America's Best Retailers 2023

WHEN WE THINK OF THE BEST RETAILERS, THE ones that stand out are those that offer high-quality products, competitive prices and provide superior customer service.

PLAY IS NOT FOR JUST KIDS

Science shows that play is central to human life and too little of it can have serious health consequences

WE'RE FUNDING WARS INSTEAD OF EDUCATION. ONLY THE RICH GET EDUCATED

I'M OLD SCHOOL. RAISED devout in the Great Basin desert type of old school, where neighbors near and far were called sisters and brothers. I've been a Merry Maid, frac hand, a hazmat tanker driver and a federal whistleblower. But I was and will always be a poor kid.

Should College Be Free in the U.S.?

It is tough to join the middle class in America without an undergrad degree. People who have had to face that harsh reality disagree on what needs to change

ELECTRIC CARS - The Holy Grail of Batteries

Toyota says it foresees making EVs that could go 745 miles between charges. Industr observers have heard that kind of talk before

UKRAINE: Getting Ready to Fight Again

Thousands of Ukrainian troops have lost limbs stepping on Russian land mines. A U.S.-based charity is helping a lucky few of them get fitted for prosthetics

Tiffany Haddish

IF YOU ASK TIFFANY HADDISH IF SHE'S A FAN OF A GOOD CRIME STORY, the immediate response you'll get is, \"Baby! I'll be watching. I love a good mystery.\" Which makes her the perfect person to play the detective in the Apple TV+ comedy-mystery series The Afterparty (July 12).

Best Places to Travel With Your Dog

Dog owners are nothing if not loyal to their furred companions. So it makes sense that their ideal travel destinations are ones that welcome dogs. With their book, FIFTY PLACES TO TRAVEL WITH YOUR DOG BEFORE YOU DIE, Chris Santella and DC Helmuth set out to provide a road map and inspirational guide for those who would take Fido along wherever they go. Helmuth and Santella came up with their list by interviewing experts in the canine community, and each place is presented as the recommendation of one of these experts. From their book, here's a selection of top venues to travel around the globe with your dog. Happy Trails!

AMERICA'S GREATEST WORKPLACES 2023

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A COMPANY PAYS ITS employees fairly by providing competitive salaries and benefits, promotes equality and diversity and cultivates a culture open to new ideas?

WHAT THE CIA DOESN'T KNOW

A Newsweek investigation reveals that while the Agency is deeply involved in Ukraine, it's in the dark about Volodymyr Zelensky's intentions and plans

The Dual-Use Loophole

Despite sanctions, the Russian military still gets critical banned technology from 59 U.S. firms, often via China

Stephanie Hsu

WHAT'S NEXT AFTER EARNING AN OSCAR NOMINATION IN A FILM THAT swept the Academy Awards?

Disney's China Problem

Is the studio's push for diversity alienating audiences in the world's second biggest film market?

Best Barbecue for Your Summertime Grill

Summer is the perfect time for grilling, and the Fourth of July is practically synonymous with barbecues.

AMERICA'S Best Cancer Hospitals 2023

FEW THINGS ARE MORE FRIGHTENING than getting the news that you have cancer.

AMERICA'S Best Children's Hospitals 2023

WHEN YOUR CHILD IS SICK OR HURT, you want nothing more than to make them well again.

IT'S HERE!

THE CURRENT MANIA OVER RECENT, STARTLING ADVANCES IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WILL EVENTUALLY END IN DISILLUSIONMENT, MATURE REGRET-AND NEW MONSTERS OF OUR OWN CREATION

I'm the Republican Mayor of Tulsa and I Miss Bill Clinton

The 42nd president got a lot done by not treating his opponents as hated enemies

'There Is Nothing but Darkness Ahead'

Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan says he earned the wrath of the U.S. by trying keep his country neutral

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

ONE OF THE MOST COMPELLING VILLAINS TO COME OUT OF THE WALKING Dead was Jeffrey Dean Morgan's Negan, and now he's back in The Walking Dead: Dead City (June 18 on AMC)

How a Crowded GOP Field Helps Trump

More Republican would-be presidents are offering themselves as the 'Not Trump.' The main beneficiary of that, however, is the guy they want to stop

MEDICAL MARVELS

THESE 10 TECH INNOVATORS ARE DISRUPTING MEDICINE AND SAVING LIVES

South Korea's Youthful Recluses

The government is trying to reach out to isolated young adults. Other Asian nations are wrestling with similar problems

PARTING SHOT - Jesse Garcia

EVERYTHING HAS A STORY, INCLUDING FLAMIN' HOT CHEETOS. IN FACT, the story behind the person who claims to have invented the flavor, Richard Montañez, was so good it warranted a film.

Stories from the South

Jason Isbell's new live-sounding record Weathervanes features sharply observed songs about frustration and family

The China Loophole

Federal employees can invest in Chinese companies sanctioned by the U.S. through their government retirement plan. How could that happen?

Europe's New 'Iron Lady'

Estonian prime minister Kaja Kallas has taken a strong stand against Russia and wants fellow NATO countries to do the same

The Young Men No One Really Knows

Many Gen Z American men feel socially isolated and adrift. Politically they are moving to the right, which is bad news for the progressive politicians who used to take their support for granted

Melissa McCarthy

FOR MELISSA MCCARTHY, PLAYING URSULA IN THE LIVE-ACTION REMAKE of The Little Mermaid (May 26) began with terror. \"That song [\"Poor Unfortunate Souls\"] looms so large for me that if I can't do it, I shouldn't be doing it.\"

Dogs From Afar— The Best Dog Breeds for a Perfect Match

Dogs may be our best friends, but they can also serve as reminders of beloved far-off travels. Many dogs have their origins in surprising lands and were bred for specific purposes from sheep herding to companionship. Knowing dogs' global origins and personalities can help you understand your own pooch. And since having a dog is a big responsibility, if you're ready to make the leap, be sure to do your research to ensure that that the breed you select is a good match for your living situation and lifestyle choices.