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What's News brings you the headlines and business news that move markets and the world—twice every weekday. In 10-12 minutes, get caught up on the best Wall Street Journal scoops and exclusives, with insight and analysis from the award-winning reporters that broke the stories. Hosted by Annmarie Fertoli and Luke Vargas.
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P.M. Edition for May 10. A WSJ scoop: The Biden administration is planning to raise tariffs on clean-energy goods from China, with a levy on Chinese electric vehicles set to roughly quadruple. Reporter Andrew Duehren explains. And venture capitalist reporter Marc Vartabedian explains how VCs are playing matchmaker in the age of AI. Plus, Starbucks has a backseat driver. Restaurant reporter Heather Haddon has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.
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1A.M. Edition for May 10. With a $320 million dollar floating pier on the Mediterranean just days away from operating, U.S. officials say key details about how aid will be delivered to Gaza have yet to be ironed out. Plus, Apple apologizes for its new iPad advert that critics say represents AI’s ability to crush human creativity. And WSJ reporter Kate King explains why our online shopping behavior might actually be saving bricks-and-mortar retail. Luke Vargas hosts.
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P.M. Edition for May 9. T-Mobile and Verizon are in talks to carve up regional wireless carrier U.S. Cellular. And America’s urban centers have too many schools and too few students. Education reporter Sara Randazzo explains. Plus, NATO’s top military chief urges businesses to prepare for conflict. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.
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A.M. Edition for May 9. Europe is moving ahead of the Fed as rate cuts begin in several Western economies. But moving quicker than the U.S. isn’t without its perils, as Paul Hannon explains. Plus, why China wants consumers to trade in their old cars and washing machines. And, Journal tech columnist Christopher Mims shares his tasting notes on synthetic coffees, as climate change spurs the development of alternatives to the real thing. Luke Vargas hosts.
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P.M. Edition for May 8. West Virginia is struggling to find workers. Reporter Paul Kiernan explains why there is resistance to migrant labor. And corporate profits are booming. Reporter Justin Lahart has more on what it means for the economy. Plus, after the success of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, drugmakers are working on treatments to help people keep weight off. Senior writer Betsy McKay has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.
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A.M. Edition for May 8. In a rare formal rebuke of its top Middle East ally, the U.S. is withholding delivery of bombs to Israel out of concern the weapons could be used in densely populated areas of Gaza. Plus, Bud Light boycotts continue to drag U.S. sales for brewer AB InBev. And WSJ reporter Isabelle Bousquette explains how companies are creating AI-generated copies of real people, putting a modern twist on a traditional practice in industrial manufacturing. Luke Vargas hosts.
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P.M. Edition for May 7. An investigation into the culture at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. found sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination have long pervaded the agency. And from tariffs and trade restrictions to regional conflicts, geopolitics are taking a central role in global supply chains. Pierre Bienaimé talks to logistics reporter Paul Berger for more. Plus, Stormy Daniels, testifying to court, recounts salacious details of an alleged tryst with former President Donald Trump. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.
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A.M. Edition for May 7. WSJ foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin has the latest updates from Gaza after Israel sent tanks into Rafah and Hamas claimed to have accepted a cease-fire proposal. Plus, Apple enters the AI arms race with a push to develop its own chips for data centers. And Boeing’s Starliner launch is called off after concerns emerged with the rocket set to send NASA astronauts into space. Luke Vargas hosts.
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P.M. Edition for May 6. Concerns about housing costs and immigration unsettle Biden’s winning coalition from 2020, but abortion turmoil worries Republicans. National political reporter Eliza Collins explains what’s going on in this crucial swing state. And Israel begins hitting targets in Rafah, after Hamas said it accepted a proposal to pause the fighting that Israel said fell short of what it could accept. Plus, the Federal Aviation Administration opens a new Boeing inquiry, over the plane maker’s 787 Dreamliners. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.
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A.M. Edition for May 6. The Israeli military has started warning Gazans to leave parts of Rafah in advance of a much-anticipated offensive against Hamas in the crowded city. Plus, WSJ reporter Austin Ramzy explains what to watch for as Chinese leader Xi Jinping visits Europe in a test of the continent’s allegiances. And Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway tweaks its portfolio but stays quiet on plans for its record cash pile. Luke Vargas hosts.
