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From Wall Street Journal. Apps that track menstrual cycles or fertility collect a trove of sensitive data about users. Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last Friday, striking down the constitutional right to an abortion, some of those app companies are moving to change how they handle that data. On today’s show, WSJ…
From Wall Street Journal. On June 29, 2007, the first iPhone went on sale. On that same day, a boy named Noah Schmick was born. Over the next 15 years, the iPhone grew…and so did Noah. Through interviews with current and former Apple executives, WSJ’s Joanna Stern traces how Apple’s invention matured and changed all…
From Wall Street Journal. Algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD was supposed to maintain its value at $1 with the help of its sister-crypto, Luna. But TerraUSD’s price collapsed to pennies in May, while Luna plunged by more than 99%, wiping out around $40 billion in value. Their creator Do Kwon has been attempting a comeback by relaunching…
From Wall Street Journal. Control of Congress is up for grabs and candidates are eager to sway voters heading into November. WSJ’s Joshua Jamerson explains how Republicans and Democrats are framing the debate around key issues like the economy, abortion, gun violence, immigration and student loan forgiveness. Photo illustration: Laura Kammermann More from the Wall…
From Wall Street Journal. To tackle social isolation among seniors, some caregivers have turned to virtual reality. One company developing that technology is Rendever. At The Wall Street Journal’s recent Future of Everything Festival, personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen spoke with Rendever’s co-founder and CEO about where this tech stands today and how it can…
From Wall Street Journal. Companies are developing technologies to mine resources from the lunar surface, but some analysts say there are still big limitations to what the industry can achieve. WSJ visited Astrobotic, a start-up working with NASA, to find out more. Photo illustration: Ryan Trefes More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com…
From Wall Street Journal. On Friday, the Supreme Court did more than overrule Roe v. Wade and allow states to ban abortion. The Court showed how they view rights that are not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution. WSJ’s Jess Bravin explains. Illustration: Ryan Trefes More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the…
From Wall Street Journal. Andy Jassy took over as Amazon CEO nearly a year ago. Since then the company’s stock price has fallen, online shopping demand has shrunk and the e-commerce giant has been left with excess warehouse space. As a result, Jassy has been forced to reverse course on some initiatives started by founder…
From Wall Street Journal. Now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, the legal fate of abortion is left up to individual states. WSJ’s Jennifer Calfas explains where abortion access in the U.S. stands now. Photo illustration: Laura Kammermann More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ Video Center:…
From Wall Street Journal. Watch live coverage of remarks from President Biden on the Supreme Court withdrawing abortion-rights protections.
From Wall Street Journal. The federal government has set aside billions of dollars aimed at improving internet speeds for rural Americans. But, despite multiple government programs designed to fix the problem, many in those communities are still waiting for faster speeds. WSJ reporter Ryan Tracy joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how communities are being…
From Wall Street Journal. Snake Island, in the Black Sea, is a key battleground in the Ukraine war. Satellite images show how Russian forces are using the island to strengthen their military capabilities and block ships carrying grain, as Moscow continues its push in eastern Ukraine. Photo composite: Eve Hartley More from the Wall Street…
From Wall Street Journal. Crypto has been on a wild ride lately, experiencing huge dips and volatility impacting investors and companies, and catching the eye of regulators. WSJ crypto reporter Paul Vigna joins host Zoe Thomas to answer your questions about how the market is supposed to work, how the government is responding and what…
From Wall Street Journal. A Covid-19 outbreak in Shanghai brought one of China’s largest manufacturing and export hubs to a near standstill. The crew aboard a U.S. container ship were stranded at a shipyard, struggling to live and work while under lockdown. Photo composite: Adam Adada More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com…
From Wall Street Journal. Short-form videos have become the latest big battleground for social-media platforms. TikTok is the most popular, but hot on its heels is Google’s rival service YouTube Shorts. WSJ reporter Salvador Rodriguez joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how YouTube Shorts grew in popularity so quickly and the surprising audiences it is…
