Migration Fears Turn Europe’s Borderless Dreams Into Traffic Nightmares
The No. 983 bus braked shortly after it crossed the Oder River from Poland into Germany, easing inside a large tent and stopping. German police officers boarded, pulled off a...
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$2.9 Million Homes in Connecticut, Arizona and Idaho
New Canaan, Conn. | $2.295 million An updated Victorian built in 1872, on 0.2 acres This three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom house sits on one of New Canaan’s oldest streets, five minutes on...
I hated my Big Law career, but stayed so I could achieve FIRE in 7 years. It came at the expense of my joy, but I have no regrets.
Former lawyer Kristine Wu hated her Big Law creator from the beginning.Photo Courtesy of Kristine WuThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with retired lawyer Kristine Wu, 31, based...
Supreme Court Keeps Ruling in Trump’s Favor, but Doesn’t Say Why
In clearing the way for President Trump’s efforts to transform American government, the Supreme Court has issued a series of orders that often lacked a fundamental characteristic of most judicial...
Your Questions About the New York City Mayor’s Race
Good morning. It’s Wednesday. Today we’ll answer some reader questions about Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani and the New York City mayor’s race. We’ll also explain why the subway floods so often...
Despite Dire Warnings, the Economy Is Holding Up. Can That Last?
When President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on American trading partners in early April, economists warned of dire consequences — higher prices, rising unemployment and possibly a recession. Three months later,...
Public Media Can Be a Lifeline. Gutting It Hurts Everyone.
When the private sector doesn’t provide an important service, the government often steps in. That is why the framers established the U.S. Postal Service; they believed no one else would...
‘Jeopardy!’ Is a Reminder That Facts Are Fun — and Essential
Ken Jennings, the “Jeopardy!” host, doesn’t think trivia is trivial. In this episode, he makes the case that shows like “Jeopardy!” aren’t just games — they might be among the...
Condo Conversion in Former Brooklyn Church Offers ‘Piece of History’
A former church in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, has had its pews turned into staircases and bell tower to a kitchen, undergoing a refresh into luxury condos. Now known as the...
The best way to celebrate ‘AI Appreciation Day’
A human getting buried by confetti during a celebrationREUTERS/Mike SegarI'm not sure there are any days left in the year, but according to public relations professionals, July 16 is AI...
