Why Developers in NYC Are Suddenly Obsessed With the Number 99

A city program offers new incentives for buildings with less than 100 units—and developers have gotten creative to squeeze in bigger projects

Iran’s Regime Has Changed—for the Worse

The U.S.-Israeli attack fast-tracked the ascent of hard-liners and apocalyptic religious followers, raising doubts about a lasting peace

Trump Aims to Force a Quick Iran Deal With a Slow Squeeze

After president said other countries will join the military effort, none have. The White House says the operation is unfolding ‘perfectly'

Why Pope Leo Is Such a Challenging Opponent for Trump

Pontiff is more popular than the president—and is a methodical political operator

Fight Over Feta Strains America’s Ties With Europe

The Trump administration has persuaded some nations in trade deals to let U.S. producers use food names that EU claims for itself

Europe Is Accelerating a NATO Fallback Plan in Case Trump Pulls Out

The Continent is drawing up a contingency for greater European involvement as tensions rise over Iran war

Europe Drafts Postwar Plan to Free Up Hormuz Without U.S.

U.K. and French plan aims to give shipping companies confidence to use the strait after the fighting ends

Euro Could Rise Further if Iran Conflict De-Escalates

Analysts are forecasting that the euro could rise further towards $1.20 if there is a de-escalation in the Iran war that leads to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Is Masculinity in Crisis? These TV Shows Suggest Yes

A trio of comedies about lost, affluent white men grapples with the manly conundrums of our times—and paints a troubled picture of modern men

Saudi Arabia Is Pressing U.S. to Drop Its Hormuz Blockade

Gulf energy exporters worry Iran could escalate and close the Bab al-Mandeb, the main exit route for bottlenecked Persian Gulf oil

Kids Are Discovering the Joys—and Pains—of the Landline

Families are combating screen time with a blast from the past: home phones. But it hasn’t been a smooth transition.

What to Know About the Blockade and How It Could Work

Mediators are struggling to solidify a fragile agreement with a lot of moving parts

Trump Weighs Limited Strikes Against Iran After Peace Talks Collapse

The White House is considering a menu of options in addition to blockading the Strait of Hormuz

Why the U.S. Fertility Rate Has Hit a Record Low

As childbearing shifts toward women 30 and older, U.S. moves further below level needed to keep growing

The Ships Sailing Through Iran’s Controlled ‘Tollbooth’

More than a hundred crossings of the Strait of Hormuz have been recorded through this route over the past month

Vance Says U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Break Down Over Nuclear Issue

Vice president says marathon talks ended without a deal after Tehran refused to commit to not developing a nuclear weapon

Trump Promises Mass Pardons to Staff Before Leaving Office

In a recent meeting, the president said he would pardon those within 200 feet of the Oval Office, say people familiar with the remarks

Iran Has Strong Cards Going Into U.S. Talks but Risks Overplaying Its Hand

Tehran has time on its side as the energy crisis puts pressure on President Trump to compromise

Embrace Gray Hair and Get Outside: Lessons from Older Male Models

There’s a ‘mini-boom’ in male models in their 50s and 60s. We asked the silver foxes for tips on life, style and aging.

The Small Private Colleges Dying in a Winner-Take-All University Marketplace

Big-name campuses turn away students while hundreds of lesser-known schools struggle to fill seats