On a recent visit to Shanghai, I looked up through the canopy of trees in the former French Concession district, and realized the sky was not the customary gray but a bright blue. At a busy intersection near Wukang Mansion, a century-old landmark reminiscent of New York City’s Flatiron Building, the scene was oddly quiet, … Read more
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is already anticipating pushback on her banana pudding. “I know some people will be upset that I took out the wafers,” she said, crushing Nilla wafers with a rolling pin rather than layering them in with vanilla pudding and sliced bananas. “But I like them crumbled on top.” On a bright … Read more
As the Trump administration advances a trade war with global consequences, the Kun Shoulder Rest factory in the Canadian capital does not immediately stand out as the front line. A family-owned business that operates out of a labyrinthine Victorian home in downtown Ottawa, Kun makes ergonomic shoulder rests used by violinists from New York to … Read more
Ever since the elite law firms Paul Weiss and Skadden reached deals with President Trump to scuttle executive orders that could have crippled their businesses, the firms’ top partners have closed ranks in support of the agreements. But there is discontent among the vast army of lawyers who may not have much sway in decision-making … Read more
If there is anyplace Tesla should be thriving, it’s Norway. Electric vehicles account for more than 90 percent of new car sales in the Scandinavian country, and buyers here are among the most sophisticated in the world when it comes to understanding the nuances of batteries, charging and range. So it hardly bodes well for … Read more
It’s not just the high price of eggs or the rising cost of housing that is contributing to Americans’ unhappiness over the cost of living. Health care remains stubbornly unaffordable for millions of people, according to a new survey released Wednesday that underscores the struggle many people have in paying for a doctor’s visit or … Read more
President Trump plans to meet with top White House officials on Wednesday to discuss a proposal that could secure TikTok’s future in the United States, two people familiar with the plans said. Mr. Trump will consider a proposal for a new ownership structure for the popular video app, which is owned by the Chinese internet … Read more
new video loaded: Trump Expected to Announce Reciprocal Tariffs for Other Countries transcript Back transcript Trump Expected to Announce Reciprocal Tariffs for Other Countries President Trump is expected to announce new tariffs on goods imported from outside the U.S., which could match the levies that other countries place on products made in America. “We have … Read more
April 1 always seems to begin with social media users reminding everyone that it’s April Fools’ Day. At this point, do we really need a reminder? Brands and celebrities give it a go every year, often with extremely elaborate posts that fool almost no one. From truly outlandish ideas, like the French embassy claiming the … Read more
More than 230 passengers and crew members have been sickened in an outbreak of norovirus during a 29-day round-trip luxury cruise from England to the Eastern Caribbean, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Queen Mary 2, the flagship ocean liner of Cunard Lines, left from Southampton, England, on March 8, according … Read more