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Disparate factions inside MAHA are sparring over some of RFK Jr.’s biggest priorities. One top FDA scientist was hired, ousted, then hired again.
Exclusive: America is becoming a nation of economic pessimists.
For the American middle class, it has been a summer of cooling confidence. đź”— on.wsj.com/4g2u5KZ
Lost your mojo? You’re not the only one. Americans are having a record low amount of sex—even less than they did during the Covid-19 pandemic—according to a new study led by researchers at the Institute for Family Studies. 🔗 on.wsj.com/42b5g9Q
Need a minute with your boss? Good luck. đź”— on.wsj.com/3JIb0So
From teens to tech bros, people are trying to maximize their exposure to UV radiation. And they aren’t always wearing sunscreen. 🔗 on.wsj.com/3I32ooL
Communities like Ottumwa, Iowa, are caught between years of government and corporate support for DEI initiatives and the backlash brewing under the Trump administration. đź”— on.wsj.com/4mKdluB
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expanding his strikes on Ukrainian cities and pressing for further military gains in defiance of Trump’s deadlines to enter serious peace talks.
How common is it to date an AI? The results of a new study might surprise you. Take this quiz to test your knowledge about AI and dating.
On paper, Indonesia’s economy is flourishing. But popular protests that have swept the streets of Jakarta and other large cities tell a different story and a growing number of economists are also asking questions.
After its flagship crypto venture opened trading of a new digital currency Monday, the Trump family notched as much as $6 billion in paper wealth.
Bestselling author Rebecca Kuang doesn’t read criticism of her novels. “The reviewers never say anything meaner than what I’ve already thought about my own work.”
The Trump administration has suspended visa approvals for nearly all Palestinian passport holders, the latest in a series of steps to bar Palestinians from entering the U.S.
Nestle said it dismissed CEO Laurent Freixe following an investigation into an undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate.
Three former officials of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including recently resigned Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry, discuss the future of the agency and public health in the U.S.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit rejected President Trump’s tariffs. WSJ’s Gavin Bade explains the ruling and its implications.
U.S. farmers became so good at producing corn and soybeans that crop gluts are squeezing profits. A look at the challenges, in charts.
ESPN employees have lamented living in Bristol, Conn., practically since the company was founded in 1979. “It’s definitely not the sexiest place.” 🔗 on.wsj.com/47S3wWM
Bow Mar is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Denver’s surrounding suburbs. It doesn’t have megamansions, but it has something many homeowners crave as the city’s sprawl creeps outward: outdoor space. 🔗 on.wsj.com/47o47PU
For business students learning about the concept of a loss leader, there was no better example than Costco’s $1.50 hot dog-and-soda combo. Across the Pacific, a new king has emerged: a soft-serve ice cream cone that typically costs 40 cents. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4nb4Zfo
For some companies that rely on American manufacturing—like flatware maker Sherrill Manufacturing—the new era of tariffs could give them a boost in the arm.
Over the next year, WSJ will explore the triumphs, trials and innovations that have shaped America and the world in a special multimedia series, “USA250: The Story of the World’s Greatest Economy.” Read more from Editor in Chief Emma Tucker.
Living independently has become increasingly difficult as people live longer, often with chronic conditions, and family members aren’t around to help.
Novo Nordisk said its blockbuster Wegovy weight-loss drug cuts the risk of heart attack, stroke or death by 57% compared with Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound.
The cash benefits of the new tax law, signed by President Trump in July, are rippling through the oil, technology and telecommunications industries.
Individual traders and social-media influencers pushed to oust the CEO of Opendoor Technologies, and got what they wanted.
The leaders of China, Russia and India promised to cooperate, a display of unity that aimed in part at President Trump.
German discount grocer Aldi plans to add more than 200 stores on a net basis in the U.S. this year.
Bow Mar is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Denver’s surrounding suburbs. It doesn’t have megamansions, but it has something many homeowners crave as the city’s sprawl creeps outward: outdoor space.
A last-ditch EV car-buying spree has been set off by the final days of the $7,500 federal tax credit for electrical-vehicle purchases.
The S&P 500 has never been this expensive, or more concentrated in fewer companies.
Breaking: A 6.0-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan killed more than 800, with thousands more injured or trapped under rubble, officials say.
How and why is capitalism in the U.S. so different from its counterparts, especially in Europe? The answer can be found in the country’s origins.
