Why We Should All Be Chasing Acorns
Oaks are keystone plants, the central life form upon which so many other species in the ecosystem depend.
Imagining a Post-Global World
The chaos that’s engulfed the economy is driven by a seismic shift toward a better balance between the global and the local.
‘Moving Backward’: In Xi’s China, Some See an Era of Total Control
A decade ago, many prominent Chinese hoped that Xi Jinping would usher in openness and reform. Today, some of them believe he’s created a totalitarian state.
In Xi’s China, the Business of Business Is State-Controlled
The Chinese leader has increasingly demanded that businesses conform to the aims of the Communist Party, an agenda he doubled down on this week at an important political gathering.
Fencing Can Be Six-Figure Expensive, but It Wins in College Admissions
How niche sports offer a pathway to the Ivy League and other elite schools.
Iran’s Loyal Security Forces Protect Ruling System That Protesters Want to Topple
The Revolutionary Guards — the country’s most powerful military force — have become so deeply woven into Iran’s economy and power structure that they have everything to lose if the…
The Rise of Salem Media, a Conservative Radio Juggernaut
Salem Media, which counts the conservative personalities Charlie Kirk and Sebastian Gorka among its radio hosts, has taken a pointed stance ahead of the midterm elections.
Migrants in New York Are Grateful for Help. But They Want to Work.
Newly arrived asylum seekers are finding that their job options are limited by federal rules on work permits.
Victor Wembanyama Has Always Done Things Differently
Wembanyama, an 18-year-old with an eight-foot wingspan, will almost certainly be the top pick in next year’s N.B.A. draft. He’s been preparing for the moment for years.
Republicans Gain Edge as Voters Worry About Economy, Times/Siena Poll Finds
With elections next month, independents, especially women, are swinging to the G.O.P. despite Democrats’ focus on abortion rights. Disapproval of President Biden seems to be hurting his party.