Congress issues subpoenas for Epstein records, targeting the DOJ and former top officials. UCLA prepares to negotiate with the Trump administration after $336 million in research funding is frozen. Governor Newsom unveils a “trigger” redistricting plan that would redraw California’s congressional maps—only if Texas moves first. Meanwhile, a heatwave threatens to worsen California’s wildfire season, with evacuations already underway. A jury orders Tesla to pay $243 million over a fatal Autopilot crash, its biggest courtroom loss yet. And Google loses an antitrust appeal to Epic Games, in a case that could reshape how millions of users access and pay for apps.
The World in Brief from The Economist - America’s shrinking trade deficit; Bangladesh to hold election, and more
America’s trade deficit fell 16% year on year in June to $60.2bn, its lowest level in nearly two years, as imports of consumer goods dropped sharply.
WSJ Minute Briefing - Indexes Fall Modestly as Trump Expects Chip, Pharma Tariffs Soon
President Trump's announcement of new tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals kept markets in flux. Plus: Drugmaker Pfizer boosted its annual profit guidance. And, data-software company Palantir reported strong quarterly earnings and raised its yearly outlook. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
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WSJ Tech News Briefing - TNB Tech Minute: Palantir Shares Jump While TSMC’s Fall
Plus: Linda Yaccarino, former CEO of X, lands at eMed Population Health. And NASA’s acting administrator Sean Duffy directs the agency to support more private space stations. Julie Chang hosts.
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WSJ Minute Briefing - Trump Says Bessent Is No Longer in the Running To Be Fed Chair
Plus: The U.S. trade gap shrank to its lowest level in June since 2023. And India defends its ability to buy Russian oil, despite President Trump’s threats of higher tariffs. Alex Ossola hosts.
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WSJ Tech News Briefing - TNB Tech Minute: ElevenLabs Launches AI Music Service
Plus: German chip maker Infineon Technologies lifts its guidance as semiconductor demand picks up. Three people are arrested over the suspected theft of TSMC’s trade secrets. Ariana Aspuru hosts.
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WSJ Minute Briefing - White House Aims to Punish Banks For Political Discrimination
Plus: The Trump Administration announces a pilot program requiring some travelers on visas to post bonds of up to $15,000 to enter the U.S. And, oil prices continue on OPEC+ decision to raise output. Azhar Sukri hosts.
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Headlines From The Times - Music Festival Violence, Redistricting Standoff, LAS VEGAS Tourism Falls, Police Data Opens, CA Companies Exit, & Tariffs Rise
Two people are dead and six injured after gunfire erupted at a music festival after-party in downtown Los Angeles. In Texas, Governor Greg Abbott is threatening to remove Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block a GOP-backed redistricting plan aimed at securing congressional control. Tourism to Las Vegas declines as fewer Californians and international travelers visit. A new public database releases millions of police misconduct records across California. Major companies continue to move out of the state, citing cost and regulation, though economists say California’s economy remains strong. And Indian-owned businesses in Southern California brace for a 25% tariff on imports, raising concerns about higher prices and reduced sales.
WSJ Tech News Briefing - When the Chatbot Tells You What You Want to Hear
AI chatbots have a tendency to flatter users—a term called AI “sycophancy.” And while it feels good, you may pay a high price for that praise. Malihe Alikhani, an assistant professor of AI at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences, joins us to explain the risks. Plus, should you keep your digital secrets in a digital safe? Belle Lin hosts.
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The World in Brief from The Economist - Trump’s Indian-tariff threat; Musk’s enormous share deal, and more
Donald Trump said in a social-media post that he would “substantially” increase the 25% tariff on Indian imports, imposed last week, in response to India’s purchases of Russian oil.