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Should We Get a Second Booster Vaccine? What the Science Says

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:29:12 GMT

Amid a surge in cases, some countries are handing out second booster shots. In Israel, early data suggest a fourth vaccine dose can increase antibodies against Covid-19, but not enough to prevent infections from Omicron. WSJ explains. Photo composite: Eve Hartley/WSJ

Tonga Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami: Satellite Images Reveal Damage

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:02:18 GMT

Satellite images show parts of the Pacific nation of Tonga before and after a tsunami triggered by an underwater volcanic eruption damaged the archipelago’s coastline. Vast areas were blanketed in ash. Photos: Maxar Technologies/Reuters

Trial of Three Ex-Officers Over George Floyd’s Killing: What to Know

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:30:23 GMT

Three former Minneapolis police officers face federal charges that they violated George Floyd’s civil rights during his May 2020 arrest. Here’s what you need to know about the officers and the upcoming trial. Photo: Erin Ailworth/The Wall Street Journal

Investigation: How TikTok's Algorithm Figures Out Your Deepest Desires

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:00:37 GMT

A Wall Street Journal investigation found that TikTok only needs one important piece of information to figure out what you want: the amount of time you linger over a piece of content. Every second you hesitate or rewatch, the app is tracking you. Photo illustration: Laura Kammermann/The Wall Street Journal

Carlos Santana's Hillside Home Provides San Francisco Bay Views

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:23:54 GMT

Once inside, the house's modern style flows across an open floor plan marked by clean lines and quality craftsmanship from the kitchen and dining areas to the living room. Hardwood flooring and walls of windows frame the picturesque views from nearly every room.

Investors Buy up Metaverse Real Estate in Virtual Land Boom

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:30:00 GMT

Real-estate transactions in the metaverse are reaching record highs. We spoke with companies investing in digital real estate to understand the economic model, and why investors are spending millions on virtual property. Photo: Republic Realm

Watch: Biden Supports Changing Senate Rules to Pass Voting Rights Bills

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 22:46:29 GMT

President Biden on Tuesday spoke in Atlanta to support changing Senate filibuster rules as he sought passage of federal voting laws that have been repeatedly blocked by Republicans. Photo: Patrick Semansky/Associated Press

Starbucks Rewards: How the Coffee Giant’s Mobile App Became a Winner

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:30:00 GMT

Starbucks trails only McDonald’s as the largest restaurant chain by market capitalization. WSJ’s Heather Haddon explains why mobile technology has become a business priority for Starbucks and garnered it a loyal customer base. Photo: Stanislav Kogiku/Zuma Press

Beijing Winter Olympics: China’s Extreme Covid-19 Rules to Stop Omicron

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:33:18 GMT

China is enforcing a strict set of Covid-19 rules at the Winter Olympics to stop the fast-spreading Omicron variant. From a "closed-loop” system to a ban on shouting, WSJ explains how some of these restrictions will work, and why despite all efforts, an outbreak could still derail competitions. Photo: Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters

The Great Labor Shift, Explained in One Chart

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:30:00 GMT

The American workforce is rapidly changing. In August, 4.3 million workers quit their jobs, part of what many are calling “the Great Resignation.” Here’s a look into where the workers are going and why. Photo illustration: Liz Ornitz/WSJ

The Metaverse Prompts High-Stakes Race for Big Tech

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 09:30:00 GMT

A tech industry battle is taking shape over the metaverse. WSJ tech reporter Meghan Bobrowsky explains the concept and why tech companies like Facebook, Roblox and Epic Games are investing billions to develop this digital space. Photo: Storyblocks

3G Is Shutting Down. I Brought My iPhone 4 Back to Life to Say Goodbye.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Starting in February, U.S. cellular carriers will begin to shut down 3G. WSJ’s Joanna Stern got an old iPhone 3G and iPhone 4 working on the old network, in order to remember all it did to shape the smartphone revolution. Photo illustration: Preston Jessee for The Wall Street Journal