There is a country in the European Union saddled with a massive debt pile, rising borrowing costs and governments that collapse in a matter of months—and it’s not Italy.
China’s new “society work” agency helps with emotional and economic setbacks while monitoring dissatisfied people.
Chinese fast-food chain Mixue Ice Cream & Tea has perfected the modern science of making money by losing money.
ESPN employees have lamented living in Bristol, Conn., practically since the company was founded in 1979. “It’s definitely not the sexiest place.”
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border late Sunday, leaving more than 600 dead, according to Afghan authorities.
The U.S. is spending billions of dollars in a rush to beat China to the next evolutionary leap in artificial intelligence. China is running a different race.
Even as meat prices soar, a new wave of steakhouses is thriving while giving the genre a to-the-studs renovation. Here are the places changing the game—and what you get for your money. 🔗: on.wsj.com/3UQIfoN
There’s a new iPhone coming—and you probably don’t need to buy it. Columnist Nicole Nguyen explains when to repair, update or spring for the shiny new thing. 🔗: on.wsj.com/4mGitQh
Panicky parents often think their children’s success in life depends on going to a prestigious school. In reality, there are many paths to achieving great things, writes Jeffrey Selingo.
Former Arizona Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is finding lucrative opportunities in Republican-controlled Washington.
Unemployment among Black people has reached the highest level since 2021: “I am in the fight of my life.”
Your boss doesn’t have time to talk to you. It’s a radical change in the workplace.
“Dire Bound” went from a self-published ebook to a viral sensation and a seven-figure book contract in less than 90 days. 🔗:on.wsj.com/4263qac
Can Coronado Island reinvent its frozen-in-time reputation as a hangout for nostalgia seekers, and draw hipper, younger travelers to its shores? A host of restaurateurs and hoteliers certainly seems to think so. đź”—: on.wsj.com/3JHxvGU
After months of pushing out career government officials and Democratic holdovers, President Trump is starting to turn on some of his own picks. đź”—: on.wsj.com/45Paau8
Austin Butler careens through 1990s New York, Liam Neeson proves himself Leslie Nielsen’s true heir, a documentary follows the Kansas City Chiefs to the Super Bowl, and much, much more.
Doctors and researchers are raising an alarm about the proliferation of certain fiber-enriched foods and supplements.
Zoe Dubno’s debut novel “Happiness and Love” captures New York’s short-lived Dimes Square scene.
Michaeleen Doucleff decided she and her daughter would go off ultra-processed foods for a month. The results surprised her.
Do you know the best ways to use AI to make a financial plan, create a workout, find healthier recipes? Here’s a guide to do those—and more.
An Iowan who owns 13 Ford Broncos says of the SUV: “You get the Bronco blood in you and it never leaves.”
Some wealthy and well-known people are hiring personal cybersecurity concierge firms to keep themselves safe online.
President Trump pledged to sign an executive order mandating that voters be required to present identification before casting ballots.
A federal judge blocked the deportation of Guatemalan children and asked the Trump administration to show the court that the children had been taken off planes.
The Hotel del Coronado, once a magnet for the rich and famous, just wrapped up a major renovation. Along with a flurry of new openings, it makes a trip to the peninsula near San Diego more appealing than ever.
There’s a new iPhone coming—and you probably don’t need to buy it. Columnist Nicole Nguyen explains when to repair, update or spring for the shiny new thing.
Trump’s intervention in Cracker Barrel’s logo illustrates his innate ability to read the mood of his supporters and use a cultural touchpoint to his advantage.
In a business known for moving slowly, the authors went from self-publishing a lengthy ebook in February to securing a seven-figure book deal in less than 90 days.
From teens to tech bros, people are trying to maximize their exposure to UV radiation. And they aren’t always wearing sunscreen.
Engineers are designing a new generation of space habitats meant to make life easier for astronauts and appealing to space tourists.
For the first time, far-right parties are leading in the U.K., France, and Germany, signaling growing voter discontent across the continent.
With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate at a 10-month low, homeowners with high-rate mortgages are starting to get excited about refinancing.
Exclusive: Traditional media companies are in a dealmaking frenzy with podcasters, social-media influencers and other content creators.
A Baptist pastor organized a “Traditional Marriage Parade” after officials recognized Pride month, sparking heated battles online and at City Hall.
The Supreme Court has flirted with a flurry of Trump administration matters in recent months, but the battle over the president’s sweeping global tariffs will put the justices directly on the spot.
