Debt Collectors Know They Are Reviled. They Have Bills to Pay, Too.
More Americans are taking on debt and falling behind on bills. The people calling them to collect often endure a torrent of verbal abuse and…
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South Carolina Race Tests the Strength of a Trump Endorsement
The Republican candidates for South Carolina governor went to extraordinary lengths for the president’s support. But his choice of Lt. Gov…
Seattle’s Incredibly Loud Street Preachers Eagerly Await the World Cup
Long the bane of Mariners and Seahawks fans, evangelical ministers with large speakers are preparing for the “incredible opportunity” of…
How to Handle a Manipulative Creep at the Office
Plus: How much unpaid work can a recruiter demand? And what on earth is that smell?
Not Her Mother’s Cookies: Daughter of Mrs. Fields Starts Healthy Brand
Ashley Fields is a co-founder of Fields Good cookies. One variety contains protein, and others claim to boost brain performance or aid sleep…
As Oil Prices Spike, Talk of ‘Demand Destruction’ Sets In
The decades-old term refers to the sustained loss of demand for a commodity, caused by high prices.
Kennedy Shows Minimal Engagement With Vast Health Portfolio
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has demonstrated little interest in managing his sprawling department as he focuses on food and vacci…
Mexico City’s Airport Got a Makeover for the World Cup. What Happens After?
The nearly 100-year-old airport has undergone a rapid $500 million renovation. But experts say it’s not enough.
She Confessed to Fraud. Her Board Let Her Stay in Charge.
The final months of the fashion tech start-up CaaStle included fake audits, stock buybacks and a damage control strategy led by the chief ex…
Americans Love Soccer Stars Who Aren’t Made in America
The United States has gone wild over foreign-born players on several occasions. Now the largest World Cup ever is arriving.
Neo-Nazi Party Member Loses Close Mayoral Race in German Town
Despite losing in the runoff, his relative success capped a growing realization in Germany that voting for the far right, even within living…
Can the N.F.L. Win Fans in South Korea With Flag Football?
The inclusion of flag football in the next Olympic Games has spurred optimism about the prospects of American football in South Korea, where…