The New Leaders Calling the Shots in Iran
It has been a long, precarious month since the Apr. 8 ceasefire in the war between the United States and...
10 Days That Shook the House Map and Democratic Confidence
Just two weeks ago, Democrats felt increasingly emboldened about taking control of the House in November after seeming to fight...
How Minority Districts Fueled the G.O.P.’s Southern Ascendancy in Congress
Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, formerly the No. 3 Democrat in the House, is certain he would never...
Is Bitcoin a good investment right now? What to know before you buy
Bitcoin has been on a rollercoaster for the last eighteen months. In October 2024, the digital currency began to rise...
Taiwan’s Plastic Habit Collides With Shortages Caused by a Faraway War
Taiwan’s Plastic Habit Collides With Shortages Caused by a Faraway War Plastic producers in Taiwan have scrambled to secure new...
He Offered a Lawmaker’s Aide Quick Cash. Was He Spying for China?
When a man identifying himself as Chris Chen reached out this winter to an aide on a House committee focused...
Financial strain puts SoCal humane rescue sanctuaries on the brink, animals at risk
Villa Chardonnay Horses With Wings, a sprawling animal sanctuary tucked into the Cuyamaca Mountains in San Diego County, billed itself...
Long Overlooked, Caspian Sea Provides Strategic Trade Route for Iran
Bright orange flashes and a roiling funnel of black smoke filled the air as Israeli fighter jets struck Iran’s naval...
Just One Dose of Psilocybin Does Something Good to Your Brain
You’ve probably heard the anti-meth ad campaign slogan before: “Meth: Not Even Once.” The idea is that doing meth just...
I retired early from Google after 18 years. My grandfather’s advice helped me invest enough to leave my job at 55.
Matt Lowrie quit Google in November 2025. Courtesy of Matt LowrieMatt Lowrie quit his Google job at age 55 and...
