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WSJ What’s News
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What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.
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Taco Bell Stumbles on a Lettuce Crisis
Today00:14:00Summary readyP.M. Edition for July 17. Taco Bell has outpaced fast-food rivals for years, but contaminated lettuce could put a damper on its growing business. Heather Haddon, who covers restaurants for the Journal, discusses how the chain is handling the situation–and why that’s crucial for its business. Plus, a new AI model from China that could rival the most cutting-edge U.S. models weighed on tech stocks today. We hear from WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims about the challenge for Silicon Valley. And it’s the World Cup final on Sunday. WSJ sports editor Joshua Robinson tells us what he’ll be looking out for when Argentina faces off against Spain. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryFact-Checking Trump’s Election Fraud Claims
Yesterday00:15:16Summary readyA.M. Edition for July 17. President Trump is ramping up his efforts to sow doubt about election results, raising familiar but unproven claims about the voting process. WSJ’s Washington coverage chief Damian Paletta breaks down Trump’s latest speech on election integrity, and fact-checks key talking points. Plus, the SEC is flooded with complaints over its plan to scrap required quarterly earnings. And WSJ’s Callum Borchers explains how companies are quietly using new AI tools to track employee digital footprints. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryThe Trump Administration’s Latest Crackdown on Legal Immigration
Yesterday00:12:45Summary readyP.M. Edition for July 16. A new regulation from the Trump administration will cap student visas to a maximum of four years, and require extensions to stay longer. Journal immigration reporter Michelle Hackman gets into how big a change this is and what students—and U.S. companies—will be most affected. Plus, Chevron says it plans to explore how to help Iraqi oil bypass the Strait of Hormuz. And a new report from the Pew Charitable Trusts shows that debt collectors took more debtors to court last year. We hear from WSJ economics reporter Dan Frosch about what that suggests about the health of the U.S. consumer. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryHow the Surge in Listings Threatens Historic Stock Rally
2d ago00:14:26Summary readyA.M. Edition for July 16. President Trump mulls a further escalation of the war in Iran. That could include more airstrikes, targeting the fortified tunnel complex at nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain or sending in ground troops near the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the U.S. slaps 25% tariffs on certain Brazilian goods, citing unfair trade practices, but excludes beef and coffee. And WSJ special writer Gregory Zuckerman debates whether the recent surge in IPOs and share listings is a sign of a market downturn. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryWho Are the Millions of Americans Locked Out of the Job Market?
2d ago00:13:24Summary readyP.M. Edition for Wednesday, July 15. The U.S. labor market is in a great position, according to most key metrics. But two million people are still looking for work after six months or longer without a job. WSJ economic correspondent Harriet Torry explains who is being sidelined. Plus, Wall Street’s biggest investment banks are bringing in gargantuan hauls. What’s driving them towards their best trading year ever? We hear from WSJ reporter Ben Glickman. And President Trump says ICE officers should keep using traffic stops to arrest immigrants, just after the agency’s leadership suspended the stops. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryU.S. Rewards U.A.E. with Coveted AI Chips After Iran War
3d ago00:14:57Summary readyA.M. Edition for July 15. WSJ reporter Eliot Brown details how the U.A.E.’s years-long lobbying efforts have finally paid off, after the Trump administration gave it a leg-up in the AI race, raising fresh questions about conflicts of interest. Plus, Senators look to give President Trump authority to impose tariffs on the five largest importers of Russian oil and gas. And Meta’s AI-powered glasses are everywhere, alarming privacy advocates. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryWhat’s Behind a Red-Hot Quarter for Bank Earnings
3d ago00:12:54Summary readyP.M. Edition for July 14. Big U.S. banks like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America reported soaring profits in the second quarter. But can the party continue? We hear from Gina Heeb, who covers banks for the Journal. Plus, inflation cooled to 3.5% last month. WSJ economics reporter Matt Grossman talks about what’s driving prices lower, and what’s expected later this summer. And ICE is suspending traffic stops after two fatal shootings in the past week. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryThe Tech Company That Rejects 99.9% of Job Applicants
4d ago00:13:30Summary readyA.M. Edition for July 14. New York becomes the first state to ban data center construction as builders and operators across the U.S. move to cash out and bring private equity in, to pay for even more data centers. Plus, Middle East oil producers and markets align behind the reality that the region’s supply chain may never return to the way it was. And Science of Success columnist Ben Cohen details the company that’s harder to land a job at than getting into Harvard or becoming a NASA astronaut. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryPresident Trump to Reimpose a U.S. Blockade of Iran
4d ago00:11:29Summary readyP.M. Edition for July 13. The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz heats up: President Trump says he is reinstating the U.S. blockade of Iranian shipping through the crucial waterway, sending oil prices soaring. Plus, a coalition of a dozen states is suing to block the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery, the strongest legal challenge yet to the $81 billion acquisition. And Kathryn Ruemmler had said she would step down as Goldman Sachs’s top lawyer at the end of June after her long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein came under scrutiny. But instead she’s staying on, complicating efforts to find her successor. WSJ lead financial reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis discusses what’s going on inside the bank ahead of Ruemmler’s testimony in front of Congress on Wednesday. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryStunned GOP Looks to Replace Graham After His Sudden Death
5d ago00:15:54Summary readyA.M. Edition for July 13. Republicans begin the scramble to replace Senator Lindsey Graham following his sudden death on Saturday evening. WSJ reporter Alex Leary reflects on Graham’s career, his relationship with President Trump and who his likely successor may be. Plus, expectations are sky high for this earnings season with the biggest U.S. companies forecasting more than 30% growth on average. But is it a bubble? And SK Hynix shares plummet following their historic debut on Wall Street. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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