Island-Hopping on a D.I.Y. Caribbean Cruise
Ferries departing the dual-nation island of St. Maarten and St. Martin offer easy sailing to surrounding destinations at bargain prices.
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‘The Better Life Is Out of Reach’: The Chinese Dream Is Slipping Away
Promised a path to prosperity through hard work and education, China’s working class youths are hitting immovable ceilings.
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Global Markets Dip as Traders Gauge Fallout From U.S. Strikes on Iran
Any disruption to traffic in the Strait of Hormuz would have significant economic effects, especially for Asian nations dependent on oil from the Middle East.
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Fred Smith, Billionaire Founder of FedEx, Is Dead at 80
His vision for how to ship packages overnight led to not just a new company, but also a new sector of the world economy and a now-familiar English verb.
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Energy Markets Wait to See if Iran Will Close the Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil futures will begin trading at 6 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday, providing an early look at the market’s reaction to the U.S. strikes.
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With ‘Elio,’ Pixar Has Its Worst Box Office Opening Ever
The original space adventure sold about $21 million in tickets at domestic theaters from Thursday night through Sunday, putting new pressure on the once-unstoppable studio.
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Palm Beach, Never Richer, Is a Draw for Young MAGA. Locals Aren’t Pleased.
Donald Trump’s presidency has turned this Florida island into the nightlife headquarters of MAGA, but the town’s old guard — much of it Republican — doesn’t love the new vibe.
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As Tariffs Make Weddings Costlier, David’s Bridal Tries to Adapt
Most wedding dresses are made in China, so tariffs are a new worry for brides. At David’s Bridal, the largest seller of gowns in the United States, its chief executive, Kelly Cook, is trying to do something about it.
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Oil Markets on Edge After American Bombing of Iran
Fighting has the potential to disrupt oil markets, but a move by Iran to cut off supply would chiefly hurt China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil.
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Europe Is Finally Ready to Spend More on Defense. The Hard Part Is How.
After a yearslong debate over NATO spending, European nations are poised to commit more funds to deter Russia. Now the region must decide how to unify its fragmented manufacturing.
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