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Planes, Trains and Buses: What Gets Electrified Next?

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Billions of dollars are available for states and cities to electrify their public-transportation systems

Migrants Keep Coming to Georgia Despite Policies Meant to Deter Them

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Georgia has plenty of jobs, and people entering the U.S. in the recent record waves of illegal border crossings say they want to settle in a place where they can earn money quickly.

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One French Company's Lonely Struggle to Survive Fierce Competition from China

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After China destroyed Europe’s solar-panel industry, the continent struggles with an onslaught against other green sectors.

Schools Want to Ban Phones. Parents Say No.

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Students use phones to cyberbully, record fights and more. Teachers and administrators seeking a fix face an unlikely opponent.

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Niger's Eviction of U.S. Commandos, Drones Derails America's Counterterror Strategy

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Niger has ordered the U.S. to withdraw troops and drones from the country, the final nail in the coffin of American strategy to defeat a violent Islamist insurgency overrunning the heart of western Africa.

Coach, Michael Kors Tie-Up Opens a Curious Bag of Antitrust Concerns

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The proposed merger’s fate might rest on the definition of “affordable luxury.”

'In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album' by Chet Baker and Jack Sheldon Review: Trumpeters in Tandem

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Though the two musicians were very different in both life and music, they came together in 1972 to record this excellent, newly released album.

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News Quiz for April 20, 2024

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Test your knowledge of the week’s events as reported in The Wall Street Journal.

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The Coney Island Apartment Complex That Nearly Sparked a Banking Panic

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Investors are worried about ticking time bombs on banks’ balance sheets. Warbasse Houses was one of them.

Wall Street Has Abandoned Wall Street

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JPMorgan closes a branch and cuts ties with with what was once the heart of American finance.

Elon Musk Lost Democrats on Tesla When He Needed Them Most

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Some potential Tesla buyers couldn’t stomach a purchase amid the CEO’s fall outbursts, data suggest.

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Elon Musk Postpones India Trip, Prompting Questions Over Tesla Plans

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The CEO was expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and to outline plans to invest in India.

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Man Dies After Setting Himself on Fire Outside Trump Hush-Money Trial

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Max Azzarello threw pamphlets containing conspiracy-based writings in the air before setting himself alight.

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Senate Passes Spying Bill, Rejecting Privacy Concerns

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Intelligence officials said the tool is vital to disrupting terror plots and cyberattacks.

Pepper...and Salt

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Pepper...and Salt

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The University of Southern California has removed outside speakers and honorees from its commencement ceremony next month, days after canceling its valedictorian's speech over security concerns.

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The University of Southern California has removed outside speakers and honorees from its commencement ceremony next month, days after canceling its valedictorian’s speech over security concerns.

Workers at Volkswagen's Tennessee factory voted to join the United Auto Workers, marking a historic win for the 89-year-old union that is seeking to expand.

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Workers at Volkswagen’s Tennessee factory voted to join the United Auto Workers, marking a historic win for the 89-year-old union that is seeking to expand.

The Secret Retreats That Have CEOs, VIPs and Billionaires Jockeying for Invites

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Ultraexclusive conferences are booming. In Sicily, Aspen and Stockholm, Elon Musk and Margot Robbie mingle with bank leaders and media moguls. ‘There’s always another VIP level.

Iran's Nuclear Calculus Has Now Become More Dangerous

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Supreme Leader Khamenei must wonder if the Islamic Republic’s situation would be better if it had already tested a nuclear weapon. The West shouldn’t underestimate the ailing ayatollah’s need for a glorious legacy.

A Billion Indians Are About to Vote. Many Think They Already Know the Result.

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The world’s largest democracy began voting in an election that is widely expected to secure a third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling party.

Hamas Explores Moving Political Headquarters Out of Qatar

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Such a step could upend fragile talks to free Israeli hostages held captive in Gaza.

He Loves Speed, Hates Bureaucracy and Told Ferrari: Go Faster

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A tech executive with a new management strategy took the wheel of the luxury carmaker. Then it was off to the races.

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The U.K. privacy regulator says Google's proposed replacements for cookies need to do more to protect consumer privacy, according to internal documents.

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The U.K. privacy regulator says Google’s proposed replacements for cookies need to do more to protect consumer privacy, according to internal documents.

The Nasdaq fell 5.5% for the week, its worst such performance since 2022, while the S&P 500 dropped 3.1% and the Dow eked out a tiny gain

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The Nasdaq fell 5.5% for the week, its worst such performance since 2022, while the S&P 500 dropped 3.1% and the Dow eked out a tiny gain. Oil prices climbed to $91 a barrel Friday after Israel’s strike against Iran before retreating,…

Inside the Financials of Skydance, Paramount's Suitor

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The companies are in exclusive merger talks. Skydance expects a surge in growth in coming years.

Warner Bros. Discovery Lost Money Last Year. Its CEO Got a $50 Million Payday.

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Much of Chief Executive David Zaslav’s compensation was tied to free cash flow, which soared amid cost-cutting efforts.

Nissan Motor Cuts Annual Profit Estimate on Lower Vehicle Sales

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Nissan Motor cut its net profit estimate for the fiscal year, missing analysts’ expectations, as it sold fewer cars than previously expected due to heightened competition.

Air-safety officials are mounting a new push to ease fatigue among the controllers who coordinate thousands of flights across the U.S. each day and the potential risks it poses to airline travel.

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Air-safety officials are mounting a new push to ease fatigue among the controllers who coordinate thousands of flights across the U.S. each day and the potential risks it poses to airline travel.

Ukraine said it downed a Russian supersonic bomber, part of a mounting air war as each side wrestles for control of the skies with the front lines largely deadlocked.

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Ukraine said it downed a Russian supersonic bomber, part of a mounting air war as each side wrestles for control of the skies with the front lines largely deadlocked.