The U.S. and Britain will ban imports of gold from Russia.

President Biden announced the decision before the start of a G7 summit meeting in Germany.

The Best Air Mattress

Don’t settle for a leaky air mattress. After testing dozens, we think the SoundAsleep Dream Series is the most comfortable and durable bed for your guests.

Here are the companies that will cover travel expenses for employee abortions.

A handful of companies have committed to helping their employees access abortion services.

How to Block Fireworks Noise for Adults, Kids, and Pets

Loud fireworks can be scary. Here’s how to keep yourself, your kids, and even your pets calm and stress-free.

‘Rent, Forever’: The Price of Living in New York City

Most New Yorkers will never own their homes, and yet people keep coming. Why?

Ask Wirecutter: What’s the Best Way to Get Fast, Reliable Internet on Vacation?

Sometimes you need internet service in the unlikeliest of places. Here are some tips on how to get it.

Loving Art to the Moon and Back

Jeff Koons, having more than made his mark on Earth, is now looking beyond. He is launching his latest ambitious project with the help of NASA and Elon Musk.

‘An Invisible Cage’: How China Is Policing the Future

Vast surveillance data allows the state to target people whose behavior or characteristics are deemed suspicious by an algorithm, even if they’ve done nothing wrong.

A Comprehensive Guide to Birth Control

From condoms to IUDs to tubal ligation, experts weigh in on how to assess and obtain birth control options.

New York City Rent Increase: What You Need to Know

The increase will be the highest in nearly a decade.

Looking for Affordable Housing in New York? Here’s Where to Find It.

Enter your household income and size, and we’ll tell you what housing programs you may be eligible for and how to apply.

Opinion | Giuliani’s Loyalty to Trump Was Born in His Darkest Moment

How America’s mayor got to this low point.

Decades Ago, Alito Laid Out Methodical Strategy to Eventually Overrule Roe

A slow-burning hostility to constitutional abortion rights runs through the career of the author of the Supreme Court opinion overturning them.

Women who had their abortions canceled are now scrambling.

Trigger laws and centuries-old bans on abortion have forced clinics to turn away women who had already scheduled abortions before the Supreme Court decision.

The Best Convertible and All-in-One Car Seats

After researching dozens of seats and testing 12, we’ve concluded that the Graco Extend2Fit Convertible is the best convertible car seat for most families.

‘Wild Swimming’ in Restricted Beijing Offers Refreshing Break From Rules

China’s congested and highly regulated capital is not known for either its natural refuges or its rule-bending. But swimming in the city’s lakes and waterways is a cherished, if contested, tradition.

The Leader of the QAnon Conspiracy Theory Returns

Three posts on Friday night signaled the resurfacing of a figure who used a variety of conspiracy theories to marshal support for Donald J. Trump.

Mr. Happy Face, a Chihuahua Mix With a Mohawk, Crowned World’s Ugliest Dog

He was the winner of a competition that promotes the adoption of dogs, even ones with perpetually protruding tongues and missing fur.

How Did Roe Fall? Before a Decisive Ruling, a Powerful Red Wave.

The downfall of the constitutional right to abortion began 12 years ago, after Republicans swept state house elections and passed hundreds of restrictions.

The Quest to Beat High Gas Prices

From changing their work hours to driving farther in search of cheaper deals, people have been making crafty calculations to grapple with expensive gasoline.