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Biden Urges Israel and Hamas to Accept Cease-Fire Proposal
‘It’s time for this war to end,’ the president said, as families of hostages accused the Israeli government of giving up on their relatives and making the destruction of Hamas its priority.World - Joe Biden -
Elon Musk Should Be a Democrat
He flirts with Trump, but his businesses are in line with Biden’s priorities.World - Elon Musk -
Trump Trial Jury Deliberates, Asking to Hear Some Testimony Again
The jurors got the case after receiving final legal instructions from the judge. They will decide whether to convict Donald Trump of 34 felonies.World - Donald Trump -
Smart Bandages That Heal Wounds Faster and Talk to Your Doctor Are on the Way
Researchers are working on bandages that allow remote monitoring and deliver treatment with zaps of light or electricity.World -
How Hampton Inn Built a Cult Around Its Free Waffles
Travelers consume 30 million waffles at the hotel chain each year as part of its breakfast buffet.World -
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It reinvented the luxury watch world. But now the $100 million empire is running out of time.World -
Kenya's Rise to 'Major Non-NATO Ally'
The U.S. upgrades ties as it seeks to counter Russia and China.World -
Ad-Supported Paramount+ to Be Included in Charter's Spectrum Packages Under New Deal
Spectrum TV customers will get Paramount+ Essential and BET+ Essential with their packages for free. Charter agreed to make Paramount’s streaming offerings available for purchase to its internet-only customers.World -
Justice Department Sues to Break Up Live Nation-Ticketmaster
Antitrust enforcers allege the nation’s largest concert promotion and ticketing company abused monopoly and drove up prices for tickets.World -
These Sherpas Conquered Mount Everest. Now Living in Queens, They Long for a Rematch.
The former mountain guides drive Ubers and try to acclimate to New York City summers while they plot a new expedition.World -
The WSJ Dollar Index Was Flat at 99.16
The WSJ Dollar Index was flat at 99.16, and was down four of the past five trading days.World -
Aegon Backs Guidance, Launches Fresh Buyback
Aegon said it was on track to meet its guidance for a key earnings figure this year after a decline for the first quarter, and launched a new share buyback program of up to €200 million.World -
AI Is Electrifying These Power Producers' Shares
The outlook for higher electricity demand is lifting share prices to new heights at Vistra, NRG and Constellation Energy.World - Artificial Intelligence -
Natural Gas Extends Gains as Demand is Forecast to Rise
Natural gas futures rose as hot weather was forecast and expected to keep demand high.World -
The Marketing of 'Misty of Chincoteague'
Children’s author Marguerite Henry wasn’t just talented and prolific. She was an innovator in the art of promotion.World -
Will Tesla's EV Charging Slowdown Supercharge Competitors?
Tesla’s decision to step back from EV charging opens up space for competitors. It isn’t clear that they can fill the gap.World -
The jury heard testimony from adult-film actress Stormy Daniels in Trump's hush-money trial, including details of an encounter in a Lake Tahoe hotel in 2006.
The jury heard testimony from adult-film actress Stormy Daniels in Trump’s hush-money trial, including details of an encounter in a Lake Tahoe hotel in 2006.World -
Deutsche Post Positive on Outlook
DHL owner Deutsche Post posted lower quarterly earnings as its key business-to-business market failed to improve, but it said conditions should improve in the second half of the year and backed its full-year guidance.World -
Hang the Oil and Gas CEOs
Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats call for prosecuting fossil-fuel executives.World -
In the War on Consumers, Will California Politicians Ever Surrender?
A plastic-bag ban fails, so the answer is another ban.World - California -
Israeli tanks advanced farther into Rafah, witnesses said, as Israel's military said it was expanding operations in the southern Gaza city amid growing international condemnation.
Israeli tanks advanced farther into Rafah, witnesses said, as Israel’s military said it was expanding operations in the southern Gaza city amid growing international condemnation.World - Israel -
Chicago to Offer Most Generous Subsidies in U.S. to Save Its Downtown
Local politicians and developers are struggling to save the city’s office district.World -
What's News: Business & Finance
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Britain's Tories Face the Election Music
Down in the polls, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hopes to get a campaign hearing.World - United Kingdom -
Nvidia's Sales Triple, Signaling AI Boom's Staying Power
The company gives a better-than-expected forecast amid the hot market for its chips.World -
The Executive Who Revived Barbie Has a New Long-Shot Mission: Save Gap
CEO Richard Dickson is trying to make the clothing company cool again—one hoodie at a time.World -
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insights into Zealand Pharma, Roche, Biocon, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector.World -
Walmart Posts Sales Growth, Raises Earnings Outlook for the Year
In the U.S., more people shopped at Walmart and bought more products, but the average amount spent per visit was flat compared with the same quarter last year.World -
Japan's Biggest Insurer Plans to Go Big on Foreign Credit
Nippon Life Insurance, the largest insurer in Japan by asset size, is planning to invest more in foreign credit markets, looking to diversify its portfolio even as key domestic yields hover at decade highs.World - Japan -
Oil Rises, Buoyed by Second Straight Weekly Fall in U.S. Inventories
Oil gained in early Asian trade, buoyed by a second straight weekly decline in U.S. inventories.World -
Thyssenkrupp Cuts Guidance Again
Thyssenkrupp again cut its sales and profit forecasts for its fiscal year after write-downs and contracts to offset carbon emissions hit its second-quarter results.World -
Two Men Persecuted in Xi's China Tried to Escape. Only One Succeeded.
An activist blogger and a disbarred lawyer joined growing numbers of Chinese citizens looking to flee the country. “Leaving China and not living in fear was my only choice.”World - China -
U.K. Chancellor, IKEA CEO, Scott Galloway Appear at WSJ CEO Council
The Wall Street Journal is convening its annual CEO Council in London to discuss the forces shaping policy, business and the economy.World - United Kingdom -
What CFOs Are Saying About Higher-for-Longer Rates
Interest rates were set to fall. Now, companies are hunting for ways to offset higher debt costs, making sure potential deals are worth the extra financing cost and bracing for more sales pressure.World -
News Corp's Revenue, Earnings Decline Amid Advertising Slowdown
News Corp posted lower quarterly revenue and earnings due to a slowdown in advertising and declines at its overseas newspaper unit and subscription-video business.World -
South Korea Plans Push to Pivot EV Battery Industry Away From China
South Korea is dedicating around $7 billion to help wean its electric-vehicle battery supply chain away from China and align more with U.S. trade guidelines.World - China -
An Invisible Crisis Is Threatening America's Food Superpower Status
Across the country, aquifers are vanishing as farms and cities drain groundwater that can take thousands of years to replenish. Here’s an inside look at how this crisis is unfolding in Kansas and what it means for U.S. food supply.World -
Israel sent tanks into Rafah and took control of the Gaza side of a key border crossing to Egypt, securing a strategic corridor as high-stakes negotiations for a truce and hostage releases intensified.
Israel sent tanks into Rafah and took control of the Gaza side of a key border crossing to Egypt, securing a strategic corridor as high-stakes negotiations for a truce and hostage releases intensified.World -
Cyber Startup Wiz Raises $1 Billion on Path to IPO
Wiz said Tuesday it raised $1 billion in a deal valuing the fast growing cloud security startup at $12 billion.World -
Tesla's China Sales Fell in April
Tesla’s sales in China dropped in April, while its Chinese rivals reported higher sales as the country’s electric-vehicle market rebounded from a slow start this year.World - China