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WSJ Tech News Briefing - Mark Zuckerberg Is Taking Control of AI Talent Hiring at Meta

The CEO of Meta has taken the recruitment reins as he tries to address an AI crisis at his company. WSJ technology reporter Meghan Bobrowsky explains that the chief executive is armed with $100-million pay packages to lure top talent. Plus, after years of work, robots are finally able to load and unload a truck. It might seem a basic task, but WSJ reporter Esther Fung tells us why it’s the holy grail of tech innovation.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Stock Indexes Rise as Israel and Iran’s Cease-Fire Got Off to a Shaky Start

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell testified before Congress, reaffirming the central bank’s wait-and-see stance on rate cuts. Plus: Uber shares rose after it launched its robotaxi partnership with Waymo. Danny Lewis hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Iran-Israel Cease-Fire Appears to Hold After Trump Scolding

P.M. Edition for June 24. Israel says its airports were returning to full activity and it was lifting restrictions on civilian movements, after President Trump responded angrily to earlier exchanges of fire aft er the U.S.-brokered truce went into effect. Plus, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reaffirms his wait-and-see posture on rate cuts. WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos discusses the role that a rift within the central bank could play in its next moves. And a bill passed by the Senate last week opens the door to stablecoins being used in consumer payments. We hear from the co-host of WSJ’s Take on the Week podcast and Heard on the Street writer Telis Demos about whether they might become an alternative to credit cards. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Angry Trump Urges Israel, Iran to ‘Calm Down’ as Cease-Fire Teeters

Plus: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reaffirms wait-and-see posture on rate cuts during Congressional hearings. U.S. consumer confidence slipped in June. And, U.S. home prices rose at the slowest annual pace in nearly two years as mortgage prices continued to stretch affordability. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Israel Confirms Cease-Fire With Iran

Plus: The Supreme Court clears the way for the Trump administration to send migrants facing final deportation orders to countries they aren’t from. And nearly two million student loan borrowers risk having their pay docked by the government this summer. Kate Bullivant hosts. 


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WSJ What’s News - Will Israel and Iran’s Cease-Fire Hold?

A.M. Edition for June 24. After a week and a half of fighting, Israel and Iran say they’ve agreed to a cease-fire. Journal deputy Middle East bureau chief Shayndi Raice says despite the deal being confirmed by President Trump on social media yesterday evening, fresh missile attacks by Iran are raising questions about its longevity. Plus, NATO allies look set to more than double defense spending as they meet in The Hague today. And banks are hiking fees on their most exclusive credit cards, testing the limits of loyal customers. Luke Vargas hosts.


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WSJ Your Money Briefing - Corporate America’s Attempt to Rebrand DEI Programs

Just a few years after they trumpeted their DEI efforts, companies are now backtracking and trying to hide these programs. Wall Street Journal On the Clock columnist Callum Borchers joins host Julia Carpenter to talk about this reversal and what it means for employees and job hunters.


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WSJ Tech News Briefing - Robotaxi Competition Revs Up as Tesla Hits the Road in Austin

Elon Musk’s Tesla has officially launched its self-driving taxi service in Texas. It’s taking on industry leader Waymo, but there are plenty of hurdles on the road to expansion for both companies. WSJ reporters Becky Peterson and Katherine Blunt give us a state-of-the-industry assessment. Victoria Craig hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Iran Strikes U.S. Military Base in Qatar. What’s Next?

P.M. Edition for June 23. President Trump said the U.S. received advance notice of Iran’s attack and thatno Americans were harmed and little damage was sustained. Trump said.and indicated that he believed the attack wouldn’t escalate the crisis in the region. WSJ national security reporter Lara Seligman joins to discuss how the U.S. might respond. Plus, investors prepare for the possibility that Iran could close the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s main energy shipping artery. We hear from WSJ investing columnist Spencer Jakab what impact this would have on oil prices and inflation. And fewer Chinese companies are listing on U.S. stock exchanges. James Areddy covers Chin a for the Journal and explains how the U.S.-China relationship fits into it. Alex Ossola hosts.


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