For years, rumors swirled about where his wealth came from. A Times investigation reveals the truth of how a college dropout clawed his way to the pinnacle of American finance and society.

Talk of the K-shaped economy is brewing once again. The moniker first gained traction in 2020 to describe the divergence between how rich and poor Americans were experiencing the pandemic recovery.

Australia was once seen as one of the most prosperous nations on earth, but the reality underneath is collapsing fast. Despite extraordinary natural wealth, millions of Australians can’t afford ...