted into the national spotlight after being interviewed by Barbara Walters 10 years ago.
Insight & Analysis
Who Are the Richest of the Rich?
By PAUL SULLIVAN
There are 2,473 billionaires in the world by a new count, and how they got their money and what they plan to do with it are matters of global importance.
Where the World’s Wealthiest Invest Their Billions
By PAUL SULLIVAN
A look at 10 billionaires’ money reveals one thing the superrich have in common: a large amount of cash and liquid securities.
Itineraries
Which ‘Trusted Traveler’ Program Is Right for You?
By MICHELLE HIGGINS
Several fast check-in programs accommodate various domestic and international travelers, and even baseball fans.
White Collar Watch
Signs of a Step Back in Financial Regulatory Enforcement
By PETER J. HENNING
The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are the targets of efforts to change how they enforce the law.
Reporter’s Notebook
Deep in Brazil’s Amazon, Exploring the Ruins of Ford’s Fantasyland
By SIMON ROMERO
The town of Fordlândia, founded in 1928 by Henry Ford, stands as a crumbling testament to the folly of trying to bend the jungle to the will of man.
Mediator
In Trump’s Volleys, Echoes of Alex Jones’s Conspiracy Theories
By JIM RUTENBERG
President Trump is lending credence to out-there Jonesisms, adding another “pinch-yourself-this-is-happening” element to our national journey into the upside-down.
Bits
How Tech Policies May Evolve Under Republicans and Trump
By CECILIA KANG
Senator John Thune of South Dakota, who leads the commerce committee that oversees tech and telecommunications, explains efforts to roll back Obama-era actions.
Out of the Office: More People Are Working Remotely, Survey Finds
By NIRAJ CHOKSHI
Gallup found that flexible scheduling and work-from-home opportunities play a major role in an employee’s decision to take or leave a job.
Fair Game
Yes, Mr. President, Banks Are Lending
By GRETCHEN MORGENSON
‘Nice businesses’ can borrow money, the records show, despite the rules and regulations concerning Wall Street.
Retiring
How to Make Your Money Last as Long as You Do
By MARK MILLER
Nobody can predict how long they will live, but there are sound financial strategies for increasing the odds of a successful retirement plan
Revalued
Eco-Friendly, Nontoxic and Vegan: It’s a Condom
By DAVID GELLES
The market for natural alternatives to household staples like diapers, hand soaps and paper towels has another niche business: condoms.
Vocations
A Doctor Treats Children in Their Homes
As told to PATRICIA R. OLSEN
Michelle Chien saw a pediatrician until she was in her 20s, then she became one herself.
Changing the Windows 10 Default Browser
By J. D. BIERSDORFER
Microsoft’s Edge browser was designed for Windows 10, but a different program can be chosen.
Tips for Whittling Down Your Tax Bill
By JAN M. ROSEN
You’re obligated to pay what you owe in taxes but no more. Tips from the pros might help to pare back your bill.
Essay
Tax Advice From Lawmakers Turned Lawbreakers
By JOHN SCHWARTZ
The politicians who not only write laws but also break them know the ins and outs of the tax system. Why not study their examples for a little smart advice?
Your Money
How You Can Help Refugees in the United States
By RON LIEBER
All of the various ways people can donate money or time to help newly arrived refugees in the United States.
Trump’s Dual Roles Collide With Openings in Dubai and Vancouver
By BEN HUBBARD, ERIC LIPTON, DAN LEVIN and RICHARD C. PADDOCK
Two new developments highlight the complications created when the president of the United States owns a sprawling real estate company.
Why You May Want to Be Your Own Boss
By CONRAD DE AENLLE
Changes are afoot in business taxes. Even if you can’t start a company, you may want to shift from being an employee to an independent contractor.
Review
Tax Software: The Basics Work, but Peace of Mind Costs Extra
By TIM GRAY
These programs have gotten much better, and are now selling added, and perhaps unnecessary, features. What’s next? Tax reviews over cocktails?
Obituaries
Michael Novak, Catholic Scholar Who Championed Capitalism, Dies at 83
By WILLIAM GRIMES
A Roman Catholic social philosopher, Mr. Novak abandoned liberal politics to make the theological and moral case for capitalism in a series of books.
