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World
It’s Called Eurovision. So Why Is Australia Part of It?
Australia has been one of the event’s biggest markets outside Europe. Since 2015, it has been a contestant, but that…
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Economy
The Debt Ceiling Dispute Raises the Risks for ‘Risk-Free’ U.S. Bonds
Short-term costs for insuring U.S. bonds are skyrocketing, and the long-term effects of repeated flirtations with debt default are already…
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Economy
How a Solo Gig Can Give You a Stronger Retirement
Becoming a solo entrepreneur in the years between leaving an employer and claiming Social Security can give your savings a…
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World
A Crucial Question in Thailand’s Election: Can You Criticize the King?
Liberal voters have intensified their scrutiny of the Thai monarchy in recent years. Conservatives have responded with a campaign to…
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World
Chinese Dissident Sentenced to 8 Years After He Tried to Fly to His Dying Wife
The activist Yang Maodong said he had only wanted China to “fully realize authentic freedom, democracy, human rights and rule…
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World
Olympic Swimming in the Seine? How Paris Is Remaking a River.
PARIS — An electric delivery boat pushed up the Seine, past the former palaces and elegant museums and under the…
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Sports
Joe Kapp’s Lawsuit Paved the Way for N.F.L. Free Agency
The Vikings and Patriots quarterback successfully challenged pro football’s standard contracts in the 1970s, setting a legal precedent that the…
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World
With Pandemic Restrictions Poised to Lift, Thousands Converge on Border
A policy known as Title 42 that allowed rapid expulsions of migrants was set to lift at midnight. Border cities…
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World
Zelensky, Citing Equipment Gaps, Says It’s Too Soon for Counteroffensive
Ukraine’s president played down the chance of an imminent military move, but the claim was greeted with some skepticism.
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World
‘Best Friends’ Australia and New Zealand Patch Up a Major Difference
A reversal in Australian immigration policy toward New Zealand is part of a reset in relations, but some tensions remain.