Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak
A new training program teaches aides to stop baby talk and address older people as adults.Read More
Are Politicians Too Old? California Democrats Want to Debate an Age Cap.
As the Democratic Party tries to win back support, some members say forcing older politicians to retire is one solution.Read More
How Misinformation and Partisan ‘New Media’ Changed a California Town
Residents of Oakdale, Calif., have abandoned traditional media outlets for a mishmash of online sources. These days, they’re often not sure what information to trust.Read More
Druse in Syrian Town Rocked by Violence Agree to Disarm Militias
After this week’s bloodshed, Druse leaders in Ashrafieh Sahnaya agreed to integrate militia fighters into government forces. But some residents remain wary.Read More
Warren Buffett Criticizes Trump’s Trade Policies
“Trade should not be a weapon,” he said at Berkshire’s annual shareholders’ meeting. Investors had been awaiting his comments on trade, given the conglomerate’s status as an economic bellwether.Read More
They Help Companies Set Prices. Tariffs Are Making It Trickier.
Pricing strategists are navigating the possibility that input costs, the economy and consumer behavior may all shift drastically.Read More
Australia Election 2025: Voters Focus on Cost-of-Living Concerns Amid Global Turmoil
Heading to the polls amid global uncertainty arising from the Trump administration, voters opted for the known quantity of the incumbent leader, Anthony Albanese.Read More
These Contentious Issues Could Determine Who Becomes the Next Pope
As cardinals gather to elect Pope Francis’ successor, they are facing debates over whether the church most needs change or constancy.Read More
In Montana, a Rare Sight: Republicans and Democrats Voting Together
Derided by critics as the “Nasty Nine” and censured by the state party, a group of Republican state senators said they were simply advancing common-sense legislation and supporting the governor’s agenda.Read More
‘The Interview’: Ocean Vuong was Ready to Kill. A Moment of Grace Changed His Life.
The poet and novelist on the real reason he became a writer.Read More