For Politicians, Botox Can Be a Godsend—or a Minefield

Cosmetic dermatology is on the rise in Washington, D.C., at a time when officials face increasing scrutiny for their age and appearance. But doctors say it can go too far.

The $600 Billion Digital Ad Business Is Hanging on a Few Words From Google

Search giant’s reversal on cookies has industry preparing for battle over phrasing of a prompt to users

How Shapiro Lost Out to Walz in the Race to Be Harris’s VP Pick

Kamala Harris opts for folksy Minnesota governor over centrist from Pennsylvania

Israel’s Strikes on Its Enemies Show a High Appetite for Risk

As Israel tries to restore deterrence and its military’s reputation, the Middle East teeters closer to a regional war

Harris Picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Running Mate

Midwesterner might be able to help most in nearby Wisconsin and Michigan

Drinking Too Much Water Can Actually Be Dangerous

Some researchers warn water intoxication could be a growing issue

The World’s Most Dominant Olympian Keeps Raising the Bar—and Keeps Getting Paid

Mondo Duplantis has made a habit of breaking his own world record, one centimeter at a time. That’s because he collects a bonus every time he does it.

Nikkei Closes Up 10%, S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher After Global Selloff

U.S. stock futures were climbing and Asian markets recovered strongly after a sharp global sell off Monday. The Nikkei Stock Average in Tokyo closed 10.2% higher on Tuesday, a day after suffering its  worst one-day drop  since the crash after Black Monday in 1987. Losses were spread around the world Monday, with the S&P 500 logging its […]

Mideast Braces for More Violence Amid Warnings of Iranian Attack

Secretary of State Blinken said Sunday an attack could happen within 24 to 48 hours

How Russia Ignited the Firestorm Over Gender in Olympic Boxing

The battle over the eligibility of two women boxers has roiled the Paris Games and sparked a global culture war. It has also given Russia a place at an Olympics it wasn’t invited to.

Anti-Immigration Protesters Clash With U.K. Police

False information that spread online leads to some of the worst unrest in more than a decade

Japan’s Nikkei Posts Biggest Single-Day Fall Since 1987 After Weak U.S. Data

Yen rises to around 142 to dollar as U.S.-Japan interest-rate gap narrows

Democrats Bet America Is Ready to Elect a Black Woman President

Gender and race move to the center of the campaign with Kamala Harris expected to lead the party’s ticket

How Much Alcohol Can You Drink a Week and Still Be Healthy?

Scientists are homing in on how much—or how little—you can consume without raising your risk for health problems

British Slang Might Not Be the Dog’s Bollocks Much Longer

‘Wazzock’ and ‘plonker’ are being squeezed out by TikTok trends; Scottish bams keep the flame alive

Wait, Why Is the Paris Olympic Running Track So Purple?

The brightly colored surface at the Stade de France is a shock to track-and-field traditionalists, but the athletes aren’t complaining. ‘It’s gorgeous.’

Israel, U.S. Prepare for Severe Iranian Retaliation

Tehran and its allies have told diplomats retaliation will be ‘heavy and swift’ but won’t telegraph when or how, raising the risk of war

The Olympic Boxing Match That Ignited a Gender Controversy

When Italian boxer Angela Carini withdrew from a fight after less than a minute, it highlighted the issue of athletes with natural advantages from birth—and the debate about how and whether to regulate them