Gaza Takeover Plan Exposes Constraints on Israeli Military

Operation will start with a limited move to take over Gaza City, as troop constraints and…

How Much Damage Can Trump’s Campaign Against Russian Oil Inflict on Moscow?

Lower prices give President Trump more room to maneuver than Joe Biden had. Will it be…

Why Poor Nations Got Hit With Higher Tariffs Than Rich Ones

In a new era of gloves-off trade negotiations, poorer countries had the least leverage with a…

Deep in the Amazon, the Gospel Arrives by Boat

Evangelical Christianity is spreading fast across the Amazon. The spiritual battle is reshaping the world’s biggest…

Ukraine and Europe Counter Putin’s Cease-Fire Proposal

The alternative blueprint to end the war in Ukraine comes after Russia demanded major territorial concessions…

A $15 Billion Hermès Mystery. A Sudden Death. And, Finally, Some Answers.

The apparent suicide of a financial adviser to an Hermès heir marks a dramatic turn in…

Ad Tech Company Trade Desk Downgraded as Amazon, AI Reshape Digital Market

The company reported revenue growth for the second quarter but saw its stock price drop.

Oreos Combined With Reese’s? Inside the Manhattan Project of Snacks.

The combination of two of America’s favorite treats sounded simple. It wasn’t.

The Cities Offering Thousands of Dollars to Convince Workers to Move

A pandemic-era experiment has gone mainstream: Towns are sweetening cash offers with concert tickets, gift cards…

News Quiz for Aug. 9, 2025

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