The Wall Street Journal

The World Isn’t Actually Going to Hell in a Handbasket

Human beings have been complaining about a moral decline since, well, forever

On Day 330, Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s Long Fight to Free Her Son Ended in Tragedy

Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s mother became a tireless advocate for his release after he was taken by Hamas. On Monday, she buried him.

Gunman Kills Three Israelis at Jordan-Israel Bridge

The attack comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries over the war in Gaza

The 100-Yard-Wide Strip of Land That Divides Israel and Hamas on a Cease-Fire

Hamas and Egypt want Israel to leave the Gaza’s Philadelphi corridor before any truce; Israel and the U.S. say no

Less Painful Ballet Shoes Are Here. Some Dancers Refuse to Use Them.

Purists say suffering is part of the art. “My students say ‘This feels awful.’ I tell them they’ll get used to it.”

German Recession Fears Mount as Industry Slump Endures

Production in the manufacturing sector fell back by 2.4% on month in July, a notably sharper decline than expected by economists

The Secret Power of Using ‘We’ During Difficult Conversations

Bosses who use ‘we’ instead of ‘you’ are more likely to get employees to listen to negative feedback, according to new research

Are You Mentally Fit to Lead? AI Has Thoughts

Artificial intelligence could soon be used to suggest executives are in cognitive decline—and help them ward off scrutiny

Eurozone Economy Weaker Than Previously Estimated as ECB Prepares to Meet

The eurozone’s GDP grew by just 0.2% in the second quarter from the first

Gen Z-ers Are Computer Whizzes. Just Don’t Ask Them to Type.

The ‘digital natives’ baffle teachers and parents with their lack of typing skills

France’s Macron Taps Former Brexit Negotiator as Prime Minister

The appointment of Michel Barnier, a former French foreign minister and EU commissioner, is aimed at ending months of political gridlock

Long Covid Knocked a Million Americans Off Their Career Paths

Years after infection, even answering email remains arduous for many

U.S. Effort to Broker Mideast Cease-Fire Gets a New Sense of Urgency

Execution of an American-Israeli hostage and five others increases pressure to complete a deal

Shooting at Georgia High School Leaves at Least Four Dead

A suspect was in custody, law-enforcement officials in Georgia said

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Resigns in Government Reshuffle

Foreign minister resigns as Zelensky seeks to reboot his government to improve ties with the West and boost weapons production

Feeling Suddenly Older? Scientists See Aging ‘Waves’ at 44 and 60

New research suggests age-related changes aren’t as gradual and linear as we thought

Deadliest Russian Missile Strike This Year Highlights Ukraine’s Air-Defense Shortage

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pleaded for more missile systems and jet fighters to shield the country

Campaign Lays Bare Debate Over What It Means to Be a ‘Real American’

Trump and Vance have emphasized protecting American values from outside threats, while Harris has focused on the U.S. as a land of opportunity for all

Israelis Go on Strike Amid Fury Over Failure to Secure Hostage Deal

Some municipalities declined to take part in a national strike, highlighting a divide among Israelis over whether to end the war

The West’s Next Challenge Is the Rising Axis of Autocracies

U.S. and its allies consider whether to confront all rivals at once, or seek accommodation with some