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Jury to Weigh Death Penalty in Pittsburgh Synagogue Mass Shooting

A federal jury is deliberating on whether Robert Bowers will receive the death penalty for killing 11 people at the Tree of Life synagogue in 2018. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/RbpndBf via IFTTT

S&P 500 Extends Winning Streak to Fifth Month of Gains

The July rally lifted everything from smaller regional banks to the biggest technology companies. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/09YRBdh via IFTTT

Firm Retention Summary: Center for Autism and Related Disorders

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Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman Creator and Actor, Dies

The comedian rose to fame in the 1980s with his zany portrayal of the character. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/flsiMW8 via IFTTT

J.B. Pritzker, Public Union Boss

The Illinois Governor hands out huge raises at taxpayer expense for his Afscme allies. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/hiEpwIP via IFTTT

Gary Gensler's Money-Market Gamble

The SEC’s third try at fund reform creates new financial risks. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/N0QSVYc via IFTTT

AI's Growing Legal Troubles

Without Section 230 protection, copyright issues and defamation suits are cropping up. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/cuNZFY9 via IFTTT

Trump PAC Spent More Than $40 Million on Legal Fees

Scores of people tied to the former president have faced legal costs because of investigations he has faced since leaving the White House. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/THc0jk3 via IFTTT

Bombing in Pakistan Kills at Least 40

The blast targeted a gathering of members of a religious political party ahead of elections due this year. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/chBrUDC via IFTTT

Why the Drivers of Lower Inflation Matter

Competing effects of central banks, healing supply chains affect recession odds. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/7TG2VFj via IFTTT

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What happens when you really do stop at one glass of wine a day from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/DXahgl9 via IFTTT

Your Biggest Career Mistakes---and What You Learned From Them

Everybody stumbles at some point. The question is: What do you do next? from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/b1M2oSm via IFTTT

Why Trucking Company Yellow Verges on Collapse

One of the oldest and biggest U.S. trucking businesses has been wrecked by a string of mergers that left it saddled with debt and has been stalled by a standoff with the Teamsters union. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/OBElrS7 via IFTTT

Government vs. Free Speech

The White House stifled the debate about Covid origins. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/sWEZ1CU via IFTTT

Forecast Suggests Accelerating U.S. Growth in Third Quarter

An early sign of how much the U.S. economy will grow in the third quarter is pointing to accelerating growth. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/mUaZFA0 via IFTTT

Russian Attack on U.S. Drone Spurs Fears of Escalation Over Syria

U.S. officials say Russia damaged two U.S. drones over Syria this week. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/mWbpV3R via IFTTT

Investors Yawn After Fed Raises Rates

Bond yields were little changed after the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark policy rate by a quarter point to a 22-year high. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/jemUYO6 via IFTTT

What Is Cardiac Arrest? What to Know About Why LeBron James's Son Bronny Collapsed.

The USC player suffered the medical episode during practice but has since been released from the hospital. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/ycmpYE3 via IFTTT

Judge Blocks Biden Administration Asylum Rules

The policy had allowed immigration officials to quickly deport many people seeking asylum at the southern U.S. border. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/jvOtydU via IFTTT

Adidas 2Q Revenue Fell, to Book Smaller Operating Loss

Operating profit was EUR176 million in the second quarter, down from EUR392 million a year ago, with the operating margin at 3.3%. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/N04vb5k via IFTTT

Firm Retention Summary: ViewRay

This is a summary of a request from ViewRay to hire Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath as counsel, filed July 21 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Del. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/gw1SJ5l via IFTTT

'Road to Surrender' Review: The Coming of the A-Bomb

The U.S. dropped the first atomic bomb on Aug. 6, 1945. It took another year to fully understand what had happened. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/6C5SNsY via IFTTT

Listeria Outbreak in Washington State Kills Three, Sickens Two

The state health department said it is working with the patients and their families to try to identify any common exposures.  from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/rWxsnQH via IFTTT

