The Powerful Lobbyist Behind Kevin McCarthy
Mr. Miller declined to be interviewed. But he said in a statement that he “worked hard with Speaker McCarthy’s team during the speaker’s race because he’s my friend” and because…
Why Chinese Companies Are Investing Billions in Mexico
Bill Chan had never set foot anywhere in Mexico, let alone the lonely stretch of desert in the north of the country where he abruptly decided to build a $300…
The World’s Newest Country Is Broken and Forgotten. Enter Pope Francis.
It is just over a decade since the steamy capital of South Sudan exploded in joy, with revelers singing and dancing through the night to mark the birth of their new…
Biden Aims to Deter China With Greater U.S. Military Presence in Philippines
WASHINGTON — President Biden and his aides have tried to reassure Chinese leaders that they do not seek to contain China in the same way the Americans did with the…
Window Stickers to Prevent Bird Strikes Only Work One Way
Every year, hundreds of millions of birds die in the United States from flying into glass. New research shows how to prevent some of those deaths.
Shell’s Profit Soared to $42 Billion in 2022
The record haul, pushed by high energy prices and a hunger for liquefied natural gas, came as a new chief signaled a more “balanced approach” to renewable energy.
Why Iran’s Missile Program Alarms Its Regional Rivals
A drone attack on a military facility in central Iran, said to be the work of Israel’s intelligence agency, focused renewed attention on Tehran’s advancing missile capabilities.
Why Is It So Hard for Men to Make Close Friends?
American men are stuck in a “friendship recession.” Here’s how to climb out.
Is It Safe to Take Melatonin After Drinking? What Sleep Experts Say
Sleep specialists have a few concerns about this combo.
How to Reconnect With Your Teenager
Experts share strategies for bridging the communication gap between parents and teenagers — start by putting away the phones.