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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.
 

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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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WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Stocks Rally After Tough Week

Investors increase their bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September. Plus: Palantir reports $1 billion in revenue and boosts its outlook. Anthony Bansie hosts.

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WSJ Minute Briefing - Tesla Approves Elon Musk’s $24 Billion Stock Award

Plus: Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. are backing a SPAC that aims to merge with companies ”revitalizing domestic manufacturing.” And Spotify says it will be raising its premium subscription prices. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.


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