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How Trump’s Strikes on Venezuelan Boats Could Spark Armed Conflict | WSJ
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-09-16 15:33
Do you think we will start doing strikes on the mainland Venezuela. Oh, >> we'll see what happens. >> Tensions between the US and Venezuela have reached a crisis point.>> There's been a very rapid buildup in the region, which is pretty unprecedented in modern times. >> The Trump administration has shown it will use lethal force to combat drug cartels, and it's repeatedly tied Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro to drug trafficking. The Maduro regime is not the legitimate government of Venezuela.It is a nar ...
Tracking ICE Arrests Under Trump’s Second Presidency
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-09-16 04:01
Many of you have seen this video. It shows a tough student in March getting arrested by federal immigration agents in Somerville, Massachusetts. Since Trump was inaugurated, there have been tens of thousands of street arrests across the country.The journal analyzed ICE arrest data and found that under the second Trump presidency, the rate of where these street arrests have been happening the most, according to the data, is throughout New England, specifically through the Boston field office. We've seen a to ...
iOS 26: 26 New Features for Apple’s New iPhone Software Update | WSJ
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-09-15 17:00
Welcome to iOS 26, where there's now a built-in assistant to screen your calls. I'm calling with your top tips for iOS 26. Please pick up. >> Thanks, Joanna Stern. Please stay on the line. >> New messaging tricks like polls and backgrounds, live translation in calls, and did I mention a completely redesigned liquid glass interface that nobody asked for? But there are ways to tone down that glassiness. And I'm pretty sure Tim Cook decided to jump from iOS 18 to 26 just to see if I could do it. 26 tips for iO ...
Trump’s Tariffs Are Raking in Billions. Where Does It All Go? | WSJ
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-09-12 14:01
Tariff Revenue & Collection - The US collected over $159 billion in tariff revenue by early September, a 148% increase year-over-year, equating to $642 million per day [3][4] - Projections estimate the government will collect approximately $29 trillion in tariff revenue over the next 10 years, starting next year [5] - Importers typically have 10 to 30 days to pay tariffs after their goods arrive in the US [10] - Collected tariff money is sent to the US Treasury's General Fund, and Congress decides how to allocate it [11] Impact on Trade & Importers - Increased tariffs on Chinese goods to 145% in April led to a plunge in imports at the Port of Los Angeles [7] - Reducing tariffs to 30% in May resulted in a surge of cargo, with the port complex handling over 1 million containers in July [8] - Importers are responding to higher tariffs by negotiating with suppliers, asking them to share the increased tariff rate, and raising prices for consumers [10] Policy & Future Implications - A federal appeals court struck down Trump's tariffs, but the Supreme Court agreed to hear his appeal [15] - The motivation behind using tariffs as a revenue generator is to address the unsustainable debt path of the US [14] - The US government may use tariff revenue to pay down debt, issue rebate checks, or replace the federal income tax [12][13] - Domestic firms have organized around existing tariffs, making them difficult to remove, as they have made investments and increased prices [15]
Charlie Kirk Shooting: A Look at His Rise as a Conservative Activist
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-09-11 16:20
In America, Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist, influencer, and confidant of President Trump, was shot doing what he has done for more than a decade, appearing on college campuses, talking directly to college students. He's a martyr for truth and freedom. And there's never been anyone who was so respected by youth.I met Charlie Kirk and interviewed him last December in Phoenix at one of the big annual conferences of his group. He was really there as the convenor of the social media megaphone that was p ...
I Wore a Suit That Made Me Feel Like I Was 80
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-09-04 19:00
Aging Simulation Experience - The industry is exploring the physical challenges of aging through age simulation suits, including replicating muscle loss, impaired mobility, vision impairment, and balance issues [1] - Completing daily activities with the suit imposed a significant cognitive load, impacting decision-making in time-sensitive situations [1] Strategies for Retaining Skills - Research suggests proactive training is crucial for retaining skills and mitigating the effects of aging [1] - The industry emphasizes the importance of actively training for desired skills to prevent their decline [1]
What China’s Military Parade Reveals About Its $3B Arms Exports | WSJ
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-09-03 16:55
- [Newscaster] New weapons unveiled like this intercontinental ballistic missile over 100 aircraft and more than 10,000 troops. The huge parade in the heart of Beijing marked president Xi Jinping's ambition to transform China from one of the world's biggest arms buyers into a maker of all the weapons it needs for itself and an increasingly formidable exporter on target to hit $3.2% billion across dozens of countries. Analysts believe China's motivation for this huge expansion goes beyond the financial, here ...
Three Former CDC Leaders: Politics Is Now Prioritized Over Science at Agency | WSJ
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-09-01 13:55
Leadership & Governance - CDC's chief medical officer resigned due to the dismantling of public health and weaponization of their work [1] - Multiple senior CDC leaders resigned following the White House's dismissal of CDC Director Susan Manares, who was deemed misaligned with the president's health mission [1][2] - The rapid transition of a CDC director signals the dismissal of scientific expertise for political convenience [6] - The new acting CDC director, Jim O'Neal, lacks medical training and is viewed as aligned with specific political agendas [10][11] Scientific Integrity & Political Interference - The former CDC Director was allegedly asked to fire her leadership team and approve recommendations from a new advisory committee regardless of scientific evidence [4] - Concerns were raised about political interference undermining scientific integrity at the CDC [8] - The administration's desire for CDC to focus solely on infectious diseases raises concerns about neglecting other critical public health issues like gun violence and infant deaths [12] Budget & Resources - Proposed budget cuts and reorganization at the CDC are expected to worsen the nation's health [9] - The CDC's vulnerability to budget and job cuts is attributed to the lack of a comprehensive authorizing piece of legislation [9] - There is a need for Congress to ensure adequate resources for the CDC, stop terminations, and bring back staff [14] Public Health Threats & Trust - The nation is considered vulnerable to public health threats due to the issues at the CDC [2] - Diseases that were previously well-controlled are resurfacing [14] - The erosion of trust in scientific expertise is identified as the greatest risk to public health [17]
How Back-to-School Shopping Influences Retailers and Consumers
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-08-28 15:00
Back-to-School Season Importance - Back-to-school season is second only to the holiday season in importance for retailers [1] - Performance during the back-to-school season is highly correlated with performance during the holiday season [3] Competitive Landscape - Retailers are engaging in promotional activities to capture consumer spending early [1][2] - Competition extends beyond apparel to encompass overall consumer spending [3] Investment Strategy - Focus on retailers like Urban Outfitters, Hollister (Abercrombie), and Tapestry (Coach) that demonstrate strong consumer demand and willingness to pay full price [4] - Capitalize on momentum from back-to-school to holiday, favoring stocks of companies with positive trends [5] - Avoid investing in struggling companies simply because they appear cheap [5][6]
Inside Hooters’ $30M Pivot From ‘Breastaurant’ to ‘Wholesome’ | WSJ
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-08-26 14:00
- I have heard for the last 20 years, well, my wife wouldn't let me go in there. - [Narrator] For years, Hooters has been operated by two different companies. One owned by private equity that emphasizes the brand's sex appeal.And the other, which includes the original founders, that says the restaurant is actually family-oriented, and always has been. After filing for bankruptcy earlier this year, Hooters says it's trying to bring all its restaurants back to that purportedly more wholesome vision. And this ...