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Boeing CEO Says Company Needs to Acknowledge ‘Our Mistake’

David Calhoun tells staff Boeing needs to address fallout, shouldn’t speculate about what caused Alaska Airlines blowout

In Putin’s Russia, Snitching Enforces a United Front—and an Outlet for Revenge

Thousands of people are believed to have fallen victim to informers

We Aren’t Posting on Social Media as Much Anymore. Will We Ever?

Excessive ads, bots and misinformation have sucked the fun out of sharing publicly, users say

Dog Meat Will Be Off the Menu in South Korea

A national ban will take effect in 2027 despite industry protests

China’s Xi Is Resurrecting Mao’s ‘Continuous Revolution’ With a Twist

The Chinese leader has made his corruption purge—with millions punished—a pillar of his rule. It risks paralyzing his party

Russia Targets Ukraine With Fresh Wave of Drones and Missiles

The latest barrage by Moscow is the second significant salvo in less than a week

For Much of the World, Inflation Will Be Normal in 2024—Finally

Inflation could be back in central banks’ comfort zones by the end of 2024 after multidecade highs in North America, Europe

Go Ahead, Leave the Christmas Tree Up—Decor Turns Year-Round

Home decorators deck out their trees for Mardi Gras, Flag Day and beyond; ‘There’s always something to celebrate’

Hollywood’s Box Office Recovery Needs Rewrite

Aftermath of labor strikes, superhero flops complicate outlook for movie industry in 2024

Don’t Be the Worst Person on Your Flight This Year

Resolutions around boarding, bins and deplaning can make travel better for everyone

Tech That Will Change Your Life in 2024

Generative AI will remain huge, and we’ll also see big moves with electric vehicles, Apple’s mixed-reality headset, password security and regulation around social media

Trick Your Brain Into Being Better With Money

How to nudge yourself to spend less and enjoy life more in the new year

Google Is Finally Killing Cookies. Advertisers Still Aren’t Ready.

Search giant plans to remove a technology seen as critical to the digital-ad industry

Rethinking Immunotherapy for Cancer: When Is the Best Time to Stop?

Halting treatments earlier could spare patients side effects and costs, but researchers face obstacles

Lahaina Fire Victims Remain Homeless Months After Fire Destroyed Their Town

Scattering of Lahaina residents threatens Maui’s culture, economy

China Is Pressing Women to Have More Babies. Many Are Saying No.

The population, now around 1.4 billion, is likely to drop to around half a billion by 2100—and women are being blamed

Jeffrey Epstein-Linked Names Unsealed: What You Need to Know

Many of the prominent people, such as Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew, were previously known associates or already linked to Epstein

Inside a Flaming Jet, 367 Passengers Had Minutes to Flee. Here’s How They Did It.

Vacationer on Japan Airlines plane in Tokyo airport collision recalls a ‘big boom’ and a dash for survival

The Art of Asking Your Parents for Money

What to consider before hitting up mom and dad for help with debt or down payments

China Is Stealing AI Secrets to Turbocharge Spying, U.S. Says

U.S. officials are worried about hacking and insider theft of AI secrets, which China has denied