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Stressing Over Your Next Home Renovation Project? Let AI Handle It.

A sea of apps is helping take the headache out of home design and construction. ‘There seems to be a new one every day.’

What Type of Nerd Are You? There’s a Cruise for That.

Science expeditions to the Arctic, military-history deep-dives along the Mississippi and more. On these cruises, you’ll be rushing for a seat in the lecture hall instead of the on-board casino.

How Well Can AI Plan Your Next Trip? We Tested Gemini and ChatGPT

For a recent trip to Boston, our writer challenged two of the buzziest AI bots to produce an itinerary and recommend restaurants. Here, just how much they can do—and where they still fall short.

Gen Z Plumbers and Construction Workers Are Making #BlueCollar Cool

Young social-media stars earn more from TikTok than from their day jobs; ‘You don’t have to get your bachelor’s to be happy.’

Ukraine’s Plan to Make Itself Indispensable

As Putin tries to grind out a win, Kyiv is taking a page from Churchill’s playbook.

One Family Was All In on Biden. Now They’re Divided Over Gaza.

U.S. support for Israel’s war effort and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza have added a new dimension to the presidential election

At G-7, Biden and European Leaders Agree to Finance Ukraine Using Russian Assets

G-7 Summit in southern Italy represents the latest effort by Western allies to signal their commitment to supporting Kyiv

Airbnb’s Secret Weapon to Fight State Laws: Its Hosts

The rising political clout of host groups comes at a crucial time for the U.S. short-term rental industry

Elon Musk’s Boundary-Blurring Relationships With Women at SpaceX

The billionaire founder had sex with an employee and a former intern, and asked a woman at his company to have his babies

Their Loved Ones Died in Plane Crashes. Now They Fight for Change.

Boeing 737 MAX, Colgan Air accidents spur grieving families to push for accountability and safety improvements—with some recent wins

Russia Raises Income Tax on Rich to Pay for Ukraine War

Military expenditure is running at over 6% of GDP, approaching levels reached by the Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War

Biden’s Alliance-Building Tested by Trump at Home and Abroad

The president and other G-7 leaders are coping with unhappy voters, some of whom crave strongman politicians with inward-looking policies

Gaza Chief’s Brutal Calculation: Civilian Bloodshed Will Help Hamas

Yahya Sinwar’s correspondence with compatriots and mediators shows he is confident that Hamas can outlast Israel

Donald Trump Joins TikTok Years After Trying to Ban the App

More than 170 million Americans use the short video platform, according the company

The Most Dangerous Job in Mexican Politics: Running for Mayor

The country has turned into a deadly place to run for municipal office, with more than 200 candidates, activists and officials killed this election season

Don’t You Dare Call Me Without Texting First

‘Extremely annoyed.’ The etiquette of unexpected phone calls divides friends, families and co-workers.

European Union Vote Delivers Shift to Right, in Blow to French and German Governments

Mainstream parties look set to keep majority in EU Parliament, but nationalist parties perform strongly

We’re Spending Billions on This Work-From-Home Indulgence

Without the boss nearby, who can resist placing that Amazon order?

‘She Hooked Me’: How an Online Scam Cost a Senior Citizen His Life’s Savings

She convinced him she was a rich young Chinese immigrant looking for love. After bleeding him dry, she ghosted him. He still longs for her.

Anger Does a Lot More Damage to Your Body Than You Realize

We all get mad now and then. But too much anger can cause problems.