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Plus: China sanctions U.S. defense companies and executives including Northrop Grumman, Boeing and Palmer Luckey over Taiwan arms sale. And Google will let users change their Gmail address. Julie Chang hosts.
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After a $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles purchases expired in September, some consumers are questioning whether the battery-powered cars are really worth their price tags. WSJ reporters Imani Moise and Ryan Felton join us to talk about how automakers—and buyers—are rethinking their EV strategies as the industry landscape shifts. Isabelle Bousquette hosts.
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Edition for Dec. 24. This year has been a big one for deals, with some blockbuster mergers and big-name breakups. WSJ lead deals reporter Lauren Thomas discusses what drove all that activity in 2025, and what she’ll be keeping her eye on in the year to come. Plus, the heirs to Texas billionaire Robert Brockman will pay $750 million in the biggest U.S. tax fraud case ever. And Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposes a demilitarized zone in the eastern region of Donetsk as part of a potential peace deal. Alex Ossola hosts. Programming note: What’s News is publishing once a day through Jan. 2.
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P.M. Edition for Dec. 23. When Tyson Foods announced that it was closing its meatpacking plant in Lexington, Nebraska, it sent the city into a crisis. We hear from WSJ reporter Patrick Thomas about what locals are planning to do as the city is losing its largest employer. Plus, the U.S. economy was unexpectedly strong in the third quarter. Chao Deng, who covers the U.S. economy for the Journal, breaks down how consumer spending drove that growth. And if you’re planning to fly economy this holiday season–or anytime really–we’ve got some tips on how to make the trip a little more enjoyable. Alex Ossola hosts.
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A surprisingly strong GDP report boosted investors' spirits. Plus: American depositary receipts for Novo Nordisk rise after U.S. regulators approved a pill version of weight-loss drug Wegovy. Danny Lewis hosts.
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Plus: Layoffs are expected across the marketing industry as leaders face pressure over AI savings, according to a survey by Spencer Stuart. And Samsung is set to acquire ZF Group’s ADAS unit for about $1.76 billion. Julie Chang hosts.
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Plus, a jury orders Johnson & Johnson to pay over $1.5 billion in a lawsuit alleging its talc products caused cancer. And as car prices rise, consumers are increasingly seeking out longer-term auto loans. Alex Ossola hosts.
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Plus: China’s BYD logs another month of strong sales growth in Europe. And the U.S. bans new China-made drones. Julie Chang hosts.
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Plus: The U.S. bans new China-made drones from DJI and Autel Robotics, sparking outrage among pilots. And U.S. regulators approve the first GLP-1 weight-loss pill, a tablet formulation of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy. Daniel Bach hosts.
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A.M. Edition for Dec. 23. Cuba was already suffering from food shortages and blackouts. Now the U.S. oil blockade of Venezuela means the Communist island also faces the loss of cheap oil from Nicolás Maduro. The Journal’s South America bureau chief Juan Forero explains. Plus, the U.S. bans new China-made drones from DJI and Autel Robotics, sparking outrage among pilots. And think you know business etiquette? Take our quiz and find out. Daniel Bach hosts.
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