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North Korea’s Expanding Missile Arsenal Unpacked

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 11:17:00 GMT

From a more powerful intercontinental ballistic missile to hypersonic ones, North Korea has been displaying new weapons alongside its nuclear bombs and submarines. WSJ takes a look at the regime’s growing arsenal to see what message it sends to the world. Composite: Diana Chan

Super Bowl Commercials: Why This Year Could Be Known as the ‘Crypto Bowl’

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT

This year’s Super Bowl drew advertisers willing to pay up to $7 million for a 30-second spot. WSJ advertising editor Suzanne Vranica and reporter Paul Vigna break down what to watch for from both new cryptocurrency brands and old regulars like Budweiser. Photo Illustration: Alexander Hotz/WSJ

How the Meme Stock ‘Revolution’ Has Left Markets Changed A Year Later

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Amateur investors took the stock market by storm a year ago, buying up shares of meme stocks like GameStop and AMC Entertainment. Many remember it as a revolution against Wall Street, but in the end, they largely just lined the pockets of major financial firms. WSJ’s Dion Rabouin explains. Illustration: Sebastian Vega

Justice Stephen Breyer Announces Retirement From U.S. Supreme Court

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:31:43 GMT

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced his plan to retire after serving more than two decades on the court. The departure gives President Biden the opportunity to deliver on his promise to nominate the court’s first Black woman. Photo: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

For Clues to the Stock Market Selloff, Look to the Fed’s Balance Sheet

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:21:29 GMT

The stock market entered correction territory as investors reevaluate the market’s value after the Federal Reserve signaled plans to raise interest rates. WSJ’s Dion Rabouin explains. Illustration: David Fang

Federal Reserve Signals Intentions to Raise Interest Rates in March

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 21:03:57 GMT

To temper elevated inflation, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank intends to raise short-term interest rates in mid-March. Photo: Federal Reserve

Schools Struggle With Omicron-Fueled Teacher Shortages

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:30:00 GMT

A wave of Covid-19-related school staffing issues has led some states to take drastic steps to keep schools open, including enlisting state employees, retirees and National Guard members to fill in as substitute teachers. Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press

Ford vs. GM: Old Rivals Battle for Share of the EV Truck Market

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:30:00 GMT

Ford and GM recently introduced their first electric pickup trucks. WSJ auto reporter Mike Colias breaks down the different strategies the two legacy auto manufacturers are pursuing to bring their EVs to market. Photo Illustration: Alexander Hotz/WSJ

5G Service Launches Amid Flight-Safety Uncertainty

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 19:20:00 GMT

Airlines canceled some flights before a new 5G wireless service rolled out, even after Verizon and AT&T agreed to limit the signal around U.S. airports. The FAA says the service could affect airplane safety systems, a claim the wireless industry refutes. Photo: Justin Lane/Shutterstock

China’s ‘Zero-Covid’ Policy Creates New Supply-Chain Worries

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:40:57 GMT

To keep out Covid-19, China closed some border gates late last year, leaving produce to rot in trucks. Restrictions like these and rules at some Chinese ports, the gateways for goods headed to the world, could cascade into delays in the global supply chain. Photo composite: Emily Siu