A new regulation aims to rid the palm oil supply chain of imports that come from former forestland. Southeast Asian countries say it threatens livelihoods.

Can Europe Save Forests Without Killing Jobs in Malaysia?

Business is good for snake catchers in Australia, as the period of brumation, a sort of hibernation for reptiles, is shrinking — a result of the warming earth.

Snakes in the Grass — and Under the Piano, by the Pool and in the Prison

The status-conscious social club has landed in the Pacific Northwest’s crunchiest city. Some locals wonder: Why?

Does Portland Need a Soho House? (Does It Even Want One?)

For a generation that loves thrift-shopping, Facebook isn’t a place to socialize online — it’s the best place to score some deals.

One Big Reason Gen Z Is Still on Facebook: To Save Money

Dozens of popular figures on the app have traveled to Washington to urge lawmakers to oppose a bill that could result in the platform being blocked in the United States.

TikTok Turns to Creators to Fight Possible Ban

Ashwin Deshmukh built a reputation as a nightlife impresario by burning close friends, new acquaintances, big corporations, local bars and even his subletter.

How to Win Friends and Hustle People

The top Senate Democrat, the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the United States, spoke from the Senate floor to condemn Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and call for elections to replace him.

Schumer Urges New Leadership in Israel, Calling Netanyahu an Obstacle to Peace

Lost tax revenue fuels concerns over an urban ‘doom loop.’

Cities Face Cutbacks as Commercial Real Estate Prices Tumble

The island democracy urgently needs an internet backup. Mr. Musk’s total control over his Starlink service, which dominates the market, left Taiwan wary.

Why Taiwan Is Building a Satellite Network Without Elon Musk

The video-sharing app has received unfair treatment in Washington. But the company’s biggest wounds are self-inflicted.

TikTok Is Its Own Worst Enemy

Quotation of the Day for Thursday, March 14, 2024.

Quotation of the Day: Risking Their Lives to Restore a Phone Network

More than a third of U.S. homeowners plan to stay in their homes forever, according to a new survey.

Where Do People Stay in Their Homes the Longest?

The country singer and songwriter’s fifth album of original songs is a study in quiet thoughtfulness rooted in gratitude.

On ‘Deeper Well,’ Kacey Musgraves Is Closer to Fine

Esa-Pekka Salonen, the ensemble’s music director, said that he no longer shared the same goals as the administration, which has been cutting costs.

San Francisco Symphony’s Maestro to Step Down, Citing Split With Board

“Nolly,” premiering Sunday on PBS, stars Helena Bonham Carter as Noele Gordon, a pioneer of British television.

What to Watch this Weekend: A Fun Biographical Drama

More bag checks will not calm the nerves of New Yorkers worried about being shoved onto the tracks by someone with mental illness.

Why the National Guard Can’t Ease All Fears About Riding the Subway

A Minnesota couple’s vacation fell apart after a jet bridge accident and a code-share snafu led to two nights of failed connections.

Help! Air Canada Ruined Our Trip to Ireland but Won’t Take the Blame.

Demand for lithium, which is used in electric vehicle batteries, has soared, but domestic production of the metal has lagged behind other countries.

Energy Dept. Offers $2.3 Billion Loan to Boost Lithium Production

Wall Street is abuzz about a potential deal, but the large price tag for the app is one of many factors that could limit the number of suitors.

Big Appeal, and Big Question Marks, in Possible TikTok Sale

Romeo Chicco’s auto insurance rate doubled because of information about his speeding, braking and acceleration, according to his complaint.

Florida Man Sues G.M. and LexisNexis Over Sale of His Cadillac Data

Biden has a plan. Trump doesn’t but could wind up gutting those programs.

Social Security and Medicare Are on the Ballot

Large crowds packed the streets to celebrate the tradition of Chaharshanbeh Suri. Iran has banned dancing in public, which has also been a way to protest.

Dancing and Jumping Over Fire, Iranians Use Holiday to Defy Rules

“The situation totally changed now, because the gangs are now working together,” a Haitian consultant said. Their unity forced the prime minister to resign.

Why Everything Changed in Haiti: The Gangs United

“High & Low: John Galliano” captures one of the fashion world’s greatest talents, while raising troubling industrywide issues that go beyond one man’s story.

The Conflict at the Heart of the Galliano Documentary

Zhang Lu’s quiet film follows a man touched by nostalgia and loss, lending a melancholic air to this modern city of steel and glass.

March 14, 2024

Headlines from March 14, 2024

Can Europe Save Forests Without Killing Jobs in Malaysia?

Snakes in the Grass — and Under the Piano, by the Pool and in the Prison

Does Portland Need a Soho House? (Does It Even Want One?)

One Big Reason Gen Z Is Still on Facebook: To Save Money

TikTok Turns to Creators to Fight Possible Ban

Billboard 200

One Thing At A Time

Stick Season

Vultures 1

SOS

For All The Dogs

Historical Context for March 14, 2024