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Iran Targets Bahrain Again After Resuming Attacks on U.S. Ally
The island kingdom, repeatedly hit by Tehran since the start of the war, said it destroyed incoming drones.
China Poached This Top Harvard Professor. Now He Wants Others to Join Him.
Liu Jun’s journey, from Beijing to Boston and back, exemplifies the exodus of Chinese scholars from the U.S.
How Jensen Huang Built the Backdoor Route That Keeps Beijing in the AI Race
Massive data centers in Southeast Asia provided crucial computing power for Chinese companies and a cover for alleged chip smuggling.
U.S. Figures Iran Still Has up to 2,500 Missiles, Countering Trump Assertions
The reconstitution of Tehran’s missile stockpile has factored into the Trump administration’s discussions about whether to resume strikes.
The Massive Chinese Spy Operation Targeting Western Tech and AI
Plus, Democrats ordered Elon Musk to preserve records related to Ukraine’s Starlink access, and our columnist hunts for a crisper apple.
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The Unstoppable Prison Gangs Transforming Ecuador Into a Narco State
From jail cells, drug lords have turned what was once Latin America’s most peaceful country into a critical artery in the global cocaine trade.
What Greece Learned From Going Broke—and Others In Europe Still Haven’t
The most fiscally responsible country in Europe is the one you’d least expect.
Behind the Nvidia Affair Sits a Vast Chinese Spying Machine
Beijing is deploying the world’s biggest intelligence-gathering operation to bolster its tech industry. U.S. officials worry Jensen Huang was ensnared.
Trump to Hold Talks With China’s Xi and Russia’s Putin Next Week
The unprecedented three-way meeting will be held in China’s tech hub of Shenzhen.
Best High-Yield Savings Accounts of November 2026: Up to 5.00%
Beat average interest rates with one of these top high-yield savings accounts.
Iran Escalates Low-Level Conflict With a Shot at Bahrain
The U.S. said it intercepted the drone strike, the first known attack on the Gulf country in two months.
Stellantis Offers to Repay C$24 Million to Canada but Government Says Automaker Breaching Commitments
Stellantis is offering to repay some of the money that Canada’s government wants to see returned for past support, but it won’t say if it’s prepared to defend in court the proposed sale of an Ontario plant.
U.S. News12 stories
Trump Administration Can’t Close D.C. Golf Course for Now, Judge Rules
Officials had hoped to shutter it starting Sunday, but groups challenged plans to transform the public site into a championship-level course
Outage That Swamped Air Travel Blamed on ‘Routine’ Work to Replace Copper Wire
Authorities focused on contractor L3Harris which either installed a faulty router or “had incompetence” leading to nationwide ground stop as airlines rush to reset.
Christian Schools, Big Universities Try to Fight Race-Discrimination Rule
The IRS proposal would let the government revoke the tax-exempt status of schools engaging in racial preferences.
Weekend Air Travel Woes Mount After FAA Lifts Nationwide Ground Stop
The disruption is still expected to create travel problems that persist through the weekend.
News Quiz for Nov. 14, 2026
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California Voters Pass Ban on Wealth Taxes
The passage of the billionaire-funded ballot measure follows the failure of a high-profile billionaire tax.
U.S. Loses Measles-Elimination Status as Historic Resurgence Sickens Thousands
The Pan American Health Organization has revoked the coveted status, people familiar with the matter said—a stunning reversal for a country that for decades has kept the vaccine-preventable disease at bay.
A Tanker Lost Control and Hit a River Cruise Ship in New Orleans
The more than 100 people on board were rescued in a ‘miracle on the Mississippi,’ said the Louisiana governor.
Congress’s Top Doctor Resigns Amid IG Findings of Lax Drug Handling
Rear Adm. Brian Monahan has been the attending physician to lawmakers and Supreme Court justices since 2009.
See What the ‘Super El Niño’ Means for This Year’s Ski Season
Ski areas in the western U.S., coming off one of the driest years on record, could see heavy snows from the weather phenomenon.
Cravath Employee Is Charged With Insider Trading Using Confidential Deal Information
Prosecutors said the employee netted $70,000 in profits related to client matters including Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros.
One Person Is Killed and Four Are Injured in D.C. Shooting
Police said the suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in an apartment above the Logan Circle gym where gunfire erupted
Business12 stories
Hear How the FAA’s Ground Stop Unfolded
Air traffic across the country came to an abrupt halt Friday. Radio broadcasts and messages between airline control rooms and pilots indicate how the industry navigated the crisis.
The Single Router in Southern Arkansas That Ground Air Travel to a Halt
A data overload on an antiquated Federal Aviation Administration network resulted in stalled trips for hundreds of thousands of travelers.
New AI Millionaires Want Wealth Advisers Who Can Help Give Their Money Away
The urge to give is being fueled by mission-driven corporate cultures, as well as guilt about AI’s potential harms.
