A Tiny Cabin, a Little Island and a Big Change: ‘Am I Crazy?’
“Duck Ledges Island,” the listing read, “offered in its entirety.” The accompanying photos showed a scene of stark beauty: a tiny spit of rock sitting in clear blue waters, with…
2 Ukrainian Fighters Take a Break From the War to Marry Each Other
The groom could not wait to kiss the bride. He kissed her when she walked down the aisle, and during the ceremony. He kissed her after his vows, after hers,…
Despite Acquittal, Kevin Spacey Faces Uphill Battle for Hollywood Roles
The two-time Oscar winner Kevin Spacey said last month that he was ready to return to acting after years in the wilderness following sexual assault allegations. “I know that there…
How Is Tim Scott Spending Millions in Campaign Money? It’s a Mystery.
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has more political money than most of his Republican presidential rivals, and he has not been shy about spending it. Where that money is…
Emmy Awards Will Be Postponed Because of Actors’ and Writers’ Strikes
The fallout from the Hollywood actors’ and writers’ strikes continues. The 75th Emmy Awards will be postponed because of the strikes, according to a person briefed on the plans. The…
Ukraine Offensive Aims for Better Shot at Russian Targets
Ukrainian officials have cautioned that their drive toward the Sea of Azov, a key objective of their counteroffensive, will require a bloody slog through extensive minefields and fortified trenches, likely…
Facing an arduous path to the sea, Ukraine seeks an interim advantage.
Ukrainian officials have cautioned that their drive toward the Sea of Azov, a key objective of their counteroffensive, will require a bloody slog through extensive minefields and fortified trenches, likely…
Europe’s Cities Rely on Age-Old Ways to Stay Cool as Heat Waves Intensify
There is no single architectural technique that can solve the problem of sweltering heat, which has gripped large parts of Europe this summer. But on a continent where air-conditioning is…
Quantum Tech Intended for National Security Is Testing U.S. Alliances
The Australian physicist shook the heavy metal box that resembled a beer cooler but held a quantum sensor. A computer screen showed that the cutting-edge device — with lasers manipulating…
Abuse and Racism Accusations Bring ‘#MeToo Moment’ to Northwestern
It was the sixth lawsuit against Northwestern University in nine days, and the allegations had become, somehow, both familiar and even more appalling. A young alumnus of the football program,…
Wage Growth Slowed in Second Quarter, a Sign the Economy is Cooling
Wage growth slowed this spring, the latest sign that the Federal Reserve might be succeeding in its effort to engineer a “soft landing” for the U.S. economy. Overall compensation costs,…
The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Cooled in June
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge cooled in June even as consumer spending chugged along more quickly than economists had expected. The data illustrate that the economy retains substantial momentum…
Head of Presidential Guard Announced as Leader in Niger Coup
A general in Niger appeared on state television on Friday as the head of the West African country’s transitional leadership, two days after members of the unit he leads detained…
Why ‘Soft Landing’ Optimists Shouldn’t Celebrate Just Yet
A big test for the economy With the S&P 500 in bull-market territory, corporate profits coming in better than expected and surprisingly decent economic growth, the soft-landing optimists are feeling…