How U.S. Drug Companies Could Tip Europe Into Recession

Swings in Ireland’s pharmaceutical industry, often rooted in tax moves by U.S.-based firms, have outsize impact on European output. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/PwU1AiE via IFTTT

Chinese Consumers Pinch Pennies on Staples as Pandemic Habits Linger

The average selling prices of toothbrushes, infant formula and makeup are declining as businesses adapt to circumstances. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/wDU98Ev via IFTTT

'Barbenheimer' Is Here: Moviegoers Turn Out for 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer'

Movie fans flocked to theaters for the release of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” with some seeing the films back-to-back. Hollywood is hoping the summer blockbuster odd couple can give a boost to the box office. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/fhTNry8 via IFTTT

The Energy Transition Will Require Cobalt. America's Only Mine Can't Get Off the Ground.

The U.S. is playing catch-up in battery supply chains dominated by China. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/5EekASs via IFTTT

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Texas spent billions on the most aggressive attempt by any state to take over border security. It hasn’t worked. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/GKwrBfz via IFTTT

ECB Interest Rates Fast Approaching Peak

It is becoming increasingly clear the European Central Bank’s interest rates are fast nearing their peak, Felix Feather, European economic analyst at abrdn, says in a note ahead of the ECB’s July 27 meeting. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/yP1TsXZ via IFTTT

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Denies Antisemitism Charge at Hearing

The Democratic presidential candidate told lawmakers he was the victim of censorship by social media and members of his party while defending himself against charges of antisemitism. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/8GkSq4L via IFTTT

France's Macron Shuffles His Government, Seeking a Fresh Start

President Emmanuel Macron overhauled his cabinet to help revive his second term in office, after months of protests and riots that rocked the country. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/RrSZCtb via IFTTT

Natural Gas Falls 1% as Storage Surplus Sticks Around

Natural gas prices end lower for the fifth time in the past six trading days, falling 1%. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/kFiAzng via IFTTT

Ex-Venezuelan Spy Chief Extradited to U.S. on Drug Charges After Long Manhunt

Hugo ‘The Chicken’ Carvajal could provide U.S. prosecutors with evidence of cocaine trafficking, graft and money laundering by Venezuelan officials, people familiar with his case say. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/4SDTFsC via IFTTT

How to Make Your Bed the Five-Star-Hotel Way

Hospitality insiders—including heads of housekeeping—tell you how to create a dreamy sleep space, without buying a thing. One key? Triple-sheeting. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/CKquQx1 via IFTTT

The World Bakes Under Extreme Heat

A string of deadly heat waves has upended daily life across much of the world, straining businesses and threatening power grids. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/AO7VLbh via IFTTT

Biden, Netanyahu Agree to Meet Later This Year

Israel’s head of state, Isaac Herzog, is meanwhile set to meet President Biden at the White House and address Congress this week. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/laEqmNn via IFTTT

Jane Birkin's Style in Photos

The British actress, singer and activist defined “French girl style” and inspired one of the most coveted luxury items in history. Here, some of her iconic looks. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/gfJlyG1 via IFTTT

Taylor Swift Becomes First Female Artist to Have Four Albums on Billboard's Top 10 at Once

The pop star also surpassed Barbra Streisand for most No. 1 albums by a woman. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/MXx15ng via IFTTT

Five Takeaways From the Money Race Shaping 2024 Elections

New campaign-finance data indicate a tightening Republican primary while Trump’s legal woes boosted his fundraising. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/fG1bx52 via IFTTT

Russia Pulls Back From Humanitarian Cooperation at U.N.

