How Latino Voters Helped Talarico Win in Texas

The state legislator’s apparent strength with Latino voters in the Democratic primary for Senate suggested that he might be able to make inroads with a crucial demographic that has shifted away from his party.

By Ashley Cai, Jeff Adelson, Jennifer Medina and J. David Goodman

News Analysis

Economic Warning Signs Pile Up for Republicans Ahead of Midterms

With employers cutting jobs and gas prices rising amid the war in Iran, Democrats see an opportunity to press their advantage.

By Reid J. Epstein and Ben Casselman

The Hidden Factor Behind Your Home Insurance Cost: Your Credit History

In many states, homeowners with “excellent” credit scores are charged less for home insurance than those with worse scores, even if they live in a disaster-prone area.

By Claire Brown and Mira Rojanasakul

Health Care Has Become the Lifeblood of the Labor Market

An aging population is drawing workers to medical and social care, creating reliable jobs and revealing weakness for the rest of the economy.

By Lydia DePillis

U.S. Gas Prices Jump Again as Oil Tops $90 for First Time in Years

The price of a gallon of gasoline hits its highest level in a year and a half on Friday. Surging oil prices suggest that the increases will continue.

By Emmett Lindner

The Unexpected Winners From Trump’s New Global Tariff

The president’s flat 10 percent tariff is most beneficial to nations that previously faced the highest rates. But it’s not clear how much that will prompt a new surge in imports.

By Ana Swanson and Lazaro Gamio