Trump Pushes to End Lebanon Conflict in Hope of Unlocking a Deal With Iran

The president has been briefed that an end to the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah is key to finding a lasting settlement with Tehran

‘The American School of Spies’ Review: Digging Up Relics and Intelligence

Archaeologists working on the ‘Greek Desk’ uncovered Nazi secrets, sabotaged enemy infrastructure and helped prepare for D-Day.

Bill Gates Spent Years Crafting His Image. Now It’s Cracking

The billionaire philanthropist was once ranked the world’s most admired man—but the revelations of his Jeffrey Epstein ties are eroding efforts to burnish his reputation

Why Do We Prefer One Hand Over the Other? Scientists Have New Clues

New research links right-hand bias with evolutionary brain development and upright walking

AI Has Made Memory Chips More Valuable Than Oil

Micron, Samsung and SK Hynix are cheap despite their $1 trillion valuations if long-term contracts stabilize the sector

The U.A.E.’s Secret Role in the War Involved Dozens of Strikes on Iran

The attacks were conducted in coordination with the U.S. and Israel and went on for weeks

Inside Putin’s $26 Billion Quest for Longevity

From mini-pigs and organ printing to cryotherapy and genetics, Russia’s president has turned antiaging research into a Kremlin priority

Bezos’ Blue Origin Loses Rocket in Explosion on Launchpad

Space company says all personnel are accounted for and safe; the New Glenn rocket was being prepared for a coming mission

How a Tiny Baltic Nation Is Preparing for Possible War With Russia

In Estonia, battle drills, emergency response and drone training have become routine

Americans Are Sick of High Prices. Companies Are Finally Doing Something About It.

New products, smaller packages and value meals are being rolled out to attract inflation-weary customers

The High-Seas Black Market That Keeps Iran’s Illicit Oil Flowing

Despite U.S. sanctions, the regime has managed to sell billions of dollars in crude to China using a clandestine network of aging tankers. Our reporters paid a visit.

How AI Talks People Out of Conspiracy Theories—and What We Can Learn From That

Research shows that the key is to clearly explain relevant facts. That isn’t always easy to do.

Justice Department Opens Probe Into Trump Accuser E. Jean Carroll

DOJ is looking into Carroll for potential perjury in litigation against the president, whom she accused of sexual assault and defamation

Meet Mark Zuckerberg’s Right-Hand Man Who’s Unleashing AI at Meta

Andrew Bosworth, Meta’s outspoken chief technology officer, has a new mission: transforming the company’s workforce using AI

‘It’s Like a Pandemic.’ Cuba’s Tourism Industry Is Completely Unraveling.

Fuel shortages and economic turmoil are scaring away foreign visitors

Europe Is Starting to Think Putin Will Expand the War Beyond Ukraine

Russia has threatened the Baltics while carrying out massive strikes on Kyiv

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Returns Star Wars to Theaters

Disney estimates the movie will bring in $102 million domestically this holiday weekend

How World’s Fairs Gave Americans a Glimpse of the Future

Among the groundbreaking innovations unveiled at U.S.-hosted exhibitions were the telephone, Ferris wheel and electric lighting

Iran Pursues Deal That Brings Economic Relief Without Handing Trump Victory

Tehran’s twin imperatives appear to keep it at the negotiating table despite overnight skirmish

SpaceX Makes the Giant Rockets—But Starlink Is Making All the Money

The world’s richest man needed lots of money for his moonshot. He built a massive global business around satellite internet.