Despite all the tough headlines, he could prevail. Here are two theories about how the runoff could unfold.
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Can America Really Envision World War III?
In March, as President Biden was facing pressure to intensify U.S. involvement in Ukraine, he responded by invoking the specter of World War III four times in one day. “Direct conflict between NATO and Russia is World War III,” he said, “something we …
Continue readingGermans Have Seen the Future, and It’s a Heat Pump
The boxy machines look and function like large air-conditioners on reverse, but Germans hope they hold the key to Europe’s push for fossil-free heating.
Continue readingProsecutor Drops Australia Parliament Rape Case, Citing Toll on Accuser
Mental trauma that Brittany Higgins faced from the proceedings presented a “significant and unacceptable risk” to her life, the prosecutor said.
Continue readingAppeals Court Scraps Special Master Review in Trump Documents Case
The panel’s decision removed a major obstacle to the Justice Department’s investigation into Mr. Trump’s handling of sensitive government documents.
Continue readingBiden, Demoting Iowa and Prizing Diversity, Wants S.C. as First Primary
Michigan would become the fifth primary. The plan came as the president asked that “voters of color have a voice in choosing our nominee much earlier in the process.”
Continue readingBlockchains, What Are They Good For?
A year ago Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were selling at record prices, with a combined market value of around $3 trillion; glossy ads featuring celebrities — most infamously Matt Damon’s “Fortune Favors the Brave” — filled the airwaves …
Continue readingThe Pro-Life Movement Has to Break With Trumpism
The midterms were hard for pro-life Americans. In every state where abortion referendums were on the ballot, the pro-choice side prevailed, even …
Continue readingHow One of the Country’s Most Storied C.E.O.s Destroyed His Legacy
Jack Welch, one of the most celebrated corporate chieftains of his time, spent the last few years of his life profoundly regretting what he …
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