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This special edition of the “Reliable Sources” newsletter is a look ahead to the next three months in pop culture, politics, business, tech, and more. The summer of 2021 is about vaccinations and unmaskings and in-person premieres and “post-pandemic life” -— albeit at different paces for different people. And plans keep evolving as Covid-19 evolves.

Major meat producer JBS USA suffered a cyberattack on Sunday. The attack affected servers supporting its IT systems in North America and Australia, the company said in a news release. “The company is not aware of any evidence at this time that any customer, supplier or employee data has been compromised or misused as a

Add Teslas to the list of items that are costing more money during the pandemic. Last week Tesla raised the price of the Model 3 by $2,000 to $39,990 for the base model, according to a comparison of its website on the Wayback Machine internet archive. Tesla also raised the price of the Model Y

The US economy is so hot the supply of key materials can’t keep up with surging demand — sparking shortages and price spikes in everything from computer chips and copper to chlorine. President Joe Biden does have a lever he could theoretically pull to help cool prices of lumber and steel, as they’re still subject

Investors worried about rising inflation should keep an eye on what’s happening at the pump. US gas prices hit their highest level in seven years during a busy Memorial Day weekend, as Americans traveled to meet up with friends and took much-needed vacations. What’s happening: Data from GasBuddy shows gas in the United States is

Pizza Hut is bringing back one of its most famous pizzas, more than a decade after it left menus. The Edge, a thin-crust pizza “packed with toppings all the way to the edge,” is now available for $12.99. Pizza Hut first released The Edge in 1997 and it has made a few rare appearances since

Theaters have spent months trying to figure out how to get people back to the movies. Scaring them beyond belief appears to be a solution. “A Quiet Place Part II,” a horror film starring Emily Blunt and directed by John Krasinski, brought in an estimated $48.3 million for its opening in North America this weekend,

India’s economy was turning a corner earlier this year as the country started to accelerate out of the recession it suffered in 2020. But a disastrous surge in Covid-19 cases threatens that progress. Asia’s third biggest economy recorded a rise in gross domestic product of 1.6% in the January-March quarter, compared with the same period

China’s decision to allow families to have three children could produce a windfall for makers of strollers, car seats and baby formula. At least, that’s what investors think. Stocks tied to baby products and maternity services soared in mainland China and Hong Kong on Monday after the Chinese government announced a major change to its

The Associated Press’ managing editor is speaking out after a firestorm that followed the ousting of former AP journalist Emily Wilder. Wilder was fired last week after serving just two weeks on the job. The AP said a series of Wilder’s pro-Palestinian tweets violated its social media policy, although the AP has not said which

Gasoline prices are at a seven-year high, just in time for travelers to hit the road for Memorial Day. A gallon of regular gas costs just under $3.05 on average across the United States, according to AAA. That’s up from $2.89 a month ago and $1.97 a year ago. But some Americans are feeling more

American Airlines has joined Southwest Airlines in suspending alcohol services on flights, the airline said Saturday. The decision follows a recent assault of a Southwest flight attendant that resulted in a serious injury. “Flight attendants are on the front lines every day not only ensuring our customers’ safety, but are also calming fears, answering questions,