The Wall Street Journal

For Years I Denied My Mortality. Then I Had Chest Pains.

I tried to look casual about the pain and the subsequent surgery. But the truth was different.

Analysis: Israel Repelled Iran’s Huge Attack. But Only With Help From U.S. and Arab Partners

Working with partners, it fended off worst of Iranian strikes; what comes next will test powers in the Middle East and beyond

The Woman Rallying Teens to Change Social Media

Larissa May goes to schools to teach how to safely use TikTok, Instagram–and to mobilize students to influence policy.  ‘We can’t wait for big tech.’

Your New Desk Is a Couch

The office is notably cushier, but working from a sofa can get awkward (and be bad for your back)

Iran Launches Drone and Missile Attack at Israel

Explosions were heard in Jerusalem and the West Bank as Israel and the U.S. worked to intercept the incoming barrage

Using Keratin Treatments or Hair-Straightening Creams? Research Suggests Potential Cancer Risk.

Studies have linked chemicals in some hair products to an increased risk of uterine, ovarian and breast cancer

The Big Work Lie: Being Indispensable Will Save Your Job

Becoming the only staffer with certain skills might feel like insurance. To some bosses, it’s a red flag.

Adventure Travel Is Increasingly Not Just for the Young

The average age of participants has risen over the past few years, outfitters say, thanks in part to better gear and more-accommodating trips

Iranian Attack Expected on Israel in Next Two Days

Israel is preparing for an imminent direct attack from Iran; Tehran yet to decide, says person briefed on the matter

Ukrainian Village Scarred by Murder of Mayor and Her Family Prepares for Long War

Two years after Russian forces fled, Motyzhyn has ousted a Russia-linked priest, has built a bomb shelter for its school and is pulping its Russian-language books

We’re Working Less on Fridays Than We Used to, and That’s OK

More workers—and employers—are getting the benefits of a quasi-four-day week than it appears

How Much Caffeine You Should Actually Have—and When

Figure out the right amount of caffeine to boost alertness without disrupting your sleep

Israeli Airstrike Kills Three Sons of Hamas Political Leader

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says deaths won’t change group’s stance as it balks at U.S. cease-fire plan

Prigozhin Is Dead, but His Troll Farms Are Alive and Peddling Disinformation

Online influence campaigns have remained active since the Wagner Group leader’s death in a plane crash, Google says

The Explosion of Asylum Claims Driving the Global Migrant Crisis

Laws meant to protect refugees from persecution are now used by vast numbers of economic migrants, nearly guaranteeing entry at borders and allowing applicants to remain while yearslong cases work through courts

Hollywood’s New Source of Fresh Characters and Worlds

Studios seek the wisdom of die-hard gaming fans. ‘Every design now is vetted within an inch of its life.’

My Mother Was the Keeper of Our Memories. Then She Got Dementia.

I always resented her fretting over me. But when she stopped worrying, I realized how much it meant to me.

U.S. Makes Fresh Cease-Fire Proposal for War in Gaza

Deal with Israel and Hamas would exchange hostages for prisoners and let tens of thousands of Palestinians return to northern Gaza

Authoritarians Threaten Journalists Around the Globe

More than 520 reporters are locked up around the world, reflecting rising pressure on independent media

Gold Is Rallying. It Isn’t About Inflation This Time.

The metal serves as a hedge against fear itself, making it an appealing asset for our times