w Building the lives of those who build our houses By indiatogether.org Published On :: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 04:58:37 +0000 Sordid living conditions, poor educational and medical facilities, and lack of childcare inevitably characterise the lives of construction workers in the country. Are they ever going to be able to reap the benefits of the growth they facilitate? Kathyayini Chamaraj examines. Full Article
w Amid Golf’s Decline, Towns Must Decide What to Do With the Land By Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 11:00:00 GMT As golf declines in popularity, communities across the country are struggling with how to best redevelop the land that’s left behind. WSJ visited the Tucson suburb of Oro Valley where the town is trying to figure out what to do with its municipal course. Full Article
w Sheila Johnson on Why Fear Can Be a Good Thing By Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 11:00:00 GMT Sheila Johnson, the first African-American female entrepreneur to be worth $1 billion, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher why some women don't help each other, the story behind founding Salamander Hotels and Resorts and BET, and how she's investing in other women's companies. Full Article
w Wendy Nguyen on Being a DIY Digital Entrepreneur By Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 11:00:00 GMT Wendy Nguyen, founder of Wendy's Lookbook, speaks with WSJ's Veronica Dagher about surviving trauma, creating viral videos and launching a CBD business. Full Article
w Miko Branch on How Entrepreneurs Can Stay in Control By Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 11:00:00 GMT Miko Branch, co-founder and chief executive of Miss Jessie's hair-care line, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, what it's like to work with major retailers and how wealth has changed her life. Full Article
w Why Clothing Sizes Are Broken and What Startups Are Doing to Fix the Problem By Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 09:30:00 GMT Clothing sizes are broken and as shopping has shifted online, the problem has worsened. WSJ retail reporter Suzanne Kapner breaks down the issue and explains what startups are doing to solve it. Photo: oonal/Getty Images Full Article
w In the Elevator With the CEO Shaking Up the Bra Industry By Published On :: Thu, 26 Dec 2019 11:00:00 GMT WSJ's Joanna Stern "bumps into" Heidi Zak, the co-founder and co-CEO of bra brand ThirdLove. The two discuss proper bra care, the company’s algorithm that determines bra sizing and how ThirdLove is challenging Victoria’s Secret. Photo: Andria Chamberlin for The Wall Street Journal Full Article
w How Victoria’s Secret Lost Its Grip By Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 11:00:00 GMT Victoria’s Secret became a powerhouse lingerie retailer thanks to the vision of executives at its parent company. But amid changing consumer tastes, sexual harassment accusations and ties to Jeffrey Epstein now under scrutiny, the once iconic brand’s stock has been tumbling and it has signaled it may be looking for a buyer. Photo: Getty Images Full Article
w Why Trendy Cosmetic Brands Keep Getting Bought Up By Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 09:30:00 GMT The trend of traditional consumer goods companies buying newer cosmetic brands is only increasing, and skin care specifically is experiencing an exceptionally lucrative boom. But analysts suggest that some of the more recent acquisitions in the beauty industry are the first signs a skin-care bubble may pop. Full Article
w J.P. Morgan Knew of Trading Risks By Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:02:59 GMT Some top J.P. Morgan executives and directors were alerted to risky practices by a team of London-based traders two years before that group's botched bets cost the bank more than $2 billion. David Reilly has details on The News Hub. Photo: Bloomberg. Full Article
w The World's Next Big IPO By Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:36:42 GMT Malaysian palm-oil producer Felda Global plans to raise $3.2 billion this month in what's likely to be this year's second-biggest IPO. Leslie Josephs reports on Markets Hub. Photo: Reuters. Full Article
w World Economy: Rough Road Ahead By Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:25:33 GMT WSJ's Sudeep Reddy checks in on Mean Street with the World Bank's dim outlook for global economic stability over the next several years. Photo: Getty Images. Full Article
w CBS's Growth Outpaces Viacom By Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:46:20 GMT WSJ Heard on the Street's Miriam Gottfried visits Mean Street to shed light on how Viacom and CBS, since splitting into two companies in 2006, have experienced a role reversal in terms of growth. Photo: Getty Images. Full Article
