on April 16, 2026 at 10:20 pm Alcoa First-Quarter Sales Fall as Iran Conflict Snarls Alumina Industry​Katherine Hamilton

The alumina industry’s reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, through which maritime traffic was mostly blocked during much of the first quarter, put pressure on alumina prices and demand, Chief Executive Bill Oplinger said.

The alumina industry’s reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, through which maritime traffic was mostly blocked during much of the first quarter, put pressure on alumina prices and demand, Chief Executive Bill Oplinger said.

on April 16, 2026 at 10:08 pm Netflix Chair Reed Hastings to Leave Board in June​Isabella Simonetti

The co-founder won’t stand for re-election to the board, Netflix said in its first earnings report since pulling out of the Warner Discovery bid. Shares dropped more than 9% after hours.

The co-founder won’t stand for re-election to the board, Netflix said in its first earnings report since pulling out of the Warner Discovery bid. Shares dropped more than 9% after hours.

on April 16, 2026 at 9:56 pm FAA Curbs Airlines’ Flight Plans at O’Hare​Dean Seal

United and American had both planned flight increases, competing for passengers at the Midwestern hub.

United and American had both planned flight increases, competing for passengers at the Midwestern hub.

on April 16, 2026 at 9:36 pm Opinion | Democrats Try to Block Arms Sales to Israel​The Editorial Board

Forty of 47 in the Senate vote against weapons for America’s fighting ally.

Forty of 47 in the Senate vote against weapons for America’s fighting ally.

on April 16, 2026 at 9:32 pm Opinion | Finland’s Lessons on Transgender Children​The Editorial Board

Gender reassignment didn’t improve mental health, a new study says.

Gender reassignment didn’t improve mental health, a new study says.

on April 16, 2026 at 3:22 pm Abbott Laboratories Cuts Outlook, Says Mild Flu Season Hurt Sales​Connor Hart

Abbott Laboratories cut its full-year earnings outlook to account for a recent acquisition and said a weaker-than-expected flu season hurt its recent quarter.

Abbott Laboratories cut its full-year earnings outlook to account for a recent acquisition and said a weaker-than-expected flu season hurt its recent quarter.

on April 16, 2026 at 3:00 pm Naval Blockades Have Won Wars but Sometimes at Great Cost​James T. Areddy

Blockades are among the oldest and most effective techniques of warfare, though rarely the only factor in defeating an adversary.

Blockades are among the oldest and most effective techniques of warfare, though rarely the only factor in defeating an adversary.