Opinion | Why Barbie and Ken Need Each Other
Between the middle of the 1970s and the late 2010s, in their responses to the General Social Survey, American women reported themselves to be steadily unhappier. The trend was not…
Ohio Vote Shows Abortion’s Potency to Reshape Elections
Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio, a Republican, argued that Tuesday’s vote over how to amend the State Constitution was about protecting the state from a flood of special interest money.…
Long Taken for Granted, Frozen Peas Seek a New Appeal in the U.K.
As he guided his giant harvester through a field in eastern England, James Williams still had another nine hours to go before finishing his 12-hour shift. Even then, other workers…
How 4 Countries Are Preparing to Bring Stolen Treasures Home
The discussion about returning wrongfully acquired heritage to countries in the global south has, until now, largely focused on the steps taken by Western museums and governments. But away from…
Confusion in Hollywood as Some Productions Are Allowed to Continue
When you’re making an independent film every second counts. Ash Avildsen had six days of filming left on his low-budget biopic “Queen of the Ring” — including a climactic scene…
Union Square Melee Shows an Influencer’s Power Unleashed in Real Life
Kai Cenat was live online last week when he began planning himself a homecoming. “We’re going to be going crazy,” Mr. Cenat, a social media superstar who has become known…
Stormy weather causes floods in southern norway
Norwegian authorities warned people to prepare for “extremely heavy rainfall” after Storm Hans caused two deaths, ripped off roofs and flooded streets in northern Europe. (August 8)
Ex-Ohio bakery owner who stole dead baby’s identity, $1.5M in COVID funds gets 6 years in prison
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former Ohio bakery owner will have to pay more than $1.5 million in restitution and spend six years in prison for her extensive fraud, including stealing the…
Flock wants New York church demolished to fund mission work
Congregants of the West Park Presbyterian Church want to demolish their landmark 19th-century New York City church to fund mission work. Others oppose the plan. (Aug. 8) (AP Video: Ted…
Los Angeles city workers strike for 24 hours to protest unfair labor practices
Los Angeles Add Topic SEIU Local 721, a union representing county and city employees across Southern California, said that more than 11,000 Los Angeles city workers will participate, including sanitation…