From Wall Street Journal. As markets react to inflation and high interest rates, technology stocks are having their worst start to a year on record. WSJ’s Hardika Singh explains why the sector — from tech giants to small startups — is getting hit so hard. Illustration: Jacob Reynolds More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit…
From Wall Street Journal. After months of delays, the FAA released its long-awaited environmental assessment of SpaceX’s South Texas Starbase launch site. WSJ’s Micah Maidenberg explains what the decision means for SpaceX and the company’s Starship program going forward. Photo Illustration: Alexander Hotz/WSJ More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ…
From Wall Street Journal. As Beijing struggles to contain a resurgence of new Covid-19 cases, the city has rolled out more than 9,000 testing stations to regularly screen people. WSJ’s Yoko Kubota visits one of them to unpack the costs of China’s commitment to its zero-Covid policy. Photo: David Sahay for WSJ More from the…
From Wall Street Journal. Ben & Jerry’s hasn’t shied away from taking a stand on social causes. WSJ’s Annie Gasparro explains how that’s helped the brand remain a leader in the U.S. ice cream market, despite some backlash against its political stances. Illustration: Adele Morgan More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit…
From Wall Street Journal. The metaverse race is heating up in China. Just like Meta and Microsoft in the U.S., Chinese firms such as Baidu and Tencent are investing in the nascent industry, but strict tech regulations mean China’s virtual worlds are set to offer very different user experiences. Photo Illustration: Michelle Inez Simon More…
From Wall Street Journal. Former McDonald’s restaurants reopened in Russia under a new name and with a new menu. Crowds of Russians visited a rebranded store in Moscow, many glad to find that the logo and many of the meals were very similar to the original American version. Photos: Valery Sharifulin/Zuma Press, Evgenia Novozhenina/Reuters More…
From Wall Street Journal. Where in Americans’ household budgets is inflation hitting the hardest? WSJ’s Jon Hilsenrath traces the roots of the rising prices to learn why some sectors have risen so much more than others. Photo Illustration: Laura Kammermann/WSJ 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. Oat-milk took the dairy aisle by storm after Swedish brand Oatly overhauled its marketing. But Oatly has struggled to keep up with production as demand grows – leaving room for rivals to take market share. Illustration: Reshad Malekzai More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ Video…
From Wall Street Journal. Watch live coverage of a hearing held by the House Jan. 6 Committee to investigate the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/WSJ On Snapchat: https://on.wsj.com/2ratjSM #CapitolRiot #Jan6 #WSJ
From Wall Street Journal. China is building missile launch sites in deserts and adding an aircraft carrier to its naval fleet. WSJ spoke to military experts and analyzed satellite images to reveal Beijing’s pursuit of becoming a global military power that can take on the U.S. and its allies. Photos: Maxar; Planet Labs PBC More…
From Wall Street Journal. As markets react to interest-rate hikes and the threat of a recession, stocks are dropping closer to bear-market territory. WSJ’s Gunjan Banerji explains what it takes to push stocks back into a bull market and why it’s hard to predict when they’ll turn around. Illustration: Jacob Reynolds More from the Wall…
From Wall Street Journal. Apple announced dozens of new features for the next versions of iOS, iPadOS, WatchOS and MacOS in its two-hour WWDC 2022 keynote—plus a redesigned MacBook Air! WSJ’s Joanna Stern headed to Cupertino and boiled down the news for you. Photo Illustration: Adele Morgan/The Wall Street Journal Back to Cupertino we go!…
From Wall Street Journal. If Roe v. Wade is overturned, as many as 26 states are expected to ban or restrict access to abortion, creating “abortion islands” in states where access is protected. Here’s how healthcare providers in Illinois are preparing for the expected influx in out-of-state patients. Photo Illustration: Laura Kammermann More from the…
From Wall Street Journal. As Queen Elizabeth II marks her 70 years on the British throne, the details of her personal wealth remain a closely held secret. WSJ breaks down what is known about the monarch’s assets, her income streams and real-estate portfolio. Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit…
From Wall Street Journal. Watch live coverage of remarks from President Biden on recent mass shootings in the U.S., and the need for gun control. 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/WSJ On Snapchat: https://on.wsj.com/2ratjSM #GunControl #GunViolence #WSJ
