And their decline has led to a steep drop in tax rates for the affluent.
Bus torched in more Northern Ireland violence as British and Irish leaders call for calm
Parts of Northern Ireland saw their sixth consecutive night of violence Wednesday as unionists and nationalists clashed with police and each other.
Philippines suspends AstraZeneca vaccine for under 60s
The Philippine health department suspended Thursday the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 jab for people under 60 after reports of blood clots overseas, in a setback for the country’s already slow vaccine rollout.
India suffers vaccine shortages as virus surges
More than 700 million people across India were facing coronavirus vaccine shortages Thursday, local media reported, as infection numbers hit yet another daily record.
New Covid-19 Cases Rise Sharply in Upper Midwest
Health officials say that a fourth surge of cases could hit the United States despite the vaccination push. Here’s the latest on the pandemic.
A Bright Future for New York City’s Summer
The city’s beach and outdoor pool season is starting on schedule after a partial and delayed reopening last summer.
Kylian Mbappe’s brace hands PSG a thrilling Champions League victory over Bayern Munich
PSG defeated Bayern Munich 3-2 in a thrilling, end-to-end Champions League encounter on Wednesday thanks to two goals from star striker Kylian Mbappe.
How to Grip a Putter: 9 Ways the Pros Use
The claw. The two thumbs. The alternative reverse overlap. Every golfer at this week’s Masters Tournament has a preferred way to putt and a reason for doing it.
Looking to Travel for a Sense of Renewal
Some travelers believe that their first vacations will be about restoration — recovering from the losses, both large and small, of the past year.
Local doctor and two grandchildren are among 5 killed in South Carolina mass shooting, authorities say
At least five people are dead after what authorities are calling a “case of a mass shooting” at a home in York County, South Carolina.