Russia Launches Missile Attack on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure

Military analysts had speculated that Moscow could escalate such attacks as a show of force after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, its ally.

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With al-Assad Gone, Syrians Search Prisons for Traces of Their Loved Ones

Guided by cellphone flashlights, relatives searched a notorious lockup in Damascus for traces of loved ones who were snatched during the regime of Bashar al-Assad.

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Live Updates: Joyous Syrians Gather for 1st Friday Prayers Since al-Assad’s Fall

A celebratory mood in Damascus and other cities reflected relief at the fall of the Assad dynasty after a half-century of rule.

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How to Stay Calm While Waiting For a Test Result

Anxious anticipation is natural, but there are things you can do to ease it.

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Six Childhood Scourges We’ve Forgotten About, Thanks to Vaccines

Most Americans, including doctors, have no memory of the devastating diseases that routinely threatened children until the 1960s.

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Werner Herzog's ‘Theater of Thought’ Explores the Mysteries of the Brain

In “Theater of Thought,” he talks to scientists and other experts about consciousness, quantum computing and whether parrots understand human speech.

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What Happened to the Tech Industry’s ‘Perks Culture’?

After mass layoffs and a pivot to A.I., the tech industry has been scaling back on the splashy and quirky benefits it had become known for.

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Trump backs dockworkers on the East and Gulf coasts in a dispute over automation.

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Andreessen Horowitz, Benchmark and the Transformation of Venture Capital

The opposing paths taken by two powerful firms — Benchmark and Andreessen Horowitz — embody a profound debate about the future of an industry that funds and fosters American innovation.

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Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery Set the Stage for 2025 Deal-Making

Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery are rearranging their businesses for mergers and acquisitions. Experts say the next year could transform the media industry.

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