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'Mother Play' Review: Jessica Lange's Tortured Vision of Parenthood

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The actress stars as a miserable mother to two children, portrayed by Jim Parsons and Celia Keenan-Bolger, in this fragmentary drama by Paula Vogel.

America's Economy Is No. 1. That Means Trouble

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If you want a single number to capture America’s economic stature, here it is: This year, the U.S. will account for 26.3% of the global gross domestic product, the highest in almost two decades. That’s based on the latest projections from…

Ted Baker's North American Arm Follows U.K. Business Into Bankruptcy

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Authentic Brands’ partners stopped paying suppliers to Ted Baker’s U.S. and Canadian businesses, executive says.

JGBs Slip Ahead of BOJ Meeting's Outcome

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JGBs slipped in the morning Tokyo session ahead of the BOJ’s two-day meeting’s outcome due later in the day

The New Most Dreaded Word at Work: 'Hey'

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Instant messages with nothing more than a quick greeting—known as “hey hanging”—spark office anxiety. “Am I fired? Am I in trouble?”

San Francisco Buyers Bring Its Luxury Housing Market Back to Life

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A recovery is under way in the Bay Area, as interest-rate shock finally wears off and stock-market gains fuel high-end home sales

Trump Allies Draw Up Plans to Blunt Fed's Independence

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Some former Trump administration officials argue that the president could help set interest rates and oust Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair.

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Oil Rises; Gains May Be Capped by Bearish Near-Term Fundamentals

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Oil gained in possible position adjustment in the early Asian session. With no supply disruptions, however, the focus has shifted to increasingly bearish near-term fundamentals, Citi said.

Gold Steady as Traders Focus on U.S. PCE Data

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Gold was steady in the early Asian session as traders eye the U.S. PCE data due later in the day for further clues on Fed’s monetary policy path.

AUD/USD Could Retest 0.6400 Area Later This Year

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The AUD looks supported near term but could ratchet lower as the year progresses, suggests Westpac.

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U.K. Consumer Confidence Ticks Higher

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Research group GfK’s consumer confidence barometer climbed to minus 19 in April from minus 21 in March, marking the first uptick in sentiment since January.

Benny Blanco Is the Perfect Boyfriend. He Even Cooks.

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The Grammy-nominated music producer, Selena Gomez’s boyfriend and cookbook author wants to see your O-face when you take a bite of one of his recipes.

Microsoft Earnings Jump on AI Demand

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Microsoft’s revenue and profit rose last quarter as artificial intelligence bolstered demand for its software and cloud services.

Gillian Anderson Takes on the Royal Family's Secrets

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Known for playing steely women, the actress tackles another tough role on Netflix’s “Scoop”: a BBC journalist questioning Prince Andrew about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

'El Niño' and 'La ville morte' Reviews: A Radiant Nativity Tale and a Lackluster Rarity

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John Adams’s oratorio, which draws on a diverse set of texts to tell the biblical story, receives a joyful production at the Metropolitan Opera; at NYU’s Skirball Center, Catapult Opera presented the U.S. premiere of a work by the eminent…

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EU Lawmakers Call for Release of WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich and Others Held in Russia

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European Parliament members condemn election process that elected Vladimir Putin as Russia’s leader.

The Role That Taught Judi Dench All About Passion

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Judi Dench reflects on performing theater’s greatest romance in an excerpt from “Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent,” a book consisting of conversations with actor Brendan O’Hea.

Nikkei Flat Ahead of BOJ Policy Decision

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The Nikkei Stock Average was flat amid caution ahead of the Bank of Japan’s policy decision later in the day.

Corrections & Amplifications

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Corrections & Amplifications for the edition of April 26, 2024.

Harvey Weinstein's Conviction Overturned: Where Is He Now and What's Next?

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New York high court’s reversal of rape conviction dealt an unexpected blow to yearslong efforts to hold the former Hollywood producer accountable for alleged sexual misdeeds.

Walmart Founder's Son to Retire From Retailer's Board

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Walmart’s former chair and long-serving board member Rob Walton, the son of the retail giant’s founder, will retire from the company’s board in June.

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Alvin Bragg Wants the 2016 Election on Trial

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Prosecutors are trying to spin a bookkeeping charge as a vast Trump election conspiracy.

The Uglification of Everything

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Artistic culture has taken a repulsive turn. It speaks of a society that hates itself, and hates life.

U.S. Begins Construction of Gaza Pier as Rafah Invasion Looms

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More humanitarian aid could reach the enclave’s north via the floating pier, including if a planned Israeli ground offensive disrupts deliveries in the south.

Do the GDP and Dow Reflect American Well-Being?

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Do the GDP and Dow Reflect American Well-Being?

Jack Smith's Bad Immunity Day

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The Supreme Court focuses on the Presidency, not Trump.

The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.2% to 100.14

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The WSJ Dollar Index is down 0.2% to 100.14 — down for two of the past three trading days

A GDP Warning as Signs of Stagflation Appear

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Slower growth and persistent inflation explain why voters feel glum about the economy.

Net Zero Crashes in Scotland

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It’s more farce than tragedy as left-wing politicians face reality.

USC Cancels Main Graduation Ceremony as Arrests at Universities Pile Up

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The protests that began at Columbia University have spread to other states, where students have set up encampments on campuses.