Neighbors Feud Over Frontyard Horror Shows as Halloween Keeps Getting Scarier

Parents are pushing back against displays of decapitated bodies and severed pig heads they say are terrorizing children; ‘I’m scared to walk by—and I’m an adult.’

Is America Still Afraid of Socialism?

Republican strategists have made warnings of a “communist menace” central to the party’s midterms message. It’s complicated by a bipartisan political shift.

Americans Can’t Stop Watching Videos of People Paying Down Their Debt

Viewers return to cheer, judge and see whether the balances went up or down

Nurses Are in High Demand—but They’re Quitting in Droves

The field can command six-figure salaries, but understaffing and persistent violence are pushing nurses off the front lines

The Excruciating Delight That Is Modern Day Apple-Picking

A trip to the orchard has always been my family’s go-to for a classic weekend—but hoo boy, has it changed

How New Yorkers Rallied to Answer One Teen’s Cry for Career Help

To ease his anxiety, a 16-year-old put up signs asking to shadow people on the job. It’s working.

A Supermarket Opened a Pub to Get Around Liquor Laws. Now It Needs Bouncers.

The bar at Lidl’s new store in Northern Ireland is drawing crowds and at least one fight; ‘It’s a good excuse to go shopping’

Forget Abs. Fit Women Now Want to Show Off Their Biceps.

Many are flexing gleefully, including Matt Damon’s double in ‘The Odyssey’ Devyn Dalton

Apple’s Biggest Battleground for Foldable Phones Is China

Huawei and other Chinese competitors reported higher demand for foldables after announcement of iPhone Duo

We Regret to Inform You That Brunch Is Now Officially Dead

Bottomless mimosas and carb-heavy menus have become barbaric in an ascendant wellness culture. Now, it’s cool to get lunch.

Schools Have Had Enough of Energy Drinks and Overcaffeinated Kids

The drinks are a new target for schools, which say they are a distraction and a threat to student health

How the Clash Between Money and Safety Created a Monumental Crisis for AI

OpenAI and Anthropic, in heated competition—with each other and China—are racing toward IPOs, even as they admit they could lose control of their powerful bots

Anti-Choking Devices Are Entering America’s Schools. Do They Work?

Regulators authorized LifeVac in the U.S., but medical groups say Heimlich and back blows are still the best methods

Want to Succeed in an AI World? Study Anthropology

College students and workers alike are finding a new set of skills is needed for a rapidly changing workplace

Cowboy Hats, Empty Seats, Lots of Trump: Inside the GOP Midterm Convention

With his approval rating low in most polls, the president stages a spectacle in Dallas where he’s the star

I Was Across the Street on 9/11, and I’m Grateful I Survived

On my way in to work, I found myself breathing acrid smoke and taking cover under a utility van.

New Documents Detail Air-Quality Issues in Lower Manhattan After 911

New York City releases more than 170,000 pages of reports on air quality and health issues related to 9/11