The Wall Street Journal

Is There a Safest Seat on a Plane?

Flying is very safe. But recent scares involving Alaska and JAL flights raise basic questions about where to sit and how to behave in case of an emergency

The Perilous Pleasures of Family Gossip

Talking about our loved ones’ foibles and crises isn’t always harmless, but it might be our best way to make sense of the world

What’s the Best Time to Eat Dinner? Here’s the Math

This is how to calculate the best hour for dinner for your health, sleep and family time

China Becomes the World’s Biggest Auto Exporter—With Help From Russia

Demand for gas-powered vehicles push sales of made-in-China cars to a record high

Trump’s Sweeping Iowa Victory Leaves Little Room for Foes

Former president won Republicans of all stripes in caucuses, including suburban voters whom Nikki Haley had courted heavily

Big Fashion Still Hasn’t Figured Out How to Pay a Living Wage

Initiatives such as bringing Swedish study circles to Bangladesh to teach negotiation won’t work, labor advocates say

The West Badly Needs More Missiles—but the Wait to Buy Them Is Years Long

Global conflicts and rising threats drive orders for missiles, planes, submarines and other complex weapons systems, but producers are struggling with supply chains and staffing

Islamic State Shows Wider Threat With Iran Bomb Attack

Militant group’s affiliates sustain reach despite territorial losses in Iraq and Syria

The Future Is Bright if You Know Where to Look

A burst of advances in artificial intelligence, medicine and elsewhere promise a better life down the road

That ‘80s Hair You’d Rather Forget Is Back

Thanks, Timothée Chalamet: Moms who lived through perms have teen boys begging for the curly dos

The House Was Charming, But Came With a Catch: A Murder Took Place There

Stigmatized properties pose challenges for buyers and sellers, especially when the crime is particularly notorious

Disney Day Drinkers Club (Yes, That Exists) Feuds With Epcot Over Trashy Mascot

Outrage erupts after ‘Binny,’ a symbol adopted by tippling superfans is moved; ‘Oh my gosh—why would they do this?’

For Fleeing Palestinians, Gaza Has Shrunk—by Two-Thirds

Israeli warnings to evacuate cover widening swaths of the enclave as the war enters its fourth month

The UFO Movement Sees Otherworldly Growth

Believers come out of the shadows after congressional hearings; ‘we’re not the people with the tinfoil hats anymore’

Misinformation Seen as Top Global Risk in Year of Pivotal Elections

Ahead of Davos summit, World Economic Forum survey sees concern shifting toward technological perils and away from the economy

Here’s How the Russian and Ukrainian War Efforts Compare, in 10 Charts

Vladimir Putin is wagering he can outlast Western support for Ukraine—if he can keep Russia’s war machine running

SEC Approves Bitcoin ETFs for Everyday Investors

The exchange-traded funds will allow investors to buy bitcoin as easily as stocks or mutual funds

You’re Probably Still Eating Too Much Sugar

Sugar can sneak into our diet from unexpected places, but there are strategies to cut down

The Pull of Knowing Your Origins Is Hard to Ignore

Fertility and DNA technology have reshaped families—and only strengthened people’s drive to know their relatives

The Time You Need to Put In to Make a Real Friend

Maintaining friendships can be logistically tough, but good for us physically, mentally and emotionally