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Facebook’s global head of safety, Antigone Davis, testified at a Senate hearing Thursday over the company’s internal research about its products’ effects on young people’s mental health. Photo: Patrick Semansky/Press Pool
Cars today offer high-tech features and gather troves of data to train algorithms. As China steps up controls over new technologies, WSJ looks at the risks for Tesla and other global brands that are now required to keep data within the country. Screenshot: Tesla China
The Super Bowl champ and Tampa Bay quarterback on meeting Gisele, his social media habits (“That endless scroll”) and staying positive. Directed by Barbara Anastacio.
A shortage of truck drivers in the U.K., aggravated by Brexit and Covid-19, has led to many stations running out of gas amid long lines and panic buying. The government has offered visas to foreigners and put the army on standby to combat the supply chain issues. Photo: Dinendra Haria via ZUMA press
The price of Cardano’s Ada soared this summer as it again became the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. WSJ explains what drove the surge and how the cryptocurrency differs from others like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Illustration: Tom Grillo/WSJ
Showcasing the indoor-outdoor Hawaiian lifestyle at its best, this six-bedroom home offers a pool, a guesthouse, an open floor plan, an extensive outdoor kitchen-and unobstructed water, mountain and Diamond Head volcano views.
Flu season is approaching and health experts expect it to be worse than last year. WSJ’s Felicia Schwartz explains why this could be an earlier and more severe season and what precautions people can take during the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has worked with four U.S. presidents. From George W. Bush giving her shoulder rubs to Donald Trump refusing to shake her hand, key moments show how the trans-Atlantic alliance cooled during Merkel’s 16 years in office. Photo: Mandel Ngan/Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images
Journal Editorial Report: Paul Gigot interviews Rep. Kevin Brady of the Ways and Means Committee. Image: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
An Amtrak train derailed Saturday afternoon in north-central Montana, carrying about 141 passengers and 16 crew members onboard. Amtrak said there were multiple injuries. Photo: Kimberly Fossen/Associated Press
Journal Editorial Report: The origins of the Russian conspiracy story are becoming clearer. Images: Getty Images/AP Composite: Mark Kelly
Journal Editorial Report: The week's best and worst from Kim Strassel, Jason Riley, Jillian Melchior and Dan Henninger. Images: Getty Images/My Little Pony Composite: Mark Kelly
An Amtrak train derailed Saturday afternoon in north-central Montana, carrying about 146 passengers and 16 crew members onboard. Amtrak said there were multiple injuries. Photo: Kimberly Fossen/Associated Press
Meng Wanzhou, Huawei’s chief financial officer, was allowed to leave Canada nearly three years after being detained there on behalf of the U.S. Before boarding a flight to China, she talked about how her life had been turned upside down. Photo: DON MACKINNON/AFP via Getty Images
With elections fast approaching, Joe Biden and the Democratic Party are repeating their 2020 strategy of running against Donald Trump, realizing his name is a bigger driver of turnout than policy. Images: Getty Images/iStock Photo Composite: Mark Kelly
Evergrande, China’s most indebted property developer, has kept global markets on edge and sparked protests at home as it struggles to survive. WSJ explains why the company’s crisis is raising questions about the state of the world’s second-largest economy. Photo: Alex Plavevski/Shutterstock
In an interview with WSJ’s Bob Davis, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo discusses the importance of strengthening America’s technology and manufacturing sectors, during a “fraught” time in U.S.-China relations. Photo: Zach Wood
WSJ’s rankings of the top colleges in the U.S. shows that schools with deep pockets were best able to ride out the pandemic and perform in key categories. WSJ’s Doug Belkin explains the methodology of this year’s report and its highlights. Photo: Philip Keith for The Wall Street Journal
In his first address to the United Nations as commander-in-chief, President Biden stressed global cooperation on critical issues, saying to fight the pandemic will require "a collective act of science and political will." Photo: Associated Press
All of the iPhone 13 models have a new Cinematic mode that’s essentially “portrait mode for video.” WSJ’s Joanna Stern tried to use it to shoot an entire music video. She found it’s a potentially cool feature but it needs work. Video/Photo illustration: Kenny Wassus
Inspired by his love of France, and his fascination with Loire Valley chateaux, a Toronto entrepreneur commissioned this castle-like home in 1994. Built over two years, it's the only house of its kind in Toronto's affluent Bridle Path neighborhood.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to remain in office after a snap election. He addressed supporters as TV networks projected a narrow victory for his Liberal Party, which had hoped to secure a stronger majority. Photo: Eric Bolte/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
Refugees fleeing poverty in Haiti have concluded the chances of gaining asylum in America are worth the risks, resulting in the biggest migrant surge in some 20 years. Image: AFP/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly
Apple’s iOS 15 is full of new features and tools—if you can find them. WSJ’s Joanna Stern shows you how to use the new FaceTime tricks, Focus Mode, Live Text, weather alerts and so much more. Photo illustration: John McColgan
As the U.S. started flying hundreds of migrants from Texas to Haiti on Sunday, border patrol agents on horseback tried to prevent others from crossing the Rio Grande into the U.S. The Biden administration said it was closing part of the border with Mexico. Photo: John Moore/Getty Images
Lava was flowing across La Palma, part of Spain’s Canary Islands, after a volcano erupted on Sunday. Thousands of people were evacuated and no serious injuries were immediately reported, according to regional officials.
