Five things to know about China's move to devalue its currency, which will likely have a ripple effect through financial markets as well as in politics.

The history of oil tycoons is littered with booms and busts—fortunes that swelled and collapsed with unexpected velocity—subject to the vagaries of oil discoveries and the high-stakes game of world diplomacy and international intrigue. Economic forecasters can't avoid them, either.

Americans spent more at retailers selling everything from cars to camping equipment in July, but they spent less at electronics stores. The underlying reason could be that gadgets are getting cheaper.

The minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting highlight the week.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A group of almost 300 airlines have committed to "net zero" carbon emissions by 2050, but just how are they going to get there? WSJ’s George Downs explores some of the methods the International Air Transport Association has suggested for emissions reduction. Illustration: George Downs

Videos shared online show crowds of people at airports across the country after American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights over the weekend due to bad weather and staff shortages. Screenshot: WSOC-TV via AP

Travelers who meet certain requirements will be allowed to enter the U.S. beginning Nov. 8. WSJ’s Allison Pohle explains what these new rules mean. Photo: Seth Wenig/Associated Press

Airlines scrapped more than 3,000 U.S. flights and delayed more than 5,000 on Monday. The new wave of cancellations and delays comes as the surge in Covid-19 infections in the U.S. has left the airline industry stretched thin. Photo: Chandan Khanna/AFP/Getty Images

Ever wondered how tennis pros are able to hit the ball with so much force, at extreme angles with incredible accuracy while still keeping it in the court? It comes down to physics. WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez explains what you can learn from the physics that give tennis pros their edge. Photo composite: Adele Morgan

Elite gymnasts Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Maggie Nichols and Aly Raisman delivered an emotional account of FBI failures in the investigation of former national team doctor Larry Nassar, in testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday. Photo: Saul Loeb/Associated Press

Throughout the pandemic, professional sports leagues like the NFL and NBA have generated rich data that has helped scientists better understand Covid-19. Now, with football season in full swing as the Delta variant spreads, WSJ’s Shelby Holliday looks at what we’ve learned so far.

In a video interview, Chinese tennis pro Peng Shuai denied accusing anyone of sexual assault. She stirred global concern following a sexual-assault accusation against a retired senior Chinese official and her disappearance from pubic view in early November. Photo: str/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images

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

Some Netflix employees staged a walkout and released a list of demands after a Dave Chappelle special offended many in the transgender community. Netflix is facing internal tensions while notching successes with “Squid Game” and subscriber growth. Photo: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

More Netflix viewers watched dubbed versions of the South Korean drama “Squid Game” than subtitled versions. WSJ met one of the show’s English-language voice actors to see how dubbing foreign content is fueling the streaming giant’s growth. Photo Illustration: Sharon Shi

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced plans to “open Texas 100%,” allowing businesses to operate at full capacity and an end to the state’s mask mandate starting March 10. Photo: David J. Phillip/AP

With food markets on a wild ride lately, cheese has seen more volatility than most. Yet in supermarkets, prices have remained relatively stable. Here’s why sharp changes in wholesale cheese prices are slow to make it to consumers. Illustration: Jacob Reynolds

When it comes to coffee beans, what happens in Brazil doesn’t stay in Brazil. In July and August, a bad frost hit the country's coffee-producing region and analysts say Brazil’s bean shortage is already rattling the global coffee market. So how will the frost affect the price of your morning cup? WSJ’s Shelby Holliday spoke to coffee experts around the world to find out. Illustration: Rafael Garcia

Cars today offer high-tech features and gather troves of data to train algorithms. As China steps up controls over new technologies, WSJ looks at the risks for Tesla and other global brands that are now required to keep data within the country. Screenshot: Tesla China

Ford and GM recently introduced their first electric pickup trucks. WSJ auto reporter Mike Colias breaks down the different strategies the two legacy auto manufacturers are pursuing to bring their EVs to market. Photo Illustration: Alexander Hotz/WSJ

Amazon founder and former CEO Jeff Bezos successfully completed the first manned mission of Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft. In this video, WSJ looks back at the remarkable career of the world’s richest man. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

The foreclosure crisis, while healing, is still ongoing in many parts of the country where homeowners are predominately black or populated by other minority groups.

Even in places where negative equity has mostly vanished, areas with lower median incomes are doing worse.

Contrary to popular perception, younger people aren’t more keen on trendy upgrades such as green materials and smart technology when it comes to renovating their homes, a new survey finds.

The Democrats’ plan to pay for President Biden’s $3.5 trillion Build Back Better initiative will need to strike the right balance to appeal to progressives without alienating moderates. WSJ’s Gerald F. Seib discusses with tax policy reporter Richard Rubin. Photo illustration: Todd Johnson

A new crop of entrepreneurs is betting big that trading cards are no longer just hobbyists’ collectibles, they're serious investment assets. In this episode of Niche Markets, WSJ speaks with entrepreneurs who have found success in the booming trading market. Photo Illustration: Alexander Hotz/WSJ

Instagram’s top executive Adam Mosseri pushed back against some lawmakers’ assertions that social-media products are designed to be addictive, during a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing Wednesday. Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images

After Merck’s Covid-19 vaccine candidates failed, the drugmaker partnered with rival Johnson & Johnson. WSJ reporter Jared Hopkins takes us behind the scenes, as the first Merck-made shots are released for distribution. Photo: Hannah Yoon/WSJ

Scientists are using automation, real-time analysis and pooling data from around the world to rapidly identify and understand new coronavirus variants before the next one spreads widely. Photo Illustration: Sharon Shi

Real-estate transactions in the metaverse are reaching record highs. We spoke with companies investing in digital real estate to understand the economic model, and why investors are spending millions on virtual property. Photo: Republic Realm

