What a $1 deal says about America’s office market
His next door neighbour, 360 Park Avenue South, has been empty since 2021 for redevelopment. The 20-storey building, which sold for $300m (£233m) that year, recently drew headlines after one…
As Israel’s Ties to Arab Countries Fray, a Strained Lifeline Remains
Only a few years ago, plenty of citizens of the United Arab Emirates were willing to speak warmly about their country’s budding ties with Israel. Israel had just established relations…
Kari Lake Tries a New Tactic: Mending Fences
Conciliatory messages on social media. Open invitations for coffee. Zoom calls inviting attendees to unload. Even before she announced her campaign for Senate in Arizona, Kari Lake, a Republican and…
One Year After Bank Crisis, a Struggle Over What Needs to Change
A year ago, the government and America’s largest banks joined forces in a rare moment of comity. They were forced into action after Silicon Valley Bank collapsed on March 10,…
A.I. Is Learning What It Means to Be Alive
In 1889, a French doctor named Francois-Gilbert Viault climbed down from a mountain in the Andes, drew blood from his arm and inspected it under a microscope. Dr. Viault’s red…
After Letitia James Wins Big in Courtrooms, She Celebrates in Public
This has been a very good year for Letitia James. Over the past month, Ms. James, New York’s attorney general, has racked up hard-fought victories over two formidable opponents. First,…
Xi Sticks to His Vision for China’s Rise Even as Growth Slows
Even with growth faltering in China, Xi Jinping appears imperiously assured that he possesses the right road map to surpass Western rivals. China’s economy has lurched into a slower gear.…
U.S. Military Enters a New Phase With Gaza Aid Operations
The United States has a history of using its military to get food, water and other humanitarian relief to civilians during wars or natural disasters. The walls of the Pentagon…
Trump goes after Carroll and judge for defamation ruling after posting $91.6 million bond.
The opposition party’s response to the State of the Union address is a golden opportunity for up-and-coming and lesser-known politicians to introduce themselves to the nation and boost their political…
‘You Can Hear a Pin Drop’: The Rise of Super Strict Schools in England
As the teacher started to count down, the students uncrossed their arms and bowed their heads, completing the exercise in a flash. “Three. Two. One,” the teacher said. Pens across…