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A $1,000 Dog Grooming Session? The Wellness Industry Is Booming.
Pet owners are extending their health beliefs and practices to their furry friends.
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Consumers Paid Tariffs on Overseas Items. Now They Want a Refund.
The Trump administration has yet to announce a process to return fees paid by companies and shoppers for tariffs now deemed illegal.
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The Bank Trump Is Relying On for Rare-Earth Minerals
The Export-Import Bank is providing a $10 billion loan to Project Vault, an initiative to stockpile critical minerals. The project is the administration’s latest effort to reduce reliance on China.
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How to Prepare for Your First River Cruise
As cruises gain popularity among travelers, here’s what to know before setting sail down a river.
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How Markwayne Mullin Became Trump’s Homeland Security Pick
The Oklahoma senator whom President Trump chose to run the Department of Homeland Security has risen in Washington by styling himself as a MAGA warrior and Trump loyalist.
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In Senate Race, Talarico Challenges ‘Heretical’ Right-Wing Christianity
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee from Texas, hopes to counter what he sees as a conservative takeover of the American church.
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U.S. Carries Out Another Boat Strike, Killing Six
The attack, in the eastern Pacific, was part of a continuing campaign by the U.S. Southern Command to target people suspected of smuggling drugs by sea.
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How Music Shapes Our Emotions: The Science Behind the Sound
Have you ever found yourself tearing up during a movie scene because of the music behind it? Or felt a surge of adrenaline as your favorite song played through your headphones? Music has an uncanny ability to tap into our emotions, often in ways we don’t fully understand. But what’s going on beneath the surface…
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards: The Spine of a Militarized State
With their pervasive military, political and economic clout, the Guards are often considered the main impediment to regime change, or any change, in Iran.
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Gen Z-Backed Rapper Is on Course to Lead Nepal With Landslide Win
A youth-led uprising brought Nepal’s government down last year. Now, a 35-year-old politician demanding change is set to become prime minister.