Articles by Erin Slifka

The recent surge in Covid-19 cases in Southeast Asia has throttled ports and locked down plantations and processors, sparking extended disruptions of raw materials such as palm oil, coffee and tin.

Investigators looked into Mark Forkner’s role in alleged efforts to mislead air-safety regulators.

From Michelin tires to Pampers diapers, transportation expenses are working their way through global supply chains.

The Justice Department, continuing its fight against a roughly $4.5 billion settlement that would shield the family who owns OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma from opioid lawsuits, wants to pause the deal until after appeals courts have weighed in.

Americans increased spending at retailers last month, while employers have largely resisted the urge to lay off workers, both signs of strong demand in the economy.

Employees raised alarms about how the site is used in developing countries, where its user base is already huge and expanding. In many instances Facebook’s response is inadequate or nothing at all.

Food and Drug Administration scientists expressed skepticism that an apparent diminished protection is rendering the vaccines less effective.

The Inspiration4 mission, led by billionaire businessman Jared Isaacman, would take Americans the farthest into space since 2009.