Forget for a moment that it has become one of the most clichéd passages in literature, and read the opening sentence of A Tale of Two Cities: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it ...

Boston and Austin, Texas, share more than just a rhyme in their names. Both cities face the stiff housing crunch affecting cities nationwide. Both have booming tech and biotech sectors. And both are ...

Many of Charles Dickens novels — I am thinking “David Copperfield,” “Oliver Twist” and “A Christmas Carol” — are beloved for their clarity, unity and timeless accessibility. “A Tale of Two Cities” is ...

Dominic Waughray, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (l), and Schneider Electric CSO Esther Finidori (r) at Nest, Climate Week 2025, Photo by Joan Michelson It was a tale of two cities ...