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For Clues to the Stock Market Selloff, Look to the Fed’s Balance Sheet

The stock market entered correction territory as investors reevaluate the market’s value after the Federal Reserve signaled plans to raise interest rates. WSJ’s Dion Rabouin explains. Illustration: David Fang




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How the Meme Stock ‘Revolution’ Has Left Markets Changed A Year Later

Amateur investors took the stock market by storm a year ago, buying up shares of meme stocks like GameStop and AMC Entertainment. Many remember it as a revolution against Wall Street, but in the end, they largely just lined the pockets of major financial firms. WSJ’s Dion Rabouin explains. Illustration: Sebastian Vega




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Schools Struggle With Omicron-Fueled Teacher Shortages

A wave of Covid-19-related school staffing issues has led some states to take drastic steps to keep schools open, including enlisting state employees, retirees and National Guard members to fill in as substitute teachers. Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press




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Pittsburgh Bridge Collapses Hours Before Biden’s Visit

At least 10 people were injured when a snow-covered bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh early Friday morning, hours before President Biden was scheduled to visit the city and speak about infrastructure. Photo: Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press




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Why U.S. and Russia Are Sparring Over Ukraine

The U.S., NATO and Russia are caught in a diplomatic standoff over Moscow's buildup of troops at the border with Ukraine. WSJ looks at what Russia wants and how Ukraine and its allies are preparing for a potential crisis. Photo: Andriy Dubchak/Associated Press




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North Korean Missile Captures Images of Earth From Space

North Korea released images of earth from space, which it claims were captured by a camera attached to the Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile it launched Sunday. The weapon tested appears to be one of the country’s most powerful in years. Photo: KCNA/KNS/AFP




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U.S. to Deploy Troops to European Allies Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis

The Pentagon announced on Wednesday a plan to deploy more than 3,000 troops to Europe in the first major movement of U.S. forces in Russia’s military standoff with Ukraine. Photo: Andrew Harnik/Associated Press




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Putin, Xi Show Solidarity as Ukraine Tensions Mount

Ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a summit, underscoring their deepening ties as Russia confronts growing tensions with the U.S. and NATO over Ukraine. Photo: Alexei Druzhinin/Associated Press




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Watch: Police Killing of Amir Locke Sparks Protests in Minneapolis

Demonstrators marched in Minneapolis over the weekend to protest the fatal police shooting of Amir Locke, a Black man who was killed last week when police executed a no-knock search warrant. Photo: Kerem Yucel/AFP/Getty Images




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Hong Kong Races to Contain Covid-19 Outbreak – With China’s Help

As countries loosen Covid-19 restrictions, Hong Kong is sticking to a “dynamic zero-Covid” approach – with help from Beijing. A surge in cases has overwhelmed hospitals and threatens business confidence in the global financial hub. Photo: Bertha Wang/Bloomberg




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Biden’s State of the Union: Warning to Putin, Plan to Fight Inflation

During President Biden’s address to the nation, he garnered bipartisan applause as he warned Russia that more coordinated measures were coming in response to its invasion of Ukraine. He also laid out ways to help tame inflation. Photo: Pool/Reuters




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North Korea’s Expanding Missile Arsenal Unpacked

From a more powerful intercontinental ballistic missile to hypersonic ones, North Korea has been displaying new weapons alongside its nuclear bombs and submarines. WSJ takes a look at the regime’s growing arsenal to see what message it sends to the world. Composite: Diana Chan




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Lithium for EV Batteries Is in High Demand, But Protesters Are Pushing Back

Lithium prices are rising as demand for the key ingredient in electric car batteries grows, amid a broader push to move away from oil and gas. But extraction of the metal is time consuming and potentially harmful to the environment, and plans to produce more have prompted protests. Photo: STR/Getty Images, Oliver Bunic/AFP/Getty Images




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As U.S. Inflation Surges, Japan's Low Prices Hold Steady

As the cost of groceries, clothing and electronics have gone up in the U.S., prices in Japan have stayed low. WSJ’s Peter Landers goes shopping in Tokyo to explain why steady prices, though good for your wallet, can be a sign of a slow-growing economy. Photo: Richard B. Levine/Zuma Press; Kim Kyung Hoon/Reuters




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Tapering: What It Is and Why It Makes Markets Shudder

The Federal Reserve says it will accelerate the wind-down of its bond-buying program, the biggest step the central bank has taken in reversing its pandemic-era stimulus. Here’s how tapering works, and why it sends markets on edge. Photo illustration: Adele Morgan/WSJ




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Watch: Boris Johnson Apologizes for Attending Party During Covid-19 Lockdown

During a session of Parliament, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized for attending a party on Downing Street in 2020 while strict Covid-19 lockdown measures were in place. Johnson said he believed it was a “work event.” Photo: PRU/AFP via Getty Images




