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Video: Tonga Eruption Causes Oil Spill, Damaged Beaches in Peru

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo declared an environmental emergency after an oil spill from high waves caused by the Tonga volcanic eruption contaminated several beaches. Photo: Martin Mejia/Associated Press




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Elizabeth Holmes Found Guilty on Four of 11 Charges

A federal jury convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes on four of 11 charges. Each count carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years. WSJ’s Sara Randazzo shares highlights from Holmes’s testimony. Photo: Josh Edelson for The Wall Street Journal




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Gerrymandering Could Shape the Midterms, But Reform Is Possible

States are drawing new congressional district maps for the House of Representatives that could determine control of Congress. This undertaking is proving to be highly politicized, but as WSJ’s Gerald F. Seib explains, the process can be reshaped. Photo illustration: Todd Johnson




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Retirements Are Latest Challenge Facing Democrats Ahead of Midterms

With the 2022 midterm election just months away, the Democratic Party faces losing its congressional majority due to a growing number of retirements. Photo illustration: Elise Dean




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How Omicron Challenges U.S. and China on Vaccine Diplomacy

China got out ahead of the U.S. in shipping its Covid-19 vaccines around the world, but the Biden administration said it has donated more doses. WSJ examines how Omicron challenges both as they push for global influence. Photo: Rodrigo Sura/Esteban Biba/Shutterstock




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How the Meme Stock ‘Revolution’ Has Left Markets Changed A Year Later

Amateur investors took the stock market by storm a year ago, buying up shares of meme stocks like GameStop and AMC Entertainment. Many remember it as a revolution against Wall Street, but in the end, they largely just lined the pockets of major financial firms. WSJ’s Dion Rabouin explains. Illustration: Sebastian Vega




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Schools Struggle With Omicron-Fueled Teacher Shortages

A wave of Covid-19-related school staffing issues has led some states to take drastic steps to keep schools open, including enlisting state employees, retirees and National Guard members to fill in as substitute teachers. Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press




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Pittsburgh Bridge Collapses Hours Before Biden’s Visit

At least 10 people were injured when a snow-covered bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh early Friday morning, hours before President Biden was scheduled to visit the city and speak about infrastructure. Photo: Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press




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North Korean Missile Captures Images of Earth From Space

North Korea released images of earth from space, which it claims were captured by a camera attached to the Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile it launched Sunday. The weapon tested appears to be one of the country’s most powerful in years. Photo: KCNA/KNS/AFP




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Australian Ports Sale is Largest Transport Deal Globally in 2013

Friday’s 5.07 billion Australian dollar (US$5.3 billion) ports deal has set several milestones.





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Citigroup’s Corbat Gets Expenses Down

Chief Executive Michael Corbat is in the early stages of making good on his promise to turn Citigroup Inc. into a more efficient company.





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Kyle Bass Keen on Yellow Pages Co. — Sohn Conference

By Emily Glazer The yellow pages business isn't dead yet. That's according to Kyle Bass, principal of Dallas-based hedge fund Hayman Capital Management L.P., who focused his presentation at the Ira Sohn conference Wednesday on directories business Dex Media Inc.




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As U.S. Inflation Surges, Japan's Low Prices Hold Steady

As the cost of groceries, clothing and electronics have gone up in the U.S., prices in Japan have stayed low. WSJ’s Peter Landers goes shopping in Tokyo to explain why steady prices, though good for your wallet, can be a sign of a slow-growing economy. Photo: Richard B. Levine/Zuma Press; Kim Kyung Hoon/Reuters




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Djokovic Fans Celebrate After Australian Judge Orders Release From Detention

Crowds gathered to celebrate after a judge ordered the release of tennis star Novak Djokovic from detention ahead of the Australian Open. The ruling comes after the Australian government canceled his visa, saying he wasn’t exempt from Covid-19 vaccination rules. Photo: Hamish Blair/Associated Press




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A Home-Ice Disadvantage in Game 7

Entering this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins are only 1-3 in Game 7s at home during the Sidney Crosby era.




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Astros’ George Springer Is Ready to Launch

George Springer is on pace to break the single-season mark for home runs leading off a game.




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Finding Gems in the Expansion Draft Is Rough

If history is any indication, finding a star among the unprotected players is as difficult as finding treasure at a garage sale.




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How Confidential Documents Get Stored at the White House

The transcript of President Trump's call with Ukraine shed light on a method for classifying documents that's even more top secret than top secret. WSJ spoke to a former National Security Council official to understand the intricacies of the White House server security system.




