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America embraces prenups: 50% of adults open to signing

Younger Americans, especially, have found their own use for prenuptial agreements: protecting their spouses from the worst impulses of the American debt-collection system.

By Editors Desk

September 24, 2023

Society

For Migrants in New York Shelters, 60-Day Limit Creates More Confusion

The city began notifying adult migrants in July that they would soon have to reapply in order to stay in shelters. For some who have reached the deadline, the future remains uncertain.

By Editors Desk

September 23, 2023

Society

What Las Vegas tourists need to know about casino hacks

Cyberattacks on MGM and Caesars put gamblers’ personal information at risk

By Editors Desk

September 19, 2023

Society

The dream — and reality — of moving to Florida

One of the fastest-growing states in the nation is also one of the most complicated.

By Editors Desk

September 18, 2023

Society

3 men found not guilty in Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot. Who are they?

A jury acquitted three men Friday in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

By Editors Desk

September 16, 2023

Society

Escaped Convict Danelo Cavalcante Captured After Weekslong Pennsylvania Manhunt

Convicted murderer broke out of Chester County Prison on Aug. 31

By Editors Desk

September 13, 2023

Society

The Big City Where Housing Is Still Affordable

As political leaders in urban areas around the developed world grapple with how best to revive their cities in the aftermath of the pandemic, Tokyo offers a template.

By Editors Desk

September 11, 2023

Society

Federal appeals court says Texas’ floating barriers can remain in Rio Grande for now

The controversial border buoys were deployed in the Rio Grande as part Operation Lone Star, Abbott’s border security initiative.

By Editors Desk

September 7, 2023

Society

Movers See All, and They Have Thoughts on Your Relationship

When New York City movers clear out an apartment, they leave with a whole lot more than furniture.

By Editors Desk

September 5, 2023

Society

New York’s Migrant Crisis Is Growing. So Are Democrats’ Anxieties.

The influx of asylum seekers has the makings of a potent political force, and Republicans are ready to test it in key 2024 house races.

By Editors Desk

September 3, 2023

Society

Lower Manhattan for Less Than $500,000? A Young Couple Knew They’d Need to Compromise.

Figuring they didn’t have an ‘elevator budget,’ two renters focused on walk-ups for sale on the Lower East Side and in the East Village. Here’s what they found.

By Editors Desk

August 31, 2023

Society

‘Extremely dangerous’ Hurricane Idalia makes landfall on Florida coast

A hurricane, likely to be the strongest in the region for a century, has smashed into Florida with 200km winds and fears for people’s safety.

By Editors Desk

August 30, 2023

Society

Amazon CEO’s brutal WFH warning

Amazon’s CEO has issued a stark warning to remote employees, saying: “It’s probably not going to work out for you”.

By Editors Desk

August 29, 2023

Society

Who Is Ryan Palmeter? Everything We Know About Jacksonville Shooter

His victims were later identified as 52-year-old Angela Michelle Carr.

By Editors Desk

August 27, 2023

Society

In Orlando, Looking for a Move-In Ready House Near All the Fun

Two years in the community of Celebration, Fla., turned out to be a little too much Disney. A couple wanted a new house in a slightly calmer area — but still with plenty of amusement.

By Editors Desk

August 24, 2023

Society

Menopause Is Different for Women of Color

Symptoms can be more severe and last longer. Doctors don’t always realize this.

By Editors Desk

August 23, 2023

Society

Man who killed California store owner tore down Pride flag and shouted slurs

Shooter had history of posting hateful content online, sheriff says, and shot Laura Ann Carleton with gun not registered to him

By Editors Desk

August 22, 2023

Society

More Than 800 Missing Nearly Two Weeks After Lahaina Wildfire

About 85% of the Maui disaster site has been searched

By Editors Desk

August 21, 2023

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