Hospitals Near ‘Breaking Point’ Amid Covid-19-Related Staff Shortages

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:30:00 GMT

Hospitals in the U.S. are struggling to staff medical facilities as a wave of Covid-19 cases sidelines healthcare workers. Some hospital administrators are being forced to turn to last-resort measures to ensure quality of care. Photo: Joseph Prezioso/AFP/Getty Images

5G Service Rollout Is Delayed Amid Flight Safety Concerns

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 19:20:00 GMT

AT&T and Verizon agreed to delay the rollout of a new 5G wireless service at the request of U.S. transportation officials. The FAA says the service could affect airplane safety systems, a claim the wireless industry refutes. Photo illustration: Jacob Reynolds

How Companies Are Overhauling Supply Chains to Ease Bottlenecks

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 10:30:00 GMT

The Covid pandemic has strained global supply chains, causing freight backlogs that have driven up costs. Now, some companies are looking for longer-term solutions to prepare for future supply-chain crises, even if those strategies come at a high cost. Photo Illustration: Jacob Reynolds

Inflation a Major Theme at Powell Nomination Hearing

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:13:50 GMT

In a confirmation hearing for his second term as Federal Reserve chairman, Jerome Powell said the central bank would use its tools to tamp down inflation. Photo: Graeme Jennings/Press Pool

Elon Musk’s Banner Year: Milestones on Earth and in Space

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 10:30:00 GMT

This year, billionaire CEO Elon Musk reached several milestones across Tesla, SpaceX and Starlink. WSJ reporters Rebecca Elliott and Micah Maidenberg break down some of his biggest moments in 2021 and what’s to come in 2022. Illustration: Tom Grillo

This 100-Acre Wyoming Spread Has Its Own Airstrip and Airplane Hangar

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:20:02 GMT

Along with the large airplane hangar, amenities include two fireplaces, a deck, a patio with a hot tub, a viewing tower, and a detached shop for additional toys and gear.

First Detention, Now Demolition: China Remakes Its Muslim Region

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 11:00:00 GMT

After locking up as many as a million people in camps in Xinjiang, Chinese authorities are destroying Uyghur neighborhoods and purging the region's culture. They say they’re fighting terrorism. Their aim: to engineer a society loyal to Beijing. Photo illustration: Sharon Shi. Video: Clément Bürge

What's Next for U.S. and Russia as Tensions Grow Over Ukraine

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:33:55 GMT

A military buildup along the Ukrainian border is further straining ties between Russia and the U.S., after clashes over cybercrime, expulsions of diplomats and a migrant crisis in Belarus. WSJ explains what is deepening the rift between Washington and Moscow. Photo Composite/Video: Michelle Inez Simon

Are Musk’s Starlink Satellites Overcrowding Space? Why China, Rivals Say So

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:57:37 GMT

SpaceX’s Starlink faces safety complaints from China and rival companies. As Elon Musk says there’s plenty of room in space and the race to expand satellite internet networks ramps up, WSJ looks at the risks they could pose. Photo Illustration: Sharon Shi

The U.S. Strategy to Catch Up on China’s Global Push for Influence

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:30:00 GMT

The U.S. wants to counter China’s influence around the world by providing everything from infrastructure to vaccines and green energy. WSJ’s Stu Woo explains how the plan, dubbed Build Back Better World, aims to compete with China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Photo composite: Daniel Orton

Deadly Floods in Germany, Belgium Destroy Homes

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 23:00:00 GMT

Flooding in western Europe after days of heavy rain caused houses to collapse. With around 170 people reported dead and many more missing, officials said the German government and Parliament would work on an aid package to alleviate the suffering. Photo: Torsten Silz/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images

How Much Would It Cost to Reduce Global Warming? $131 Trillion Is One Answer

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:35:49 GMT

Money is a sticking point in climate-change negotiations around the world. As economists warn that limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius will cost many more trillions than anticipated, WSJ looks at how the funds could be spent, and who would pay. Illustration: Preston Jessee/WSJ

What’s After Omicron? How Scientists Hunt for New Coronavirus Variants

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 10:30:00 GMT

Scientists are using automation, real-time analysis and pooling data from around the world to rapidly identify and understand new coronavirus variants before the next one spreads widely. Photo Illustration: Sharon Shi