Author: The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet

Greenland could satisfy the world’s hunger for minerals, if miners could just start digging. WSJ’s Sune Rasmussen explains why Greenland’s minerals remain mostly untapped, and what bringing these rare earths to the surface could mean to the global supply chain.

Further Reading:

- Greenland Has the Makings of a Mining Boom. So Where Is Everyone? 

- Greenlanders Reject Trump’s Overtures at the Ballot Box 

Further Listening:

- Why Trump Wants Ukrainian Minerals 

- Why an Arctic Treasure Is Spurring Hope and Dread 

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Immigrants who took advantage of a Biden-era program to enter the U.S. are now being targeted by the Trump administration, including people who fled the Russia-Ukraine war. WSJ’s Michelle Hackman explains how the program came to be and how Trump cancelled it.

Further Reading:

- They Thought They Came to the U.S. Legally. Now They’re at Risk for Deportation. 

- What Green Card and Visa Holders Need to Know About Recent Deportations 

Further Listening:

- Trump's Immigration Overhaul 

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Walmart has been America’s largest retailer by revenue for over three decades. But that title might change hands this year, with Amazon hot on the supercenter’s heels. WSJ’s Sarah Nassauer explains how Walmart has fought hard to keep its crown. 

Further Reading:

-How Walmart Built the Biggest Threat Amazon Has Faced 

-Walmart’s Reign as America’s Biggest Retailer Is Under Threat 

Further Listening:

-The 20,000 Steps to a Walmart Manager’s Six-Figure Salary 

-What Walmart’s Aisles Say About the American Consumer 

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Matthew Van Andel’s ordinary life unraveled when he accidentally downloaded a trojan horse that gave a hacker access to his entire computer. But the hacker didn’t just get Van Andel’s information. It also got his employer: Disney. 

Further Reading:

-A Disney Worker Downloaded an AI Tool. It Led to a Hack That Ruined His Life. 

-How to Keep Hackers From Destroying Your Digital Life 

Further Listening:

-Six Days of Chaos at MGM's Casinos 

-Hack Me If You Can 

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Gloria Allred’s lifelong crusade against men accused of sexual misconduct has made her a high profile feminist lawyer. But little is known about what happens between Allred and her clients, mostly women, behind the scenes. WSJ’s Khadeeja Safdar reports. 

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Further Reading:

-The High-Pressure Tactics Attorney Gloria Allred Uses—On Her Own Clients 

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The Federal Reserve has been focused on cooling inflation and achieving a so-called soft landing. President Trump’s trade policies have sent markets reeling and fears of a recession are on the rise. WSJ’s Nick Timiraos joins Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball to discuss Trump’s economic vision. Plus, the Trump administration is moving to deport a permanent legal resident of the United States and the possibility of a government shutdown has Democrats in a pickle.

Further Listening: 

- What’s Going On With the Economy 

- Tesla Has a Problem: Elon Musk 

- The Fight to Kick Soda Out of Food Stamps 

Further Reading:

- How Trump 2.0 Is Shifting Its Tone on Markets 

- A Presidency of Upheaval Emboldens Trump 

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In 2023, crypto exchange Binance and its CEO and founder, Changpeng Zhao, pleaded guilty to violating U.S. money laundering laws. Now, an investigation finds that representatives of President Trump’s family have been in talks to take a financial stake in the U.S. arm of Binance. At the same time, Zhao has pushed the Trump administration to grant him a pardon. WSJ’S Rebecca Ballhaus brings exclusive reporting. 

Further Reading:

- Trump Family Has Held Deal Talks With Binance Following Crypto Exchange’s Guilty Plea 

- How the Trumps Turned an Election Victory Into a Cash Bonanza   

Further Listening:

- Love Trump? Now You Can Buy His Meme Coin 

- Inside the Trump Crypto Bromance 

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Over the weekend, President Donald Trump said he wasn’t going to rule out a recession in the U.S.'s future. WSJ's Ashby Jones explains the cracks starting to appear in the economy and Brian Schwartz reports on how the White House is managing those cracks.

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Further Reading:

-Trump’s Economic Messaging Is Spooking Some of His Own Advisers 

-Inflation Cooled to 2.8% in February, Lower Than Expected 

-CEOs Don’t Plan to Openly Question Trump. Ask Again If the Market Crashes 20%. 

Further Listening:

-The Trade War With China Is On 

-Trump’s Tariffs Cause Chaos in Auto Industry 

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Elon Musk’s politics have eroded Tesla’s appeal among some core buyers of electric vehicles. Some customers have started getting rid of their Teslas, and the company’s sales are down worldwide. Meanwhile, Musk is looking at new ways to expand Tesla’s business. WSJ’s Becky Peterson explains how Tesla’s fortunes are falling as Musk rises in Trump world.

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Further Reading:

-Tesla’s Fortunes Fall as Musk Rises in Trump World 

-Tesla Caps Roller-Coaster Year With Mixed Fourth-Quarter Earnings 

Further Listening:

-Trump 2.0: The Musk-Trump Bromance 

-Inside USAID as Elon Musk and DOGE Ripped It Apart 

-Tesla's Multibillion-Dollar Pay Package for Elon Musk 

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Not much has gone right for Walgreens. Facing tough headwinds, the brand has been playing catch up to other U.S. pharmacy retailers for years. WSJ’s Joseph Walker on what went wrong for Walgreens and the private equity deal that could sell the company for parts.

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Further Reading:

- Walgreens Goes From $100 Billion Health Giant to Private-Equity Salvage Project 

- The Walgreens Billionaire Watching His Empire Come Apart 

Further Listening:

- How Target Got Off Target 

- What Went Wrong at Bed Bath & Beyond? 

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