Soaring budget deficits and investment needs mean the “neutral” interest rate may be higher.2355 min read
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CEOs might resist the new investor mantra of Show Me the Money—but if they do, their share price is likely to suffer.254 min read
His visit to Beijing comes as the electric-vehicle maker struggles with flagging demand.5 min read
Despite overcapacity, government officials keep supporting automakers, unleashing “new productive forces” and adding to trade tensions.1486 min read
There was no war on par with the current ones in Ukraine or Gaza, but there were sharp conflicts and some near crises during the Trump administration.7 min read
The proposed deal, put forth in a bid to stave off an invasion of Rafah, would see the release of 20 Israeli hostages over an initial three-week cease-fire.4 min read
Other longevity researchers have rebuked the Harvard geneticist. “The selling is a step too far,” said one.299Long read
Many Jewish residents feel insecure, and in some cases are playing down their religious identity in public, as confrontations between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli demonstrators continue.4556 min read
Land has subsided by as much as 11 inches since 2015 in a prime portion of the Permian Basin, as drillers extract huge amounts of oil and water, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis of satellite data.2226 min read
Berlin is one of the strongest opponents of a U.S.-led initiative that would funnel frozen Russian funds to help rebuild Ukraine and bolster its armed forces.6 min read
A month after a higher state minimum wage for fast-food workers went into effect, consumers picking up burgers and burritos at chains in the Golden State grapple with prices rising at a faster clip than in other states.5 min read
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The new CEO explains his lifestyle and his company’s approach to ketchup and Lunchables.2616 min read
U.S. & World
An estimated 5.4 million children help care for relatives, as families can’t afford or find other in-home care.396 min read
Tehran has renewed a crackdown on civil liberties amid regional tensions.3 min read
The president also mocked Donald Trump at the annual Washington dinner celebrating press freedom.3 min read
Sports
After sharing the spotlight with Shohei Ohtani for six years, Trout is playing like the Angels’ lone star again. But the team still shows no signs of improvement.53 min read
TikTok in the U.S.
Coordinated efforts by its critics and missteps by the company led to the law forcing a sale or ban of the popular app.369 min read
Defense
His uniform used to draw insults on the street. Now Rob Bauer benefits from public exposure, engaging with executives and others to tackle alliance shortfalls.117 min read
A long-delayed $95 billion package supports shells, missiles and drones for three countries, boosting defense companies, as scrutiny grows on share buybacks.5 min read
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