Malibu’s beloved Reel Inn is denied the opportunity to renew its lease and rebuild after the L.A. fires.
The Trump administration is drawing up plans to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War, according to a White House official.
Israel said that it has killed the longtime spokesman for Hamas’s armed wing via an airstrike on Gaza City, where it is planning an offensive.
Some women said they’re concerned that using AI will allow colleagues to question their competency.
Arch Manning’s long-awaited debut as the Longhorns No. 1 quarterback turned into a dud. But what does it really tell us about the long-term outlook for Manning and his team?
Days of confusion over the fate of one of the leaders of the Houthi rebel movement in Yemen ended when the militia said its prime minister had been killed in an Israeli airstrike.
Former Ukrainian Parliament speaker Andriy Parubiy was gunned down in the western city of Lviv, Ukrainian officials said.
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting a wider group of people without a court hearing, a blow to one of the key parts of President Trump’s deportation campaign.
Americans are having a record low amount of sex—even less than during the pandemic—according to a new study, a trend that has been worrying psychologists for decades.
The leaders of three of the world’s four most powerful nations will meet in China this weekend to discuss how to react to the upending of the international order by the U.S. president.
Despite quiet plans by the Israeli government to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, it remains difficult for most Gazans to leave, even if they need urgent medical care.
Democratic Party moderates see Virginia governor hopeful Abigail Spanberger as a more politically viable standard-bearer than the likes of New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.
Universities and other institutions have built up large private-equity holdings, but they are now lagging behind the S&P 500 and aren’t easy to shed.
Apple, writes WSJ’s Tim Higgins, just got a glowing endorsement of its staying power from an unlikely source: Elon Musk.
Howard Buffett has devoted himself to quietly bankrolling a nation-building experiment in Colombia—coaxing coca farmers to step off the lowest rung of the country’s cocaine industry.
Two consequential things happened for the diamond-jewelry industry this past week: Taylor Swift got engaged, and America placed 50% tariffs on the country that exports most of those stones.
Households earning between $50,000 and $100,000 are trading down, cutting back and feeling increasingly strapped, while high earners keep on spending.
The Trump family is on both sides of a deal it engineered for its flagship crypto venture that stands to earn over half a billion dollars.
For the first time, far-right parties are leading the polls in the U.K., France and Germany, signaling growing voter discontent across the continent.
Most NHL players spend their offseasons living it up. Brett Berard, a forward for the New York Rangers, stays in the basement of a Connecticut family’s home—and he loves it. “I live all year by myself, so it’s kind of a second family away from my family,” Berard says. Read more: on.wsj.com/3HX3YIJ
An unprecedented effort by President Trump to reshape the Federal Reserve is scrambling the dynamics on its policy committee.
President Trump has created an ad hoc, centralized approach to national security decisions that is a departure from previous U.S. administrations.
Tariff uncertainty makes it hard to nail down pricing at a North Carolina seller of copper sinks and tubs.
In Massachusetts, some want happy hour revived to aid restaurants and bars. “The Puritans landed here, and they never left.” 🔗 on.wsj.com/45XS6yk
A jellyfish museum on the site of Ukraine’s most important historical events seemed like a joke. Now, it’s exactly what everyone needs. 🔗 on.wsj.com/3HE4mvH
Tariff uncertainty makes it hard to nail down pricing at a North Carolina seller of copper sinks and tubs.
Shares of an obscure drugmaker skyrocketed by over 580% in one day. Here are the hedge funds that won big.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz campaigned on the national ticket for just 91 days last year, but the unsuccessful vice presidential run left him politically vulnerable back home.
The leaders of three of the world’s four most powerful nations will meet in China this weekend to discuss how to react to the upending of the international order by the U.S. president.
AI went from “too cheap to meter” to so expensive the costs are threatening startups that depend on it. Christopher Mims explains how that happened—despite plummeting unit costs.
Babysitting can be free, and shutting down snack requests at the grocery store can be fun. A bit of creativity to saving money can chip away at the massive expense of raising kids. Parents with children of all ages tell us their best money-saving hacks: đź”— on.wsj.com/3JUqJNZ
Jamie Waters knows that people who spend hours in coffee shops typing on their laptops are annoying. But what is he supposed to do, work in an office like a grown-up? đź”—: on.wsj.com/41NCoVh
