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Amid Aspen’s Market ‘Frenzy,’ a Modern Mountain Home Lists for $37 Million

Lawyers Mark Iola and Sarah Clark built the 12,000-square-foot, seven-bedroom house with entertaining in mind. ‘We like to have a lot of people around.’

An Aspen Retreat Built with Guests in Mind

Made of steel, concrete and glass, this contemporary home comes with vast entertaining spaces and lots of amenities for visitors.

Europe Pushes Alternative to U.S.-Backed Patent-Waiver Plan

The EU is pushing back against calls to waive intellectual property rights for Covid-19 vaccines, preparing a rival plan that officials said would better safeguard patents and look for other ways to boost supplies for deve...

Jobless Claims Drop to Another Pandemic Low

Worker filings for initial jobless claims have dropped by 35% since late April, slipping below 400,000 last week for the first time since the pandemic started.

Do Farmhouse Sinks Make Sense Without a Real Farmhouse?

The bulging vessels appear in Hamptons beach houses and San Francisco townhouses. Some say they’re charming and chic. Others think they’re silly and overused. Here, design pros fight it out.

Russia’s Wealth Fund to Ditch Dollar Amid U.S. Sanctions Threat

The decision is part of Moscow policy of weaning Russia’s economy off the greenback amid the continuing threat of U.S. sanctions.

Stocks Fall, Led by Retreat in Technology Stocks

U.S. stocks slid even as fresh weekly data showed a continued recovery in the labor market.

New York City Mayoral Candidates Go on the Attack in Latest Debate

Recent polls show no clear front-runner in the race among Democrats seeking to succeed Mayor Bill de Blasio, and shifting voter preferences ahead of the in-person debate.

Government Bond Yields Expected to Stay Low as Inflation Fears Ease

U.S. and European government bond yields ticked higher after strong business survey readings in Europe, but investors said the recent rise was overdone and that fears inflation would soon cause central banks to lift intere...

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When Pollution Drives Evolution

Some species of fish developed the ability to thrive in Newark Bay’s toxic waters, demonstrating nature’s power to rebound.

AMC Shares Spiral on Stock Sale Plan, Warning to Buyers

Investors began backpedaling from AMC after the movie-theater operator said it plans to sell shares a day after the company’s stock almost doubled in value.

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GM Sees Brighter Profit Outlook as It Fends Off Computer-Chip Crunch

General Motors Co. expects profits to be better in the first half of the year than it previously projected, citing steps it is taking to blunt the impact of the computer-chip shortage that has hampered global vehicle produ...

Biden Floats New Infrastructure Spending Offer of $1 Trillion

The president made the legislative proposal in a meeting with Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, but negotiators remain far apart.

In South Korea, Some Say Women Must Answer the Military Call of Duty

To maintain a ready fighting force, South Korea has a mandatory military service policy. But the country has a problem: Its pool of eligible enlistees is shrinking fast.

Armed Low-Cost Drones, Made by Turkey, Reshape Battlefields and Geopolitics

Missile-equipped drones built with affordable digital technology helped turn the tide against Russian-backed forces in Syria, Libya and Azerbaijan.

A Private Lakefront Retreat in Michigan

As the only home on an 80-acre island in the middle of two lakes, this custom-built home offers total privacy and 270-degree water views. It is listed for $5.9 million.

AMC, BlackBerry, Sundial Growers: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens Today

Some meme stocks looked poised to fall alongside broader markets.

A Road Trip to ‘Nomadland’

The haunting Nevada desert, featured in this year’s Oscar-winning film, draws travelers in search of hot springs, ghost towns and off-the-grid adventurers.