Jaclyn Peiser

• National

Colorado artist Lorie Smith said she had received a request to create designs for a same-sex wedding. The man named in the request said he never asked for that.

• Economy

Economists say it could further cool consumer spending — long a bright spot for U.S. economy — by redirecting billions of dollars to monthly loan payments.

• Business

In a filing with labor regulators, the coffee chain says Starbucks Workers United made “maliciously and recklessly false statements” about company policy.

• Business

In just a few years, the toy has surged in popularity with all age groups.

• Business

The Seattle-based coffee chain has denied allegations it banned Pride Month decorations at some locations.

• Business

It’s a durable item whose popularity waned after a pandemic-fueled surge of demand.

• Business

The stalking horse bid covers business data, rights to mobile applications and certain contracts, but not physical stores.

• Business

Stores in at least five states over the weekend were evacuated following bomb threats.

• Climate

“If we’re not outside, then we don’t make money," said a pedicab driver in Central Park, echoing the view of many workers who pressed on despite warnings about harmful air quality.