North Korean Defector Hailed as 'Hero of Ukraine'

When Ukraine was scrambling this winter to understand how to respond to the threat of thousands of North Korean soldiers deployed to fight alongside Russia, it turned to someone steeped in Pyongyang's ways: a North Korean defector.

Critics of Musk's DOGE Role Get Opening

Trump's shout-out to billionaire ally aids lawyers contesting his authority at agency

A Nation Divided Over Road Cones

\"It's cone-mania down here,\" said Mel Gold, the operations manager at Searchlight Brewery, which has sold a beer called Conestown Lager.

Germany Jolts Europe With Spending Splurge

Few changes prompted by President Trump's second term could be as consequential for Europe as Germany shedding fiscal prudence to turbocharge its military and retool its economy.

Russia Chases Pact to Keep Bases in Syria

Moscow, which called rebels terrorists, aims to deal with them as the new government

Bayer Projects Lower Earnings

Bayer guided for lower earnings this year as it continues to work through a turnaround plan, but said performance is expected to improve from 2026.

Road Cones Are the Real Hazard To New Zealand's Health

Proliferation is tearing the country apart; 'It's cone-mania down here'

What Drove Michelangelo?

Born 550 years ago, the Renaissance master usually has his achievements ascribed to 'genius,' but there's more to it than that

'Snakebit'—It's Been a Month From Hell for the Mavericks

THE INSTANT THE DALLAS Mavericks sent Luka Doncic away to the Los Angeles Lakers one month ago, the deal had a chance to go down as one of the worst NBA trades of all time.

McDonald's Gets a Tech Makeover

McDonald's is giving its 43,000 restaurants a technology makeover, starting with internet-connected kitchen equipment, artificial-intelligence-enabled drive-throughs and AI-powered tools for managers.

Starbucks Workers Told to Step Up

CEO says coffee chain's turnaround hinges on greater accountability

CEOs Face New Uncertainty On Front Lines of Tariff War

Shortly before midnight, tech executive Morten Wierod sent a WhatsApp message to a dozen top leaders at his company, letting them know that President Trump's long-awaited tariffs were becoming a reality.

As Nuclear Gains, Its Waste Piles Up

A nuclear power renaissance—driven in part by power-hungry AI data centers—has revived a thorny problem: what to do with the radioactive waste left behind.

U.S. Shifts on Deportation Flights

Use of military planes is paused, with administration citing high costs

More Americans Rely on Their 401(k)s As a Rainy Day Fund

Financial emergencies are pushing more Americans to break into their 401(k) accounts.

Can Trump Get Pete Rose Into the Hall?

The president wants to see the disgraced baseball legend enshrined in Cooperstown. He could be close to getting his wish.

Trump's Deft Victory Dance

Full of grand notions and vitriol, his speech caught Democrats flatfooted Tuesday.

Investors' Worry Over Growth Brings 'Recession Trade' Back

Wall Street is having another growth scare.

China Is Secretly Worried Trump Will Win Showdown

In seeking accord with U.S., Beijing wants to avoid becoming isolated like the Soviet Union during the Cold War

Car Firms Receive A Month's Reprieve On Tariffs

Move follows request from Ford, GM and Stellantis; Trump is open to other tweaks

Fliers Worried About Safety Have Their Questions Answered

Flying is still the safest mode of transportation despite January's collision near Washington

Is Buying an eSIM for a Trip Abroad Worth the Hassle?

There's a steep learning curve, but once you figure it out, there can be significant savings

U.S. Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine Is Suspended

Move is expected to cripple Kyiv's ability to target Russian military forces

Starbucks Staff Urged To Step Up

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Can New York Survive a Cuomo Comeback?

Andrew Cuomo picked a portentous day to launch his New York City mayoral campaign.

Modi Backs Trump Migrant Effort

During a visit to Washington in February, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made one point crystal clear: He would gladly take back unauthorized Indian migrants from the U.S.

U.S. Arrests Militant Involved in Bombing

U.S. says Afghan helped plan 2021 deadly attack at Kabul airport

Airports Hope for Ravenous Fliers Before Departure

Hungry travelers may determine the future of airport finance.

Adnoc, OMV to Form Petrochemical Giant

Abu Dhabi's Adnoc and Austria's OMV reached an agreement to combine their petrochemical businesses and subsequently acquire Canada's Nova Chemicals to form a giant with a combined value of about $60 billion.

Asia's Defense Stocks Climb On Hopes for EU Spending

Defense stocks in key Asian markets jumped on Tuesday, buoyed by expectations that European nations will boost security spending amid fears that the U.S. could reduce its military presence.