The New York Times - Business

1. UAW Loses Unionization Vote at Mercedes Factories in Alabama

   The election, fiercely opposed by the state’s political leaders, was seen as a test of the United Automobile Workers’ ability to unionize factories in the South.

2. Preakness Stakes Welcomes Trainer Barred From Kentucky Derby

   Controversy over doping and horse deaths has trailed the successful trainer for several years, but deep-pocketed owners have stuck by him.

3. China Says It Will Start Buying Apartments as Housing Slump Worsens

   Signaling growing alarm, policymakers ramped up efforts to stem a continued decline in real estate values.

4. Sony and Apollo Take Key Step in Bid for Paramount’s Assets

   The two companies have expressed interest in acquiring the media conglomerate, but are backing away from their $26 billion all-cash offer.

5. Taiwan, on China’s Doorstep, Is Dealing With TikTok Its Own Way

   The island democracy was early to ban TikTok on government phones, and the ruling party refuses to use it. But a U.S.-style ban is not under consideration.

6. Walmart Stock Hits Record Close on Strong Quarter

   The largest U.S. retailer had robust quarterly results and an upbeat outlook, giving insight into how consumers are weathering high interest rates.

7. Some A.I. Companies Face a New Accusation: ‘Open Washing’

   An accusation against some A.I. companies that they are using the “open source” label too loosely.

8. As the 2024 Race Heats Up, Betting Is Growing for Everything but Elections

   U.S. residents can still gamble on the presidential race — but regulators are trying to stop the practice.

9. FSA vs. HSA: What to Know About the Accounts to Pay Medical Costs

   Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts both have tax benefits, but both may also have drawbacks, two reports found.

10. Biden’s China Tariffs Are the End of an Era for Cheap Chinese Goods

    The president’s move to protect strategic manufacturing sectors from low-cost competition aims to increase jobs, but consumers might not like the costs.