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From Wall Street Journal. In the last week of 2021, more than 1,000 flights in the U.S. were canceled each day. Some airlines handled flight cancellations better than others last year, according to WSJ’s annual ranking of airlines. WSJ’s Allison Pohle explains what prompted some of the major cancellations. Photo illustration: Ryan Trefes Current Features…
From Wall Street Journal. Mannequins can get Covid, too. New high-tech Covid-19 tests promise better and earlier detection of the virus—similar to a PCR test. WSJ’s Joanna Stern (and her mannequin clone) tried out the Detect Covid-19 Test and Cue Health Monitoring System to see how they compare with rapid antigen tests. Photo illustration: Ryan…
From Wall Street Journal. A wave of Covid-19-related school staffing issues has led some states to take drastic steps to keep schools open, including enlisting state employees, retirees and National Guard members to fill in as substitute teachers. Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ…
From Wall Street Journal. U.S. government bond yields aren’t just a barometer of the economy, they also influence the cost of borrowing, from mortgages to student loans. WSJ explains how they work and why they’re so crucial to the economy. Photo illustration: Tom Grillo/WSJ More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the…
From Wall Street Journal. Ford and GM recently introduced their first electric pickup trucks. WSJ auto reporter Mike Colias breaks down the different strategies the two legacy auto manufacturers are pursuing to bring their EVs to market. Photo Illustration: Alexander Hotz/WSJ More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ Video Center:…
From Wall Street Journal. Ahead of a possible sexual assault trial, Prince Andrew is preparing his defense as a private citizen after Buckingham Palace stripped him of royal titles. WSJ looks at how the queen’s second son’s financial situation could affect the legal battle. Photo: John Thys/AFP/Getty Images More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit…
From Wall Street Journal. Thanks to new NCAA rules, student athletes can now make money from their name, image and likeness. WSJ’s Laine Higgins explains the new world of lucrative brand and endorsement opportunities for college athletes. Photo: Gatorade/Getty Images More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ Video Center: https://wsj.com/video…
From Wall Street Journal. Airlines canceled some flights before a new 5G wireless service rolled out, even after Verizon and AT&T agreed to limit the signal around U.S. airports. The FAA says the service could affect airplane safety systems, a claim the wireless industry refutes. Photo: Justin Lane/Shutterstock More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit…
From Wall Street Journal. Watch live coverage of President Biden’s first news conference of 2022.
From Wall Street Journal. To fight Omicron surges, some countries are handing out second booster shots. In Israel, early data suggest a fourth vaccine dose can increase protection against Covid-19, but scientists aren’t sure how long it can last and some say additional boosters won’t help. Photo composite: Eve Hartley/WSJ More from the Wall Street…
From Wall Street Journal. Starting in February, U.S. cellular carriers will begin to shut down 3G. WSJ’s Joanna Stern got an old iPhone 3G and iPhone 4 working on the old network, in order to remember all it did to shape the smartphone revolution. Photo illustration: Preston Jessee for The Wall Street Journal More from…
From Wall Street Journal. The Covid pandemic has strained global supply chains, causing freight backlogs that have driven up costs. Now, some companies are looking for longer-term solutions to prepare for future supply-chain crises, even if those strategies come at a high cost. Photo Illustration: Jacob Reynolds More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com:…
From Wall Street Journal. Starbucks, a $124.4 billion company, trails only McDonald’s as the largest restaurant chain by market capitalization. In this video, WSJ’s Heather Haddon explains how Starbucks used technology to garner its loyal customer base and why mobile orders are shifting the chain’s business priorities. Photo: Stanislav Kogiku/Zuma Press More from the Wall…
