A falling U.S. birthrate means some lament missing a key chapter in life.
South Korea's Exports Grow for 11th Straight Month
South Korea’s exports expanded for an 11th straight month in August on solid demand for semiconductors, smartphones and other goods overseas.
18 Books We Read This Week
The life and death of political parties, Antietam’s legacy, the return of Jackson Brodie and more.
'A Promised Land' Review: Jewish Roots of the Tree of Liberty
During the Revolutionary era, Jews sought and subsequently celebrated freedom in America—and worked to expand its blessings.
Billionaire 'Condo King' Lists Aspen Mansion for $30 Million---More Than Three Times What He Paid in 2020
Miami real-estate developer Jorge Pérez purchased the roughly 10,000-square-foot property for $9.5 million.
Ph.D.s Are Next in Fight Over Affirmative Action
Lawsuit challenges federal McNair program that funds aspiring doctoral students.
Oil Tanker Attacked by Houthis Is at Risk of Leaking in Red Sea
The Sounion is carrying a million barrels of oil, and a U.N. group warns that a spill could devastate the coasts of Red Sea countries.
Seattle-Tacoma Airport Deals With Delays Five Days After Detecting Cyberattack
Airlines sharing common technology from the Port of Seattle are hardest hit, leading to late flights and baggage problems.
Former Dave & Buster's CEO Lists Beachfront Home Off Florida's Scenic Highway 30A
The $9.995 million Walton County house has fire pit, heated plunge pool and an outdoor kitchen.
Fed Rate Cuts Are Coming, but Investors Disagree on the Path Forward
Markets might be running ahead of themselves by pricing aggressive Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts this year.
New Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings -- Week Ending Aug. 25, 2024
A list of some new chapter 11 bankruptcy filings made during the last week.
Housing Is the Sleeper Issue of the 2024 Campaign
Harris promises to double down on Biden policies that have made it more expensive to buy a home.
Kamala Harris's 'Joyful' War on Entrepreneurs
When Democrats talk about boosting the middle class, what they mean is government employees.
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His work made him a celebrity—now he's in exile. The shocking scandal rocking the art world.
Canadian Panel Backs Government Order Resuming Freight Rail Operations, Imposing Binding Arbitration
Thousands of Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National Railway employees will return to work, but union plans to appeal the decision.
The FDA Approved New Covid Vaccines. Should You Get One?
Public health officials say everyone, but especially older people, should get them.
Venezuela's Supreme Court Backs Maduro as Election Winner
The president tasked the regime-controlled court with refereeing the disputed vote in an effort to fight fraud allegations.
Most Climate Policies Don't Work. Here's What Science Says Does Reduce Emissions.
Relying on green subsidies alone has failed, but combining various economic tools has helped limit climate-warming emissions.
Democrats Use Convention Stage to Get Under Trump's Skin
Tim Walz, Wednesday’s headliner, pioneered calling GOP ticket “weird”; other speakers have mocked Trump’s wealth and fixation on crowd size.
How Inflation and Overspending Are Keeping Gen Z Stuck in a Debt Trap
A podcast series about how young borrowers got into so much debt so fast and what they can do to manage it.
2024 Presidential, Senate and House Election Forecasts
A look at the latest forecasts for Democrats and Republicans, based on combined ratings from three nonpartisan political analysts.
The 600-Mile Race That Came Down to Just 4 Seconds
After eight grueling stages, Kasia Niewiadoma held on to win the women’s Tour de France by the smallest margin in the history of the men’s or women’s race.
Trump Is Attracting Young Male Voters. Can Harris Change That?
For over 20 years, young voters have supported Democratic candidates. But WSJ polling from 2024 shows a growing number are supporting the Republican party, especially young men. WSJ’s Aaron Zitner explains why.
Elon Musk's X to Close Operations in Brazil as Clash Over Content Escalates
Government threats about how it moderates its platform left the company “no choice,” Musk says.
Protester Who Faced Off Against Police Becomes Bangladesh's 'Tank Man'
Many young people in Bangladesh see themselves in the 23-year-old English major whose fatal shooting in a protest was captured on video.
The New Office Status Bag Is…Squishy?
Constructed of quilted cotton, canvas, even neoprene, these women’s carryalls are chic—and less than half the price of a typical hard leather designer bag.
Deere Shrinks Staff to Navigate Farm Economy Downturn
Equipment maker reveals deep cuts to production, payrolls to avoid prolonged pain from market slump.
Security in Focus as Taylor Swift's Five-Night London Run Begins
Hundreds of thousands of Swifties are expected in London for five sold-out shows at Wembley after last week’s foiled terror plot in Vienna.
Rapid Spread of Mpox in Africa Is Global Health Emergency, WHO Says
There have been more than 17,000 suspected Mpox infections across 13 African countries this year.
