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From Wall Street Journal. Speedy grocery delivery is booming, but competition and high running costs could hinder growth. Startups are promising to deliver groceries to your doorstep in minutes, stepping up competition in the industry. Their strategy: to operate out of “dark stores.” WSJ visits some of these hyperlocal warehouses to see how they operate…
From Wall Street Journal. North Korean state media released footage of missiles being fired from a train earlier this week, as the country resumed testing weapons and showcasing new capabilities. WSJ’s Dasl Yoon explains why Pyongyang is again seeking international attention. Photo: Associated Press More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the…
From Wall Street Journal. The number of semiconductors in a modern car, from the ignition to the braking system, can exceed a thousand. As the global chip shortage drags on, car makers from General Motors to Tesla find themselves forced to adjust production and rethink the entire supply chain. Illustration/Video: Sharon Shi More from the…
From Wall Street Journal. A Taliban flag covers the wall of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul’s Green Zone, which was once the heart of foreign operations in Afghanistan. WSJ’s Yaroslav Trofimov visits abandoned embassies now guarded by Taliban fighters hoping foreign diplomats will return. Photo: Aamir Qureshi/AFP/Getty Images More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com…
From Wall Street Journal. iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 13 get better battery life and new camera tricks. iPhone 13 Pros get brighter, faster displays. Apple Watch grows a larger screen with Series 7. And Apple revamps the iPad Mini. WSJ’s Joanna Stern highlights the fall lineup. Photo illustration: Laura Kammermann More from the Wall…
From Wall Street Journal. California voters will decide in a special election Tuesday whether to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom. WSJ’s Christine Mai-Duc explains how the effort to oust the state’s Democratic leader unfolded. Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images 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/…
From Wall Street Journal. We watched 40+ hours of the streaming service to analyze Apple’s product placement strategy Watch an Apple TV+ show and you’re likely to notice a lot of iPhones, iPads and other Apple products. We analyzed 74 episodes of the streaming service’s top shows, including “Ted Lasso,” and “The Morning Show,” to…
From Wall Street Journal. Watch a live stream of the ceremonies marking the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at the World Trade Center, Shanksville, Pa., and the Pentagon. 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
From Wall Street Journal. Rides may never cost what they did before the pandemic Your average Uber or Lyft ride cost 50% more this summer than before the pandemic. But prices were inching up even before lockdowns began. Here’s what drove rideshare prices through the roof, and how the companies are working to bring them…
From Wall Street Journal. Taliban slogans have replaced murals of women activists, street vendors started selling the Islamic Emirate’s flag, and protests broke out for several days in a row. WSJ’s Yaroslav Trofimov looks at Kabul’s rapid transformation after the fall of the republic. Photo Composite: Michelle Inez Simon More from the Wall Street Journal:…
From Wall Street Journal. Ray-Ban and Facebook have teamed up to make a camera-equipped pair of $299 sunglasses. WSJ’s Joanna Stern tested them, and they looked so normal, very few people knew she was recording. Illustration: Preston Jessee for The Wall Street Journal More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ…
From Wall Street Journal. Recent studies have shown that the effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines is decreasing, though experts say the shots still work well. WSJ explains what the numbers mean and why they don’t tell the full story. Photo illustration: Jacob Reynolds/WSJ WSJ Explains News moves fast, and there’s not always time to untangle the…
From Wall Street Journal. El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as its national currency, allowing people to use a digital wallet to pay for everyday goods. Here’s what the impoverished nation’s risky experiment looks like. Photo: Marvin Recinos/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com…
From Wall Street Journal. Can smart locks provide more than convenience? Do they actually increase the security of your home? WSJ asked Marc Tobias, a lock security expert, to test out the Nest x Yale Lock. Photo: Cesare Salerno Expertly Tested This video series puts products in the hands of experts with specific skill-sets. Featured…
From Wall Street Journal. General Motors plans to phase out nearly all of its gas and diesel vehicles by 2035. Leading that transition is the first fully electric Cadillac. WSJ’s Mike Colias visited a GM testing site for a ride and an exclusive interview with GM’s President Mark L. Reuss. Photo Illustration: Alexander Hotz More…