Fires Wrecked Their Village in France. Now They Want Answers.
After fleeing France’s worst wildfire in decades, residents of Le Porge, a village west of Bordeaux, returned home 13 days later. They found a town in ruins.
Why So Many C.E.O.s Are Getting a Chief of Staff
[The position as a trusted sounding board is in high demand as business gets more complex — and everyone wants to get in on the latest bureaucratic fad.
From John Derian, a Playful Collection of Leaf-Shaped Rugs
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Babar Azam hails Pakistan’s turnaround after historic Test win in Trinidad
Pakistan captain Babar Azam is the joint player of the series. Photo: PCB Pakistan captain Babar Azam expressed his delight after his team ended a three-year wait for an away Test victory by defeating West Indies in the second match of the ICC World Test Championship series in Trinidad. Pakistan secured a commanding eight-wicket win … Read more
Israel strikes south Lebanon after soldiers killed, talks continue in Rome
People move an Israeli casualty to an ambulance, as casulaties arrived in a helicopter after being wounded in an explosion in Lebanon, in Haifa, Israel. Photo: Reuters Israel said two of its soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon on Wednesday while Lebanese authorities said Israeli retaliatory attacks killed at least one person, a flare-up in … Read more
At Shambhala Music Festival, a Plan To Make Drugs Like Ketamine and MDMA Safer
Most raves turn a blind eye to drugs. At Shambhala, free testing offers peace of mind — but can’t eliminate risk altogether.
Follow the Markets and Track Stocks With These Free Apps
[Google Finance and Apple’s Stocks app have added new features over the years to make them more useful for tracking the markets and your investments.
Venezuela’s Response to Earthquakes Exposes Government’s Shortcomings
The government turned to the world to respond to twin quakes. But years of shrinking budgets and political repression weakened its ability to rescue countless people trapped in rubble.
Budget Airline Jetstar to Charge Fees for Using the Overhead Bin
Jetstar, a budget carrier, will be the first in Australia to start making passengers pay for carry-on luggage that doesn’t fit under the seat.
Chase admits West Indies could have included extra spinner in Pakistan Test defeat
West Indies captain reflects on missed tactical calls and the challenges posed by spin-friendly conditions A finger injury kept Roston Chase from bowling long spells in tandem with Jomel Warrican. Photo: AFP West Indies captain Roston Chase has admitted that his side could have made room for an additional spinner in the second Test against … Read more