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Escalating Clashes Between Israel and Hezbollah Raise Risk of Wider War

U.S. special envoy Amos Hochstein was in the Middle East seeking to head off a broader regional conflict

The Dark Side of Colombia Tourism: Child Sex Trade in Medellín

The city, once a cocaine capital, is now fighting the exploitation of minors by some foreign visitors, many of them Americans

Thailand to Become First Southeast Asian Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

Across Asia, Taiwan and Nepal are the only places where gay unions are legally recognized

The Dial-Toning of AI

As with every new technology, its hype will fade as its uses become ubiquitous.

Russia Gears Up for Song, Sports Contests as It Pushes ‘West vs. Rest’ Message

Putin has created new events to support his view that the world doesn’t need the U.S. and its allies

AI Fake Nudes Are Now a Frightening Reality for Teens

Girls portrayed in AI-generated nude images can still face bullying and judgment, even when everyone knows the pics are fake, teens say

Economic Data Paint a Picture of Two Americas

The rich are feeling confident, but lower-income households are growing cautious

Quit Being a Cynic at Work. It’s Holding You Back.

There are ways to fight the tendency to see the worst in everyone

Halfway Through an Epic Election Year, the Winner Is: Surprise

From Mexico to India and South Africa, voters gave priority to their own economic prospects, delivering verdicts that ran counter to predictions

Stressing Over Your Next Home Renovation Project? Let AI Handle It.

A sea of apps is helping take the headache out of home design and construction. ‘There seems to be a new one every day.’

What Type of Nerd Are You? There’s a Cruise for That.

Science expeditions to the Arctic, military-history deep-dives along the Mississippi and more. On these cruises, you’ll be rushing for a seat in the lecture hall instead of the on-board casino.

How Well Can AI Plan Your Next Trip? We Tested Gemini and ChatGPT

For a recent trip to Boston, our writer challenged two of the buzziest AI bots to produce an itinerary and recommend restaurants. Here, just how much they can do—and where they still fall short.

Gen Z Plumbers and Construction Workers Are Making #BlueCollar Cool

Young social-media stars earn more from TikTok than from their day jobs; ‘You don’t have to get your bachelor’s to be happy.’

Ukraine’s Plan to Make Itself Indispensable

As Putin tries to grind out a win, Kyiv is taking a page from Churchill’s playbook.

One Family Was All In on Biden. Now They’re Divided Over Gaza.

U.S. support for Israel’s war effort and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza have added a new dimension to the presidential election

At G-7, Biden and European Leaders Agree to Finance Ukraine Using Russian Assets

G-7 Summit in southern Italy represents the latest effort by Western allies to signal their commitment to supporting Kyiv

Airbnb’s Secret Weapon to Fight State Laws: Its Hosts

The rising political clout of host groups comes at a crucial time for the U.S. short-term rental industry

Elon Musk’s Boundary-Blurring Relationships With Women at SpaceX

The billionaire founder had sex with an employee and a former intern, and asked a woman at his company to have his babies

Their Loved Ones Died in Plane Crashes. Now They Fight for Change.

Boeing 737 MAX, Colgan Air accidents spur grieving families to push for accountability and safety improvements—with some recent wins

Russia Raises Income Tax on Rich to Pay for Ukraine War

Military expenditure is running at over 6% of GDP, approaching levels reached by the Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War