Trump and Rubio’s Vision of War: The Art of Destroy and Deal
Unleashing his inner hawk, Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans President Trump’s military interventions. So far, they favor regime compli…
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In Arizona, an Electric Utility Holds an Election, Open Only to Property Owners
Turning Point is involved, as is the Sierra Club. But voting rules that seem to echo feudalism exclude renters, favor large landowners and l…
When Your Apple Watch Becomes an Office Taskmaster
A proliferation of data from wearable technology is telling people how to optimize their job performance. Is that a good thing?
Cuba in Photos, Then and Now
The Cuban government, which has so far outlasted 13 U.S. presidents, faces its gravest challenge yet. Images from The New York Times and oth…
Prediction Markets? An 83% Chance That Oscars Pundits Hate Them.
Online wagering is all the rage. But the crowdsourced data generally doesn’t interest experts who have built a brand predicting Academy Aw…
How Jeff Bezos Upended The Washington Post
The billionaire newspaper owner, dissatisfied by years of losses, wants the newsroom to double productivity with half its budget.
As Mamdani Walks a Tightrope, His Father Pushes Boundaries
At once, Mahmood Mamdani’s fame was eclipsed by his son’s. At the same time, the election of Zohran Mamdani has attracted new interest i…
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Says It Bombed Key Iranian Island With Oil Hub
President Trump said he directed the Pentagon to “totally obliterate” military assets on Kharg Island. The U.S. said it was deploying th…
Guerrilla Battle Over Padlocks and Tourist Trash on the Brooklyn Bridge
Love Locks left behind were one thing. But when actual garbage (like tampons and condoms) started appearing, a righteous quest to remove it …
What to Know About Kharg Island
The Persian Gulf island, targeted by U.S. strikes, is home to Iran’s main oil export terminal. Any disruption could jolt global energy mar…
What to Know About Kharg Island
The Persian Gulf island, targeted by U.S. strikes, is home to Iran’s main oil export terminal. Any disruption could jolt global energy mar…