Real EstateThe vacant truth about rental condosCondo investors who think vacancy rates are ultra-tight will be disappointed
PoliticsWells: Of shields and swords and electionsPaul Wells on what a large telescope and health care have in common
EconomyThe Morning Playbook: The wild world of oilApril 9: Or up, then down, then down again. It’s the wild world of oil – plus, Greece pays its bills, and legislating a balanced budget.
Economic analysisIt’s crazy how closely oil prices have tracked the 1980s crashAs oil prices swing wildly, it’s worth remembering just how long this could go on for before the next cycle begins
ArtsValentina Lisitsa, free speech, and the problem with philanthropyHow big does a mess outside the concert hall need to get before it affects what happens inside?
WorldMiami vice: How a diplomat’s kids ended up in a fatal drug heistThe story of a diplomat’s two sons—one killed, one jailed—is the story of Miami’s youth. Inside what really happened in Miami.
EconomyRoyal Dutch Shell to acquire BGApril 8: How will the oil rout reshape the industry for the long term? Plus, the Bay gets a boost from Saks, and chicken wing economics
LifeThe downside of our new belief in belief Today, few publicly disbelieve women who alleged rape. But our new progressive culture has downsides too, writes Emma Teitel.
PoliticsMike Duffy talked for a living. On Monday, he spoke six words.Nick Köhler takes in the spectacle of day one of Mike Duffy’s trial
WorldThe deal with Iran tackles its nukes. It ignores everything else.Michael Petrou on the West’s framework nuclear deal, why it’s a half-measure, and why it likely won’t mean more freedoms for Iranians