Jeff Bezos Makes $2 Billion Environmental Pledge at COP26 Summit
The billionaire called the loss of Earth’s forests “a profound and urgent danger to us all.”
The U.S. blacklists the NSO Group, an Israeli spyware firm.
NSO and three other companies were added to a list that blocks foreign companies from buying certain types of sensitive...
Merriam-Webster Adds Fluffernutter to the Dictionary
What has prompted Merriam-Webster to add the longstanding term for a mostly regional sandwich to the dictionary?
I Bonds, Offering a Safe Space for Cash, Get a Big Rate Bump
The rise in prices has affected not only consumer goods but some government savings bonds, and it could benefit some...
New Funding Offshoot Expands Grants to Arts Groups in the Southeast
As part of the Southern Cultural Treasures program, the Ford Foundation and an Atlanta nonprofit will funnel aid to arts...
Bed Bath & Beyond and Avis Become the New Meme Stocks
The moves appeared linked to several factors, including positive corporate announcements, a surge in interest from retail investors and the...
Europe Fears That Rising Cost of Climate Action Is Stirring Anger
Memories of the Yellow Vest movement are prompting officials to ensure that spiking energy prices don’t fuel inequality or populist...
New York Times Adds 455,000 Subscribers in Third Quarter
After moving behind a paywall, Wirecutter added to the company’s revenue stream.
Spain is facing the loss of a major source of natural gas.
Algeria, locked in a dispute with Morocco, has shut down a significant gas pipeline.
From BTS to ‘Squid Game’: How South Korea Became a Cultural Juggernaut
The country was once largely known for cars and smartphones, but a global audience has become mesmerized by its entertainment,...
