What is 'communal living' and is it right for me? People who've lived in co-ops, communes, group houses and 'intentional communities' share four questions you should ask yourself before taking the leap. Sam Leeds
Here's this year's list of the most endangered historic places in the U.S. The National Trust's annual list includes Eatonville, the all-Black Florida town memorialized by Zora Neale Hurston, Alaska's Sitka Tlingit Clan houses, and the home of country singer Cindy Walker. Neda Ulaby
Iranian rapper receives death sentence for songs criticizing the establishment In Iran, popular rapper Toomaj Salehi, whose fiery lyrics helped galvanize an anti-government movement among young people, has been sentenced to death. He was charged with "corruption on earth." Jackie Northam
The story of an Israeli businessman and a Palestinian tailor in Gaza Two men were in business together until Oct. 7. The Israeli looks forward to a day when that trade will resume, while the Palestinian hopes he'll survive a war in which he has lost everything. Michele Kelemen
6 out of 10 Catholics support abortion rights despite church's stance, study shows Abortion is almost entirely illegal in some states. The Catholic church hopes to keep it that way, but many Catholics support abortion rights. How do they reconcile their politics with their faith? Katia Riddle
Monsters bee gone: Toddler's claim of monster in her wall turns out to be 50,000 bees The internet had strong feelings when a mom in Charlotte, N.C., posted a TikTok about her daughter insisting that there were monsters in her room for eight months. Turns out it was 50,000 bees. Gus Contreras
Gérard Depardieu will be tried for alleged sexual assaults on a film set French actor Gérard Depardieu will face a criminal trial in October over the alleged sexual assaults in 2021 of two women on the set of a film, prosecutors announced Monday. The Associated Press
How much should I spend on a wedding present? Life Kit's tips of the month Our April roundup of expert advice includes a nifty negotiation tactic, guidance on how to prevent digital eye strain and why you should travel during 'shoulder season.' Life Kit
So your property has been 'Banksy-ed.' Now what? While some property owners try to turn a profit from the street artist's murals, others have carried the intense and costly responsibility of protecting them. Rebeca Rosman
The Louvre Museum looks to rehouse the 'Mona Lisa' in its own room — underground Louvre Director Laurence des Cars said her institution is looking at upgrading both the visitor experience surrounding the iconic painting as well as the museum overall. Chloe Veltman
