A new COVID subvariant is spreading in California just as the Trump administration moves to ease vaccine access. Meanwhile, one San Diego avocado farmer is battling climate change, Mexican imports, and industry politics to save California’s iconic crop. On the economic front, inflation cooled last month, but experts say new tariffs could reverse that trend. And a judge dismissed the high-profile lawsuit from Richard Montañez over the origin of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
The World in Brief from The Economist - Ukraine destroys Russian bombers; Israel denies attack in Rafah, and more
Ukraine claimed to have destroyed at least 41 Russian planes, some at an airfield in Siberia, thousands of miles beyond the two counties’ border.
The World in Brief from The Economist - Trump to double steel tariffs; Hamas seeks amendments to ceasefire plan, and more
Eight members of the OPEC+ oil cartel said they would sharply increase production
The World in Brief from The Economist - Hamas mulls ceasefire proposal; America’s Supreme Court rules on migrant programme, and more
Mr Trump claimed China had “violated” its tariff truce with America
WSJ Minute Briefing - S&P 500, Nasdaq Log Best Month Since 2023
Plus: Costco and Gap see different impacts of tariffs on their businesses. Shares of Ulta Beauty rally after the cosmetics retailer raises its annual outlook. And an experimental lung-disease treatment by Sanofi and Regeneron delivers mixed results. Victoria Craig hosts.
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WSJ Minute Briefing - Supreme Court Allows Trump to End Temporary Protections for Some Migrants
Plus: Stock indexes slip amid Trump’s accusation that China is violating its deal with the U.S. And American households remain gloomy on the economy in May. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts.
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WSJ Minute Briefing - Chinese Tech Stocks Fall as U.S.-China Trade Talks Loose Steam
Plus: Hamas is poised to reject a U.S.-drafted proposal for a temporary Gaza ceasefire. And Google and the Justice Department prepare closing arguments in a case that could have a massive impact on the tech giant’s search engine. Luke Vargas hosts.
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Headlines From The Times - FBI to Release Epstein Jail Video; Santa Monica Fights Waymo; Elyse Walker Rebuilds Flagship
The FBI says it will release video footage to prove Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide, aiming to end years of speculation. In Santa Monica, residents are taking on Waymo’s driverless taxis, blocking cars and demanding quieter streets. In fashion news, Elyse Walker announces her flagship store will reopen in 2026 at Palisades Village after losing it to the fires. And in California’s insurance market, lawsuits accuse major providers of colluding to push homeowners onto a costly state plan.
The World in Brief from The Economist - Trump’s tariffs reinstated; Israel creates new West Bank settlements, and more
A federal appeals court temporarily reinstated many of Donald Trump’s tariffs, a day after the United States Court of International Trade ruled that America’s president lacked the authority to impose them.
WSJ Minute Briefing - Tariff Ruling Leaves Levies in Place While Trump Administration Appeals
An appeals court temporarily paused a decision that had invalidated the president’s sweeping levies. Plus: E.l.f. Beauty shares soar after the cosmetics company said it would buy Hailey Bieber's skincare line. And Best Buy said it has raised prices to offset some related costs. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.
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