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Plus: central bankers converge on Jackson Hole for their annual symposium. And, North Carolina declares a state of emergency as Hurricane Erin churns off the coast. Caitlin McCabe hosts.
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A.M. Edition for Aug 21. After months of spending big to hire more than 50 researchers and engineers, Meta Platforms says it’s taking a breather on adding to its artificial-intelligence division. Plus, Nick Timiraos details how Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is navigating growing economic and political pressures as central bank governors gather for their annual meeting in Jackson Hole. And, in our Price of Parenting series, WSJ’s Sandra Kilhof and Te-Ping Chen unpack the soaring cost of childcare. Azhar Sukri hosts.
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P.M. Edition for Aug. 20. The president called on Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after a housing official alleged she submitted what he called fraudulent information. Economics reporter Matt Grossman discusses how the accusations represent the latest escalation of the White House’s attacks on the central bank. And Wall Street editor Cara Lombardo reports on the billionaire Bill Ackman’s new pet project—the Alpha School makes full use of artificial intelligence while rejecting lessons on diversity, equity and inclusion. Plus, the previously undisclosed North Korean site that could store long-range ballistic missiles capable of striking the U.S. mainland. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.
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Plus: Intel shares erase their earlier gains. Retail earnings reports lead to losses for Target’s stock and gains for shares of TJ Maxx’s parent company. Katherine Sullivan hosts.
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Plus: GM builds new AI team. And American battery companies are increasingly looking overseas for manufacturing. Julie Chang hosts.
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Plus: Target’s shares fall after the announcement of a new CEO. And the Israeli military plans to begin calling up reservists for an invasion of Gaza City. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.
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Plus: OpenAI launches the cheapest ChatGPT plan in India. Overhaul raises $105 million in funding to invest in artificial-intelligence technology and make acquisitions. Ariana Aspuru hosts.
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Plus: The Trump administration says immigrants seeking to live and work in the U.S. will now have their social media scrutinized for so-called “anti-American ideologies.” And, Elon Musk backpedals on plans to launch his political party. Caitlin McCabe hosts.
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A.M. Edition for Aug 20. Billionaire Elon Musk is quietly pausing his highly publicized ambitions to launch a political party. WSJ’s Brian Schwartz says Musk plans to focus on Tesla and SpaceX, while telling allies he is reluctant to create a rift with powerful Republicans. Plus, the Trump administration says immigrants applying for U.S. visas and green-cards will now have their social media scrutinized for so-called “anti-American ideologies.” And, in our Price of Parenting series, WSJ’s Sandra Kilhof and Dalvin Brown are joined by Passion Capital founder Eileen Burbidge to discuss the costs associated with infertility. Azhar Sukri hosts.
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P.M. Edition for Aug. 19. Hamas has accepted a framework for a temporary cease-fire in Gaza and the release of some Israeli hostages. Anat Peled, WSJ’s reporter in Tel Aviv, reports on how the offer came about and how Israel might respond. Plus, tariffs are hitting price tags at Home Depot. WSJ reporter Nicholas Miller explains why the retailer is increasing prices after initially saying tariffs wouldn’t affect them. And a leading pediatrics group in the U.S. is recommending Covid-19 shots for young children, contradicting federal health guidelines. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts.
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