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Israel and Hamas Take a Big Step Towards Peace

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan to end the war in Gaza. The deal would free the remaining hostages held by Hamas. The ...

She Swore Off Legacy Media. Now She's Running CBS News.

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paramount has acquired news and opinion website the Free Press for $150 million. The company's co-founder, Bari Weiss, has a new job as editor in chie...

They Won Millions for Life. Until They Didn't.

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 2021, Tamar Veatch won millions of dollars in a sweepstakes competition run by Publishers Clearing House, the company best known for delivering ove...

Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Wants to Be Set Free

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield quit the brand after 47 years, accusing parent company Unilever of not allowing the company to...

Camp Swamp Road Ep. 4: That’s What Heaven Is For

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For more than two years, Jennifer Foley has been an advocate for her brother Scott Spivey. But to get the criminal investigation into his death reopen...

The $55 Billion Deal to Take EA Private

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A group of investors including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Jared Kushner’s investment firm are acquiring videogame maker Electronic ...

Student-Loan Debt Is Strangling Gen X

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gen X is barreling toward retirement with an excruciating student-loan burden. The generation that came of age in the ’80s and ’90s is now also th...

Why This Government Shutdown Is Different

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Government funding lapsed early Wednesday morning after the White House and lawmakers failed to reach a spending deal, triggering a shutdown that is e...

Inside the Crisis at Tylenol

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, President Donald Trump warned that acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, is a potential cause of autism. Many medical profession...

Trump's Case Against James Comey

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After former FBI director James Comey was indicted last week, Trump said that there may be more indictments coming. WSJ’s Sadie Gurman takes us insi...

Camp Swamp Road Ep. 3: A Friend in the Shadows

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On Super Bowl Sunday, Jennifer Foley opened a police file and discovered 90 recorded phone calls from her brother’s killer. To Jennifer, what she he...

Is Jane Goodall Fighting a Losing Battle?

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From the forests of Tanzania to the halls of power, Jane Goodall has spent her life fighting to protect wildlife. But as the planet warms and some gov...

The Bean at the Center of the Trade War

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's officially harvest season in the American heartland. But sixth-generation Iowa farmer Scott Dierickx says he won’t be making a profit on soybea...

A $100,000 Work Visa Could Rock the Tech Industry

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Trump Administration recently announced a new $100,000 annual fee for the coveted H-1B visa. Then the White House walked that back, saying that th...

The Airline Industry Has a Toxic Fume Problem

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The fumes are often described as smelling like “dirty socks ” – and they’re seeping into airplane air, sickening some passengers and crew. So-...

The Florida Cops Who Act as ICE Agents

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Florida Highway Patrol has taken up the Trump administration’s call for state and local law enforcement to play a bigger role in its immigration...

Camp Swamp Road Ep. 2: A Game of Telephone

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After Scott Spivey was killed in a shootout on Camp Swamp Road, his sister Jennifer Foley wanted to know what happened. But the police didn’t provid...

Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension and Trump’s FCC

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week, ABC’s late-night show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" was suspended indefinitely by parent company Disney after Kimmel made remarks about Ch...

How Larry Ellison (Briefly) Became the World's Richest Person

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Oracle co-founder is almost as wealthy as Elon Musk, and he’s in the middle of the AI revolution, the future of entertainment, and maybe even a ...

Is the TikTok Saga Finally Over?

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a series of extended deadlines, failed deals and fights over national security, the U.S. and China say they have a framework for a deal for the ...

The Drama at the Fed as It Debates Cutting Rates

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Federal Reserve faces a pivotal choice this week: cut interest rates to boost a cooling labor market, or hold firm to keep inflation in check. WSJ...

Camp Swamp Road Ep. 1: Mess Around, Find Out

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A man in rural South Carolina calls 911 about a reckless driver. A reckless driver with a gun. Minutes later, a man is killed on Camp Swamp Road. Poli...

The Bad Bunny Economy in Puerto Rico

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The musician Bad Bunny opted to hold 30 concerts in his hometown of San Juan, Puerto Rico instead of touring the mainland United States. WSJ’s Elias...

The Killing of Charlie Kirk and the Rise of Political Violence

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Kirk, the provocative conservative influencer and confidant of President Trump, was shot and killed yesterday. He was 31. WSJ’s Aaron Zitner...

How a $1.5 Billion Settlement Could Alter the Course of AI

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get more information about our first-ever live show here! Limited tickets left. Artificial intelligence company Anthropic agreed to pay at least $1.5...

