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WSJ Tech News Briefing - A French Startup Wants to End Europe’s Reliance on American AI Tools

Two-year old French startup Mistral wants to show that European AI can compete with American and Chinese companies that dominate the industry. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner reports from the Viva Technology conference in Paris. Plus, the United Nations estimates half of all people on Earth experience severe water scarcity at least one month of the year. WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims tells us about a 1960s-era technology that might hold a key to easing that problem.


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WSJ Your Money Briefing - Low-Cost Ways to Upgrade to Your Wardrobe

When budget cuts hit, fashion often suffers. But there are plenty of cheaper, more creative ways to revive that tired wardrobe. Host Oyin Adedoyin talks with WSJ contributor Esther Achara about the affordable ways to breathe new life into your clothes and accessories. 


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Stock Indexes Slip After Muted Inflation Report

President Trump responded by repeating calls for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by a full percentage point. Plus: shares of nuclear-technology company Oklo surged after it was selected to power an Alaskan Air Force base. And stock in General Motors rose after it announced a $4 billion plan to produce more vehicles in the U.S. Danny Lewis hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - How China’s Rare-Earths Control Defined Tentative Trade Deal With U.S.

P.M. Edition for June 11. China’s lock over rare-earth magnet exports helped bring the U.S. back to the bargaining table over trade. WSJ economic policy reporter Gavin Bade discusses how China gave the U.S. some access in the tentative deal, but kept some control, which gives it leverage in future trade negotiations. Plus, arrests grow as more cities plan demonstrations after the unrest in Los Angeles. Journal reporter Sara Nassauer explains how Home Depot became Ground Zero in President Trump’s deportation push. And U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in May, defying fears that tariffs would have driven up prices. WSJ investing columnist Spencer Jakab talks about what that means for the Fed’s meeting next week. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Year-Over-Year Inflation Rose 2.4% in May

Plus: President Trump says a U.S. trade deal with China is done, subject to final approval from him and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. And Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he will deploy the National Guard across parts of the state as anti-ICE protests spread across the country. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Google Looks to Reduce Staff Costs as it Ramps Up AI Spending

Plus: Negotiators wrap up two days of trade talks in London. And California Governor Gavin Newsom accuses President Trump of “theatrics over public safety” as protests over immigration enforcement intensify. Azhar Sukri hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - U.S. and China Agree to ‘Framework’ for Trade Deal

A.M. Edition for June 11. Negotiators wrap up two days of trade talks in London. Plus, California Governor Gavin Newsom accuses President Trump of “theatrics over public safety” as protests over immigration enforcement intensify. And U.S. consumer prices are expected to have accelerated slightly in May from the previous month. WSJ market reporter Caitlin McCabe discusses what to expect in Wednesday’s inflation data. Azhar Sukri hosts.


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WSJ Tech News Briefing - ‘Sextortion’ Scams Leverage Apple’s Message Platform to Build Trust With Teens

Criminals are exploiting the trust that young iPhone users have in the device’s built-in message platform to make relentless demands for money. WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon reports on the tragic results of those scams, and what parents need to know. Plus: Artificial intelligence companies have been the leading backers of technologies like solar energy and battery storage. Now, WSJ tech and crypto reporter Amrith Ramkumar reports those firms are trying to convince Congress to leave their clean-energy tax credits alone.


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WSJ Your Money Briefing - Workers Are Saving Almost What They Should Be for Retirement

According to a Fidelity Investments analysis, the average American retirement savings rate in the first three months of the year was 14.3% – just shy of the recommended 15%. Host Ariana Aspuru speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Tergesen about why savers are putting away a record amount of their income for retirement.


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