09/29/2023
How much would you need to be paid to cover the risk of the next massive hurricane or earthquake? Investors in the insurance market have a new answer: Way more than they were before.
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09/29/2023
A bombing of a religious procession in western Pakistan killed at least 25 people Friday, officials said.
09/29/2023
Apple, China met to discuss Beijing’s crackdown on Western apps. New rules threaten the removal of Facebook, Instagram and X from iPhone’s China app store.
09/29/2023
The latest in a stream of bottlenecks at border crossings add to manufacturer concerns over shifting their supply chains.
09/29/2023
Hedge fund Third Point, after years of strong returns, has registered big losses after misreading the market. Now it faces a flood of customer withdrawals.
09/29/2023
Heading into the fourth quarter, the S&P 500 index is clinging to a 12% advance for the year.
09/29/2023
“We’re keeping our eyes on the news and keeping our fingers crossed for rain.” How a drought along the Mississippi is threatening New Orleans’s drinking water supply.
09/29/2023
President Biden built his political brand on his working-class roots. Members of his family capitalized on his political success by invoking the Biden name to bolster their business pursuits.
James and Frank Biden have for decades leveraged their brother’s clout in their business pursuits.
09/29/2023
Participation dwindled as parents with safety concerns feared putting their kids in the sport. Then the pandemic further dimmed Friday night lights across the U.S. But high school football has made a surprising comeback.
A decade ago, high school football seemed doomed. But the sport has made a surprising comeback.
09/29/2023
An Oscar-nominated director’s new movie has provoked a backlash in Poland, becoming a flashpoint issue ahead of parliamentary elections on Oct. 15.
As parliamentary elections in mid-October near, government leaders say a movie about a recent refugee crisis tarnishes the country.
09/29/2023
Review: “The Simpsons” begins its new season with ”Homer’s Crossing,” and the jokes remain smart, dense and relentless.
The legendary animated show begins its new season with ‘Homer’s Crossing,’ and the jokes remain smart, dense and relentless.
09/29/2023
“Protecting students’ rights is important,” says teacher Park Hye-young. “But what about teachers’ rights?”
In South Korea, the death of a first-grade teacher in an elite school district has fueled protests over student protections put in place over the past decade.
09/29/2023
Analysts call this 60-year-old rocket launcher obsolete. WSJ explains why it’s everywhere in the Russia-Ukraine war.
The BM-21 rocket launcher—like at least two-thirds of Ukraine’s arsenal—is from the Soviet era. WSJ explains how it works and why Ukraine is trying to get more, despite it being outdated and imprecise. Photo illustration: Jacob Nelson
09/29/2023
House Republicans largely succeeded in passing a series of annual spending bills, trying to show that the often fractured conference can stay united on legislation headed into any last-gasp negotiations with Democrats to avert a government shutdown.
House Republicans largely succeeded in passing a series of annual spending bills, trying to show that the conference can stay united on legislation headed into any negotiations with Democrats to avert a shutdown.
09/29/2023
On the six-month anniversary of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich’s detention in Russia, his family writes: “It’s hard not to think about everything he is missing.”
“It is difficult to believe that it has been six months since Evan was wrongfully imprisoned and almost a year since we were all together as a family.”
09/29/2023
Japan sent Major League Baseball top-notch pitchers. Now the U.S. is sending peanuts to (sometimes perplexed) Japanese baseball fans. “Peanuts at a ballpark? Hmmm, I don’t get it.”
‘Peanuts at a ballpark? Hmmm, I don’t get it;’ America’s challenging quest to introduce a beloved munchie to stadium-goers in Japan
09/29/2023
Cost blowouts on new projects have become a theme, and it could translate into higher prices for electric cars and air conditioners.
Cost blowouts on new projects have become a theme, and could translate into higher prices for electric cars and air conditioners.
09/29/2023
WSJ News Exclusive: A group of senators is pressing Russia to release Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich as he hits six months in detention after being arrested on a reporting trip.
The Wall Street Journal correspondent was arrested while on a reporting trip.
09/29/2023
From Wall Street Journal Opinion: Because the Chaos Caucus won’t grow up, a shutdown is likely. That will hurt America—and Republicans, writes Karl Rove.
Forcing a shutdown would destroy what little bargaining power the GOP has—and its slim majority.
09/29/2023
Stefan Simchowitz was cast out by the art establishment a decade ago for his unorthodox methods of collecting. Since then, he’s been working on a bold, sprawling venture that he hopes will redeem him.
For years, dealer Stefan Simchowitz has been treated as a pariah by the establishment’s upper echelons. That’s not stopping him from building a vast art machine.
09/29/2023
As companies struggle with employee retention, more are offering tuition benefits as an incentive to get workers to stay.
To assist with recruitment and retention, companies offer a range of tuition benefits. They come in all shapes and sizes, so employees should read the fine print.
09/29/2023
Going to the airport is the worst part of a trip for many people. For some, it’s the only part. More airports are wooing non-fliers with their food and shopping by offering day passes.
Forget the mall. Cities want to sell you on day passes for their facilities’ food and shopping.
09/29/2023
Money should be collecting interest, not dust at the back of your sock drawer. Here’s how much cash it makes sense to have on hand.
