One Casualty of a Shutdown: Government Veri
A lapse in funding would delay data on unemployment and inflation as policymakers try to avoid a recession.
Read More
Off
A Stunningly Sudden End to a Long, Bloody Conflict in the Caucasus
Tens of thousands died fighting for and against it, destroying the careers of two presidents — one Armenian, one Azerbaijani — and tormenting a generation of American, Russian and European diplomats pushing stillborn peace plans. It outlasted six U.S …
Read More
Did Ukraine Really Kill a Russian Admiral? Questions Emerge.
Moscow released video on Tuesday purporting to show that its Black Sea fleet commander is still alive, despite Ukraine’s claim that he was killed in a major missile strike.
Read More
For Amazon’s Andy Jassy, a Cleanup Job Just Got a Lot Bigger
The F.T.C. accused the internet giant of protecting an online retail monopoly and forcing higher prices onto consumers.
Read More
Americans Are Down on Biden. Why Does His Party Keep Winning Elections?
Despite a flood of negative polls for Democrats, the party has delivered a string of strong results in special elections, which can be a useful gauge of the national political environment.
Read More
Why the Cool Kids Can Never Forgive the Tabi Theft
The viral tale of some stolen footwear says a lot about the tricky way nonconformity works.
Read More
Monday Briefing: How China Is Walling Off the Sea
Plus pursuing K-pop stardom while being out and proud.
Read More
Where Did All the Dark-Suited Japanese Businessmen Go?
Under “Cool Biz,” salarymen and government workers don short-sleeved shirts in the summer as offices are kept above 82 degrees Fahrenheit to save energy.
Read More
For Egypt, Menendez Was Key to Access to Billions in U.S. Aid
When the annual allotment of up to $1.3 billion faltered even a sliver, Egypt found an ally in Senator Robert J. Menendez, who on Friday was indicted on bribery charges tied to Egypt.
Read More
Female Umpire Breaks Ground in Tradition-Laden Cricket League
Things change slowly in the county championship. But change they do.
Read More