The cost of renting a home in the United States is soaring at the fastest pace in decades, putting a squeeze on millions of Americans and adding to inflationary pressures that could complicate the Federal Reserve’s efforts to support the economic recovery. Rents rose 0.8%...

He was the oil tycoon who built an empire that dominated the industry for decades. He was the philanthropist who gave away more than half a billion dollars to various causes. He was the controversial figure who faced criticism and legal battles for his...