If eVTOL aircraft companies are to achieve their commercial ambition of becoming flying taxis, then first they’ll need to ensure their aircrafts are quiet enough to work in cities without disturbing residents. WSJ’s George Downs looks into just how quiet these crafts need to be to take off. Photo composite: George Downs
Journal Editorial Report: The social media giant's role in making girls miserable. Images: AFP/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly
Journal Editorial Report: How much of this story should you believe? Images: AFP/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly
Journal Editorial Report: Paul Gigot interviews Long War Journal editor Bill Roggio. Images: Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly
Journal Editorial Report: The week's best and worst from Kim Strassel, Jason Willick, Jillian Melchior and Dan Henninger. Images: AFP/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly
SpaceX’s all-civilian crewed mission returned to earth after three days in orbit. The Crew Dragon’s mission was the first time a crew of amateur astronauts has traveled to orbit on a private company’s spaceship. Video/Image: SpaceX
Startups are promising to deliver groceries to your doorstep in minutes, stepping up competition in the industry. Their strategy: to operate out of “dark stores.” WSJ visits some of these hyperlocal warehouses to see how they operate and the challenges they face. Photo/Video: Michelle Inez Simon
North Korean state media released footage of missiles being fired from a train earlier this week, as the country resumed testing weapons and showcasing new capabilities. WSJ’s Dasl Yoon explains why Pyongyang is again seeking international attention. Photo: Associated Press
Wonder Land: Justices Stephen Breyer and Amy Coney Barrett share at least one opinion: The Supreme Court is in trouble. Images: Pool/AFP/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly
SpaceX launched four civilians into orbit Wednesday, as Elon Musk looks to cement the company’s position as a leading space enterprise. The Inspiration4 mission plans to place the crew in orbit for about three days and then return them to Earth. Photo: Thom Baur/Reuters
Elite gymnasts Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Maggie Nichols and Aly Raisman delivered an emotional account of FBI failures in the investigation of former national team doctor Larry Nassar, in testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday. Photo: Saul Loeb/Associated Press
California voters will decide in a special election Tuesday whether to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom. WSJ’s Christine Mai-Duc explains how the effort to oust the state’s Democratic leader unfolded. Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Wedbush's Daniel Ives previews Apple's upcoming product launch from Cupertino. Plus, BlackRock's Gargi Chaudhuri makes the bull case for U.S. and European equities heading into the end of 2021.
Main Street: Instead of debating ideas in the California recall election, progressives call Larry Elder a white supremacist. Images: LA Times/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly
Watch an Apple TV+ show and you’re likely to notice a lot of iPhones, iPads and other Apple products. We analyzed 74 episodes of the streaming service’s top shows, including “Ted Lasso,” and “The Morning Show,” to better understand the strategy behind all that product placement. Alex Kuzoian for The Wall Street Journal
This newly built contemporary spec house in Houston's leafy Memorial neighborhood offers a pool and spa, three wet bars, a wine room, an elevator, a game room and a fully covered outdoor kitchen.
Electric-truck maker Rivian plans to go public in the fall and is seeking a valuation in the tens of billions. But why are investors excited for this IPO and what makes their offering different from other EV startups? WSJ’s George Downs explains. Illustration: George Downs
Journal Editorial Report: Both the left and right want to politicize the courts. Image: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
Journal Editorial Report: One day changed the political culture of the U.S. Image: Patrick Semansky/Associated Press
Journal Editorial Report: Is he following the science, or his political needs? Image: Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images
Journal Editorial Report: The week's best and worst from Jason Riley, Allysia Finley, Mary O'Grady and Dan Henninger. Images: AFP/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly
Americans commemorated the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks with events in lower Manhattan, near Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. Photo: Mike Segar/AFP
President Biden paid tribute to the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in a video released on Friday. “We saw heroism everywhere.” Photo: Cheriss May/Reuters