Kamala Harris Has Three Great Weeks Down, 12 to Go
The new nominee sprints to a lead. But there’s a long road ahead in the 2024 presidential race.
Trump, Musk Gear Up for X Interview Tonight
Donald Trump has returned to the social-media platform formerly known as Twitter ahead of an interview with Elon Musk, the website’s owner who has endorsed the former president.
Paris Bids Adieu to Olympic Games
The Olympics boosted spirits in the French capital and beyond—now it is back to reality.
Trump Campaign Says It Was Hacked
The campaign said some of its internal communications had been hacked and suggested Iran was responsible and seeking to undermine the former president’s prospects in the November election.
Team USA Wasn't the Dream Team. It Might Have Been Better.
The 1992 Olympic men’s basketball team will always be the gold standard. But in winning the gold medal against a field loaded with NBA talent, the 2024 version of Team USA made a case as the greatest ever.
As Ukrainian Forces Grab Russian Territory, the Kremlin Maintains It's No Big Deal
Ukrainian thrust into Kursk raises questions about Russian military capabilities and where Putin’s red lines really lie.
U.S. Women's Soccer Team Completes Turnaround by Clinching Olympic Gold
With a 1-0 win over Brazil, the Americans were crowned Olympic champions for the first time in 12 years.
The Rise of Women's Sports Unlocks Unexpected Sponsorships
Unknown startups, female-focused companies and other brands with no prior dealings with sports are being named official sponsors of women’s leagues and teams.
China's Hot-Pot Giant Has Its Own Boy Band. Can It Win Over U.S. Diners?
China’s Haidilao offers diners manicures, massages and dancing waiters along with their hot-pot. WSJ explores whether the strategy can succeed with Americans as the $9 billion chain looks to expand across the U.S.
Georgia Election Rule Prompts Concerns of Chaos and Delays
Former President Donald Trump has praised the state election board, calling three members “pit bulls fighting for honesty, transparency and victory.”
Bank of Canada Focused on Perils of Cooling Labor Market in July Rate-Cut Decision: Minutes
Policymakers worried that slack in the jobs market might not only continue, but possibly weigh down consumer spending for years.
The Business World's Favorite Laptop Has Barely Changed in 30 Years
Lenovo’s ThinkPad laptop has been dominating the enterprise market for years. The secret? Staying the same.
Harris Running Mate Teases His Own Project 2025: Socialism
Tim Walz hones a folksy sales pitch for much bigger government.
Hector Berlioz, Symphonic Storyteller
The multitalented 19th-century composer never wavered from his commitment to musical narrative, an approach maligned during his lifetime but celebrated today—notably at this month’s Bard Music Festival.
Companies Sue Tech Firms After Outages, but It's an Uphill Battle
Companies including car dealerships, hospitals and airlines that have experienced operational problems after hacks or technical issues at their technology suppliers are seeking to recoup losses.
Tropical Storm Debby Threatens South With Record-Setting Rain
Expected to make landfall as a hurricane, Debby promises dangerous storm surges, powerful winds and “catastrophic” floods.
The Olympic Boxing Match That Ignited a Gender Controversy
When Italian boxer Angela Carini withdrew from a fight after less than a minute, it highlighted the issue of athletes with natural advantages from birth—and the debate about how and whether to regulate them.
Strike on Soccer Field Stirs Divide Over War and Peace in Golan Heights Village
The Druze community has shied away from the region’s conflicts, but a rocket that killed a dozen young people has thrust it to the center.
Ukraine Claims Sinking of Russian Submarine in Missile Strike
Ukraine is stepping up deep strikes against Russian targets as Russian pressure mounts in the land war.
Notable & Quotable: Venezuelan Socialism
‘In recent years, the socialist model has given way to brutal capitalism, economists say, with a small state-connected minority controlling much of the nation’s wealth.’
U.S. Sues TikTok, Alleging It Violated Child Privacy Law
The lawsuit adds to the Chinese-owned social-media company’s escalating legal challenges in one of its most valuable markets.
U.S. Sues TikTok, ByteDance, Accuses Them of Violations of Children's Privacy Laws
Lawsuit alleges that TikTok knowingly allowed children to set up regular accounts on the app and create, watch and share videos with adults.
Principal-Based Trading in Advertising is On the Rise. Most Marketers Have No Clue What That Means.
Agencies that secure ad space for marketers are increasingly buying inventory and taking ownership of the media they then resell to those clients, versus buying it on behalf of that marketer as an agent.
Microsoft Adds OpenAI to Its List of Competitors in AI and Search
Software giant counts its partner among rivals such as Amazon and Google in its annual report, reflecting growing overlap in their businesses.
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