Ben Cohen

Columnist - The Wall Street Journal

new york, new york, united states

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I'm a columnist for The Wall Street Journal and the author of The Hot Hand. My column is called Science of Success, and it's about what makes people, teams, strategies and ideas work in business, culture and beyond. Before writing this column, I was a reporter for the Journal's sports page, covering the NBA, the Olympics and basically every game that can be considered a sport. I'd love to hear from you, so please feel free to reach out to me: ben.cohen@wsj.com.

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Catching up with 43 Syrian refugees 10 years later

Jay Ahgeer slept under a dining room table his first three months in Canada, sharing a mattress with his two younger siblings. It was the only place to put them. He was nine years old then, living in a home with more than 40 of his family members, nearly ... See more

thestar.com•Ben Cohen•Dec 27, 2025

Palestine Actions Streben nach Märtyrertum - Israel Heute

(JNS) Das blutige Massaker bei einer Chanukka-Feier am bekannten Bondi Beach in Sydney in dieser Woche, bei dem 16 Menschen getötet und dreimal so viele verletzt wurden, hat die schmerzhaft offensichtliche Tatsache unterstrichen, dass es offenbar keinen O... See more

israelheute.com•Ben Cohen•Dec 21, 2025

Glen Stewart Ravine condo gets the OK from Toronto council

The city will end its decade-long opposition to the construction of a controversial condo project on the slope of an east-end ravine, according to newly released documents from the city solicitor. City council voted Wednesday to accept an offer of settlem... See more

thestar.com•Ben Cohen•Dec 19, 2025

Toronto council wants e-bikes, e-scooters off the sidewalk

City council has voted to try to find new “enforcement options” to prevent electric scooters and bikes from riding on the sidewalk. Initially, Coun. Jon Burnside (Don Valley East), had proposed asking staff to see if there was a way for the city to empowe... See more

thestar.com•Ben Cohen•Dec 18, 2025

Toronto city council approves luxury home tax hike

Council has approved Mayor Olivia Chow’s proposal to raise taxes on the purchase of “luxury” homes valued at $3 million or more, despite concerns this could further slow the housing market and would not substantially add to the city’s coffers. Buyers will... See more

thestar.com•Ben Cohen•Dec 17, 2025

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Catching up with 43 Syrian refugees 10 years later

Palestine Actions Streben nach Märtyrertum - Israel Heute

Glen Stewart Ravine condo gets the OK from Toronto council

Toronto council wants e-bikes, e-scooters off the sidewalk

Toronto city council approves luxury home tax hike

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Catching up with 43 Syrian refugees 10 years later

Palestine Actions Streben nach Märtyrertum - Israel Heute

Glen Stewart Ravine condo gets the OK from Toronto council

Toronto council wants e-bikes, e-scooters off the sidewalk

Toronto city council approves luxury home tax hike