Readers ask: “Where exactly is the Balcones Fault?” And while we’re at it, “What precisely is the Balcones Escarpment?” Excellent questions. Even some old-timers can’t tell you exactly where these two ...

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With the stock market at exhilarating heights, any sign of weakness raises fears of another financial crisis. No wonder market prognosticators are asking: Could we soon face a repeat of 2008 or 2000?

‘I’m sorry for the trouble, but it can’t be helped!” This was probably the most common line in emails I received from David Pryce-Jones over the years at National Review. It was in reference to his ...

In the twilight of 2025, the U.S. economy is delivering a paradox: resilience in the face of headwinds yet underpinned by fragility that could rattle markets and households alike. On one side, growth ...

Best known for her Emmy-winning role in Succession, Sarah Snook is back on TV in the form of a new drama that’s a hit among critics. Snook stars alongside Michael Peña (Ant-Man), Jake Lacy (The Office ...

What does “feel-good food” mean? It depends on whom you ask. That’s why each month our Feel-Good Food Plan—with delicious recipes and a few wild cards—is hosted by someone new. This month cookbook ...

Yossy Arefi’s crumb cake is warmly spiced, topped with a thick blanket of streusel and, above all, utterly relaxed. By Kim Severson Good morning! Today we have for you: A cozy cake that’s as good at ...

Healthcare cybersecurity conversations tend to orbit around ransomware and aging infrastructure. While both are valid threats, they overshadow a deeper set of vulnerabilities created by the way ...

Researchers have discovered evidence of “partial synchronization” of two of the world’s most famous fault lines—the northern San Andreas Fault and Cascadia Subduction Zone. The relationship between ...