Extreme Heat Strains Air Conditioners
As swaths of the U.S. sustain punishing periods of heat, units are working harder, accelerating wear and tear on components.
Lionel Messi’s U.S. Debut Went Exactly as You Would Expect
With a last-minute free-kick goal, Major League Soccer’s newest superstar delivered the unforgettable moment the league is banking on.
America’s Only Cobalt Mine Can’t Get Off the Ground
The U.S. is playing catch-up in battery supply chains dominated by China.
Jane Birkin Gave Women Over 40 Permission to Be Themselves
Trading sheer dresses and mini shorts for men’s trousers and no makeup, the actress and singer was a guide for aging authentically.
Sugar Shortage Threatens Candy Production Ahead of Halloween, Holiday Seasons
Buyers and producers debate agriculture policy requiring companies use mostly U.S. sugar.
The Smart Gadgets That Can Save Your Home—and Your Money
Detecting water leaks and faulty wiring can protect your family’s biggest investment and your wallet.
‘Black Orpheus: Jacob Lawrence and the Mbari Club’ Review: Global Origins
An exhibition at the Toledo Museum of Art highlights the African-American painter’s trips to Nigeria and the influence of the vibrant postcolonial […]
What Elon Musk’s AI Startup Means for Tesla’s AI Ambitions
The billionaire for a long time framed the automaker as an artificial-intelligence company. Then he started xAI.
The Race to Avert an Oil Spill That Could Cost $20 Billion to Fix
A rusting tanker is threatening to break apart and spill more than a million barrels of oil into the fragile ecosystem off […]
As Heat Waves Spread, So Too Do Unruly Climate Protests
Activists are taking radical steps to get governments to cut emissions, but worry about alienating some of those they hope to win […]
His Fitness Formula: Take Polo, Subtract the Horse, Add a Bike
A straight-edge 50-year-old puts in overtime to hang with young bike polo competitors.
News Quiz for July 22, 2023
Test your knowledge of the week’s events as reported in The Wall Street Journal.