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Lower Electronics-Store Spending May Not Be What You Think

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.






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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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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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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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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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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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Boeing’s Starliner Spaceship Delays, Explained

Boeing’s Starliner spaceship has been hampered by a string of errors and delays. WSJ’s Micah Maidenberg explains why Boeing has struggled to launch the Starliner on schedule and what’s next for the aerospace giant’s space program. Photo: NASA/Joel Kowsky




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New York LaGuardia Airport’s Long-Awaited Makeover Is Almost Complete

Construction at LaGuardia Airport has frustrated travelers, but relief is in sight. Rick Cotton, executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, discusses highlights and renovation challenges. Photo: Craig Ruttle/Associated Press




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Long Lines at Airports After American Airlines Cancels Hundreds of Flights

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




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19-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Woman to Fly Around the World Solo

After landing her Shark UL aircraft in Belgium Thursday, 19-year-old Zara Rutherford became the youngest woman to fly solo around the world. Photo: Kurt Desplenter/Zuma Press




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Macy's Star Shone Bright for Over 150 Years. Now It's Flickering

Macy’s has long been identified with the start of the holiday shopping season. But the company was hurting even before the coronavirus crisis hit the retail industry, raising questions about how far Macy’s star could fall. Photo Illustration: Jacob Reynolds/WSJ




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China Targets H&M With Xinjiang Propaganda Made for Home and Abroad

Beijing is beating back international criticism of its treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang with a propaganda push on Facebook, Twitter and the big screen. Here’s how China’s campaign against Western brands is aimed at audiences at home and abroad. Photo: Thomas Peter/Reuters




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The Cost of Becoming an Olympic Swimmer for Team USA

Becoming an Olympic swimmer is an aspiration for thousands of young athletes in the U.S. But it comes at a heavy cost. Club dues alone can set swimmers back thousands of dollars each year. Here’s a breakdown of what it can cost to become an Olympic swimmer.




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Belarusian Olympic Sprinter’s Refusal to Return Home Challenges IOC

Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya—who, fearing arrest, resisted her team’s attempt to send her home—is safe with Japanese authorities, the International Olympic Committee says. The situation tests the IOC’s aim to run a politics-free Games. Photo: PHOTO: Issei Kato/Reuters




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Simone Biles Speaks After Winning Bronze: ‘We’re Humans’

U.S. star gymnast Simone Biles spoke to reporters after winning a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics for her performance on the balance beam Tuesday. The event marked her return after she withdrew from other finals, citing the need to focus on her mental health. Photo: Ashley Landis/Associated Press




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Gymnasts Testimony Details FBI Failings in Sexual Abuse Investigation

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




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‘Clock’s Ticking’: Tiger Woods Casts Doubt on Return to Pro Golf

Tiger Woods cast serious doubt on his competitive golf future in his first press conference since a life-threatening February car crash, saying that his ability to compete will never be the same after the devastating leg injuries. Photo: Doug Ferguson/Associated Press




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What Happened to Chinese Tennis Star Peng Shuai?

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




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Beijing Winter Olympics: China’s Extreme Covid-19 Rules to Stop Omicron

China is enforcing a strict set of Covid-19 rules at the Winter Olympics to stop the fast-spreading Omicron variant. From a "closed-loop” system to a ban on shouting, WSJ explains how some of these restrictions will work, and why despite all efforts, an outbreak could still derail competitions. Photo: Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters




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Recognize This ‘Squid Game’ Voice? Behind Netflix’s Global Dubbing Strategy

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




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Delivery-Only Ghost Kitchens Are Reshaping the Restaurant Industry

Ghost kitchens are popping up all over the U.S. as food delivery soars and dining at restaurants plummets amid the pandemic. These businesses, which can host food preparation for multiple restaurants at a single location, are attracting interest from investors and restaurateurs. Photo: Adam Falk/The Wall Street Journal




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Reinventing Restaurants: Covid-Era Ideas From Chef Marcus Samuelsson

As restaurants struggle to survive during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Chef-Owner of Red Rooster, Marcus Samuelsson spoke with WSJ’s Lorie Hirose about change, history and hope. Photo: Lev Radin/Zuma Press