Credit cards and mobile apps won’t pay for much in a power outage.
09/29/2023
From Wall Street Journal Opinion: The Federal Reserve’s primary mandate is ensuring maximum employment and price stability, not turning a profit. Financial losses don’t impede that mission, writes Jason Furman.
It doesn’t operate like a regular bank. Its job is to adjust interest rates to meet its dual mandate.
09/29/2023
Is a wool rug in the kitchen OK? Which kind of rug pad is best? We pulled together a master class on carpets and rugs.
The wrong carpet can ruin a room. We gathered expert advice so you can nail this fundamental and often most expensive element of your interior design.
09/28/2023
“Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider is releasing her first essay collection next week. Her hope is to introduce fans to the real, messy, complex Amy.
Amy Schneider wants fans to know she’s not just the family-friendly trivia champion they fell in love with on TV.
09/28/2023
Driver-assist tech that lets you watch video, play games, browse or relax, without a hand on the wheel or an eye on the road? Mercedes-Benz is giving it a shot.
Drive Pilot, the first Level 3 autonomous system to be state-certified for use on public roads, underscores the difference between Mercedes-Benz’s and Tesla’s approach to driver-assist technology.
09/28/2023
From Christian Dior to Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, these are the best looks of Paris fashion week.
From Christian Dior to Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, these are the best looks of Paris fashion week
09/28/2023
The U.S. is just one in a league of nations that go mad for autumn. If you want to seek out bursts of fall color beyond your backyard, consider planning trips to these famously leafy destinations.
Would you fly overseas to do some world-class leaf-peeping? Before you answer, consider these six dazzling destinations—and factor in post-hike hot-springs soaks and at-the-source wine tastings.
09/28/2023
Want to impress at the office? These briefcases "look the part but don't scream 'finance guy'"
Want to impress at the office? Sleek and polished, today’s best briefcases could never be accused of stuffiness. Try these five standouts.
09/28/2023
Venture beyond New Zealand's top wine export and you'll get to know some delicious wines and excellent values.
Sauvignon Blanc dominates sales of New Zealand wine stateside. But anyone interested in excellent value should seek out these Kiwi Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, sparkling rosés and more.
09/28/2023
WSJ News Exclusive: Following several major condo sales in downtown Manhattan, another big-ticket penthouse is coming on the market in West Chelsea—this time for $40 million.
The $40 million apartment is hitting the market following a number of major deals in the area.
09/28/2023
How gauche is it to watch baseball while on vacation in Paris? Columnist and Phillies fan Joe Queenan found there’s absolutely noone to talk to about the infield fly rule.
An American Phillies Fan in Paris
09/28/2023
From Wall Street Journal Opinion: If there’s a government shutdown, will anyone notice? asks Dan Henninger.
Most federal employees already work from home. Let’s make their absence from Washington permanent.
09/28/2023
Just when you thought you couldn't eat another tomato: Put that late-summer bumper crop to boozy use in garden-inspired cocktails.
Wring the most from the last of the summer harvest in drinks brimming with flavor. Simple and refreshing, these recipes take the edge off the transition to fall.
09/28/2023
A tiny crew had a risky mission: Sail to a contested coral atoll in the South China Sea, cut a barrier blocking Filipino fishermen and get out before Chinese ships catch on.
When the Chinese coast guard put up a barrier in the South China Sea, the Philippines devised a plan to retaliate.
09/28/2023
Tesla is accused of subjecting Black employees at its California vehicle plant to racial harassment and creating a hostile work environment, according to a lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sues Elon Musk’s EV company, alleging Black employees were subjected to hostile work environment.
09/28/2023
Yelp and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are suing each other over how the review site described crisis pregnancy centers in the months after the fall of Roe v. Wade.
The Texas attorney general says the company mischaracterized the centers in consumer notices, while Yelp says its statements are accurate.
09/28/2023
From Buy Side from WSJ: If you have to sit all day, you deserve to be comfortable in one of these office chairs.
If you have to sit all day, you deserve a great ergonomically designed chair.
09/28/2023
China is investing billions of dollars annually into a global campaign of disinformation, according to a new State Department assessment.
Fake authors, bot armies and lawsuits are among the tactics Beijing employs to reshape the information landscape, according to a State Department assessment.
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Sotheby’s agreed to buy the Whitney Museum of American Art’s 1966 Brutalist building and will transform the gray, modernist landmark into its new auction flagship by 2025.
Meta Platforms announced a thinner, more powerful VR headset, days ahead of an event from rival Apple. The Meta Quest 3, is expected to go on sale this fall and will start at $499.
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The Padres have promised players big paychecks, but a big source of the team’s revenue just dried up.
President Biden fell down while on stage at the U.S. Air Force Academy on Thursday after handing out diplomas to the military academy’s graduates.
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The Senate voted 52-46 to approve a Republican-led proposal to block President Biden’s hotly debated student-debt forgiveness plan, setting up an expected veto.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned colleagues against throwing up any last-minute roadblocks to passing the bipartisan debt-ceiling deal, as lawmakers rush to raise the nation’s borrowing limit before Monday’s deadline.
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