
Business

The Legacy of Pope Francis’ Business Diplomacy
As pontiff, Francis sought to build bridges with global corporate leaders, who sought audiences with him — but also to remind them about the need to look out for the poor.
Americans Deserve Better From the House of Representatives
This article has been updated to include new information about Mr. McCarthy’s decision not to run for speaker again. The U.S. Capitol may be perched on a hill, but it is understandable why so many Americans look down on it. One of the main reasons is …
How Four Leaders Are Turning the World Upside Down
Ever since learning that in 1947, Walter Lippmann popularized the term “Cold War” to define the emerging conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States, I thought it would be cool to be able to name a historical epoch. Now that the post-Cold …
Iran’s Captive Minds
In June 2014, Dina Esfandiary and Ariane Tabatabai wrote an article in The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, making the case that Iran had “genuine and reasonable concerns” about its nuclear fuel supplies and that it would need many more centrifuges …
Matt Gaetz, a Polarizing Figure in Congress, Is Polarizing at Home, Too
In an overwhelmingly Republican district, Mr. Gaetz is admired for shaking up the House, but he also has plenty of critics.
Visit to Fashion Mogul’s Office Ended in Rape, Woman Testifies
The woman told a Toronto jury that Peter Nygard sexually assaulted her when she was 28, and she was the first of five accusers to appear in court in what is expected to be a seven-week trial.
Harriet Pattison, 94, Dies; Landscape Architect With a Tie to Louis Kahn
After having a son with the famous architect, she built a career, often collaborating with Mr. Kahn on projects, including a New York memorial to Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Wildfire Smoke From Canada Creates Unhealthy Air Quality in Florida
Moderate to unhealthy air quality was being reported across the state on Tuesday as smoke filtered down to the surface.
Russian Troops Cede Ground and Strike Back, Frustrating Ukraine’s Counteroffensive
Across desolate fields and shattered villages, Ukraine’s counteroffensive is confronting Russian minefields and Russian soldiers dug into elaborate trench networks. But one unusually daunting obstacle to Ukrainian troops is a tactic adopted by …
If You’re Talking About His Hair, This N.B.A. Star Is Winning
Jimmy Butler’s emo persona was as short-lived as it was spectacular. Regardless of his motivation, it kept the Miami Heat’s media day decidedly off-topic.