Putin says ‘unfriendly countries’ must buy Russian oil and gas in rubles.
The comments by the Russian president are an effort to prop up the value of the ruble, which has plunged because of sanctions.
Why This Silicon Valley Prophet Says He’s Still an Optimist
Stewart Brand coined the term “personal computer” and was one of the first to envision what digital technology would become. He knows it got messy. He thinks tech can clean itself up.
China’s Divorce Rate Is Down, but So Are Marriages
While officials say a new law has helped save marriages, the bigger challenge in the country’s demographic crisis is that fewer people are getting married in the first place.
Yes, You Can Make Your Tech Survive Obsolescence
Our gadgets eventually become outdated, but here are workarounds to keep them alive and secure past when manufacturers say.
How 6 Workers Built New Careers In the Pandemic
For some, the Covid-19 crisis presented an opportunity to change course. For each, it was a big risk on a new future.
Russia and Far-Right Americans Find Common Ground With Ukraine War
Some conservatives have echoed the Kremlin’s misleading claims about the war and vice versa, giving each other’s assertions a sheen of credibility.
Ukraine War Threatens to Cause a Global Food Crisis
A critical share of the world’s food and fertilizer is stuck in Russia and Ukraine, sending global prices soaring and foreshadowing a rise in world hunger.
After China’s Worst Air Crash in Years, a Desperate Hunt for Survivors
The plane that crashed in a mountainous area of southern China was carrying 132 people, and no survivors have been found so far, a state broadcaster said on Tuesday.
Biden Warns Private Sector of Potential Russian Cyberattacks
The president cited “evolving intelligence” and urged companies to strengthen their defenses immediately.
S.E.C. Considers Climate Disclosure Rule
The commission gave initial approval to a much-anticipated rule that would require public companies to report the climate-related impact of their businesses.