Kevin Warsh, a Fed Critic, Is Now Poised to Lead It

Trump’s pick to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair spent years positioning himself for the job

Why the Tech World Thinks the American Dream Is Dying

Silicon Valley fears this is the last chance to amass generational wealth before AI makes money worthless

When Did Dry January Get So Expensive?

The seasonally sober are learning that mocktails and liquor-free spirits now cost just as much—if not more—than alcohol

Pub Owners Turn Against Government in Britain’s Latest Rebellion

More than 1,000 pubs have banned Labour Party members over a plan to raise taxes. Even hairdressers are refusing service.

The Secret Society of People Who Know the Formula for WD-40

Even the CEO had to wait more than 30 years to get into the vault that holds the recipe for the lubricant; ‘It was like getting into Fort Knox’

Deadly Winter Storm Disrupts Air Travel, Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Without Power

Snow, ice storms and frigid conditions are forecast for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region

The American City That Found Itself at War With the U.S. Government

An escalating showdown between federal and local authorities is playing out on the streets of Minneapolis, making even some Trump supporters uneasy

Europe Contends With a Big New Threat: The U.S.

As Trump threatens NATO allies, continent tries to head off costly divorce

Winter Storm Blankets Central and Eastern U.S.

Snow strains nation’s power grid and snarls travel at airports from Dallas to Boston

Border Patrol Agent Fatally Shoots Man in Minneapolis, Escalating State-Federal Standoff

Latest incident follows the deadly shooting of Renee Good by a federal officer earlier this month.

What Time Should You Wake Up? Probably Not 5 a.m.

Sleep experts warn against rising too early if you’re not naturally a morning person, and provide tips for a better night’s sleep

Federal Agents Fatally Shoot Person in Minneapolis

The incident follows the deadly shooting of Renee Good by a federal officer earlier this month

The West Stepped Back From the Brink. But Europe’s Distrust of America Lingers.

Despite Trump’s U-turn on military force and tariffs to seize Greenland, America’s allies fear worse turbulence ahead

Why 20-Somethings Are Trading Their Vapes for Cigarettes

More young people are embracing old-fashioned smoking—maybe because they consider it the least hazardous thing happening in their lives at the moment.

The Best and Worst Airlines of 2025

The winner has spent billions improving its operations—while navigating a corporate shake-up and revising its strategy

Why Denmark Controls Greenland

President Trump questions Danish claim to the northern island

The U.S. Is Actively Seeking Regime Change in Cuba by the End of the Year

After ousting Venezuela’s leader, the Trump administration is searching for Havana insiders who could cut a deal to end Communist rule

Trump’s Head-Spinning Greenland U-Turn

President rules out using force to take control of Greenland and calls off promised tariffs on European nations

Europe Is Bracing for a New Trade Fight With Trump. Here Are Its Options.

From retaliatory tariffs to ‘bazooka,’ European leaders have a slate to choose from in responding to U.S. threats over Greenland

Eleven Moments That Defined Valentino’s Legacy

The fashion designer, who died Monday at 93, was famous for his unapologetically feminine evening wear, worn by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Elizabeth Taylor and many more