A Paris Art Event So Exclusive That Breaking Into the Louvre Might Be Easier

A “pre-preview” of Art Basel Paris this week drew some of the world’s wealthiest art collectors. Dealers were hoping to shed some of the recent gloom that the art market has faced.

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Windup Watch Fair Celebrates 10th Anniversary in New York

Now in its 10th year, the Windup Watch Fair has become a go-to destination for independent brands and watch enthusiasts, with nary a Rolex in sight.

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Britain Bars Israeli Government From a Leading Arms Trade Fair

The British government said it was acting in response to Israel’s escalating military operation in Gaza. Israel condemned the decision.

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Petunia Wins the Ugliest Dog Contest by Being Loved, Not by Looking Perfect

Rescued from neglect, the hairless bulldog claimed the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest title on Friday but her prize came long before the competition results were announced.

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In the Hamptons, a Jewelry Fair Joins the Summer Calendar

More than 80 independent jewelers and dealers are scheduled to exhibit at the inaugural event, running from July 24-27.

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Germany Wants Recruits. But ‘No One Wants Their Children in the Army.’

Given the country’s past, cultural resistance to becoming a soldier is high. Can leaders change minds to meet a changing world?

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With ‘Tudum,’ Netflix Turns a Fan Event Into a Livestreaming Spectacle

The company has turned an in-person fan event into a live televised spectacle.

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Nvidia Is Hosting the Super Bowl of A.I.

The giant chipmaker has transformed its annual developer conference from an academic event into a who’s who gathering for the future of artificial intelligence.

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Economists Are in the Wilderness. Can They Find a Way Back to Influence?

Economists have long helped to shape policy on issues like taxes and health care. But flawed forecasts and arcane language have cost them credibility.

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