Year: 2024
U.S. criticizes Burundi leader call to stone gay couples
The United States on Friday criticized Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye after he called for public stoning of same-sex couples, the latest anti-gay broadside by an East African leader. “The United States is deeply troubled by President Ndayishimiye’s remarks targeting certain
Read MoreCities with soda taxes saw sales of sugary drinks fall as prices rose, study finds
Soda taxes are meant to discourage people from drinking too much sugar, which is linked to a host of bad health outcomes. Cities that imposed the taxes saw a 33% decrease in the sale of sugary drinks. (Image credit: Justin
Read MoreOnly U.S.-Led Intervention Can Bring Peace to the Middle East
The current humanitarian and political disaster unfolding in Israel and the Palestinian territories requires immediate international intervention. This intervention will not succeed unless it also aims to break the endless cycle of violence and ensuring long-term regional stability. After decades
Read MoreThree Years After Jan. 6, Trump’s Immunity Claims to Take Center Stage
An appeals court will hear arguments on Tuesday over the former president’s attempt to shut down the federal election case. Much is riding on how — and how quickly — the issue is decided.
Read MoreSupreme Court to Decide Whether Trump Is Eligible for Colorado Ballot
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled last month that the former president could not appear on the state’s Republican primary ballot because he had engaged in insurrection.
Read MoreNews Quiz for Jan. 6, 2024
Test your knowledge of the week’s events as reported in The Wall Street Journal.
Read MoreWashington Heats Up Nuclear Energy Competition With Russia, China
U.S. is putting diplomatic clout behind sales of cutting-edge reactors that have yet to show commercial success.
Read More20 Years Searching for Workouts Taught Me These 10 Things
As What’s Your Workout ends, its columnist looks back on what she’s taken from Sarah Palin, Rafael Nadal and many extraordinary amateur athletes.
Read MoreWhy MrBeast Is Rebuffing Elon Musk
One of the world’s biggest YouTube creators has told the billionaire that the math doesn’t work for him on X.
Read MoreClashing Over Jan. 6, Trump and Biden Show Reality Is at Stake in 2024
In dueling sets of speeches, Donald Trump and President Biden are framing the election as a battle for the future of democracy — with Mr. Trump brazenly casting Mr. Biden as the true menace.
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