Technology
Trump Says It ‘Would Be Bad’ If Saudi Prince Knew of Khashoggi’s Fate
Jamal Khashoggi disappeared two weeks ago after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
McConnell Blames Entitlements, Not GOP, for Rising Deficits
He sees little chance of a deficit reduction deal while Republicans control Congress and the White House.
IBM Misses Sales Estimates, Casting Doubt on Growth Engines
IBM missed analysts’ quarterly revenue estimates, ending a short-lived streak of sales gains.
Some Democratic Candidates Are Running Ads Against Nancy Pelosi
She’s long been a Republican target. Now some in her own party are joining in.
Opinion
Noah Feldman
Stormy Daniels’s Libel Suit Is Over. The Mudslinging Can Continue.
Political speech is protected by the First Amendment, even when it's nasty.
Mark Gongloff
Confronting Saudi Arabia Has Its Own Rewards
Khashoggi’s disappearance is a reminder that compromise is unavoidable, but America doesn't have to abandon its values.
Shira Ovide
$120 Billion Doesn’t Make Uber a Real Company
That’s an eye-popping number for a potential IPO valuation, and not entirely crazy, but it’s not an indicator of a sustainable business.
Michael R. Strain
If Republicans Won’t Confront Entitlements, Who Will?
Without reform, middle-class programs will produce higher debt and cuts in spending for the poor.
Tyler Cowen
The NBA Is Just What 2018 Needs
The start of a new basketball season is a good opportunity to reacquaint yourself with analytical thinking.