w Harley-Davidson Goes Electric: Test Riding the LiveWire By Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 15:01:42 GMT Harley-Davidson just debuted the world's first full-size electric sport bike. Auto columnist Dan Neil went to Portland, Ore., to take the LiveWire for a spin. Photo: Harley-Davidson Full Article
w Behind the Wheel of the First Car Ever Called Porsche By Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2019 14:58:20 GMT The world’s first Porsche, built in Nazi-era Germany, is going up at auction. WSJ’s Dan Neil got to take the 1939 Type 64 Berlin-Rome Rennwagon for a drive. Photo: Jack Schroeder Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s Full Article
w Carlos Ghosn Details Why He Escaped Japan By Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 19:31:21 GMT Former automotive executive Carlos Ghosn said he "fled injustice" in Japan. WSJ's Chip Cummins explains what Wednesday's crowded press conference in Beirut tells us about Mr. Ghosn's next steps. Photo: Maya Alleruzzo/Associated Press Full Article
w Ghosn: ‘Nissan Owes Me a Lot of Money’ By Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 21:51:59 GMT In an interview with WSJ’s Nick Kostov, Carlos Ghosn said he regrets not seizing a 2009 opportunity to work in the U.S., where he wouldn’t have been “crucified” for his pay. The former auto executive recently escaped Japan, where he faces charges of financial wrongdoing. Photo: Jacob Russell for The Wall Street Journal Full Article
w Why Breakfast Could Decide Who Wins the Fast-Food Wars By Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT As more people are increasingly grabbing breakfast at fast-food joints, it’s making up larger and larger margins for the big players. To keep up with the competition, Wendy's is relaunching its breakfast menu after three failed attempts. Full Article
w How Chemistry Landed a Chocolatier His Dream Job By Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:00:00 GMT Godiva’s Executive Chef Chocolatier, Thierry Muret, took a unique path to find his dream job. WSJ met Muret to learn how he turned a chemistry degree into a job working with chocolate. Full Article
w Antoni Porowski on the Future of Food By Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:00:00 GMT “Queer Eye” host Antoni Porowski explains why blueberries are better than cauliflower rice and predicts where he’ll be in a decade. Full Article
w Trump Announces New Guidelines to Slow Coronavirus Spread By Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 20:03:20 GMT The White House announced new guidelines Monday to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, and asked the public to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people. Photo: Erik S. Lesser/Shutterstock Full Article
w Karl Lagerfeld Runway Show Features Pregnant Model in Neoprene Gown By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 01:41:06 +0000 Designer Karl Lagerfeld closed his fall 2014 haute couture show with a pregnant model wearing a Baroque-inspired neoprene wedding gown. Full Article Celebrity Fashion Photos Style Ashleigh Good Chanel haute couture Karl Lagerfeld
w Runway Recap: Spike Jonze’s Opening Ceremony Play, Naomi Campbell, David Beckham and more from Day 4 of NYFW By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 12:45:21 +0000 Spike Jonze's one-act play for Opening Ceremony, Naomi Campbell outshines Kendall Jenner, David Beckham supports his wife and more from Day 4 of New York Fashion Week. Full Article Celebrity Fashion Photos Style David Beckham Diane von Furstenberg DKNY Hood by Air J.R. Smith Jonah Hill Kendall Jenner Naomi Campbell New York Fashion Week NYFW NYFW 2014 Opening Ceremony Public School Spike Jonze Thakoon Tracy Reese Victoria Beckham
w Runway Recap: Carolina Herrera, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Polo in the Park and more from Day 5 of NYFW By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:45:28 +0000 GoPros on the runway at Rag & Bone, a 4-D fashion show at Ralph Lauren and more from the tech-heavy fifth day of New York Fashion Week. Full Article Celebrity Fashion Style Alice + Olivia Ashley Olsen Carolina Herrera Lela Rose Mary-Kate Olsen New York Fashion Week NYFW NYFW 2014 Polo Polo Ralph Lauren The Row Thom Browne Tommy Hilfiger
w Runway Recap: Oscar de la Renta, Tory Burch, J.Crew and More from Day 6 of NYFW By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 12:46:23 +0000 Elephants at Oscar, Picasso at Tory and more culottes--this time, from J.Crew in the New York Fashion Week runway recap. Full Article Celebrity Fashion Photos Style J. Crew Jenny Packham Marc by Marc Jacobs Narciso Rodriguez NYFW NYFW 2014 ODLR Oscar de la Renta Pamella Roland Rodarte Tory Burch
