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Castle-hopping in the dreamy Bavarian Alps
Southern Bavaria embodies Germany’s picturesque charm, from its romantic villages to its history-rich castles.
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Designers are turning cold bathrooms into plush sanctuaries
Eschewing formulaic white baths, designers are reimagining the washroom to look and feel like living spaces meant for relaxing and recharging.
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The Case of the 3:30 Emails
Plus: Are you really paying attention to me on Zoom?
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Step Into the ‘Zone of Genius’ (Before A.I. Takes Your Job)
A decades-old self-help concept is gaining new purchase among people searching for meaningful work in the age of artificial intelligence.
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The ‘Bad Blood’ Between Polymarket’s Shayne Coplan and Kalshi’s Tarek Mansour
Shayne Coplan of Polymarket and Tarek Mansour of Kalshi are young billionaires intent on dominating prediction markets. It’s more than a battle. It’s “bad blood.”
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Voters are struggling to keep up with Iran war’s twists and turns
Americans have grown frustrated with President Donald Trump over his handling of the war. Here’s what several said about how they’re processing the constant changes.
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Politicians Are Trying to Change What Chatbots Say About Them
Political campaigns have something new to worry about these days: unflattering or incomplete information produced by A.I. programs when voters ask questions about candidates.
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Trump Blasts ‘Sanctuary’ States, but Many Still Aid Deportations
A New York Times review of 18 states targeted by the Trump administration for their “sanctuary” policies found that all cooperate significantly with immigration authorities in cases involving violent crimes.
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Trump Gutted Civil Rights Agency, Stifling U.S. Scrutiny of Workplace Bias
A little-known federal office spent decades investigating potential discrimination by government contractors — until it was stopped by the Trump administration.
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In Maine, Troy Jackson Gains Momentum in Bid to Replace Platner
Troy Jackson, a progressive former State Senate president, showed signs of significant strength, as half the state’s counties picked delegates to a convention where they will choose Graham Platner’s replacement.