Introducing: Camp Swamp Road

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On September 9, 2023, in rural South Carolina, a man was killed in a shootout on Camp Swamp Road. Police said that it was a clear case of self defense...

The FDA Commissioner on Vaccines and Public Trust

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary discusses the recent decision to approve updated Covid-19 vaccines for a smaller population...

The Hyundai Plant Raided By Immigration Authorities

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At a Hyundai electric vehicle factory complex in Georgia, agents from the Department of Homeland Security detained about 475 people, including hundred...

A Troubled Man and His Chatbot

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get more information about our first-ever live show here! Tickets are on sale now.! Tickets are on sale now. Stein-Erik Soelberg became increasingly ...

Private Equity Took Over a Hospital. Then It Shuttered.

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get more information about our first-ever live show here! Tickets go on sale Friday, September 5 at 10am ET. A hospital in Chester, Pennsylvania wa...

Kraft Heinz's Big Breakup

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get more information about our first-ever live show here! Tickets go on sale Friday, September 5, 10am ET. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 5, 10a...

Inside the ICE Hiring Blitz

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is trying to triple its ranks of deportation officers. Flush with cash from President Trump’s “one big, beauti...

The Corporate Grudge Fueling Cracker Barrel's Logo Fiasco

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just a week after it unveiled a streamlined new design, Cracker Barrel has reversed its controversial decision to change its logo. WSJ's Heather Haddo...

Breakfast Battle: The Cereal Industry vs MAHA

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda has shaken big food companies already reeling from shifting consumer preferences....

Inside Intel's Deal With the U.S. Government

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. government is taking a 10% stake in Intel, a deal that caps a two-week frenzy for the troubled chip maker and marks the latest in a series of...

The Federal Reserve Under Siege

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After months of demands for lower interest rates, President Donald Trump is attempting to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook in the most dramatic...

How Scotts Miracle-Gro's Weed Business Went Up in Smoke

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over a decade ago, home gardening giant Scotts Miracle-Gro made a bold push for growth in a nascent and controversial industry: cannabis. What was onc...

Can a Farming Community Resist a Development Boom?

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When a pro-growth mayor in rural Tennessee dies unexpectedly, his vision for development is suddenly challenged. What began as a land dispute quickly ...

Private Equity and Crypto Could Be Coming for Your 401k

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump recently signed an executive order that could make it easier for everyday Americans to invest their retirement savings in assets that ...

How an NYC Suburb Is Keeping Rents Down

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When New Rochelle, NY was faced with a declining population and economy, it set out on a building spree. A decade into the effort, the city – which ...

Is American Capitalism in Retreat?

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Trump administration has made big moves to intervene in critical industries – from computer chips to rare earth minerals to steel. WSJ’s chief...

The Nvidia CEO’s Quest to Sell Chips in China

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After months of quiet behind the scenes’ lobbying in both Washington and Beijing, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has secured a deal to protect tens of bill...

The Mystery of the Mansion Filled With Surrogate Children

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A couple in Los Angeles say they wanted a big family. Surrogates who carried their children say they were deceived. WSJ’s Katherine Long explains wh...

Is an Algorithm Blocking Your Job Search? One Man Is Trying to Find Out.

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek Mobley spent years applying for jobs online after he got laid off. After more than 100 rejections, he started to wonder whether Workday – the ...

How Intel’s CEO Became a Political Liability

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump has called for the resignation of Intel’s CEO, Lip-Bu Tan. Tan played a key role in building up China’s chip industry, earning him...

The Drug You’ve Never Heard of Wreaking Havoc Across Europe

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Europe has mostly been spared from the synthetic opioid crisis that has ravaged the U.S. over the past two decades. But now, a deadly new drug could b...

Palantir: Pariah to Power Player

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Silicon Valley company Palantir spent years treading water as a tech outsider in the S&P 500. The company's recent success, as WSJ’s Heather Som...

The Game Making Baseball Fans Go Bananas

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a new game selling out stadiums around the country: banana ball. The game’s founder, Jesse Cole, describes how he got started. And WSJ’s...

Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Labubus?

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An ugly-cute monster has become a global sensation. PopMart, the company behind Labubus, has leveraged blind-box packaging, scarcity and artist collab...

Disney’s Big AI Dilemma

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Disney is grappling with how to push forward into a new AI era without losing control of its valuable intellectual property. WSJ’s Jessica Toonkel t...

The FDA Boss on the Agency’s MAHA Makeover

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Marty Makary has criticized the Food and Drug Administration for being "captured" by Big Food and Big Pharma. Now, the surgeon and former professo...

