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In Qatar, Trapped Between the U.S. and Iran, War Forced a Reckoning
The gas-rich Gulf nation is in a state of “strategic shock” after the war dealt a serious blow to its economy, sending ripples around the world.
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Oil Prices Jumped and Stock Futures Fell on Renewed Iran Conflict
Traders, hopeful on Friday that a peace deal was near, were digesting the developments over the weekend.
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Democrats Eye a Broader Battlefield to Capture Congress in November
Weighed down by President Trump’s approval ratings, some Republican incumbents are struggling to raise money while Democrats look for targets like a Tennessee seat south of Nashville.
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Harry Keyishian, Lead Plaintiff in Academic Freedom Case, Dies at 93
He was one of 5 University of Buffalo faculty members fired for not signing loyalty oaths. In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor.
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My Boss Loves ChatGPT. Must I Fake Loving It Too?
Plus, if you’re feeling old and sidelined at work, this is the fictional character to channel.
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Luxury Brands Bet on the Middle East. War Has Damaged Their Plans.
High-end brands such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès are looking to other regions as sales in Persian Gulf nations plummet.
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Americans Living Abroad for Lower Costs Now Say Returning Home Is Too Expensive
Americans have enjoyed lifestyles that would normally be out of reach to them by working remotely in countries with lower living costs.
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Are Democrats Becoming a Party of Tax Cuts?
As Democrats try to find a way back to power in Washington, some see tax cuts as a quick and easy way to address affordability. The wonks are freaking out.
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This Is a Hard Time to Start a Career. These Two Words Can Help.
Advice on building a rewarding work life, even amid employment gloom.
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Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.
The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term.