How to become a player in the global mineral trade
ASTANA, Kazakhstan: Kenges Rakishev, one of the richest men in Kazakhstan, stepped off a private jet at a Soviet-era airport and hopped into the lead car of a convoy of sport utility vehicles. The...
8 new movies worth knowing about
‘Twisters’Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, this stand-alone follow-up to the 1996 blockbuster “Twister” stars Glen Powell as the cowboy-esque tornado wrangler Tyler Owens and Daisy Edgar-Jones as...
Why you don’t need to exercise every day
Keeping fit requires consistency, motivation and discipline — establishing a routine and sticking with it. But building fitness also involves regularly breaking that routine and getting enough rest....
Why is the U.S. oil industry booming?
MIDLAND, Texas: For all of the focus on an energy transition, the U.S. oil industry is booming, extracting more crude than ever from the shale rock that runs beneath the ground in West Texas. After...
It’s fine if investing bores you
For a certain type of money professional, there is a particular question that is decidedly unwelcome, and it tends to come up in a variety of social settings: Got any hot investment tips? No. The...
How (and why) to test your sense of smell
Your grandma’s brownies, the scent of rain on a pine forest, a whiff of cardamom—ssmells can be powerful time machines, unlocking memories almost like magic and transporting you to specific...
What your heart rate can tell you about your fitness
If you wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker, you probably already have access to a steady stream of data about your heart health. Beyond basic heart rate monitoring, smartwatches and fitness...
You lost your passport. Now What?
While just about every other document is accessible online, a lost passport is one of the last analog emergencies that can derail an international trip. Here’s a guide to replacing a lost...
Traveling during a heat wave: Tips and precautions
It’s set to be another scorching summer, with extreme and prolonged heat waves forecast across many parts of the United States and Europe. The stifling conditions could impact millions of...
Are planes safe right now? How to understand disruptions
Smoke in the cabin. A tire blowout. A cracked windshield. No shortage of problems can affect a flight, fueling traveler anxiety and contributing to thousands of daily delays and cancellations around...
How to minimize exposure to microplastics
Matthew Campen, a toxicologist at the University of New Mexico, wasn’t surprised when his team found microplastics in human testicles during a new study. The tiny particles had already been found in...
How healthy are avocados?
Ripe, creamy avocados are great on toast, salads and burgers, or just sprinkled with salt. Plus, they’re healthy — but how healthy? “Avocados are no regular fruits,” said Dr. Frank Hu, a...
A big decision for Boeing’s next CEO: Is it time for a new plane?
More than a decade ago, executives at Boeing made a pivotal decision: To keep up with the company’s main rival, Airbus, they gave up on the idea of developing a new airplane and raced to update the...
Apple jumps into AI fray with Apple Intelligence
SAN FRANCISCO Nearly two years after OpenAI ignited a race to add generative artificial intelligence into products, Apple jumped into the competition Monday, as it revealed plans to bring the...
Shopping centers are making a comeback
Shopping center landlords have found themselves in a wholly unfamiliar position: For the first time in 20 years, demand for retail space outstrips supply. That demand has soared recently and, after...
Samsung workers strike for first time
SEOUL, South Korea — For the first time, workers at Samsung, the conglomerate that dominates the South Korean economy, went on strike Friday. The action comes as Samsung Electronics fights to...
Modi humbled by voters, faces potent economic struggles
NEW DELHI — Before the Indian election results emerged this week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was widely viewed as a charismatic and popular strongman celebrated by the business world for elevating...
A war on the Nile pushes Sudan towards the abyss
KHARTOUM, Sudan — The gold market is a graveyard of rubble and dog-eaten corpses. The state TV station became a torture chamber. The national film archive was blown open in battle, its treasures now...
Denmark’s PM Is attacked in Copenhagen
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark was attacked in a busy square in Copenhagen on Friday evening in an assault that left her “shaken,” her office said, though she was able to walk away....
A war on the Nile pushes Sudan toward the abyss
KHARTOUM, Sudan: The gold market is a graveyard of rubble and dog-eaten corpses. The state TV station became a torture chamber. The national film archive was blown open in battle.Artillery shells soar...