From Wall Street Journal. From mass tests to lockdowns, China is on high-alert to keep the coronavirus at bay ahead of the Winter Olympics. WSJ examines the zero-Covid strategy in the city of Xi’an to see how it has sparked backlash from residents and affected chip makers. Photo: Shao Rui/Zuma Press, Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters More from…
From Wall Street Journal. SpaceX’s Starlink faces safety complaints from China and rival companies. As Elon Musk says there’s plenty of room in space and the race to expand satellite internet networks ramps up, WSJ looks at the risks they could pose. Photo Illustration: Sharon Shi More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com…
From Wall Street Journal. Real-estate transactions in the metaverse are reaching record highs. We spoke with companies investing in digital real estate to understand the economic model, and why investors are spending millions on virtual property. Photo: Republic Realm More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ Video Center: https://wsj.com/video On…
From Wall Street Journal. A year after pro-Trump rioters attacked the U.S. Capitol, lawmakers and Americans remain divided over what happened on Jan. 6, 2021, and who is to blame. WSJ journalists look at changes in Congress since then, and what it could mean for the 2022 midterm elections. Photos: Getty Images More from the…
From Wall Street Journal. Lithium prices are rising as demand for the key ingredient in electric car batteries grows, amid a broader push to move away from oil and gas. But extraction of the metal is time consuming and potentially harmful to the environment, and plans to produce more have prompted protests. Photo: STR/Getty Images,…
From Wall Street Journal. A federal jury convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes on four of 11 criminal-fraud charges. Each count carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years. WSJ’s Sara Randazzo shares highlights from Holmes’s testimony. Photo: Brittany Hosea-Small/Reuters More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ Video Center: https://wsj.com/video On…
From Wall Street Journal. The makeup giant Sephora played an outsized role in creating the modern cosmetics industry. WSJ reporter Khadeeja Safdar unpacks the unconventional business strategies that led to Sephora’s early success and the retailer’s more recent moves to adapt to the pandemic market. Photo: Nina Westervelt/Bloomberg More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit…
From Wall Street Journal. A military buildup along the Ukrainian border is further straining ties between Russia and the U.S., after clashes over cybercrime, expulsions of diplomats and a migrant crisis in Belarus. WSJ explains what is deepening the rift between Washington and Moscow. Photo Composite/Video: Michelle Inez Simon More from the Wall Street Journal:…
From Wall Street Journal. As big U.S. banks, corporations and tech startups encourage workers to shut off email and unplug to curb resignations, WSJ looks at how “right to unplug” measures have affected productivity at companies in Europe. Photo: Max Duncan for WSJ More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ…
From Wall Street Journal. This year, billionaire CEO Elon Musk reached several milestones across Tesla, SpaceX and Starlink. WSJ reporters Rebecca Elliott and Micah Maidenberg break down some of his biggest moments in 2021 and what’s to come in 2022. Illustration: Tom Grillo More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ…
From Wall Street Journal. China got out ahead of the U.S. in shipping its Covid-19 vaccines around the world, but the Biden administration said it has donated more doses. WSJ examines how Omicron challenges both as they push for global influence. Photo: Rodrigo Sura/Esteban Biba/Shutterstock More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit…
From Wall Street Journal. Waymo is operating fully driverless robotaxis in Chandler, Ariz., and recently took a step toward offering the same to riders in San Francisco. It is a test that could provide a roadmap for Waymo’s expansion and help the Google sister company build a revenue-generating business. Photo: Karl Mollohan More from the…
From Wall Street Journal. NASA’s Perseverance Rover and Ingenuity helicopter have been exploring the Red Planet since touching down in February. WSJ’s Robert Lee Hotz and NASA’s Jennifer Trosper explain what the mission has accomplished and what it hopes to accomplish next. Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the…
From Wall Street Journal. Watch live coverage of remarks by President Biden on the increasing number of cases of the Covid Omicron variant.
