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What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.
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- Today14 min
Anthropic Calls for Global Pause in AI Development
A.M. Edition for June 5. Anthropic calls on top AI labs to consider slowing down their development. Tech reporter Sam Schechner discusses “recursive self-improvement,” when AI systems can improve on their own without human intervention. The FDA launches a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, potentially paving the way for the Trump administration to restrict its distribution and use. Liz Essley Whyte has the scoop. And Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun is taking a U.S. tour as Beijing urges Washington to rethink its support for Taipei. National security reporter Yoko Kubota breaks down the geopolitical context and the timing of the visit. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Today13 min
Why Statues Taken Down in 2020 Are Coming Back
P.M. Edition for June 4. During the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, cities across the U.S. removed monuments honoring Confederate generals, Founding Fathers and Christopher Columbus. Now, some people are fighting to restore them. Journal national affairs reporter Cameron McWhirter discusses why the statue wars have returned–and what’s different this time. Plus, some Russian elites are turning against the war with Ukraine. WSJ chief foreign affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov discusses what this means for Vladimir Putin. And many investors in Blackstone’s premier private-credit fund want their money out. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Yesterday14 min
AI CEOs Warn of Biological Weapons Risk
A.M. Edition for June 4. The leaders of OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind are calling on Congress to pass a law protecting against biological threats posed by AI. Plus, a flesh-eating screwworm has arrived in the U.S., creating a headache for U.S. ranchers and livestock producers. And the Journal's Douglas Belkin explains why college professors are urging schools to reinstate entrance exams after years of looser policies. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Yesterday13 min
Knicks Fans Priced Out of MSG Head to Texas for NBA Finals
P.M. Edition for June 3. Many New Yorkers looking to watch the Knicks play in the NBA Finals are finding themselves priced out of Madison Square Garden. We speak to Journal sports reporter Jared Diamond about what’s got prices so high, as well as a few Knicks fans who found it more cost-effective to travel to San Antonio to see their team play the Spurs. Plus, Meta launches artificial intelligence agents for businesses. WSJ tech reporter Meghan Bobrowsky discusses Meta’s enterprise ambitions. And, federal regulators are investigating whether former Congressman George Santos traded illegally on prediction markets. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 days ago12 min
OECD Warns of Recessions If Iran War Drags On
A.M. Edition for June 3. Heavy gunfire between U.S. and Iranian forces in the Persian Gulf tests a fragile ceasefire, while the OECD warns of multiple global recessions if the conflict isn’t resolved by next year. Dow Jones economics editor Paul Hannon explains the risks and how the U.S.’ new proposed tariffs on 60 countries would work. And an Iowa farmer pulls off an unexpected upset against a Trump-backed candidate in the state's GOP gubernatorial primary. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 days ago13 min
Trump Names Housing Official as Acting Intelligence Head
P.M. Edition for June 2. President Trump has named Bill Pulte, leader of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence. WSJ White House reporter Natalie Andrews discusses how Pulte has urged investigations into the president’s perceived enemies and lawmakers’ criticism of his appointment. Plus, the Trump administration is abandoning its $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund after it drew broad condemnation from GOP lawmakers. And, we hear from Jason Zweig, who writes WSJ’s Intelligent Investor column, about how the year of the mega IPO is triggering changes by index providers—the firms that compile market averages like the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100–to accommodate these titanic deals. SpaceX, one of those massive IPOs, is eyeing a valuation of around $1.75 trillion. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 days ago15 min
Alphabet Taps Investors to Fund Its AI Buildout
A.M. Edition for June 2. Google parent Alphabet plans to issue $80 billion in equity this year to pay for its massive spending tied to the AI race. Plus, California voters head to the polls in a closely-watched primary to choose Governor Gavin Newsom’s successor. And WSJ foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin details a new demand by President Trump complicating efforts to negotiate an end to the Iran war: that Arab states establish diplomatic relations with Israel. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 days ago12 min
Anthropic Filing Heats Up a Blockbuster Year for IPOs
P.M. Edition for June 1. AI giant Anthropic has confidentially filed paperwork to go public, potentially as soon as this fall. WSJ Heard on the Street writer Asa Fitch discusses why it matters whether Anthropic or rival OpenAI make their stock market debut first. Plus, the Trump administration is signaling a retreat on its $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, which met powerful pushback from members of Congress. And the top two movies at the box office this weekend were horror films made by Gen Z filmmakers. We hear from Journal entertainment reporter Ben Fritz about whether this represents a new pathway for Hollywood hits. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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