Plus: China confirms it will hold a top-level summit with the European Union in Beijing this week. And, AstraZeneca plans to invest $50 billion in the U.S. by 2030. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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.
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.
Israel rejected a statement from a group of 25 countries that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and criticised the Israeli government’s system for delivering aid there.
Los Angeles County reports a second year of declining homelessness, but progress remains slow as looming federal cuts threaten housing aid for over a million low-income renters. Meanwhile, Californians turn to personal firefighting devices to protect their homes, sparking debate over safety and effectiveness. Plus, a federal court blocks the FTC’s “click-to-cancel” rule, leaving consumers to find new ways to end unwanted subscriptions.
Over 100 companies in the S&P 500 are set to report earnings this week. Plus: Verizon shares advanced after the telecommunications giant raised its annual forecast. Danny Lewis hosts.
Plus: Amazon hiked prices on hundreds of essentials after pledging to keep prices low. And, NASA wrestles with growing dissent over safety direction. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
Plus: China confirms that it’s blocking a Wells Fargo banker from leaving the country. And Subway names a former Burger King executive as its new CEO. Alex Ossola hosts.
Plus: SS&C Technologies is set to buy Calastone from Carlyle for about $1 billion. Microsoft alerts firms to server software attacks. Ariana Aspuru hosts.
Plus: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent lays out his case to President Trump for why he shouldn’t try to push out Fed chair Jerome Powell. And, with earnings season in full swing we look at recent reporting from Stellantis and Ryanair. Kate Bullivant hosts.