Welcome to Ask Wirecutter, where deputy editor Annemarie Conte helps you figure out how to make the most of your stuff in real life. If you have a shopping conundrum for our advice columnist, submit it using this form. Dear Wirecutter, My neighbors are kind of the worst. They’re loud, regularly light a fire pit, … Read more
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Cairo — Optimism in the Arab world that President Trump might bring a permanent end to the war in the Gaza Strip and, with it, stability to the tumultuous Middle East, soared as he was given a lion’s share of the credit for ushering in the current ceasefire. But that hope has faded quickly since … Read more
A popular Japanese actor hired to be the wholesome face of a low-alcohol beer has been fired after getting drunk and breaking into his neighbor’s home, officials said. Drinks giant Asahi Breweries booked Ryo Yoshizawa — who one fashion magazine said has “national treasure-class handsomeness” — for a commercial for its 3.5-percent Super Dry Dry … Read more