The Wall Street Journal

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

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