Trump vs. the Bureau of Labor Statistics

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On Friday, President Trump fired the top Bureau of Labor Statistics official after the government published new data showing that U.S. hiring slowed s...

Is Trump Winning His Trade War?

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last few months, President Donald Trump has struck numerous trade deals with countries and continues to negotiate with others. The European U...

Why Coke Isn't Getting Rid of High-Fructose Corn Syrup

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When President Donald Trump posted that he'd been in talks with Coca-Cola, and that the sodamaker would soon be making Coke with cane sugar, it sent t...

The Chinese Coffee Giant Taking on Starbucks

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A delicious corporate rivalry is brewing! After an accounting fraud scandal nearly derailed its rise, Luckin Coffee has become the top-selling coffee ...

How Volkswagen's Electric Bus Lost Its Charge

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After decades, Volkswagen brought its iconic VW bus back to the U.S., this time as a fully electric vehicle. But after years of buzz, the new model is...

A Pharmaceutical Executive on Trump’s Tariff Strategy

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this month, President Donald Trump announced the U.S. would impose up to a 200% tariff on imported pharmaceuticals, though he would give them ...

What Killed 'The Late Show'?

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, CBS cancelled “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” The network said that ending the show was “purely a financial decision.” Over t...

Are Diamonds Even a Luxury Anymore?

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Global diamond company De Beers spent decades convincing couples that true love required a diamond. But now, lab-grown diamonds that are identical to ...

The Wall Street Craze Jamie Dimon Can’t Resist. Even If It Blows Up.

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Dimon, the cautious head of JPMorgan Chase, has consistently warned that private credit, the hottest trend on Wall Street, could trigger a finan...

A Fight Over Buc-ee’s and for the Soul of the American West

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Buc-ee's — the chain of road stops with a beaver mascot and a die-hard fanbase — is looking to expand westward. Its next stop is Palmer Lake, Colo...

One American Company Taking on China's Rare-Earth Dominance

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tiny rare-earth magnets are used for building phones, electric cars, and submarines, but nearly all of them are mined and made in China. One U.S. comp...

Trump’s Letter to Jeffrey Epstein

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 2003, Jeffrey Epstein got a gift for his 50th birthday, a leather-bound album containing letters, poems, photos and greetings from friends. One of ...

How 1 Million Robots Are Taking Over Amazon Warehouses

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon warehouses are more automated than ever. The company, a key bellwether for the U.S. labor market, now has over a million robots packing and shi...

Why Trump Is Ready to Send Missiles to Ukraine

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After talks with NATO allies, President Donald Trump gave Russia 50 days to broker peace with Ukraine. If they can’t make it happen, he says he’ll...

The Uncertain Future of Renewable Energy

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After the passage of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” renewable energy companies are bracing for more challenging times. The law is set t...

Why Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Went Rogue

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, Grok went rogue. The AI chatbot – which users can interact with on X – posted antisemitic comments and graphic descriptions of violence...

Can Superman Save Warner?

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The man of steel is back in a new $225 million reboot. Riding on this weekend’s release is the hope that DC Studios will finally begin to match the ...

Who Will Be the Next Fed Chair? Maybe Kevin

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For years, President Trump has feuded with the Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates. And now, two Republicans named Kevin (Kev...

The Healthcare Costs of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump’s megabill cuts over $1 trillion in healthcare spending over the next decade, mainly from Medicaid. Experts project nearly 8.7 milli...

Why Trump Pushed His Tariff Deadline

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When President Trump paused most of his “Liberation Day” tariffs for 90 days last spring, the administration had hoped to cut dozens of trade deal...

AI Is Coming for Entry-Level Jobs

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence is shaking up business in a big way, and recent college graduates are feeling the pinch. WSJ’s Chip Cutter explores the new ...

Why Meta Is Offering $100 Million for AI Geniuses

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the battle for AI supremacy, Meta’s models have lagged. Now CEO Mark Zuckerberg is racing to hire new AI talent to close the gap with rivals. He’...

How Trump's Megabill Squeaked Through the Senate

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a marathon 27-hour session, Senate Republicans passed their version of President Trump's “big, beautiful bill.” Getting enough senators on b...

Swipe, Spend, Repeat: The Perks Arms Race in Your Wallet

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JPMorgan Chase recently announced that it was raising the annual fee on its popular Sapphire Reserve credit card by 45%. The company believes enough c...

The Supreme Court’s Season Finale, Explained

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SCOTUS wrapped up a busy session, giving states room to restrict transgender medical care for minors, allowing the federal government to strip legal ...