From Wall Street Journal. As the U.S. and other countries fight Omicron, scientists in South Africa are starting to get a clearer picture. WSJ visited a leading lab studying the coronavirus strain, which appears to partially evade vaccines, is more infectious, and might cause milder symptoms. Photo: Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg More from the Wall Street Journal:…
From Wall Street Journal. After Merck’s Covid-19 vaccine candidates failed, the drugmaker partnered with rival Johnson & Johnson. WSJ reporter Jared Hopkins takes us behind the scenes, as the first Merck-made shots are released for distribution. Photo: Hannah Yoon/WSJ More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ Video Center: https://wsj.com/video On…
From Wall Street Journal. The Federal Reserve says it will accelerate the wind-down of its bond-buying program, the biggest step the central bank has taken in reversing its pandemic-era stimulus. Here’s how tapering works, and why it sends markets on edge. Photo illustration: Adele Morgan/WSJ More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit…
From Wall Street Journal. As the Federal Reserve and other central banks around the world deal with rising inflation amid the economic recovery from the pandemic, Turkey – where the rate is currently over 20% – offers a warning. Soaring inflation has led to economic turmoil after years of broad growth. Photo: Sedat Suna/Shutterstock More…
From Wall Street Journal. Terms like “nonfungible token,” “crypto wallet,” “minting,” and more sound like a foreign language to you? To better understand it—and explain it—WSJ’s Joanna Stern turned her son’s art into an NFT on the Ethereum blockchain. More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ Video Center: https://wsj.com/video On…
From Wall Street Journal. As the cost of groceries, clothing and electronics have gone up in the U.S., prices in Japan have stayed low. WSJ’s Peter Landers goes shopping in Tokyo to explain why flat prices, though good for your wallet, can be a sign of a slow-growing economy. Photo: Richard B. Levine/Zuma Press; Kim…
From Wall Street Journal. Available space, weather and air traffic volume are key factors that go into airfield design. Robert Hoxie, who helped redesign Chicago O’Hare’s airfield, explains how runways are mapped out. Photo Illustration: Adele Morgan/The Wall Street Journal More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ Video Center: https://wsj.com/video…
From Wall Street Journal. Warehouses in California’s Inland Empire are a crucial step in the U.S. supply chain. Low warehouse vacancy rates in the area combined with port delays are creating a perfect storm of challenges this holiday season. Photo: Sam Rosenthal More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ Video…
From Wall Street Journal. The James Webb Space Telescope, a collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency, is set to launch later this month. Scientists say its technology makes it 100 times more powerful than the Hubble and could give it the ability to see back to the first galaxies…
From Wall Street Journal. Watch U.S. Senator Joe Manchin in an interview with WSJ’s Matt Murray at the CEO Council Summit.
From Wall Street Journal. Shiba Inu Coin’s recent surge, and subsequent fall in value, is part of a growing trend of meme coins that are rivaling some of the largest digital tokens in the world. WSJ retail investing reporter Caitlin McCabe explains why investors are pouring money into this meme based cryptocurrency. Photo: Amber Bragdon/Getty…
From Wall Street Journal. A spike in smash-and-grab robberies is driving retailers to find new ways to boost security and protect merchandise this holiday shopping season. Retailers say organized crime incidents have risen during the pandemic. Photo: Oak Brook Police Department More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ Video Center:…
From Wall Street Journal. Watch Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla in an interview with WSJ’s Jamie Heller at the CEO Council Summit.
From Wall Street Journal. The world’s most indebted real-estate firm Evergrande has embarked on a social media campaign to show construction has resumed and says it’s doing whatever it takes to deliver homes. WSJ compares these posts with ones from upset buyers. Photo Composite: Emily Siu More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com…
From Wall Street Journal. Watch Tesla CEO Elon Musk in an interview with WSJ’s Joanna Stern at the CEO Council Summit.