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When Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark lit up this year’s March Madness basketball tournament and propelled the women’s final to top the men’s in TV viewership, the gap between men’s and women’s sports looked like it might be starting to close. But that’s not the case when it comes to starting salaries. WSJ senior sports reporter Rachel Bachman answers listeners' questions about the economics behind this difference, the future of pay in the WNBA and how we might reframe the conversation about pay equity in professional sports. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.
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How Nike Won the Battle for Caitlin Clark
NCAA Women Beat Men in Finals’ Ratings for First Time—but Got 99% Less TV Money
Why NCAA Women Got More Viewers Than the Men But Less TV Money
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Why did Starbucks’ latest earnings leave a bitter taste for some investors? And how did healthcare turn unhealthy for CVS? Plus, how did artificial intelligence boost Amazon and Apple? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
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P.M. Edition for May 3. When Donald Trump was president, he used a 1996 law, the Congressional Review Act, to undo many of the regulations enacted by his predecessor. Now, President Biden is rushing to cement his legacy ahead of a likely rematch with Trump in November. Domestic policy correspondent Andrew Restuccia explains. And U.S. hiring slowed in April, boosting hopes for a late-summer rate cut. Plus, reporter Stu Woo explains why the U.S. is worried about China’s mission to the far side of the moon. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.
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A.M. Edition for May 3. Governments around the globe have been making it harder for the media to provide reliable and independent news—including in Russia, where WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich has been detained for more than a year. Plus, the U.S. reshuffles military assets in the Middle East after getting pushback from a Gulf partner wary of getting in the crosshairs of regional tensions. And, WSJ’s Jared Malsin explains why talks for a Gaza cease-fire are at a critical point. Luke Vargas hosts.
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P.M. Edition for May 2. Berkshire Hathaway is nearing a milestone, as thousands of investors and onlookers gather for its annual shareholder meeting this weekend. Markets reporter Karen Langley has more. And Sony and Apollo make a $26 billion, all-cash offer for Paramount. Plus, cleanup begins at UCLA after violent clashes between police and protesters. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.
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A.M. Edition for May 2. Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk upped its full-year guidance today as it reported continued strong demand for its blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drugs. Barclays analyst Emily Field discusses where the drugmaker could go from here. Plus, Exxon Mobil reaches an agreement to close its $60 billion merger with Pioneer. And TikTok strikes a licensing deal to return Universal Music artists to the platform. Luke Vargas hosts.
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P.M. Edition for May 1. The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady, acknowledging recent inflation setbacks. Heard on the Street editor Spencer Jakab explains. And BlackRock begins offering 401(k) retirement plans with a monthly check. Markets reporter Jack Pitcher has more. Plus, Arizona’s legislature votes to repeal the state’s nearly total ban on abortions. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.
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A.M. Edition for May 1. Brazilian planemaker Embraer explores creating a new passenger aircraft that WSJ aviation reporter Ben Katz says would compete head-on with offerings from Airbus and Boeing. Plus, police remove pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Columbia University in New York and intervene amid violent clashes at UCLA. And, we dive into some of the themes playing out this earnings season, including the AI craze and the return of business travel. Luke Vargas hosts.
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P.M. Edition for April 30. The Biden administration plans to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. And Columbia University threatens to expel pro-Palestinian student protestors who took over an academic building on campus. New York City reporter Erin Ailworth reports from the scene, and money and power reporter Juliet Chung digs into the feasibility of their principal demand: divestment. Plus, a New York judge fines Donald Trump $9,000 for violating a gag order. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.
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A.M. Edition for April 29. Students upped the stakes in their standoff with the Columbia overnight by barricading themselves in an academic building after the school began suspending those who failed to disband a pro-Palestinian encampment. Plus, Microsoft makes a big AI bet on one of the world’s fastest-growing regions. And housing reporter Will Parker describes how lawmakers are attempting to crack down on investor purchases of single-family homes. Luke Vargas hosts.
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