Millions of Americans work less than they used to, or not at all, because they can’t find someone to take care of their children. The lack of adequate child care not only keeps parents from trying to earn a paycheck but damages the economy overall. It’s one of the biggest reasons that American companies are struggling to find workers. President […]

Name a recurring Fox News segment, and there is a Republican congressional investigation for it: the origin of the coronavirus, the threat to our capital markets, supposed collaboration between social media companies and the Democratic Party. Some representatives have launched an investigation into whether the Department of Justice targeted parents who protested vaccine and mask mandates at school board meetings. […]

A major war in the Indo-Pacific is probably more likely now than at any time since the Second World War. The most probable spark is a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. President Xi Jinping of China has said unifying Taiwan with mainland China “must be achieved.” His Communist Party regime has become sufficiently strong — militarily, economically and industrially — to […]

More from our inbox: To the Editor: Re “Ketamine Treatment, and Abuse, Made Easier by Telemedicine” (front page, Feb. 20): It is worth emphasizing one point: Most Ketamine treatments have never received F.D.A. approval for treatment of depression. In small studies it appears to be effective, though it clearly has risks. There is no pathway for approval, since ketamine has […]

Last week I wrote about my delight over skiing for the first time in 20 years. Many readers then told me about the long-dormant skills and forsaken hobbies that they’ve rediscovered. I was struck by the confidence that comes from returning to horseback riding or ice skating or skateboarding again as an adult. Older and wiser, readers were able to […]

On a cold night in late February, a group of Venezuelan migrants huddled for warmth near a dumpster in the middle of nowhere, just a few hours outside Mexico City. They were waiting for La Bestia, the freight train migrants use to get from southern Mexico to the United States border. When it finally appeared a little after midnight, everyone […]

South Korea and Japan ease dispute South Korea announced that it would set up a fund to pay victims of forced Japanese labor during World War II. It’s a sign of strengthening ties between America’s most steadfast Asian allies as the threat from China and North Korea grows. The fund is the most notable action taken by either country to […]

More from our inbox: To the Editor: Re “Justices Express Doubts on Relief of Student Debt” (front page, March 1): Although the outcome of the case before the Supreme Court regarding the constitutionality of President Biden’s executive order that reduced outstanding student debt is significant, the real issue is that tens of millions of Americans who seek a college diploma […]

Asia faces a problem: Its population is aging faster than any other continent’s. A growing percentage of people in Japan, South Korea and China are over 65, and those countries’ economies are suffering because of a lack of available workers. Governments are struggling to find the money to support retirees. The problem is pronounced in Japan. I spoke to Motoko […]

Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share. By Bret Stephens Opinion Columnist It’s easy to let your imagination run wild when it comes to the unidentified flying objects now making frequent appearances over North America. At least one object was reported to be cylindrical, […]