From Wall Street Journal. A WSJ analysis shows that Latino communities drifted toward the Republican Party in the last presidential election. If the trend continues, it could mark a dramatic change for America’s two major political parties. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday and Aaron Zitner take a look at three places where Latinos could help decide important…
From Wall Street Journal. Despite fuel shortages, damaged roads and the risk of Russian attacks, many displaced Ukrainians are driving back home after fleeing at the start of Russia’s invasion. Here’s what one journey to Kyiv looks like. Photo illustration: Michelle Inez Simon More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ…
From Wall Street Journal. The U.S. and China are developing hypersonic missiles, hard-to-detect weapons that can reach at least five times the speed of sound. WSJ compares the missiles’ design differences as the race to test and deploy them changes the global balance of military power. Photo illustration: Sharon Shi More from the Wall Street…
From Wall Street Journal. About 75% of the U.S. population can find a Target store within a 10 mile radius. WSJ’s Sarah Nassauer explains how the retailer leverages its physical stores to grow services like in-store pickup and same-day shipping. Photo Illustration: Ryan Trefes More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the…
From Wall Street Journal. Chinese state media has sent reporters to Ukraine and published clips of Vladimir Putin, aligning with Moscow’s war narrative. The war is creating a propaganda opportunity as Beijing officially positions itself as a neutral party. Photo illustration: WSJ More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ Video…
From Wall Street Journal. North Korea is facing a surge in fever cases after reporting its first local Covid-19 infection in mid-May. WSJ examines Kim Jong Un’s strategy to battle the pandemic in the impoverished country, which has little testing capacity and an unvaccinated population. Photos: KCTV; STR/AFP More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit…
From Wall Street Journal. When markets are turning downward, some investors try to make a profit by using a strategy known as buying the dip. WSJ’s Gunjan Banerji tells us why this approach is risky in today’s volatile market, even though it can be tempting. Illustration: Reshad Malekzai More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit…
From Wall Street Journal. A new type of online gambling called live dealing is taking off in the U.S. as some states relax gambling laws. WSJ’s Katherine Sayre visits Play Tech’s new broadcast studio in the Detroit suburbs, where dealers flip cards and spin roulette wheels for gamblers at home on their phones. Photo Illustration:…
From Wall Street Journal. The Class of 2022 represents the most in-demand college graduates to enter the job market in years. But competition for the best positions is still fierce. Here’s a look at what employers and new grads should expect from this year’s job market and the job hunting process. Photo: Justin Lane/Shutterstock More…
From Wall Street Journal. The FDA is advancing a plan to ban menthol cigarettes, which it says are harder to quit. WSJ’s Jennifer Maloney explains why the Biden administration wants to stop them from being sold, and why critics say a ban could have unintended consequences. Illustration: Jacob Reynolds More from the Wall Street Journal:…
From Wall Street Journal. Styluses have come a long way in the last decade, inching closer and closer to a pen-and-paper experience. WSJ’s Kenny Wassus tested the three leading tablet-stylus combos from Apple, Microsoft and Samsung, to see which pairing is best for sketching and note-taking. Photo illustration: Kenny Wassus More from the Wall Street…
From Wall Street Journal. Today in Russia, holding the book “War and Peace” or a piece of paper with printed asterisks can get people detained. WSJ looks at how far the Kremlin is going to restrict free speech and control the narrative about the war in Ukraine. Photos: Maxim Salekh, Sota via AP, Konstantin Goldman…
From Wall Street Journal. YouTuber Logan Paul talks about his evolution as a content creator and how he has expanded his reach into the world of NFTs, sports drinks and the world of professional boxing. 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 Twitter:…
From Wall Street Journal. A nationwide baby-formula shortage has some desperate parents driving hours in search of supplies. Dr. Steven Abrams, a pediatrician at the University of Texas at Austin, explains what parents should and shouldn’t do amid the crisis. Photo illustration: Laura Kammermann More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the…
From Wall Street Journal. Hundreds of Ukrainian fighters were evacuated from Mariupol’s Azovstal steel plant after months of resistance against Russian forces. WSJ explains how the dramatic siege of the Soviet-era factory became a focal point in the war. Photo: Alexei Alexandrov/AP 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. Despite censorship, videos shared online show growing desperation and anger at prolonged Covid-19 lockdowns in China’s economic capital of Shanghai, where officials are trying to solve issues including food shortages while doubling down on the country’s strict pandemic policy. Photo Composite: Emily Siu More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com:…