Moscow ends Syrian aid corridor and may block the renewal of the Black Sea grain deal. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/8cfP5Ms via IFTTT

Markets Appear Convinced Fed Can Do a Soft Landing

Stocks surged this past week on evidence that inflation is cooling. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/7Jujmd3 via IFTTT

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He died with a bullet in his chest. Why did police say he was stabbed by a stick? from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/10g2Onq via IFTTT

United Pilots Would Get Raises of Up to 40% Under Preliminary Deal

The pact follows agreements at Delta and American that included significant raises for pilots. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/CpjIatR via IFTTT

Gunman Kills Four Outside Atlanta

A 40-year-old man allegedly fatally shot three men and one woman in Hampton, Ga., officials said. The suspect hasn’t been apprehended. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/5uRqCKn via IFTTT

Microsoft Email Hack Shows Greater Sophistication, Skill of China's Cyberspies

Hackers adapt to the U.S.’s growing cyber defenses, learn to tread lightly and avoid detection. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/tJNrEwW via IFTTT

What's Behind the Stock Market Rally (It's Not Just Big Tech)

Many companies are adding to the S&P 500’s rise after Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia and others led the charge this spring. The breadth signals stocks could keep climbing. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/lMa4XVZ via IFTTT

Michael Dell Asks $35 Million for Penthouse Atop Boston's Tallest Condo Tower

The chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies bought the two-story apartment at One Dalton for $34 million in 2020. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/baFKrhJ via IFTTT

Russia Detained Several Senior Military Officers in Wake of Wagner Mutiny

Hours after Yevgeny Prigozhin began a short-lived march on Moscow, the country’s domestic security service detained several high-ranking military officers, including Gen. Sergei Surovikin, who remains held. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/VQHh8Z2 via IFTTT

The '80s Espresso Martini Is Back. Gen X Asks: Why?

Decades after its first turn in the spotlight, this trendy cocktail has been co-opted by Gen Z. Here, a rich, full-flavored version that pleases everyone. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/XjeimE9 via IFTTT

Stockholdings of Federal Executives Would Be Easier to Track Under New Bill

Legislation by Chuck Grassley and Gary Peters for a searchable database of financial holdings was triggered by The Wall Street Journal’s Capital Assets series. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/jrlEQLs via IFTTT

Court Halts Mountain Valley Pipeline Championed by Sen. Joe Manchin

A provision in the debt-ceiling law limited opponents’ right to sue and mandated pipeline’s completion. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/9SRBUfr via IFTTT

Indictment of Potential Witness Clouds GOP Biden Investigations

Justice Department unsealed an indictment charging Gal Luft with acting as an illegal agent of China. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/oyvQnaL via IFTTT

Golf Is a Bargain if You Think About It

What’s the alternative? from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/Phim5w7 via IFTTT

Biden Is Right on Cluster Bombs for Ukraine

Officials in Kyiv are best suited to weigh the risks to their own civilians. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/2rTsYpM via IFTTT

Judges Allow Tennessee's Ban on Transgender Healthcare to Take Effect---For Now

Court says a definitive ruling on a preliminary injunction is expected by Sept. 30. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/VDgsjYT via IFTTT

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The food is meh, the decor is bland and parking's impossible—it's the favorite restaurant of America's elite from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/fWj1dbm via IFTTT

You're Already Too Late If You Want to Book a Room for the 2024 Eclipse

Fanatics snap up accommodations for next April’s sensation; a Hilton Garden Inn in Texarkana for $743 a night. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/nSXNvfj via IFTTT

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Six People Killed After Small Jet Crashes Catches Fire in California

Everybody on board was pronounced dead at the scene. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the incident. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/6hoErmq via IFTTT

Turkey Returns Prisoners to Ukraine Angering Kremlin

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan last year brokered Russia’s release of five key Ukrainian commanders on the condition they stay in Turkey. Now they are back in Ukraine. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/B1CUYoX via IFTTT

U.S. Soccer Star Megan Rapinoe To Retire At Year's End

The 38-year-old, two-time World Cup champion will play this year’s tournament, then finish her NWSL season with OL Reign. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/QVHtDYS via IFTTT