From Wall Street Journal. Smart beds tout features like sleep tracking and climate control. But does the technology actually produce a better night’s rest? WSJ asked Dr. Wendy Troxel, a clinical psychologist trained in sleep medicine, for her expert opinion. Photo: Andy Wiebe More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ…
From Wall Street Journal. The CDC said the first known U.S. case of the Omicron variant has been identified in California. The coronavirus strain is spreading across the world as scientists race to find out more about its effects. WSJ’s Brianna Abbott explains what could be next for the U.S. Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images More…
From Wall Street Journal. Pop star and entrepreneur Rihanna and Prince Charles were in Barbados as the island became a republic and installed Sandra Mason as its first president, replacing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state after nearly four centuries of ties to the British Crown. Photo: Toby Melville/Pool/Getty Images More from the Wall…
From Wall Street Journal. China is expanding its military arsenal with new drones, including stealth versions and those that can swarm and drop bombs. WSJ compares the tech and design of these drones with their U.S. counterparts to see how Beijing is equipping its military for possible future conflict. Photo composite: Sharon Shi More from…
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From Wall Street Journal. Some countries in Europe are finding vaccinations aren’t enough, as Covid cases surge Lockdowns, vaccine requirements and travel restrictions have swept Europe amid rising Covid infections and concerns over a variant detected in South Africa, highlighting new challenges ahead for the U.S. as officials want to avoid more shutdowns. News Explainers…
From Wall Street Journal. Canceled and delayed flights, long lines and packed planes have become the new normal for air travel. WSJ reporter Alison Sider explains the reasons behind the airline disruptions and the ripple effects for passengers planning to travel during the holidays. Photo: Daniel Slim/Getty Images More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit…
From Wall Street Journal. Tens of thousands of American workers are on strike and thousands more are attempting to unionize. WSJ examines the roots of this new labor activity and speaks with a labor economist for more context on U.S. labor’s changing landscape. Photo: Alyssa Keown/AP More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com…
From Wall Street Journal. The U.S. Army is testing the Iron Dome on Guam. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday got a first-hand look at the missile-defense system, which arrived months after a top military leader called the island’s defenses inadequate against threats from China. Photo: Adam Falk/The Wall Street Journal More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit…
From Wall Street Journal. The U.S. wants to counter China’s influence around the world by providing everything from infrastructure to vaccines and green energy. WSJ’s Stu Woo explains how the plan, dubbed Build Back Better World, aims to compete with China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Photo composite: Daniel Orton More from the Wall Street Journal:…
From Wall Street Journal. Corporate titans General Electric and Johnson & Johnson both announced that they are splitting, two of the latest in a long string of conglomerate break ups. Here’s why big businesses divide and what it could mean for investors. Photo illustration: Tammy Lian/WSJ More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com…
From Wall Street Journal. In Kabul, beauty parlors that shut down after the Taliban takeover in August have gradually reopened. WSJ’s Margherita Stancati reports from a salon that is testing the boundaries of what is permissible in the Islamic Emirate. Photo: Paula Bronstein/WSJ More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ…
From Wall Street Journal. The U.S. Army is testing the missile-defense system known as the Iron Dome at a military base in Guam amid concerns from Washington about China’s rapid development of missiles. Image: Adam Falk/WSJ More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ Video Center: https://wsj.com/video On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/wsj/videos/ On…
From Wall Street Journal. Many are calling decentralized finance, or DeFi, the “Wild West of finance.” This fast-growing industry aims to provide automated banking services for cryptocurrencies to everyone, with no middle men. But DeFi is still in its early stages, which means there are risks. WSJ explains. Photo illustration: Tammy Lian/WSJ More from the…
From Wall Street Journal. More Netflix viewers watched dubbed versions of the South Korean drama “Squid Game” than subtitled versions. WSJ met one of the show’s English-language voice actors to see how dubbing foreign content is fueling the streaming giant’s growth. Photo Illustration: Sharon Shi More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit…
From Wall Street Journal. Everyone is blabbing about the metaverse. But what does this future digital world look like? WSJ’s Joanna Stern checked into a hotel and strapped on a virtual-reality headset for the day. She went to work meetings, hung out with new avatar friends and attended virtual shows. Photo illustration: Tammy Lian /…
From Wall Street Journal. Singles Day in China is the world’s largest annual shopping extravaganza. Its creator, the e-commerce giant Alibaba, is now exporting the event to the rest of the world as part of its push to challenge Amazon and others. Photo: Geoffroy Van der Hasselt/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images More from the Wall Street Journal:…
From Wall Street Journal. From railway-launched missiles to hypersonic ones, North Korea has been displaying new weapons alongside its nuclear bombs and submarines. WSJ takes a look at Pyongyang’s growing arsenal to see what message it sends to the world. Composite: Diana Chan More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ…