The Wall Street Journal

Seeing a Doctor Doesn’t Have to Be So Frustrating

You struggle to make an appointment. You sit and sit in the waiting room. You get barely any face time with the doctor. Why is it so difficult?

Restaurants Are Too Loud. Turns Out We Like Them That Way.

‘There’s a good kind of bustle.’ Eateries and their guests hunt for the sweet spot.

Syria Says Israeli Strikes Near Aleppo Kill, Wound Dozens

Strikes in Syria and Lebanon this week mark an escalation in Israel’s undeclared conflict with Iran

Evan Gershkovich’s Stolen Year in a Russian Jail

The Wall Street Journal correspondent has been deprived of 12 months of normal existence; a year of missed weddings, reporting trips and travels with friends

How Secure Is an Airplane’s Wi-Fi?

Generally, pretty safe, security experts say. But it pays to take precautions.

Russia Doubles Down on Blaming Concert Massacre on Ukraine and the West

Campaign is part of push to divert attention from security failures, analysts say

U.S. Is Investigating Meta for Role in Drug Sales

Federal prosecutors are looking into whether platforms including Facebook facilitate and profit from illicit sale of drugs

Baltimore Bridge Crash Investigators to Examine Whether Dirty Fuel Played Role in Accident

Probe is just starting, but contaminated fuel can create problems with a ship’s main power generators

How Cuba Recruits Spies to Penetrate Inner Circles of the U.S. Government

Washington has long underestimated Havana, which often shares intelligence with Moscow and Beijing

Key Baltimore Bridge Collapses After Being Hit by Cargo Ship, Six Missing

Singaporean ship lost propulsion before striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge over the frigid Patapsco River

Elon Musk’s Plans to Conquer Europe Collide With Germany’s Culture Wars

Tesla’s first European factory has become the target of critics ranging from eco-activists to far-right politicians

Ukraine’s Impossible Choice: Conceding Territory or Lives

With military worn down and U.S. aid stalled, leaders confront how to hold off larger and better-equipped Russian army

Yes, Midlife Couple, You Too Can Try Sexting

Racy texts are a good baby step to reignite the romance in a long-term relationship. Here’s a primer.

What Gen Z Will Lose if They Don’t Have Friendships at Work

As more young people work remotely, they aren’t forming close relationships with colleagues. That will have a profound impact on their social—and work—lives.

U.S. Warned Russia Before Moscow Attack That Killed at Least 60

Islamic State claimed responsibility for the bloodshed

Russia’s Backdoor to the Global Banking System Is Slamming Shut

A major lender in Dubai has scaled back Russia-related business, while Turkish lenders have become more cautious

Shooting, Explosions Kill at Least 40 at Moscow Concert Venue

Authorities say several gunmen opened fire on concertgoers

U.S. Ratchets Up Pressure on Israel With a Vote Friday on Cease-Fire Resolution at U.N.

To head off Rafah offensive in Gaza, White House turns to a forum where it usually defends Israel

Is the Favorable Era for Workers Coming to an End?

We asked two economists on either side to make their best case

U.S. Sues Apple, Alleges Tech Giant Exploits Illegal Monopoly

Justice Department says iPhone maker leveraged its dominance to block software and limit functionality of competing devices