Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group, appeared to maintain a tense cease-fire for a second day. Israel’s military has new orders that restrict troops to defensive actions.

Post-pandemic, a new openness to accommodating family needs has made it possible for more mothers and fathers to balance work and parenting — particularly mothers of young children.

Rates of gray divorce have risen sharply over the past few decades — and experts have a few theories as to why.

U.S. oil production is expected to grow only modestly next year as companies hesitate to spend more in an uncertain market.

Lt. Ricardo Santos of the New Jersey State Police had faced questions about his judgment and conduct before he became the primary suspect in a double murder-suicide.

Charismatic, northern and exuding a relaxed optimism, Mr. Burnham is a contrast to Keir Starmer. His allies hope he could mend Labour’s relationship with voters.

Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement are routinely asked about performing their musical satires again. They always said no, until this year. What changed?

Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of John F. Kennedy, has found it difficult to overcome some of his perceived shortcomings in a high-profile House primary race.