Ireland's Gutsy Tax Gambit
By closing the "double Irish" loophole, the country is betting that tech companies need it more than it needs them.
The Worst Halloween Costume: Ebola Edition
An interview with the man behind this year's controversial outfit.
Why Can't People Feel the Economic Recovery?
Unemployment may be down, but getting ahead remains out of reach.
Washington, D.C., Is Not the Most Expensive Place to Live in America
It's just a rich metropolitan area with an unusual number of homeowners.
Cities Are Eliminating the Healthcare Benefits Once Promised to Retirees
Can Obamacare fill in the gaps?
Cities Are Reneging on Health Care Benefits
Can Obamacare fill in the gaps for retirees like former Detroit police officers?
What Is the Cost of Nightmarish Traffic Jams?
One recent estimate finds that in Bangalore, India, alone, the toll of congested streets runs to $6 billion in lost productivity annually.
The World Is Full of Grain
Agricultural production is at record levels—and that could make the planet less stable.
The Divorce-Proof Marriage
Your income, how long you dated, and how many people attend your wedding affect the odds you'll stay together.
Dating Is a Numbers Game
Sam Yagan, CEO of Match and a founder of OkCupid, explains the proliferation of dating sites and why he thinks everyone should be looking for love online.
Ingredients of a Better City: How Arts Play Their Part
A soft-power approach to hard economic and social problems
Why Flight Attendants Hate Your Cell Phone
Their union took the FAA to court to bring back the ban that made their jobs a whole lot easier.
All the Places The New York Times Has Compared to Brooklyn
From Berlin to Beijing, it seems just about anywhere is a bit like New York's hippest borough.
What in the World Is Amazon?
It's not a monopoly. It's a behemoth fighting for its life in a world of giants.
How to Attract Artists to a Down-and-Out Neighborhood
Columbus, Ohio, has figured out how to draw creative types to an area it is hoping to revitalize.
The Safer, More Affordable Abortion Only Available in Two States
Medicated abortions provided via telemedicine can help bring down costs and get women care earlier in their pregnancies, but opponents have blocked them throughout the country.
The Renters Forgotten by Des Moines's Housing Policies
The city's tax credits and mandated affordable housing tend to benefit young couples and recent college grads, but initiatives to help lower-income renters are unfortunately limited.
Microsoft's CEO and the Worst Career Advice Imaginable
Trust the system, said person for whom the system worked.
Why Experts Reject Creativity
People think they like creativity. But teachers, scientists, and executives are biased against new ways of thinking.
Remind Donors of Their Mortality
And other fundraising tips