w Runway Recap: Michael Kors, Proenza Schouler and more from Day 7 of NYFW By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 13:06:54 +0000 By the seventh day of New York Fashion Week, after dozens of shows and hundreds of clothes, some clear-cut trends began to emerge. Full Article Celebrity Fashion Photos Style Ashley Olsen Delpozo Elizabeth and James Greg Lauren Mary-Kate Olsen Michael Kors NYFW NYFW 2014 Proenza Schouler
w Betsey Johnson Previews ‘Dancing With the Stars’ New Season By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 19:30:08 +0000 Betsey Johnson gave fans a sneak peek at her dance moves when she brought “Dancing With the Stars” partner Tony Dovolani onto the runway after her New York Fashion Week show. Full Article Fashion Style TV Alfonso Ribeiro Betsey Johnson bridal Cloris Leachman Dancing With the Stars Lolo Jones New York Fashion Week Tony Dovolani Weddings
w Designer Mary Katrantzou To Debut Costumes for New York City Ballet By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 20:00:46 +0000 London fashion designer Mary Katrantzou is among four designers who created costumes for the new York City Ballet. Others include Carolina Herrera, Alexander McQueen’s Sarah Burton and Thom Browne. Full Article Dance Fashion Photos Style Alexander McQueen Belles-Lettres Carolina Herrera Cesar Franck Justin Peck London Fashion Week Mary Katrantzou Sarah Burton Thom Browne
w Want to Change the World? Start by Making Your Bed By Published On :: Fri, 07 Apr 2017 19:48:12 GMT You want to change the world? Don't forget the little tasks in life. Adm. William McRaven, who offered that piece of advice in a landmark 2014 commencement address at the University of Texas, discusses his book, "Make Your Bed," on Lunch Break With Tanya Rivero. Photo: iStock Full Article
w How Mothers Can Survive Their Daughters' Teen Years By Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2017 19:28:47 GMT Teenage girls are hardwired for drama, according to Family therapist Colleen O'Grady, author of "Dial Down the Drama." But there are key ways daughters and mothers can find common ground. She offers tips for keeping the peace on Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero. Photo: iStock Full Article
w Leading Your Organization With the Diamond Process By Published On :: Thu, 20 Apr 2017 21:08:13 GMT A business is only as strong as its foundation. Retired Gen. Michael Diamond joins Lunch Break's Tanya Rivero to share a process he developed through years of high-level military service that can strengthen any organization. Photo: iStock Full Article
w Is Amazon's Bookstore Welcomed by Millennials? By Published On :: Thu, 14 Sep 2017 17:00:00 GMT Amazon.com opened a bookstore in Manhattan this May, but are young people interested in visiting it? Full Article
w WSJ's John Carreyrou: Reporting on Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes By Published On :: Fri, 18 May 2018 14:00:00 GMT Wall Street Journal investigative reporter John Carreyrou recounts some of the more unusual experiences he had while uncovering the story of Theranos's business practices. Full Article
w Susan Packard on Being the Only Woman in the Room By Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 10:00:00 GMT Susan Packard, co-founder of HGTV, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she coped with the challenge of being the only woman in the room, her advice to young leaders and the importance of self-awareness. Full Article
w 2020 Golden Globe Winners By Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:13:10 GMT Universal's World War I epic "1917" scored the top prize at the 77th Golden Globe Awards honoring the best in film and television. While Netflix had the most nominations for its films and shows, several traditional studios took home major prizes. Photo: Paul Drinkwater/NBC/Reuters Full Article
w Teens Grapple With Social Media Burnout By Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:30:00 GMT Adults often think teens just zone out on Instagram and Snapchat, but when WSJ's Julie Jargon sat down with high schoolers in Sherman Oaks, Calif., they said there are times when social media socializing gets to them and they have to put the phone down. They also shared their decisions to make their accounts private or public-and why it's better not to post every feeling. Photo/Video: Emily Prapuolenis/The Wall Street Journal Full Article
w Hollywood Icon Kirk Douglas: A Life in Film By Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:09:13 GMT Kirk Douglas, who built a career in film spanning more than 50 years with iconic roles such as “Spartacus,” has died at age 103. Here’s a look at the life and legacy of the Hollywood movie star. Photo: Ann Johansson/Corbis/Getty Images Full Article