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Djokovic Fans Celebrate After Australian Judge Orders Release From Detention

Crowds gathered to celebrate after a judge ordered the release of tennis star Novak Djokovic from detention ahead of the Australian Open. The ruling comes after the Australian government canceled his visa, saying he wasn’t exempt from Covid-19 vaccination rules. Photo: Hamish Blair/Associated Press




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Student Loan Forgiveness: The Borrowers Who Now Qualify

WSJ higher-education reporter Melissa Korn breaks down the select groups of borrowers who are currently eligible for student debt relief and what borrowers can expect next year. Photo: Getty Images




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WSJ Opinion: Kamala Harris and the Future of the Democratic Party

The only thing worse than the President's approval rating is that of his vice president, Kamala Harris, whom it's reported the Biden team accuse of dysfunction and a lack of focus. Images: AFP/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly




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China’s Zero-Covid Strategy Tested Ahead of Winter Olympics

From mass tests to lockdowns, China is on high-alert to keep the coronavirus at bay ahead of the Winter Olympics. WSJ examines the zero-Covid strategy in the city of Xi’an to see how it has sparked backlash from residents and affected chip makers. Photo: Shao Rui/Zuma Press, Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters




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Watch Doctors Transplant Pig Heart Into Patient in Medical Breakthrough

For the first time, surgeons in Maryland transplanted a genetically modified pig heart into a human without immediate rejection by the patient’s body. While the operation brings doctors a step closer to solving the organ shortage, it remains controversial for some. Photo: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine




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How to Fix and Strengthen the 401(k)

The 401(k) workplace-savings plan, designed to augment traditional pensions, has become the primary retirement-savings vehicle for many workers, but critics say it isn’t up to the task. WSJ's Anna Prior highlights five key suggestions to strengthen the 401(k). Photo: Getty




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A More Personal Synthetic Voice for Those Who Can't Speak

A wave of new technologies is giving people like Max Plansky, who are unable to speak due to a debilitating condition, a more personal synthetic voice. Photo/Video: Denise Blostein/The Wall Street Journal




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Should Homeowners Ban Drones Over Their Property?

The increased use of personal and commercial drones is raising questions about where they should be permitted to fly, and who should make that decision. The FAA estimates drone sales will reach 7 million by 2020. Photo: John Weber for The Wall Street Journal




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A Gymnast's Death-Defying Leap to Success

Dipa Karmakar, the first female Indian gymnast to qualify for the Olympics, will be performing one of the sport's most dangerous and difficult moves in Brazil in August. Photo: Karan Deep Singh/The Wall Street Journal




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How China Upended Life at India's Ship-Recycling Yards

At the world's biggest ship-recycling yard at Alang, India, life is becoming harder as fewer ships arrive. Here's why. Photo: Karan Deep Singh/The Wall Street Journal




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On-Site Child Care: It's Paying Off at Clif Bar

Clif Bar & Co. is among only 5% of U.S. employers that offer a child care center on-site or near its offices. Kate Torgersen, an 18-year employee, explains how bringing her three children to the company's "Base Camp" child care center has benefited her as a working mother. Photo: Tim Hussin for The Wall Street Journal




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How Confidential Documents Get Stored at the White House

The transcript of President Trump's call with Ukraine shed light on a method for classifying documents that's even more top secret than top secret. WSJ spoke to a former National Security Council official to understand the intricacies of the White House server security system.




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Women Hit Obstacles on the Way to the First Promotion

Men outnumber women nearly 2 to 1 on the first move up the management ladder. WSJ’s Vanessa Fuhrmans explains how this can hurt women right out of the gate.




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Why Women Don’t Get the Feedback They Need

Research shows that getting ahead requires constructive criticism. But many women don’t get those frank assessments.




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Women Are Less Likely to Delegate Than Men

Women are less likely to delegate than men and that might hurt their careers. WSJ's Michelle Ma explains why women have a harder time passing off work to others.




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How Much Would It Cost to Reduce Global Warming? $131 Trillion Is One Answer

Money is a sticking point in climate-change negotiations around the world. As economists warn that limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius will cost many more trillions than anticipated, WSJ looks at how the funds could be spent, and who would pay. Illustration: Preston Jessee/WSJ




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Deadly Floods in Germany, Belgium Destroy Homes

Flooding in western Europe after days of heavy rain caused houses to collapse. With around 170 people reported dead and many more missing, officials said the German government and Parliament would work on an aid package to alleviate the suffering. Photo: Torsten Silz/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images




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The U.S. Strategy to Catch Up on China’s Global Push for Influence

The U.S. wants to counter China’s influence around the world by providing everything from infrastructure to vaccines and green energy. WSJ’s Stu Woo explains how the plan, dubbed Build Back Better World, aims to compete with China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Photo composite: Daniel Orton




