Los Angeles schools announce new security measures to protect immigrant students from ICE activity as classes resume. In Gaza, Israeli gunfire kills 25 near aid sites while displacement plans draw criticism. California leaders push back against possible National Guard deployments and a federal ban on benefits for undocumented immigrants. In business, Tesla’s board grants Elon Musk a $29 billion stock package to retain him as the company shifts toward robotics and AI, even as it appeals a ruling striking down his 2018 pay plan — and Claire’s files for bankruptcy for the second time in seven years.
The World in Brief from The Economist - Europe lobbies Trump on Ukraine; Bessent heaps pressure on the Fed, and more
Donald Trump said he had a “very friendly” call with European leaders, including Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, ahead of his summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.
WSJ Minute Briefing - Hopes for Interest-Rate Cut Lead to Modest Stock Gains
Plus: Amazon announces new grocery services. Bullish’s stock soars on its IPO day. Cava misses growth expectations. Katherine Sullivan hosts.
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WSJ Tech News Briefing - TNB Tech Minute: Amazon Aims to Double Same-Day Grocery Delivery
Plus: New York AG picks up lawsuit against Zelle that was abandoned by the Trump administration. And OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responds to criticisms of GPT-5. Julie Chang hosts.
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WSJ Minute Briefing - Trump and EU Leaders Discuss Red Lines Ahead of Summit With Putin
Plus: The Chinese-owned GE Appliances plans to invest $3 billion on U.S. factories. Air Canada flight attendants’ union issues strike notice. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.
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WSJ Tech News Briefing - TNB Tech Minute: GE Plans $3 Billion Investment in U.S. Factories
Plus: Tencent Holdings posts faster-than-expected profit growth. Elon Musk says Apple is engaging in anticompetitive behavior in its App Store rankings. Ariana Aspuru hosts.
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WSJ Minute Briefing - National Guard Patrol D.C. Streets Amid Trump Federal Takeover
Plus: China will impose a 75.8% tariff on all Canadian canola imports. And, Vestas sees a drop in quarterly orders amid wind-energy uncertainty. Azhar Sukri hosts.
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Headlines From The Times - ICE Facility Conditions Under Scrutiny, California Earthquake Study, Texas Special Session, U.S. Economy Slows
Democratic lawmakers accuse ICE of concealing poor conditions inside a downtown Los Angeles detention site, sparking renewed oversight calls. A new study on a massive Myanmar earthquake offers scientists fresh insights into how California’s “Big One” might strike. In Texas, Republicans plan to end the current special session and begin another after redistricting efforts stall. And nationwide, hiring slows sharply as tariffs and trade policies weigh on the economy, with Amazon announcing 110 layoffs in its Wondery audio division.
The World in Brief from The Economist - Russia’s advance in eastern Ukraine; America’s steady inflation, and more
Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Russian forces have advanced in recent days on Ukraine’s eastern frontline near Dobropillia, a mining town.
WSJ Minute Briefing - Inflation Report Fuels Investors’ Hopes for a Rate Cut
Plus: Intel shares extend a rally after its CEO met with President Trump. Google shares climb as Perplexity makes a long-shot bid to purchase its Chrome browser. And Eastman Kodak’s warning that it may have trouble paying off its debt sends its shares tumbling. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
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