w Imogen Heap on Making Music With Machines By Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:00:08 GMT Musician Imogen Heap gives advice for aspiring musicians, shares favorite lyrics and explains why she’s interested in a human-machine collaboration for an upcoming project. Full Article
w Weinstein Guilty of Sex Crimes, Acquitted of Most Severe Charges By Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 19:56:28 GMT Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of third-degree rape and first-degree criminal sexual act following a six-week trial. Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance called the conviction “the new landscape for survivors of sexual assault.” Weinstein has denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex. Photo: Peter Foley/Bloomberg News Full Article
w Whole Foods Sees Traffic Jump After Price Cuts By Published On :: Wed, 11 Oct 2017 11:00:00 GMT Competitors may especially worry about losing higher-income customers. Full Article
w In the Elevator With GM CEO Mary Barra By Published On :: Tue, 21 Nov 2017 10:00:00 GMT WSJ's Joanna Stern "bumps" into General Motors CEO Mary Barra in the WSJ elevator and asks about self-driving cars, NAFTA and how GM is diversifying its workforce. Photo: Jeff Bush/The Wall Street Journal Full Article
w Why the Bull Market Will Keep on Raging By Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 21:34:45 GMT Mary Ann Bartels, CIO of portfolio solutions at Merrill Lynch, says low interest rates will continue to support U.S. stocks, and emerging market stock valuations are "the best on the planet." Full Article
w Global Leaders on Workplace Diversity and Inclusion By Published On :: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 15:04:08 GMT Global business leaders discuss why diversity and inclusion are important in the workplace—and what they do to make these issues a priority. The Wall Street Journal spoke to them at the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Full Article
w WSJ's Financial Inclusion Challenge Winner: Hope Credit Union By Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2018 09:30:00 GMT The Wall Street Journal's first Financial Inclusion Challenge in the U.S. concluded with three finalists facing a panel of judges to answer questions about the impact and sustainability of their work. Hope Credit Union, based in Jackson, Miss., received the evening's top honors for its efforts to provide banking services in underserved regions of the American South. Video/Photo: Clara Ritger for The Wall Street Journal Full Article
w How to Spot a Great Tech Investment? SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son Has the Answer By Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 08:40:01 GMT Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank, shared his insights and quoted Yoda, the Star Wars Jedi master, during a conversation with WSJ Editor in Chief Gerard Baker at the CEO Council meeting in Tokyo. Full Article
w LinkedIn's Reid Hoffman: How I Work By Published On :: Wed, 26 Sep 2018 12:55:00 GMT LinkedIn's co-founder Reid Hoffman talks to The Wall Street Journal about the best way to run a meeting, his biggest business challenge, and which of the "PayPal Mafia" would win at Settlers of Catan. Photo: Chloe Aftel for The Wall Street Journal Full Article
w What the Postponement of the Olympics Means for Athletes By Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:35:46 GMT The global spread of coronavirus has led to officials postponing the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. For athletes, the delay evokes mixed emotions. WSJ spoke to five athletes from around the globe to understand what the postponement means to them. Photo composite by George Downs Full Article
w New England Patriots' Plane Flies 1.2 Million Masks from China to U.S. By Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 21:15:26 GMT The Massachusetts governor struck a deal for N95 masks from China, but he needed a way to transport them. The New England Patriots plane ended up making the delivery. Photo: New England Patriots Full Article
w White House Outlines Three Phases to Restart Economy By Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:02:59 GMT President Trump outlined new federal guidelines on April 17 to reopen the country, saying governors should take a "phased and deliberate approach" to restart their state economies. Photo: William Volcov/Zuma Press Full Article
w How to Safely Groom Your Dog Between Haircuts By Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT After weeks with nonessential businesses closed, many dog owners are stuck with shaggy pups that are barely recognizable. Gary Angell, co-owner and head groomer at My Two Dogs, shares his tips to keep your dog looking fresh while you wait. Photo: Adam Banicki/The Wall Street Journal Full Article