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Why Women Don’t Get the Feedback They Need

Research shows that getting ahead requires constructive criticism. But many women don’t get those frank assessments.




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Why Risky Borrowers Still Aren’t Getting Mortgages

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Obama administration over the past year have tried mightily to expand mortgage access for riskier borrowers, but there's little evidence so far of borrowers with weaker credit making a strong return.




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Did the Mortgage-Fee Cut Help Borrowers?

Since a mortgage-fee cut, the number and mix of loans being backed by the Federal Housing Administration have changed markedly. Here's how the change affected the mortgage market.





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Deadly Floods in Germany, Belgium Destroy Homes

Flooding in western Europe after days of heavy rain caused houses to collapse. With around 170 people reported dead and many more missing, officials said the German government and Parliament would work on an aid package to alleviate the suffering. Photo: Torsten Silz/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images




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Hospitals Near ‘Breaking Point’ Amid Covid-19-Related Staff Shortages

Hospitals in the U.S. are struggling to staff medical facilities as a wave of Covid-19 cases sidelines healthcare workers. Some hospital administrators are being forced to turn to last-resort measures to ensure quality of care. Photo: Joseph Prezioso/AFP/Getty Images




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Trial of Three Ex-Officers Over George Floyd’s Killing: What to Know

Three former Minneapolis police officers face federal charges that they violated George Floyd’s civil rights during his May 2020 arrest. Here’s what you need to know about the officers and the upcoming trial. Photo: Erin Ailworth/The Wall Street Journal




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Tonga Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami: Satellite Images Reveal Damage

Satellite images show parts of the Pacific nation of Tonga before and after a tsunami triggered by an underwater volcanic eruption damaged the archipelago’s coastline. Vast areas were blanketed in ash. Photos: Maxar Technologies/Reuters




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Should We Get a Second Booster Vaccine? What the Science Says

Amid a surge in cases, some countries are handing out second booster shots. In Israel, early data suggest a fourth vaccine dose can increase antibodies against Covid-19, but not enough to prevent infections from Omicron. WSJ explains. Photo composite: Eve Hartley/WSJ




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19-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Woman to Fly Around the World Solo

After landing her Shark UL aircraft in Belgium Thursday, 19-year-old Zara Rutherford became the youngest woman to fly solo around the world. Photo: Kurt Desplenter/Zuma Press




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China Targets H&M With Xinjiang Propaganda Made for Home and Abroad

Beijing is beating back international criticism of its treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang with a propaganda push on Facebook, Twitter and the big screen. Here’s how China’s campaign against Western brands is aimed at audiences at home and abroad. Photo: Thomas Peter/Reuters




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Belarusian Olympic Sprinter’s Refusal to Return Home Challenges IOC

Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya—who, fearing arrest, resisted her team’s attempt to send her home—is safe with Japanese authorities, the International Olympic Committee says. The situation tests the IOC’s aim to run a politics-free Games. Photo: PHOTO: Issei Kato/Reuters




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The Physics That Give Tennis Pros Their Edge

Ever wondered how tennis pros are able to hit the ball with so much force, at extreme angles with incredible accuracy while still keeping it in the court? It comes down to physics. WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez explains what you can learn from the physics that give tennis pros their edge. Photo composite: Adele Morgan




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‘Clock’s Ticking’: Tiger Woods Casts Doubt on Return to Pro Golf

Tiger Woods cast serious doubt on his competitive golf future in his first press conference since a life-threatening February car crash, saying that his ability to compete will never be the same after the devastating leg injuries. Photo: Doug Ferguson/Associated Press




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China’s Pop-Culture Crackdown Widens After It Hits Its Biggest Movie Star

Beijing is targeting the pop-culture industry as part of an effort to weed out what it sees as unhealthy influences for young people. WSJ looks at what happened after one of China’s highest-profile celebrities, Zhao Wei, disappeared from parts of the Chinese internet. Photo: Xu Nizhi/Zuma Press




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Your Coffee Is Getting More Expensive Due to Bad Weather in Brazil

When it comes to coffee beans, what happens in Brazil doesn’t stay in Brazil. In July and August, a bad frost hit the country's coffee-producing region and analysts say Brazil’s bean shortage is already rattling the global coffee market. So how will the frost affect the price of your morning cup? WSJ’s Shelby Holliday spoke to coffee experts around the world to find out. Illustration: Rafael Garcia




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Strikes Sweep Labor Market as Workers Flex New Leverage

Tens of thousands of American workers are on strike and thousands more are attempting to unionize. WSJ examines the roots of this new labor activity and speaks with a labor economist for more context on U.S. labor’s changing landscape. Photo: Alyssa Keown/AP




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Principal Reduction: A Mortgage Quandary With No Easy Answers

Pretty much ever since he took the helm in January 2014, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Melvin Watt has been under pressure from housing advocates and some lawmakers to allow mortgage-finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to reduce the mortgage principal on at least some home loans.