From Wall Street Journal. More than one million Americans were killed by Covid-19 in just over two years, the CDC reports. But the disease has hit some segments of the U.S. population far more than others. Photo illustration: Todd Johnson 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. Finland and Sweden are taking steps toward applying for membership of NATO, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February. If approved, analysts say the move would significantly enhance the bloc’s military capabilities on land, sea and in the air. Illustration: Laura Kammermann More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com:…
From Wall Street Journal. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell joins WSJ’s Nick Timiraos to discuss rising interest rates, the Fed’s plan to address high inflation and the outlook for the U.S. economy and labor market, at the WSJ Future of Everything Festival. More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ Video…
From Wall Street Journal. Bird strikes are one of the biggest wildlife hazards to aircrafts at JFK Airport. The chief wildlife biologist for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey explains how airports minimize these collisions on the runway. Photo illustration: Preston Jessee More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit…
From Wall Street Journal. Dozens of Ukrainian civilians were killed on one four-mile stretch of road outside Kyiv during the month of March. A WSJ analysis of videos, photos and social media posts reveals how Russian forces positioned themselves around the road to fire on and kidnap fleeing civilians. Photo illustration: Laura Kammermann More from…
From Wall Street Journal. Drug prices remain out of reach for many Americans, who pay among the highest prices in the world. In an interview with WSJ, billionaire investor Mark Cuban explains how his low-cost, online drug company works and the challenges it faces in a consolidated industry. Photo illustration: Adele Morgan/Storyblocks More from the…
From Wall Street Journal. U.S. electric bills have soared, and are likely to move higher as households break out their air conditioners. WSJ’s Katherine Blunt explains why electricity and natural gas prices are up so much this year and offers tips on how to manage the expense. Illustration: Mike Cheslik More from the Wall Street…
From Wall Street Journal. Elon Musk has cultivated close ties with Beijing to build Tesla’s business in China. Now that he is buying Twitter and focusing on free speech, WSJ looks at how China has used the social-media platform to promote its views, and why that’s raising concerns. Photo Illustration: Sharon Shi More from the…
From Wall Street Journal. Russia’s Victory Parade in Moscow commemorates the end of World War II – but this year, President Putin used it to justify the invasion of Ukraine. WSJ’s Ann Simmons reports from Red Square as the Russian leader sought to cement support for the war. Photo: Mikhail Metzel/Zuma Press More from the…
From Wall Street Journal. Some NATO members are upgrading their military capabilities and increasing defense budgets as Russia’s war in Ukraine continues. Analysts say fighter jets and air defense systems are in demand, but some weapons could take years to be delivered. Illustration: Ryan Trefes More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit…
From Wall Street Journal. A leaked draft of an opinion overturning Roe v. Wade could change before it’s finalized. WSJ explains how the Supreme Court makes decisions and what could follow if the right to an abortion is rescinded. Illustration: Jacob Reynolds More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ Video…
From Wall Street Journal. Semiconductor manufacturers Samsung, Intel and Texas Instruments recently announced plans for new chip factories in the U.S. WSJ’s Rob Copeland visits Central Texas to learn why Samsung is moving to the region and what this type of reshoring could mean for the American economy. Photo Illustration: Adele Morgan. More from the…
From Wall Street Journal. Speaking at the WSJ CEO Council, Bill Gates commented on Elon Musk’s plan to purchase Twitter and how he could make misinformation online worse. Photo: Simon Williams for 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/WSJ On Snapchat: https://on.wsj.com/2ratjSM #WSJ #BillGates #ElonMusk
From Wall Street Journal. After reporting its first decline in subscribers for the first time in a decade, Netflix’s stock plummeted to its lowest point since 2004. WSJ’s Joe Flint walks us through three strategies the company might try to continue growing. Illustration: Jacob Reynolds More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit…