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May 20, 2025

The World in Brief from The Economist - Trump calls Putin; Britain and EU reach “reset” deal, and more

Donald Trump said his phone call with Vladimir Putin went “very well” and claimed that ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine would begin “immediately”.

May 19, 2025

WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Stocks Rise Slightly, Despite the Country’s Credit Downgrade

The major indexes ticked up for the first trading day since Moody’s Ratings downgraded the U.S.’s credit rating on Friday. Investors are also getting nervous about President Trump’s tax bill as it advances through congress. Plus: UnitedHealth Group notched its second day of gains in a row. Danny Lewis hosts.

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May 19, 2025

WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Stocks Slip, Dollar Weakens After Moody’s Downgrade

Plus: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is handing ownership of Cantor Fitzgerald, the Wall Street firm he ran for over three decades, to his children. And Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is buying 23andMe out of bankruptcy, raising privacy concerns. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.

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May 19, 2025

WSJ Minute Briefing - Biden is Diagnosed with Cancer Months After Leaving Office

Plus: Nvidia is working with Foxconn to build an AI supercomputer in Taiwan. And NJ Transit says rail operations will resume tomorrow, after reaching a tentative agreement with union leaders. Kate Bullivant hosts.

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May 19, 2025

Headlines From The Times - Cassie’s Testimony, Delta Tunnel Fast-Track, Rising Prices, and a $34.5B Cable Merger

Cassie Ventura’s explosive testimony in the Sean “Diddy” Combs federal trial alleges years of abuse and could prove central to the case. Plus, Governor Gavin Newsom pushes to speed up a $20-billion water tunnel project through the Delta. Walmart, Mattel, and others say new tariffs are forcing price hikes that will hit consumers hard. And Charter announces a $34.5 billion deal to acquire Cox Communications, potentially reshaping the cable TV industry.

May 19, 2025

The World in Brief from The Economist - Israel’s “extensive” ground operations in Gaza; Russia’s biggest drone strikes on Ukraine, and more

Israel’s armed forces said they had begun “extensive ground operations” in Gaza.

May 18, 2025

The World in Brief from The Economist - Gaza negotiations resume; Russia bombs Ukraine after talks, and more

Moody’s stripped America of its Aaa credit rating because of worries about the country’s ballooning debt

May 17, 2025

The World in Brief from The Economist - Republican budget bill blocked; Downgraded peace talks in Turkey, and more

Mr Trump said that America would announce new tariffs in the next “two to three weeks”

May 16, 2025

WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Stocks End the Week Up, Despite Consumer Anxiety on Trade

President Trump said the U.S. will unilaterally set tariffs for many countries, as a new survey showed high levels of consumer anxiety over trade. Plus, Charter Communications agreed to buy rival Cox Communications in a multibillion-dollar deal. And Novo Nordisk shares fell after the Ozempic maker said its CEO will step down. Danny Lewis hosts.

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May 16, 2025

WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Consumer Sentiment Falls in May to Second Lowest Ever

Plus: Charter Communications will merge with Cox Communications in a $21.9 billion deal. And the ICC chief prosecutor takes leave until investigations into sexual assault allegations against him are complete. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts.

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