Somewhere Between a Shared Cab and a Private Jet, It’s the Commuter Helicopter

In traffic-clogged cities around the world, the skies are abuzz with helicopters.

Picture Books That Set a Child’s Imagination Free

Between these pages, wild creatures of all kinds bring little readers into fanciful worlds.

Lyft Plans Job Cuts as Part of Restructuring

The ride-hailing company has faced questions about whether it can make money.

Coronavirus Outbreak Tests World’s Dependence on China

As British Airways cancels flights and automakers close factories, businesses consider how to cope without the country’s vast factories and thriving consumer culture.

As Tesla Earnings Arrive, Bulls and Bears Continue to Spar

Faith in Elon Musk’s company has driven its stock to new heights. But detractors think their skepticism will be vindicated in the end.

Ben Smith of BuzzFeed Named New York Times Media Columnist

Mr. Smith will leave the news organization where he has been editor in chief since 2012.

Why the Iowa Caucuses Are So Important

Protests in the 1960’s, a mimeograph machine and a long-shot candidate all contributed to Iowa’s unlikely role in the presidential election process.

Writing curriculum

Unit 4: Informational Writing

We invite both STEM and humanities teachers to consider ways to inject more life into what is perhaps the least-loved genre of academic writing.

Making Yellow School Buses a Little More Green

Some school districts are replacing diesel buses with electric models to benefit students and the environment. But the change is expensive so utilities like Dominion Energy are helping offset the cost.

STORY TIMES: AGES 2-4

9 Books to Help Calm an Anxious Toddler

These books will help little ones slow down and breathe easy, even during rough moments.

Story Times: Ages 13-18

7 Great Contemporary Novels for Teenagers

These books about teenagers growing up today combine literary chops with the special sauce that keeps adolescent readers turning the pages.

Delayed by Abuse Claim, Apple’s ‘The Banker’ Gets New Release Date

The film, starring Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie, was withdrawn after a producer, a son of one of its protagonists, was accused of sexual misconduct.

In Huawei Battle, China Threatens Germany ‘Where It Hurts’: Automakers

VW, Daimler and BMW sell more cars in China than anywhere else and many already cooperate with Huawei ? a dependency Beijing is not shy to exploit.

Nissan Is in Trouble. Carlos Ghosn May Deserve the Blame.

The embattled executive says he left the automaker in good shape. But industry experts and U.S. dealers blame his strategy for its current troubles.

Wheels

‘Mona Lisa of Mustangs,’ Raced in ‘Bullitt,’ Sets Auction Record

Steve McQueen’s hero car from a renowned Hollywood chase scene breaks expectations in a sale for $3.74 million.

Wheels

Los Angeles Rethinks Taxis as Uber and Lyft Dominate the Streets

The cab business is down 75 percent in less than a decade. The plan is to make taxis a lot more like their app-hailed rivals.

Lebanon Orders Carlos Ghosn to Stay Put

The travel ban was issued as Lebanon begins to consider how to treat the former executive facing financial charges in Japan.

Right-Hand-Drive Cars: Not Just for Mail Carriers

Vehicles from Japan and Britain strike a chord with collectors looking for a different kind of wow factor.

Carlos Ghosn Defends His Legacy

“Nobody’s going to take it from me,” said the fugitive former auto mogul, a symbol of globalism under pressure.

2 Dead After Sanitation and Concrete Trucks Hit Pedestrians in N.Y.C.

One of those struck was a 10-year-old boy. The fatalities brought the pedestrian death toll to four in the new year.