A professor of philosophy—and occasional spy for Britain—sent back early warnings from his time in Germany after World War I.
'Breaking Bad' Star Bryan Cranston is Moving On From His Central Park South Pied-à-Terre
The actor and his wife, actress Robin Dearden, are asking $3.495 million for the apartment at Berkeley House.
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He’s freezing. He has no Diet Coke. And he got reprimanded for standing. Donald Trump is miserable in court.
Iranian Rapper's Death Sentence Draws International Uproar
Tehran renews crackdown on civil liberties amid regional tensions.
Hazy Days in Athens and More
College protests, horses run amok, snooker championship and more images from around the world, selected by Wall Street Journal photo editors.
Comex Gold Settles Higher, Silver Falls
Gold settled up 0.2% Friday, while silver fell 0.4%. For the week, both metals posted a loss.
The Continuing Absurdity of National Public Radio
NPR CEO sees no bias problem, only a business opportunity.
Bank of Canada Officials Split on How Soon Rate Cuts Could Start, Minutes Say
Senior Bank of Canada officials were divided on how soon the central bank could start cutting interest rates, although they agreed cuts should proceed gradually given the risk of inflation reaccelerating, according to a summary of deliberations leading up to its April 10 policy decision.
Advisers on Trillions in IRAs Must Now Put Your Interest First
New rules will govern advice on moving nest eggs into individual retirement accounts.
Change Healthcare Hackers Broke in Nine Days Before Ransomware Attack
The hackers who attacked UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare unit were in the company’s networks for more than a week before they launched a ransomware strike that has crippled vital parts of the U.S. healthcare system since February.
Disney Technology Chief Departs
Aaron LaBerge will become chief technology officer of Penn Entertainment.
The UAW Wins One for the Subsidies in Chattanooga
Volkswagen got the political message about resisting the auto workers union.
What's in the House Aid Package for Ukraine and Israel?
The $95 billion foreign-aid and national-security proposal that passed the House is aimed at fortifying allies while replenishing depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles.
U.S.-China Internet War Intensifies as House Passes TikTok Ban
The measure, which would require ByteDance to sell the popular app or stop operating in the U.S., now heads to the Senate.
Ex-Paradigm Investor Casey Caruso Creating Frontier-Tech Venture Firm Topology
The former investment partner at Paradigm plans to invest in crypto, AI, neurotechnology and other frontier-tech categories.
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The House passed a $95 billion package including aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, and a measure forcing the sale of TikTok. It now heads to the Senate.
Trader Joe's Mini Tote Is Everywhere. These Stylish Alternatives Are Not.
Trader Joe’s viral mini tote is being hawked on eBay for hundreds of dollars. Those unwilling to spend that on a grocery bag should try these stylish—and less predictable—summer totes instead.
16 Books We Read This Week
Harry Truman’s moment, Ingmar Bergman’s inner vision, the pirate who became a spy and more.
Comex Gold Settles Higher, Silver Falls
Gold settled 0.4% higher at the second-highest close in history, while silver fell nearly 0.1%, down two of the past three sessions.
Comex Gold Settles Lower, Silver Rises
Gold settled 0.8% lower, snapping a four-session winning streak, and silver rose 0.1%, up 14 of the past 15 sessions.
Supreme Court Questions Jan. 6 Charge That Could Affect Hundreds of Cases
The justices are to decide whether an Enron-era obstruction law applies to rioters’ disruption of Congress.
How Two Feuding Generals Drove Sudan to the Brink of Starvation
As the war reaches the one-year mark, U.N. agencies warn that 700,000 Sudanese children could die from hunger in 2024.
Correction
The share of eligible tax filers using the Internal Revenue Service’s Direct File is 0.3%.
Iran Launches Drone Attack at Israel
Iran launched a wave of dozens of drones toward Israel, setting up a direct military confrontation between the two nations and raising the risks of wider regional war.
Iran Launches Drone Swarm at Israel
Drone swarm is expected to reach the country overnight, an Israeli official confirmed.
