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WSJ What’s News - Washington Tightens the Screws on Venezuela’s Maduro

A.M. Edition for Dec. 12. The U.S. is ramping up efforts to force Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro from power, by sanctioning his family members and oil tankers that provide critical revenue for his regime. Plus, the White House tries to rein in a surge of state AI regulations. And WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner looks at how OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT update stacks up against competitors from Google and Anthropic. Luke Vargas hosts.


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WSJ Tech News Briefing - The Race to Run AI From Space

SpaceX and Blue Origin are trying to move the trillion-dollar data-center boom into orbit, but getting there will take a whole lot of cash. Wall Street Journal reporter Micah Maidenberg lays out what’s ahead in this new space race. Plus, WSJ reporter Ellen Gamerman explains what’s next for Tilly Norwood, the AI actress who’s shaking up Hollywood. Katie Deighton hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Dow and S&P Close at New Record Highs

Plus: a sharp decline in Oracle stock dragged down the Nasdaq composite. And Disney stock rises after announcing new investment and partnership with OpenAI. Danny Lewis hosts.

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WSJ What’s News - Why Disney Is Investing $1 Billion in OpenAI

P.M. Edition for Dec. 11. Disney announces a $1 billion investment and licensing deal with OpenAI that lets users put their characters in AI-generated videos. WSJ entertainment reporter Ben Fritz discusses why Disney came to terms with OpenAI and what risks it faces. Plus, Oracle shares fall nearly 11% as investors worry the company is overspending on AI, dragging the Nasdaq down with it. And in an effort to break its dependence on China, the U.S. is developing its own critical minerals industry—and, as Journal reporter Heather Somerville explains, Silicon Valley is giving it a boost. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - America’s Business-Heavy Postwar Vision for Ukraine Triggers Clash with Europe

A.M. Edition for Dec. 11. The U.S. proposals have sparked an intense battle at the negotiating table, with WSJ security correspondent Benoit Faucon saying the outcome is set to profoundly alter Europe’s economic map. Plus, the U.S. wants more tourists to show their social-media history before they enter the country. And, it’s decision day for Republican Senators as the chamber prepares to vote on saving Obamacare subsidies. Luke Vargas hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Markets Rally After a Divided Fed Cuts Interest Rates

P.M. Edition for Dec. 10. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point, as concerns about the cooling job market outweighed stalled progress on curbing inflation. Plus, investors are betting that higher bids are coming in the Hollywood megadeal for Warner Bros. WSJ reporter Ben Dummett walks us through the signs, and who investors are betting on to take home the prize. And Nobel laureate María Corina Machado snuck out of Venezuela by boat in an effort to claim her Peace Prize in Norway. Alex Ossola hosts. 


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