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Economists Assign Blame For Housing Shortage

The national supply of homes for sale is getting squeezed by the small amount of equity millions of would-be sellers have in their properties and relatively weak output from home builders, according to economists speaking Friday at a real-estate conference in Miami.




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Two Infrastructure Bills Come Into Focus, but Challenges Remain

The $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package and the $3.5 trillion Democratic healthcare and antipoverty plan will face obstacles as they make their way through Congress in tandem. WSJ’s Gerald F. Seib explains. Photo illustration: Laura Kammermann




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How a New Generation of Card Enthusiasts Are Transforming a Market

A new crop of entrepreneurs is betting big that trading cards are no longer just hobbyists’ collectibles, they're serious investment assets. In this episode of Niche Markets, WSJ speaks with entrepreneurs who have found success in the booming trading market. Photo Illustration: Alexander Hotz/WSJ




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Liver Transplant Surgery: തിരുവനന്തപുരം മെഡിക്കല്‍ കോളേജില്‍ മൂന്നാമത്തെ കരള്‍ മാറ്റിവയ്ക്കല്‍ ശസ്ത്രക്രിയയും വിജയകരം; അഭിനന്ദിച്ച് ആരോ​ഗ്യ മന്ത്രി വീണാ ജോര്‍ജ്

Thiruvananthapuram Medical College: ഏറെ പണച്ചെലവുള്ള അവയവമാറ്റ ശസ്ത്രക്രിയകള്‍ കൂടുതല്‍ സര്‍ക്കാര്‍ ആശുപത്രികളിലൂടെ സാധാരണക്കാര്‍ക്ക് ലഭ്യമാക്കാനാണ് സര്‍ക്കാര്‍ പരിശ്രമിക്കുന്നതെന്ന് ആരോ​ഗ്യമന്ത്രി വീണാ ജോര്‍ജ് പറഞ്ഞു.




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Released By CSK Ahead Of IPL 2025 Auction, India Star Sends Loud Message

Indian cricket team fast bowler Deepak Chahar believes that his former franchise Chennai Super Kings will be bidding for him in the IPL 2025 mega auction.




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Deadly 'MATGA Movement' Emerges In US After Trump's Win, Here's What It Is

Following Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential elections, a new trend has emerged on social media platforms called the 'MATGA movement'.




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RCB Coach's Major Hint, Says This Pacer To Get "Fat Pay Cheque" In Auction

RCB batting coach Dinesh Karthik predicted a massive price for one South African cricketer in the IPL 2025 mega auction.




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Elon Musk To Lead 'DOGE' In Donald Trump's US Government. What It Is

Elon Musk, alongside Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the 'Department of Government Efficiency' in the Donald Trump-led US government.




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Purulia Village: মোবাইলের নেটওয়ার্ক পেতে চড়তে হয় গাছে, জরুরি দরকারে কী করেন পুরুলিয়ার এই গ্রামের মানুষ?

Purulia Village: নেটওয়ার্কের গোলমালে একদিকে যেমন অনলাইন মাধ্যমে পড়াশোনা করতে পারেন না গ্রামের পড়ুয়ারা। আবার গ্রামের কারোও শরীর অসুস্থ হলে, কিম্বা যে কোনো দরকারি সময়ে নেটওয়ার্ক না থাকায় মোবাইলে যোগাযোগ করতে পারেন না গ্রামবাসীরা  




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Google Gemini Live Now Free For Android Users: Adding Interactive AI Conversations

Google is expanding Gemini Live to free users on Android after initially offering it to Advanced subscribers. This feature allows users to have interactive conversations, including the ability to interrupt responses with new information or directions. Gemini Live Features




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Truecaller Gets Automatic Spam Call Blocking Feature on iPhone: Exclusive to Premium Subscribers

Truecaller has recently announced an update for iPhone users that brings an Auto-block spam feature, a significant addition that has been available to Android users for some time. This feature, exclusive to Truecaller Premium subscribers, automatically declines calls identified as spam,




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Youtube Shorts Are Getting Longer—From 60 Seconds to 3 Minutes

YouTube has announced an update to YouTube Shorts, making it easier and more fun for creators. YouTube has confirmed it is extending the ability to create longer vertical videos. This has come after many creators asked YouTube to allow them to