Rick Steves Is Tired of Hearing 'Have a Safe Trip'

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To renowned travel guru ⁠Rick Steves⁠, “fear is for people who don’t get out very much.” The travel mogul has built an empire on a philosoph...

Is NYC’s Mayoral Race All About Rent?

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has won over legions of rent-strapped young voters with a platform focused on making housing more affordable — ...

"I'm Thinking I'm 100% Legal." Then ICE Raided His Company.

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Rohwer owns Glenn Valley Foods and lends his name to the company’s signature product: Gary’s QuickSteaks. He says he built his business with ...

Why the New Pope Is Taking on AI

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The new head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, is making artificial intelligence a signature issue. Last week, the Vatican hosted tech leaders at ...

NCAA President on a New Era for College Sports

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Mendoza speaks to NCAA president Charlie Baker about the landmark settlement that is ushering in a new professional era for college sports. Th...

Iran Retaliates After U.S. Strike. How Could This End?

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Iran fired missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar. Officials said Iran also fired on Iraq. The attacks were in retaliation for a strike over...

Severed Fingers and Wrench Attacks: A New Era in Crypto Crime

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The most well-known cryptocurrency thefts involve online hacks or phishing attempts via text messages. But WSJ's Sam Schechner has been reporting on a...

Why Latino Consumers Are Spending Less

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Deportation fears and economic uncertainty is driving changes in shopping behavior in Latino communities. Job losses in industries like construction h...

Iran May Be Running Out of Options

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After five days of escalating conflict with Israel, Iran’s government may be running out of moves. Today, President Trump called on Iran to surrende...

D.C. Mayor Talks DOGE, Trump and Budget

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This year, Washington D.C. has faced ⁠thousands of federal jobs cuts⁠ due to President Trump’s DOGE work. Also, the city has a ⁠$1 billion bud...

Iran and the U.S. Were Set To Negotiate. Then Israel Attacked.

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

U.S. officials planned to meet with an Iranian delegation this weekend to discuss curbs on Iran’s nuclear program. In a twist, those talks ended up ...

The Conservative Trying to Shift America Rightward... One Movie at a Time

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leonard Leo is a conservative lawyer and co-chairman of the Federalist Society who played a significant role in shifting the U.S. Supreme Court rightw...

Inside UnitedHealth’s Dramatic Faltering

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UnitedHealth is the largest healthcare company in the U.S. But over the last 18 months, a string of challenges, including several Justice Department p...

Inside ICE’s Aggressive Approach to Arresting Migrants

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To fulfill a key campaign promise, the Trump administration has been pushing ICE to arrest more migrants. WSJ’s Michelle Hackman explains how that’...

Are Trump and Musk Done for Good?

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The storybook bromance between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk seems to have come to an end. WSJ’s Rebecca Ballhaus unpacks what happened and w...

Medicare, Inc. Part 2: Taxpayers Paid for Care Denied by Insurers

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some of the sickest Medicare Advantage patients ran into problems getting end-of-life care. Ultimately many patients switched to traditional Medicare,...

Medicare, Inc. Part 1: How Insurers Make Billions From Medicare

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Medicare Advantage was designed to save the government money. But a Wall Street Journal investigation found that private insurers used the program to ...

Deportations Could Upend This Parachute Factory

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A special immigration status helped Mills Manufacturing, which makes parachutes for the U.S. military, keep its workforce fully staffed. But last week...

The Struggle to Get Aid Into Gaza

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An Israeli-backed system meant to deliver aid and food into Gaza launched last week to scenes of chaos and violence. WSJ's Anat Peled breaks down the ...

The Everyday American Who Hustled for North Korea

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christina Chapman presented herself as just another influencer on TikTok. In reality, she operated a “laptop farm” that allowed North Koreans to t...

Stop Making Cents: The End of the Penny

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Minting one penny costs the United States nearly four cents. After 233 years, the Treasury Department has decided to phase out the coin. This will mea...

Ron Howard and Brian Grazer on Longevity in Hollywood

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ron Howard and Brian Grazer are the Oscar winning director and producer behind some of Hollywood's most memorable movies like A Beautiful Mind, Apollo...

Trump's Plan B After Trade Court Setback

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, an obscure trade court dropped a bombshell ruling: President Trump did not have the authority to issue sweeping tariffs under a 1977 law. T...

NPR’s CEO on the Fight Over Public Media

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In May, President Trump signed an executive order cutting off federal funding for public broadcasters, including NPR and PBS. In his order, Trump said...