SpaceX’s Starlink faces safety complaints from China and rival companies. As Elon Musk says there’s plenty of room in space and the race to expand satellite internet networks ramps up, WSJ looks at the risks they could pose. Photo Illustration: Sharon Shi

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂಬರ್‌ 5: ಇತ್ತೀಚಿನ ಕೆಲವು ವರ್ಷಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಹೈದರಾಬಾದ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ವಸತಿ ಬೆಲೆಗಳು ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಬೇಡಿಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ಹೆಚ್ಚಿದ ಹೊಸ ಪೂರೈಕೆಯ ನಡುವೆ ಗಣನೀಯವಾಗಿ ಏರುತ್ತಿವೆ. 2023 ರಿಂದ ಹೈದರಾಬಾದ್‌ನ ರಿಯಲ್ ಎಸ್ಟೇಟ್ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರವು ಭಾರೀ ಪ್ರಗತಿ ಸಾಧಿಸಿದೆ. ಬಾಡಿಗೆಗಳು ಕನಿಷ್ಠ 30 ಪ್ರತಿಶತದಷ್ಟು ಹೆಚ್ಚಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ದಲ್ಲಾಳಿಗಳು ಹೇಳುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಮನಿಕಂಟ್ರೋಲ್‌ ವಿವರಿಸಿದಂತೆ, ಕೆಲವು ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ

Gujarati Joekes: દેવરની સુહગરાતની રાતમાં જ્યારે ભાભીએ દેવરના રૂમમાં લગાવ્યો કાન, સન્નાટો જણાતાં પતિને પૂછ્યું, અંદરથી કંઇ અવાજ કેમ નથી આવતો... ઘરે જાન પાછી ફરી પછી બધા તો થાકી પાકીને ઊંઘી ગયા પરંતુ વરરાજાની ભાભી જાગતી રહી..બધા ઊંઘી ગયા ત્યારે દેવરને

એક નાનકડાં ગામમાં લાલા નામનો એક છોકરો રહેતો હતો... તેની સ્કૂલના બાળકો તેને હંમેશા ઉલ્લૂ બોલીને ખીજવતા હતા...અને તેની ટીચર પણ તેની બેવકુફીઓને કારણે હંમેશા પરેશાન રહેતી હતી. એક દિવસ લાલાનું રિઝલ્ટ જાણવા માટે તેના પિતા સ્કૂલે ગગયા અને ટીચરને લાલા

એક બહેન કારની બેટરી બદલાવવા ગેરેજ વાળા પાસે આવ્યાં, ગેરેજ વાળોઃ બહનજી, એક્સાઈડ (Excide) ની લગાવી દઉં?બહેનજી (થોડો વિચાર કરીને)- ઘડી ઘડી કોણ ધક્કા ખાય,એમ કરો બન્ને સાઈડની લગાવી દો પપ્પુનો ડૉક્ટર પાસે ગયોપપ્પુ (ડોક્ટરને)શું તમે દુખાવા વગર દાંત કાઢી

સત્ય ઘટના પર આધારિત વોટ્સએપ વાતાઁ - આજ ગ્રુપ એડમીને એક નવો નંબર "રૂપા"????નામે એડ કર્યો। ???????????????????? પાંચ મિનિટ ????મા તો આખા ગ્રુપમા તેહલકો ????મચી ગ્યો ???????????????????? ભીખા એ તરત "હાય" મોકલ્યુસામો જવાબ પણ આવ્યો "હાય"કરીનો ???????????????????? પછી તો જીતુ

કાલે અશોકનગરમાં એક ભાઈ કોવિડ વેક્સિન લગાવી જ્યારે ઘરે જઈ રહ્યા હતા, તો એમને ઝાંખુ ઝાંખુ દેખાવા લાગ્યુ. ઘરે પહોંચતા પહોંચતા તેઓ બહુ જ ગભરાઈ ગયા અને તરત જ વેક્સિન સેન્ટર પર ફોન કરી પોતાની તકલીફ વિશે વાત કરીને જાણ

ઘુઘા એ ડોકટર ને ફોન કર્યો :ડોકટર સાયબ,મે કોરોનાથી બચવા અમુક ઉપાય ચાલુ કર્યા છે,જેવા કે, યોગ, વોકીંગ, લીંબુ પાણી, હળદર વાળુ દુધ, ફણગાવેલ કઠોળ, લસણ, બદામ, આદુ, મીથીલીન બ્લુ, સુંઠ, અજમો, કપુર, લવીંગની પોટલી એ પણ રાખુ છુ. હર્બલ ઉકાળો, સવાર

Gujarati Jokes : વર્તમાન સમયમાં જીવનની ભાગાદોડી વચ્ચે લોકો હસવાનું ભૂલી ગયા હોય તેવું લાગે છે. આવા સમયે આજે આપણે કેટલાક જોક્સ વાંચીશું જે તમારો થાક કંટાળો દુર કરવામાં મદદ કરશે. આવું કરવા પાછળનું કારણ છે કે, લાફ્ટર ઇઝ ધ બેસ્ટ

Gujarati Jokes : હાલના સમયમાં જીવનની ભાગાદોડી વચ્ચે લોકો હસવાનું ભૂલી ગયા હોય તેવું જણાઇ રહ્યું છે. આવામાં આજે આપણે કેટલાક જોક્સ વાંચીશું, જે તમારો થાક કંટાળો દૂર કરવામાં મદદ કરશે. કારણ કે, લાફ્ટર ઇઝ ધ બેસ્ટ મેડિસીન. હાસ્ય આપણા