Finding Trends in Sports Stats and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Puzzles
Ben Blatt, a data reporter for The Upshot, dreams up inventive ways to answer questions like: “Is Taylor Swift actually…
Oil Seesaws After Trump’s Latest Threats on Iran
President Trump taunted Iranian leaders on Sunday, threatening to escalate attacks if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened.
‘Good to be Home’: Savannah Guthrie Returns to ‘Today’
The anchor joined the show’s cast on Monday for the first time since the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy,…
What Does an Ultra-Luxury First Class Ticket Get You? Flying in a Frictionless Bubble.
A writer reports from inside the premium bubble, where there’s no such thing as too much, petty annoyances are nonexistent…
This Is Not China’s War, but Beijing Started Preparing for It Years Ago
Long concerned about geopolitical crises, China redoubled efforts to secure energy security when President Trump started raising the stakes in…
China Mourned an Education Influencer. The Grief Was a Quiet Revolt.
Zhang Xuefeng helped people navigate the country’s unforgiving higher education system. The public outpouring after his death was a quiet…
Oil Markets Seem More Skeptical of Trump’s Peace Signals
After seesawing between diplomacy and threats, the president may find it harder to knock down prices by suggesting pauses in…
Despite Poor Reviews, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Is a Megahit
The animated sequel was expected to collect about $371 million worldwide over its first five days in theaters. “Kids love…
New Chef Program Helps People With Autism Find Jobs in Fine-Dining Restaurants
Culinary jobs have the potential to be a perfect fit, and a new effort is afoot to help autistic workers…
Hockey Rinks Turn to Plastic Ice as Planet Warms
Some environmentalists question using plastic to address rising temperatures.