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Food-Delivery Apps vs. Restaurants: The Dining Industry’s Covid Divide

Demand for food delivery has soared amid the pandemic, but restaurants are struggling to survive. In a fiercely competitive industry, delivery services are fighting to gain market share while facing increased pressure to lower commission fees and provide more protection to their workers. Video/Photo: Jaden Urbi/WSJ




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Your Coffee Is Getting More Expensive Due to Bad Weather in Brazil

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




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Flying Taxi Startups Seek a Quiet Takeoff

If eVTOL aircraft companies are to achieve their commercial ambition of becoming flying taxis, then first they’ll need to ensure their aircrafts are quiet enough to work in cities without disturbing residents. WSJ’s George Downs looks into just how quiet these crafts need to be to take off. Photo composite: George Downs




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Elon Musk Explains Why Tesla Is Moving to Austin

Tesla will move its headquarters to Austin, Texas, said CEO Elon Musk, comparing the current crowded operations at the factory in Fremont, Calif., to ‘Spam in a can.’ He said the electric-vehicle maker would continue expanding in California. Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images




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Lennar Chief’s 5 Themes For Housing

One of the home-building industry’s leading chief executives on Wednesday outlined five themes for the housing market’s outlook, focusing on tight inventories, stringent mortgage standards and the preferences of millennials.




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Economists: Home Builders Neglecting Entry-Level Market

Nela Richardson, chief economist for brokerage Redfin Corp., and Selma Hepp, chief economist for Zillow Group’s Trulia real-estate website, both said builders aren’t constructing enough entry-level housing to meet demand. They’re focusing more of their resources instead, the economists said, on building pricey homes for buyers with ample credit.




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Economists Assign Blame For Housing Shortage

The national supply of homes for sale is getting squeezed by the small amount of equity millions of would-be sellers have in their properties and relatively weak output from home builders, according to economists speaking Friday at a real-estate conference in Miami.




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Blessing in Disguise: Greece Crisis Could Cool Property Market

Greece appears to be slipping ever closer to an exit from the euro zone. While a potential catastrophe for the country, it might actually be a good thing for Europe's booming commercial real-estate markets.




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Employers Competing for Workers Turn to Signing Bonuses and Freebies

Low-wage work is in high demand, and employers are now competing for applicants, offering incentives ranging from sign-on bonuses to free food. But with many still unemployed, are these offers working? Photo: Bloomberg




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Two Infrastructure Bills Come Into Focus, but Challenges Remain

The $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package and the $3.5 trillion Democratic healthcare and antipoverty plan will face obstacles as they make their way through Congress in tandem. WSJ’s Gerald F. Seib explains. Photo illustration: Laura Kammermann




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Airbnb Bet Big on the Olympic Games. Covid Left Hosts in Tokyo Paring Losses

Airbnb had big plans for the Tokyo Olympics by becoming the official accommodation sponsor, sparking hosts across Japan to prepare for tourists. Now, apartments are vacant and hosts are trying to pare losses following a ban on spectators. Composite: Clément Bürge




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Democrats’ Tax Plan a Balancing Act Between Moderates, Progressives

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




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How a New Generation of Card Enthusiasts Are Transforming a Market

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




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NFTs, Crypto Wallets and More Explained by Putting My Son's Art on the Blockchain

Do terms like “nonfungible token,” “minting,” and “gas fees” sound like a foreign language to you? To better understand it -- and explain it -- WSJ’s Joanna Stern turned her son’s art into an NFT on the Ethereum blockchain. Photo illustration: Jacob Reynolds




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The Race for Self-Driving Taxis: Waymo Puts Urban Terrain to the Test

Waymo is operating fully driverless robotaxis in Chandler, Ariz., and recently took a step toward offering the same to riders in San Francisco. It is a test that could provide a roadmap for Waymo’s expansion and help the Google sister company build a revenue-generating business. Photo: Karl Mollohan




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Are Musk’s Starlink Satellites Overcrowding Space? Why China, Rivals Say So

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




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3G Is Shutting Down. I Brought My iPhone 4 Back to Life to Say Goodbye.

