Facebook’s Apps Went Down. The World Saw How Much It Runs on Them.

The outage disrupted the digital lives of small-business owners, politicians, aid workers and others. But for some, it was a welcome reprieve.

Opinion | The Fed’s Great Dissenter

She has repeatedly voted against the agency’s deregulatory agenda.

Johnson & Johnson to Seek F.D.A. Authorization for Booster Shot

The request, expected this week, comes after a study found the company’s vaccine was only 71 percent effective against hospitalization from Covid-19.

Johnson & Johnson to Seek F.D.A. Authorization for Booster Shot

The request, expected this week, comes after a study found the company’s vaccine was only 71 percent effective against hospitalization from Covid-19.

Opinion | The Supreme Court Has Gone Off the Rails

Justices who once derided judicial “meddling” are now meddlers themselves.

Opinion | When an Angry Old Pol Shakes His Fist at the Internet

‘Insta-greed’ may finally lead to regulation of Big Tech.

Consumer Bureau Chief Confirmed in Close Senate Vote

The incoming director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rohit Chopra, is expected to use his position to rein in financial firms.

China and Evergrande Ascended Together. Now One Is About to Fall.

The property giant’s success mirrored the country’s transformation from an agrarian economy to one that embraced capitalism. Its struggles offer a glimpse of a new financial future.

Mortgage Lender Cut Corners in Echo of 2008 Crisis, Ex-Executive Says

A lawsuit by its former operations chief says that as loanDepot prepared to go public, its founder pushed workers to approve mortgages without documentation.

Long Hours, Low Pay, Loneliness and a Booming Industry

The ranks of home health aides are expected to grow more than any other job in the next decade. What kind of work are they being asked to do?

Opinion | Will Lawmakers Finally Act Against Big Tech?

Facebook may have crossed the line.

That Comment Someone Left on Facebook? It Can Get You Sued.

Australia’s top court has said media companies can be held liable for replies to their posts, prompting some to step back from the platform.

Why China’s Economy Is Threatened by a Property Giant’s Debt Problems

The real estate developer Evergrande once binged on debt. Now the music has stopped, investors are panicking and experts are warning of an imminent failure.

New York Passes Sweeping Bills to Improve Conditions for Delivery Workers

A package of legislation from the City Council set minimum pay and working conditions, placing New York at the forefront of regulating a multibillion-dollar industry.

Regulators Racing Toward First Major Rules on Cryptocurrency

Concerned about the potential for a digital-era bank run, the Treasury Department is working on an oversight framework for the fast-growing sector.

An Experiment to Stop Online Abuse Falls Short in Germany

Despite having one of the world’s toughest laws against online hate speech and harassment, Germany has struggled to contain toxic content ahead of its Sept. 26 election.

Opinion | Clamping Down on ‘Spiritual Opium’

Chinese tech regulation, Elizabeth Holmes’s trial and Facebook’s obfuscation.

Evergrande Crisis Shows Cracks in China’s Property Market

Experts are making increasingly grim predictions about the developer’s ability to hold on without a government bailout, and the consequences of a possible collapse.

In a First, Washington Will Draft Rules on Workplace Heat Dangers

The move, aimed at protecting workers in sectors like agriculture and construction, reflects a growing recognition of the health threats posed by global warming.

In a First, Washington Will Draft Rules on Workplace Heat Dangers

The move, aimed at protecting workers in sectors like agriculture and construction, reflects a growing recognition of the health threats posed by global warming.