Sales of Tesla electric vehicles in Europe plunged last year after Elon Musk, the automaker’s chief executive, alienated many people with his political views and support for President Trump. But the company’s sales have been rising recently, and we’re trying to figure out why. I cover the auto industry for The New York Times and…
A digital whiteboard? A carpenter’s level? An image generator? These are just some of the built-in apps you may be hauling around on your phone or tablet. Apple includes these apps as bonus features, but if you never use them, would you rather have the storage space back? Preinstalled apps vary by the model, hardware…
Megan Bentley, a color analyst, knows that picking a wedding dress is more than choosing a white dress you love; it’s also about the right white. The hue you choose will either complement or work against your complexion and the silhouette of your dress, said Bentley, the founder of The Color Countess, based in Columbus,…
I want to be kind because your intentions seem good. But I’m also not entirely clear on what your intentions are. Are you trying to help your colleagues? It doesn’t sound like you have any guarantee that your boss would reapportion your raise to other employees, and I’m not sure how much solace they would…
As temperatures rise this summer, the cost to cool your home is expected to increase as well. Taking some steps now can help manage the bills. The average seasonal cost for electricity, covering June through September, is projected to be 8.5 percent higher this year, rising to $778, according to a forecast from the National…
Nearly two decades after the arrival of smartphones, society is grappling with a problem that has grown worse over time: People love their phones so much that they can’t put them down. Schools all over the globe, citing lower academic performance from digital distraction, are banning the devices from classrooms. Thousands of lawsuits have accused…
Humans have — presumably — always aspired to living longer, healthier lives. Now that might be more possible than ever before — especially if you have enough money. Think about the Fountain of Youth. Versions of the promise of a life-giving spring date to Ancient Greek philosophers, with variations through the centuries. But the basic…
Times Insider explains who we are and what we do, and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together. Politicians in Washington and the reporters who cover them have an often adversarial relationship. But on the last Saturday in April, they gather for an irreverent celebration of press freedom and the First Amendment at…
The mercury is starting to rise outside. While that may be welcome news for gardeners and beachgoers, higher temperatures can take a toll on your car. “Heat is a stressor on the vehicle, and in many ways, a much greater stressor than even cold temperatures,” said Greg Brannon, director of automotive engineering and research at…
