Ancient Arrow Is Among Artifacts to Emerge From Norway’s Melting Ice
Espen Finstad was trudging through mud in the Jotunheimen mountains of eastern Norway this month when he happened upon a wooden arrow, bound with a pointed tip made of quartzite.…
The Mother of ‘Eclectic’ Interior Design
But when it came to defining her style, she resisted labeling it. Instead, she said, “I’m constantly moving forward and pushing myself — I don’t want to repeat myself.” “As…
Matteo Messina Denaro, Long-Sought Italian Mafia Boss, Dies at 61
Matteo Messina Denaro, a convicted killer and high-ranking mobster with the Sicilian Cosa Nostra who had eluded capture for three decades, died on Monday in a hospital in the central…
My Running Club, My Everything
On a Thursday evening in early September, the Upper West Side Run Club met on the steps of the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan. It was 6:30 p.m.,…
Opinion | Egypt’s Government Is Bulldozing My Family’s History
My mother, who died suddenly when I was a teenager, is buried alongside her ancestors in a historic mausoleum in the area of Cairo known as the City of the…
Greece, Battered a Decade Ago, Is Booming
Paris Skouros pointed toward the sky outside his office in Athens on a recent weekday. In the past six months, four high-rises had sprung up, built by Greek and international…
White House Steps Up Warnings of Shutdown Impact as Deadline Nears
With a potential government shutdown now less than a week away, President Biden and other administration officials this weekend intensified their warnings of the consequences of closing government agencies as…
New York Drivers Are Paying More for Car Insurance. Here’s Why.
Most of us don’t spend time studying the fine print in our auto insurance policies, but if you live in New York State, take a close look: Your premium may…
The Rising Costs of Owning a Car
If you do choose an older used car, Mr. Preston said — five years old or more — keep in mind that it is unlikely to be covered by a…
Hollywood writers in deal to end US studio strike
Screenwriters say a tentative deal to end a strike that halted film and TV production is “exceptional”.