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Many Armies Struggle for Recruits. In Sweden They Turn Them Away.

U.S. and European militaries are straining to reinforce their ranks to deter Russia. Sweden’s answer is to conscript only the brightest.

Dozens Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Rafah

Attack on border city in southern Gaza late Sunday killed 35 people, according to Palestinian health authorities

Europe Sees Signs of Russian Sabotage but Hesitates to Blame Kremlin

Alleged hybrid assault is a challenge to European democracies that have a high bar for evidence of culpability

Jonathan Haidt Blamed Tech for Teen Anxiety. Managing the Blowback Has Become a Full-Time Job.

The bestselling author is calling on parents to take away their children’s phones. He also is confronting allegations of junk science.

Behind the Scenes of Scarlett Johansson’s Battle With OpenAI

Spat between star and Sam Altman’s company shows why Hollywood is worried about how artists’ work is used in the age of generative AI

Marriage Takes Work—Especially When Only One Spouse Retires

Relationships get complicated when one spouse retires and the other keeps working

Inside Israel, It’s a Very Different War

There are few to no images of Gaza casualties on Israeli TV, widening the gulf in perspective between Israel and the outside world

Some European Countries Move to Recognize Palestinian State

Announcements by Norway, Ireland and Spain come amid frustration with Israel’s war in Gaza

Russia’s Bombardment of Ukraine Is More Lethal Than Ever

Ukraine has intercepted fewer missiles as Russia increases attacks, fires more harder-to-hit weapons

Looming TikTok Ban Gives Young Voters Another Beef With Biden

Legislation restricting the app is popular, but many users feel betrayed; ‘I think they are underestimating the fallout’

Western Officials Brace for Volatile Iran After Raisi Death

U.S. and Europe aren’t expecting big policy changes but possibly heightened tensions as a new government forms in Tehran

After Raisi’s Death, Iran Wrestles With Two Succession Challenges

President was widely seen as being groomed by Supreme Leader Khamenei as a potential candidate for Iran ’s most powerful role

Should We Use AI to Re-Create Our Loved Ones After They Die?

New technology can let us see and hear representations of those we’ve lost. Will that bring comfort? Or will it distort the grieving process?

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