Headlines From The Times - Gaza Death Toll Rises, U.S. Quits UNESCO, Menendez Medical Release, Maxwell Seeks Relief, Tesla Diner Debuts, & Netflix Bets on AI

Israeli airstrikes kill at least 20 people in Gaza, including women and children, as Christian leaders call for an end to the nearly 21-month war. The Trump administration pressures Israel to conclude the conflict after a deadly church strike, while ceasefire talks in Qatar stall. Meanwhile, the U.S. announces it will leave UNESCO again, citing alleged anti-Israel bias and divisive agendas—just two years after rejoining. Erik Menendez, imprisoned for the 1989 killing of his parents, seeks early release to treat a serious medical condition ahead of a parole hearing that could test his life sentence. Meanwhile, Ghislaine Maxwell moves for prison relief from her sex-trafficking conviction as the Justice Department plans to meet with her lawyers and considers new subpoenas. Public and political pressure grows for answers in the Epstein case, even as Congress leaves Washington without voting to release more related files.

WSJ Minute Briefing - Dow Edges Higher as U.S. Reaches New Trade Pacts

Shares in retailer Kohl's jumped as investors discussed whether it was the next meme stock. Coca-Cola reported mixed quarterly results. Philip Morris quarterly revenue missed forecasts. Lockheed Martin 's quarterly profit was hit by more than $1.7 billion in charges last quarter. And, General Motors saw net income shrink 35% last quarter, as tariffs weighed. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.


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Headlines From The Times - Global Calls for Gaza Ceasefire, Russia’s Escalating Strikes on Kyiv, California Challenges Trump, Troops Withdraw, FDA Shakeup, & In-N-Out’s Exit

Britain, France, and 23 other countries demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, accusing Israel of blocking aid and worsening the humanitarian disaster. Meanwhile, Russia launches one of its largest air attacks on Kyiv in months, killing civilians and damaging shelters just before NATO meets to weigh President Trump’s plan to arm Ukraine. California sues the Trump administration over restrictions that block undocumented immigrants from vital public benefits. The Pentagon pulls Marines out of Los Angeles after protests against immigration raids. The FDA appoints biotech executive George Tidmarsh to lead drug regulation under RFK Jr., amid calls for reform. And In-N-Out owner Lynsi Snyder announces she’s leaving California, joining a wave of businesses moving east while the burger chain keeps its roots on the West Coast.

WSJ Tech News Briefing - You Can Add a Private Chef to Your Airbnb Rental but Your Host Might Not Like It

Airbnb has opened another front in its ongoing competition with the hospitality industry with “services,” a new product line that will offer everything from private chefs to personal trainers for guests—as long as their hosts approve. Plus, WSJ’s Lauren Weber explains why you may just have to accept talking to people while they’re wearing airpods. Patrick Coffee hosts.


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Airbnb Lets You Add a Private Chef to Your Rental. Your Host Might Not Like It. 

How People Decided It’s OK to Wear AirPods Anywhere, Anytime 

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