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Iran launched drones toward Israel that are expected to reach the country in several hours, the Israeli military said
Israeli Military Aims to Quell Settler Violence in West Bank After Jewish Teen's Death
Violence in the West Bank threatens to open another front in the war as Israel awaits an attack by Iran.
U.S. Steel Shareholders Approve Sale to Japan's Nippon Steel
United States Steel shareholders approved the sale in the midst of union opposition and ongoing regulatory reviews.
Why Americans Crave Southern French Cooking Now
Julia Child was a fan. Alice Waters and Alain Ducasse can’t get enough. Now a new generation of destination diners is crushing on the south of France, and the produce-packed cuisine looks fresher than ever.
Tony Abbott, a Fighter in the Cold War With China
The former Australian prime minister is worried by the U.S. tilt toward isolationism—though he has faith America will come through in the end.
Dartmouth Will Oppose Its Basketball Team Union
Our athletes are students first. Paying them to play would undermine our academic mission.
Let's Install Exercise Bikes in Congress
A new study says physical activity helps us think. Imagine how many jobs could be improved by adding a workout.
Buy the Stock Market's Inflation Freakouts
Hot inflation sent stocks plunging again, but investors’ panicked first reaction overlooks some underlying reasons.
Materials Supplier Ferguson Seeks Faster Path to Construction Market
Ferguson, one of the largest plumbing and heating materials distributors in the U.S., is adding three warehouses in major cities across North America over the next two years to step up its rapid-delivery capabilities in an increasingly competitive sector serving professional contractors.
The Women's College Basketball Tournament Outshone the Men's. But It Got 99% Less TV Money.
Sunday’s final was watched by more people than any other basketball game in the past five years, including NBA and NCAA men’s events.
3 Ways to Lock In Lower Mortgage Rates
With affordability expected to remain challenging for home buyers, experts say there are ways to ease the pain.
Democrats Play Into Hamas's Hands
Cutting off weapons to an ally in wartime would be the definition of betrayal.
Requiem for Eiger Biopharmaceuticals
After 24 years in business, the drug innovator hit the FDA’s approval roadblock.
Man Is Charged With Setting Fire at Sen. Bernie Sanders's Office
Federal prosecutors said a man was arrested and charged with starting a fire at U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’s office in Vermont.
Hash Out the Inheritance Now, or Fight Your Family Later
The toughest part of estate planning isn’t writing the will, but talking about it openly with the family.
Woody Allen's Cancellation Is a Crime Against Culture
The great director made his 50th film far from Hollywood, which has unjustly shunned him.
The Message Iran Must Hear
The White House should’ve told Tehran to think twice before giving an order they would regret.
No Labels Will Abandon 2024 Presidential Campaign Effort
The centrist group plans to announce it won’t field a third-party ‘unity ticket’ after months of failing to find a candidate to lead its effort
CVC Capital-Backed ConvergeOne Files for Bankruptcy to Cut $1.6 Billion in Debt
IT provider ConvergeOne has filed for bankruptcy with a plan to cut $1.6 billion in debt and could hand control to lenders including Silver Point Capital and Monarch Alternative Capital.
Beauty Slowdown Reflects Cracks in Consumer Spending
The entire beauty category is experiencing weaker spending across price points and product segments, says Ulta’s CEO.
Five Takeaways From the WSJ Swing-State Poll
Survey finds a fraying Democratic coalition as Donald Trump gains among young and minority voters.
J.K. Rowling Still Free from the Speech Police
Beloved author urges women “to speak up for the reality and importance of biological sex.”
Paramount, Skydance Enter Exclusive Talks to Merge
An agreement paves the way for an exit by controlling shareholder Shari Redstone.
EQT Scoops Up Supply-Chain Risk Software Maker Avetta
The deal is said to value the U.S. provider of risk-management software at more than $3 billion.
Cleveland Fed President Says Three Rate Cuts Still Reasonable
Loretta Mester said she had continued to pencil in three rate cuts this year as part of the quarterly economic projections submitted at the Federal Reserve’s meeting last month, the same as in December.
Trump Media Shares Tumble After Recent Cash Crunch Disclosed
The stock slide erased more than $1 billion from the presidential candidate’s approximately 57% stake in the company.
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