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What's Next for U.S. and Russia as Tensions Grow Over Ukraine

A military buildup along the Ukrainian border is further straining ties between Russia and the U.S., after clashes over cybercrime, expulsions of diplomats and a migrant crisis in Belarus. WSJ explains what is deepening the rift between Washington and Moscow. Photo Composite/Video: Michelle Inez Simon




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First Detention, Now Demolition: China Remakes Its Muslim Region

After locking up as many as a million people in camps in Xinjiang, Chinese authorities are destroying Uyghur neighborhoods and purging the region's culture. They say they’re fighting terrorism. Their aim: to engineer a society loyal to Beijing. Photo illustration: Sharon Shi. Video: Clément Bürge




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This 100-Acre Wyoming Spread Has Its Own Airstrip and Airplane Hangar

Along with the large airplane hangar, amenities include two fireplaces, a deck, a patio with a hot tub, a viewing tower, and a detached shop for additional toys and gear.




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Inflation a Major Theme at Powell Nomination Hearing

In a confirmation hearing for his second term as Federal Reserve chairman, Jerome Powell said the central bank would use its tools to tamp down inflation. Photo: Graeme Jennings/Press Pool




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How Companies Are Overhauling Supply Chains to Ease Bottlenecks

The Covid pandemic has strained global supply chains, causing freight backlogs that have driven up costs. Now, some companies are looking for longer-term solutions to prepare for future supply-chain crises, even if those strategies come at a high cost. Photo Illustration: Jacob Reynolds




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5G Service Rollout Is Delayed Amid Flight Safety Concerns

AT&T and Verizon agreed to delay the rollout of a new 5G wireless service at the request of U.S. transportation officials. The FAA says the service could affect airplane safety systems, a claim the wireless industry refutes. Photo illustration: Jacob Reynolds




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Hospitals Near ‘Breaking Point’ Amid Covid-19-Related Staff Shortages

Hospitals in the U.S. are struggling to staff medical facilities as a wave of Covid-19 cases sidelines healthcare workers. Some hospital administrators are being forced to turn to last-resort measures to ensure quality of care. Photo: Joseph Prezioso/AFP/Getty Images




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The Great Labor Shift, Explained in One Chart

The American workforce is rapidly changing. In August, 4.3 million workers quit their jobs, part of what many are calling “the Great Resignation.” Here’s a look into where the workers are going and why. Photo illustration: Liz Ornitz/WSJ




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Watch: Biden Supports Changing Senate Rules to Pass Voting Rights Bills

President Biden on Tuesday spoke in Atlanta to support changing Senate filibuster rules as he sought passage of federal voting laws that have been repeatedly blocked by Republicans. Photo: Patrick Semansky/Associated Press




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Carlos Santana's Hillside Home Provides San Francisco Bay Views

Once inside, the house's modern style flows across an open floor plan marked by clean lines and quality craftsmanship from the kitchen and dining areas to the living room. Hardwood flooring and walls of windows frame the picturesque views from nearly every room.




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Investigation: How TikTok's Algorithm Figures Out Your Deepest Desires

A Wall Street Journal investigation found that TikTok only needs one important piece of information to figure out what you want: the amount of time you linger over a piece of content. Every second you hesitate or rewatch, the app is tracking you. Photo illustration: Laura Kammermann/The Wall Street Journal




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Trial of Three Ex-Officers Over George Floyd’s Killing: What to Know

Three former Minneapolis police officers face federal charges that they violated George Floyd’s civil rights during his May 2020 arrest. Here’s what you need to know about the officers and the upcoming trial. Photo: Erin Ailworth/The Wall Street Journal




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Tonga Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami: Satellite Images Reveal Damage

Satellite images show parts of the Pacific nation of Tonga before and after a tsunami triggered by an underwater volcanic eruption damaged the archipelago’s coastline. Vast areas were blanketed in ash. Photos: Maxar Technologies/Reuters




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Should We Get a Second Booster Vaccine? What the Science Says

Amid a surge in cases, some countries are handing out second booster shots. In Israel, early data suggest a fourth vaccine dose can increase antibodies against Covid-19, but not enough to prevent infections from Omicron. WSJ explains. Photo composite: Eve Hartley/WSJ




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Britney Spears’s Father Suspended From Conservatorship: What’s Next

Britney Spears's father was removed as conservator of her $60 million estate on Wednesday. Fans outside the courthouse cheered as the suspension brings the pop star closer to unwinding the legal arrangement that has controlled her life for 13 years. Photo: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters




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Russia Sends Film Crew to Space to Make Movie, Ahead of Tom Cruise, NASA

A Russian film crew was launched to the International Space Station on Tuesday to make the world’s first movie in orbit. The Russian space agency is getting in ahead of NASA, which last year said it would work with Tom Cruise to film aboard the spacecraft. Photo: AFP/Getty Images