The Wall Street Journal

Why India Isn’t the New China

The country’s population surpassed China’s last year. But India’s path forward is likely to look very different from its neighbor’s.

The Reason the Office Isn’t Fun Anymore

RIP eavesdropping. Employees are now hiding out in privacy booths or empty conference rooms, turning workplaces into quiet zones. ‘It’s weird.’

The Trick to a Great Marriage: Vacation Without Your Partner

Retired women especially are planning more trips away from their significant others

What Your Friendships Need Is a Good Fight

Confronting a friend when they’ve hurt you can ultimately deepen your bond

Remembering a Friend, One Saved Voicemail at a Time

Mementos of a relationship can bring back memories and joy after a loved one has died

A Guide to the Middle East’s Growing Conflicts, in Six Maps

Violence from Lebanon to Iraq to the Red Sea all but amounts to an undeclared regional war, with Iran-backed militants fighting Israel and the U.S.

The Red Sea Conflict Is Scrambling Shipping. Europe Is Bearing the Brunt.

Europe is again on the front line of the latest geopolitical tensions, a development that threatens to widen the economic gap between it and the U.S.

At Least 12 U.N. Agency Employees Tied to Oct. 7 Attacks, Intelligence Reports Say

Around 10% of Palestinian aid agency’s 12,000 staff in Gaza have links to militants, according to intelligence dossier

He Warned of Nuclear Disaster in Ukraine. Then He Was Thrown in a Russian Jail and Tortured

Now in exile in Boston and working for MIT, Andriy Tuz wonders if he will ever be able to go home again

Firefighters Used to Bet on Wildfires Easing at Night. Not Anymore.

Hotter, drier evenings in some locations present fresh challenge to firefighters, who must try new tactics to contain the blazes

The 10 Ways We Sabotage Our Workouts

Here’s how to avoid missteps on the timing and exercise types new and lapsed exercisers make

These Netflix Documentaries Are Hits. Scientists Hate Them.

‘Ancient Apocalypse’ and ‘Unknown: Cave of Bones’ circulate unverified science, many archaeologists say. Filmmakers defend their storytelling.

Is Your LinkedIn Headshot Holding You Back? How to Master a Stylish Professional Portrait

So many work photos miss the mark. How to get a shot that will attract prospective employers. Plus: four folks who nailed theirs.

How AI Can Find the Perfect Movies, TV Shows and Books for You

Looking for entertainment both you and your partner will like? For a family road trip? For doing your taxes? You just have to know the right questions to ask.

How to Work—and Love It—Into Your 80s and Beyond

Gladys McGarey, 103, maintains a full schedule, echoing the anti-burnout habits of Munger, O’Connor and others

World Court Rejects Demand for Gaza Cease-Fire

International Court of Justice rules in case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians

Is an Old Stigma Dead? Why People Are Telling Everyone They Were Laid Off

Being let go used to be a private moment. Now it’s often fodder for social-media content.

Your New $3,000 Couch Might Be Garbage in Three Years. This Is Why.

Furnishings that used to last for a decade or more fall apart much sooner now—think fast fashion for furniture

Luxury Hand-Me-Downs Are Now Worth Billions of Dollars

Shoppers are increasingly turning to secondhand websites to sell barely-used designer clothes and handbags. Big brands aren’t happy about it.

How Much Caffeine You Should Actually Have—and When

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