Starting in February, U.S. cellular carriers will begin to shut down 3G. WSJ’s Joanna Stern got an old iPhone 3G and iPhone 4 working on the old network, in order to remember all it did to shape the smartphone revolution. Photo illustration: Preston Jessee for The Wall Street Journal




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EPFO Umang App: ಪಿಎಫ್ ಬ್ಯಾಲೆನ್ಸ್ ಚೆಕ್, ಹಣ ವಿದ್‌ಡ್ರಾ ಉಮಂಗ್ ಆಪ್ ಮೂಲಕ ಮಾಡಬಹುದು: ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ ವಿವರ

ನೌಕರರ, ಉದ್ಯೋಗಸ್ಥರ ವೇತನದ ಅಲ್ಪ ಮೊತ್ತವನ್ನು ಪ್ರತಿ ತಿಂಗಳು ಕಡಿತಗೊಳಿ ಈ ಹಣವನ್ನು ಪಿಎಫ್‌ಗಾಗಿ ಠೇವಣಿ ಮಾಡಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಪಿ‌ಎಫ್ ನೌಕರರ ಭವಿಷ್ಯವನ್ನು ಭದ್ರಪಡಿಸುವ ಒಂದು ಉತ್ತಮ ಉಳಿತಾಯ ಯೋಜನೆಯಾಗಿದೆ. ಆದರೆ, ನಮ್ಮಲ್ಲಿ ಹಲವರಿಗೆ ತಮ್ಮ ಪಿ‌ಎಫ್ ಖಾತೆಯನ್ನು ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸುವುದು, ಬ್ಯಾಲೆನ್ಸ್ ಚೆಕ್ ಮಾಡುವುದು ಹೇಗೆ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿದಿಲ್ಲ. ಇದಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ನೀವು ಹಲವಾರು ಅಪ್ಲಿಕೇಶನ್ ಗಳನ್ನು ಡೌನ್ ಲೋಡ್




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West Bengal Weather Update: দু থেকে তিনদিনের মধ্যেই...! বের করে ফেলুন গরম জামা, বড় পূর্বাভাস হাওয়া অফিসের

West Bengal Weather Update: বাংলা থেকে কেটে গিয়েছে ঘূর্ণিঝড় 'দানা'র (Cyclone Dana) প্রভাব। ধীরে ধীরে বদল হতে শুরু করেছে আবহাওয়ার। এমনকি আবহাওয়ার বদলও ঘটতে শুরু করেছে। সকালের দিকে গায়ে লাগছে ঠান্ডার আমেজ। তবে বেলা বাড়তেই ফের অস্বস্তিকর গরম। এই অবস্থায় কবে




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West Bengal Weather Update: হঠাৎ সকালে 'অন্ধকার' বাঁকুড়ায়, আলো জ্বলে উঠল গাড়িতে! কেন এমন অবস্থা? জানুন

West Bengal Weather Update: কালীপুজোর (Kali Puja 2024) পরেই একটা ঠাণ্ডা আমেজ পাওয়া যায়! কিন্তু নভেম্বর মাস পড়ে গেলেও এখন শীতের আমেজ নেই। তবে আজ সোমবার জেলার একাধিক জায়গাউ হঠাত করেই আবহাওয়ার বদল দেখা গিয়েছে। বিশেষ করে বাঁকুড়ার বিভিন্ন অংশ একেবারে




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West Bengal Weather Update: সকালে ঠান্ডা ভাব, বেলা হতেই লাগছে গরম! সঙ্গে বৃষ্টির পূর্বাভাস, একী আবহাওয়া বাংলায়

West Bengal Weather Update: সকালের দিকে ঠান্ডা ঠান্ডা ভাব! জেলার বিভিন্ন অংশ ঢাকা পড়ছে কুয়াশায়। এমনকি শরীরে একটা ঠাণ্ডা অনুভুবও লাগছে। তাহলে এবার জাঁকিয়ে ঠাণ্ডা? তবে বেলা বাড়তেই বদলে যাচ্ছে আবহাওয়া। বেলা বাড়তেই গরম। আগামী ২৪ ঘণ্টা কেমন থাকবে বাংলার আবহাওয়া?