Cruising the Mediterranean (and Saving Money) in Winter
Overtourism and summer heat have increased the allure of off-season travel in Europe, and the cruise industry is…
November 2024
Why Are Cities Still Spending Big on Convention Centers?
Cities are spending more than ever to land the biggest events, but companies have long pulled back on…
As Trump Threatens a Wider Trade War, the U.S. Confronts a Changed China
The Chinese economy is more dependent on exports, making tariffs more potent, yet it’s less reliant on American…
Mortgage Rates Fell, Then Rose. What Comes Next?
Many would-be home buyers are still hoping for mortgage rates to come down as the Federal Reserve cuts…
Mattel Mistakenly Lists Porn Site on Packaging for ‘Wicked’ Dolls
The site has a similar address to one that promotes a film adaptation of the hit musical. The…
How Trump Divides Chinese Who Aspire for Democracy
A new HBO documentary about opposition to autocrats says a lot about the complex politics the president-elect inspires…
How Technology and Loneliness are Interlinked
Technology and loneliness are interlinked, researchers have found, stoked by the ways we interact with social media, text…
Buffalo Bills Fans Buy Municipal Bonds to Help Fund New Stadium
Critics of using public money to build sports facilities dismissed the bond sale, but some of the team’s…
Trump Is Expected to Upend Biden Labor Policies Favoring Unions
After gains by organized labor under President Biden, a second Trump administration is likely to change course on…
How to Manage an Employee Whose Health Issues Affect Performance
Health issues are affecting a worker’s performance. But is the real problem her supervisor’s handling of the situation?