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Iran Says Helicopter Carrying Its President Is Missing After ‘Difficult Landing’

Status of Iran’s Ebrahim Raisi remains unclear as drones and dogs try to locate helicopter in fog and bad weather

Behind Putin Visit, Unease in Beijing Over His Potential Next Stop: North Korea

Russian leader skips tacking on Pyongyang to his China visit, but growing ties between Putin, Kim worry Xi

How TikTok Is Wiring Gen Z’s Money Brain

Endless videos about the economy and consumerism are giving 20-somethings a case of ‘money dysmorphia’

7 Everyday Work Problems AI Helps Me Solve

It’s hard to get your head around all the things artificial intelligence will do, someday. So instead focus on how it can make your life better right now.

The ‘Save the Oceans’ Tax Break: Recycling Oyster Shells

Restaurants that recycle their oyster shells can save some money on trash collection—and maybe help save waterways

Attacks by Israeli Protesters on Gaza Aid Complicate Humanitarian Efforts

Protesters are angry that aid is going to Palestinian civilians while Israeli hostages are held by Hamas

Slovakia’s ‘Lone Wolf’ Assassination Attempt: How Polarization Is Spilling Over Into Violence

A 71-year-old man charged with attempted murder of the prime minister isn’t connected to any political group, government says

A Broken Marriage, a Big Inheritance and the Murder of an Art Kingmaker

When art dealer Brent Sikkema was found dead in his Rio vacation home, police first suspected robbery. Then the case took a more sinister turn.

The Science Behind Why the World Is Getting Wetter

From East Africa to southeastern Australia, large parts of the planet are underwater after unusually heavy rains in unexpected areas

For China, Russia Is Both a Partner and a Predicament

On his trip to Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin will be seeking more support to resist Western efforts to isolate Moscow

Who’s Happiest at Work? Hint: It’s Not Women

Overall job satisfaction ticked up, but worker contentment dropped for wages, work-life balance, survey shows

While U.S. Debates Free Speech, Pro-Hamas Rhetoric in France Is a Crime

Prosecutors are investigating far-left politicians, union officials and others for condoning terrorism after the Oct. 7 attack

South Doing All the Work in Europe’s Upside-Down Recovery

A sharp rebound in tourism in Europe’s sunbelt powers its economic rebound as core manufacturing centers struggle to recover

Baby Boomer Professors Join Student Protests, Risking Arrest and Violence

Faculty take to the front lines at universities, often in support of students’ right to protest

Cervical Cancer Can Be Eliminated. Alabama Is Leading the Way.

Thousands of U.S. women die each year from this preventable cancer

As Ukraine Loses Ground, Baltic Countries Ask: Are We Next?

Estonia’s border city of Narva—singled out by Putin as historically Russian land—is among potential targets for destabilization

The New Summer Hotspots: Cooler Destinations Like Norway

Scandinavia and other temperate spots attract more interest from tourists wary of extreme heat

You Can’t Just Book Your Flight and Ignore the Bag Fees Anymore

As baggage fees rise at some airlines, fliers need to plan ahead to avoid a surprise price shock

Rafah Once Was a Refuge From the War. Now Gazans Don’t Know Where to Go.

‘Bombing is everywhere.’ Israeli strikes and armed clashes in the city have sparked another Palestinian mass migration.

Move Aside, Big Banks: Giant Funds Now Rule Wall Street

Asset managers are growing into huge and complex financial supermarkets that mint billionaires by the dozen