New home prices in China have fallen, and would-be buyers are thinking twice. That’s bad news for the overall economy.

Jumbo Floating Restaurant, which closed in 2020, capsized in the South China Sea after being towed from the city. The sinking triggered nostalgia for a happier period of Hong Kong history.

With regular gasoline around $5 per gallon, suspending the federal gas tax would provide a measure of relief for consumers, but Congress would need to take action.

The government will allow more burning of coal to generate electricity as gas supplies tighten.

Ties to potentially coercive labor practices could prove a problem for an industry that is heavily dependent on China, once a new law barring Xinjiang products goes into effect.

France typically exports electricity, but now it risks blackouts and a need for imported power because of problems at the state nuclear operator.

Hybrid or remote work is settling in as a permanent reality for millions. Their setups and technical skills can still feel like a temporary solution.

Jaz Brisack became a barista for the same reasons that talented young people have long chosen their career paths: a mix of idealism and ambition.