Texas Uses Large Buoys in Effort to Stop Illegal Crossings

Work began Friday to build a 1,000-foot long barrier that will float in the Rio Grande. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/9QsUwF3 via IFTTT

12 Books We Read This Week

The romance of two Hollywood legends, the hidden achievement of James Garfield, why conspiracy theories appeal and more. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/AOhfzN8 via IFTTT

Former Army Financial Counselor Charged With Defrauding Gold Star Families

Prosecutors said the Army Reserve major conducted a yearslong scheme to deceive at least 29 families. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/OhCkswl via IFTTT

Warburg Pincus Launches Debut Custom-Financing Fund

The firm aims to raise more than $1.5 billion to back companies that need more than just debt or private equity. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/aPINoer via IFTTT

A Podcast About the Rise of Superhero Cinema

Marvel Studios is the most dominant film studio on the planet today. But 25 years ago, it was bankrupt and selling furniture for cash. Its astonishing revival begins with two men: Ike Perlmutter and Avi Arad. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/K2OSqlX via IFTTT

Some Fed Officials Supported Raising Rates in June

Several policy makers favored an increase because inflation and economic activity have proven resilient. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/rO1SHQd via IFTTT

Notable & Quotable: Justice Neil Gorsuch on a 'Turned Around' Dissent

‘It is difficult to read the dissent [by Justice Sonia Sotomayor] and conclude we are looking at the same case.’ from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/DLUjtcQ via IFTTT

U.S. Looks to Restrict China's Access to Cloud Computing

The Biden administration proposal, aimed at closing a loophole in chip export controls, could escalate a tit-for-tat fight with Beijing. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/6Tn1YNQ via IFTTT

In the Kitchen With the Line Cook From 'The Bear'

Liza Colón-Zayas, the woman behind the prickly line cook character, Tina, holds her own at the stove, on the show and at home. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/bpnNzTk via IFTTT

Soros Foundation to Cut Staff by 40%

The goal is to streamline the organization but not reduce activity or support for causes. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/Vsm4qPi via IFTTT

'New York Dolls' Punk Rock's Bedrock Album Turns 50

The band’s eponymous first record bombed commercially, but it sparked a movement and downtown Manhattan subculture, influencing acts from the Talking Heads to Blondie. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/bIp0NLX via IFTTT

A Red-Hot Market for Warehouse Workers Has Cooled Off

Companies say an era of rising pay and signing bonuses in one of the economy’s strongest hiring sectors is over. “It got bananas.” from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/CL081v3 via IFTTT

Carlos Alberto Montaner Cuban Exile Writer and Castro Foe Dies at 80

The author, who was widely read across Latin America, was feared by the island’s Communist regime. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/pSeNG1f via IFTTT

Putin's Corporate Takeover of Wagner Has Begun

In the wake of a mutiny that almost reached Moscow, Vladimir Putin is facing a new test—managing one of the most complex corporate takeovers in history. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/9gpoyH3 via IFTTT

How to Retire Better From Retirees Who Learned the Hard Way

Regrets offer insights that can help people think and plan better at every life stage. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/yzRYLEB via IFTTT

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America's military crisis: Even veterans don't want their families to join from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/ncS2hQP via IFTTT

United Vows Changes to Avoid More Disruptions Including Fewer Newark Flights

United Airlines plans to fly less at its Newark hub and take other steps to avoid a repeat of the nearly weeklong stretch of disruption that snarled travel ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, CEO Scott Kirby told employees. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/m9khcfx via IFTTT

Twitter Limits Number of Posts Users Can Read

The social-media platform began limiting how many posts users can read, an unusual move that came as owner Elon Musk says he is fighting companies trying to use its data for developing artificial intelligence programs.  from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/Fnuft9x via IFTTT

Canada's Ports on the Pacific Coast Hit With Dockworkers Strike

Business groups in the country warn that the walkout could reverberate across the U.S. and the rest of the continent. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/Pr37pfi via IFTTT