The Wall Street Journal

South Doing All the Work in Europe’s Upside-Down Recovery

A sharp rebound in tourism in Europe’s sunbelt powers its economic rebound as core manufacturing centers struggle to recover

As Ukraine Loses Ground, Baltic Countries Ask: Are We Next?

Estonia’s border city of Narva—singled out by Putin as historically Russian land—is among potential targets for destabilization

The New Summer Hotspots: Cooler Destinations Like Norway

Scandinavia and other temperate spots attract more interest from tourists wary of extreme heat

You Can’t Just Book Your Flight and Ignore the Bag Fees Anymore

As baggage fees rise at some airlines, fliers need to plan ahead to avoid a surprise price shock

China’s Xi Enjoys Embrace of Europe’s Renegades, Serbia and Hungary

No other European countries have done more to embrace Beijing and Moscow—and to challenge the U.S.-led world order

Israel’s Advance Toward Rafah, Shown in Maps

Thousands of people have been told to evacuate the southern Gaza city as Israeli military operations loom

U.S. Pauses Weapons Shipment to Israel Over a Possible Rafah Offensive

Biden administration officials are concerned about the use of 2,000-pound bombs in densely populated areas of Gaza

NATO’s Top Officer Is an Admiral Who Thinks Like an Investor

Rob Bauer’s uniform used to draw insults. Now he benefits from public exposure, engaging with executives and others to tackle alliance shortfalls.

Nashville Is Booming. Locals Fret About Their Future in Music City.

As Oracle headquarters moves in, Nashvillians reckon with the pros and cons of being a boomtown

Adults—Yes, Adults—Are Throwing Half-Birthday Parties

Younger adults especially are throwing themed picnics, booking DJs and planning vacations that run into the thousands of dollars

I Tricked ChatGPT Into Being My Boyfriend. He Got Spicy Real Fast.

Interactions with generative AI started out sweet but quickly moved into ‘Fifty Shades’ territory, despite the tools’ policies; ‘How about I fulfill that fantasy of yours’

The Crucial Decision That Can Protect Women’s Health as They Age

Removing ovaries with a hysterectomy might increase risk of heart disease, stroke and dementia

One French Company’s Lonely Struggle to Survive Fierce Competition From China

After China destroyed Europe’s solar-panel industry, the continent struggles with onslaught against other green sectors

New York Mayor Says Conflict at Columbia Must End as Police Amass Nearby

Police waited on request from university to act as pro-Palestinian demonstrators occupied academic building

Jon Bon Jovi Is Obsessed With Benjamin Franklin

The rock star talks about making peace with aging, New Jersey pride and the new Hulu docuseries about his band

The New Most Dreaded Word at Work: ‘Hey’

Instant messages with nothing more than a quick greeting—known as “hey hanging”—spark office anxiety

Why Immigration and Job Shortages Aren’t Two Separate Problems

The U.S. is missing an opportunity to address two pressing issues at the same time, writes the president of the Migration Policy Institute

The Problem With Labeling People as ‘Toxic’

The term is used too often to describe people with whom we disagree or who disappoint us, a psychiatrist argues

Contaminated Fuel Is a Hard-to-Fix Problem in Ocean Shipping

‘Cappuccino’ and improper mixing of oils plague the industry, as investigators probe for cause of Dali’s crash into Baltimore bridge

$850 Millennium Falcons and $680 Titanics: Grown-Ups Are Now a Gold Mine for Lego

Adult fans of Lego, known as AFOLs, are now big business for the world’s largest toy maker