The Tangle of Wires at the Heart of a Nationwide Air-Travel Meltdown
Aviation authorities have struggled to modernize communications systems between pilots and air-traffic controllers
How Executives Keep Their Private Lives Out of the Public Eye
As Jensen Huang illustrated this week, CEOs’ indiscretions are inextricable from the companies they lead. Some are assembling teams to help them navigate modern romance.
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SpaceX Catches Starship After Early Setback
Elon Musk’s rocket company successfully caught its massive spacecraft at a Texas launchpad after it returned from orbit.
Facing Backlash on Land, Data Centers Look to the Sea
Announcements of floating data-center projects are growing, as more startups try to prove the concept is viable
The Man Who Tells Corporate America How to Sell Stuff to Baby Boomers
Ken Dychtwald has been predicting the ascendance of old boomers for decades. Now the moment he’s long forecast is here.
Why Tesla Is Pulling the Plug on Cybertruck
Watch to learn why Tesla is scrapping the Cybertruck in a bet on Cybercab.
Tesla Opens Sales of Autonomous Cybercab for ‘Select’ Customers
The new push to sell the vehicle, which has no steering wheel or pedals, comes amid a federal probe.
In Jensen Huang’s Ouster, Tech Billionaires See a Mistake—and a Lesson
Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and other founders blasted the Nvidia CEO’s removal after his affairs. Some likened it to Apple firing Steve Jobs.
The Chaos and Unexpected Joys of a 19-Hour Global Email Outage
It was the workplace equivalent of a snow day, pushing some to frustration, some to the telephone. One man built bookshelves.
Markets12 stories
11 of the Best Financial Advisor Companies: Well-Known Fiduciary Investment Firms to Consider
We analyzed everything from advisor credentials to fees to portfolio options at some of the larger and more well-known registered investment advisor firms, to help you select a firm that could best connect you with a fiduciary financial advisor.
The Next Wave of Food Inflation Is Coming
Grocery prices could increase again as surging energy costs and supply-chain delays are lifting costs for producers.
WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.84% This Week to 98.34
The WSJ Dollar Index rose 0.2%, up for four consecutive trading days.
Oil Futures End Week Lower
Oil futures settled mixed with Brent practically unchanged and WTI off 0.2%, but both benchmarks saw a second straight weekly decline.
U.S. Stocks Mixed on Nvidia Fallout Fears
U.S. stocks finished mixed as rate fears resurfaced and tumult at Nvidia spilled into the wider semiconductor sector, dragging down technology indexes.
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Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on gold futures, Press Metal Aluminium, Evolution Mining and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Air France-KLM, HMM and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector.
Tech Stocks Fall as Next Week Brings Big Tests for the AI Trade
Plus, Nvidia closes lower and Anthropic CEO hopes IPO will “overdeliver.”
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Relinquish Some Gains
U.S. natural gas futures settled lower, giving back the previous day’s weather-driven gains as a spell of cold weather is set to lift near-term heating demand.
U.S. Stocks Decline as Nvidia Shares Slide Again
U.S. stocks declined as the tumult surrounding Jensen Huang’s ouster from Nvidia continues to cloud the outlook for the AI trade.
Gold, Silver Futures Post Weekly Losses
Gold futures held their ground in choppy trading as a below-estimate U.S. producer price reading and steadying oil prices ease inflation concerns that sank the metals the previous session.
Anthropic Chief Tells Jamie Dimon He Hopes IPO Will ‘Underpromise and Overdeliver’
The artificial-intelligence giant, which is expected to begin trading Thursday, is targeting a valuation of roughly $1.33 trillion or more.
Technology12 stories
How I Used AI to Make My Grandson a Children’s Book for Less Than $200
I made up the story, and artificial intelligence illustrated it based on images from my grandson’s life. The result: a beautiful 32-page book I’m sure he’ll love.
Our Reporter Tried About 50 Apple Varieties to Find the Crispest One
Plus, look inside Ronald Lauder’s $1.5 billion collection of German and Austrian art he’s given to the Met, and find out how to make men’s vintage work in your everyday wardrobe.
What Jensen Huang’s Downfall Means for Big Tech
Plus, the complexity of bringing back manufacturing jobs, a medical diagnosis solved by AI and the rise of the Gen Z entrepreneur.
I Came Home to Find My Door Kicked In. It Turned Into My Own Personal Whodunit.
The crime involved many of the technologies that bring both convenience and complication to our lives.
Microsoft Service Restored After Widespread Outage, Company Says
The tech giant said it has processed a backlog of emails after widespread disruption to Microsoft 365.
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Widespread Microsoft Outage Roils Businesses, Governments
Hundreds of thousands of users have reported problems accessing services including Outlook and Teams.
Meta Testing New Prediction-Market App With Employees
Employees can wager on the outcome of questions or events using ‘cred,’ not real money, on the app, which is under development.
Why I’m Not Losing Sleep Over the AI Apocalypse
I’ve been singing the praises of the technology for several years. Have I changed my tune? No, and here’s why.
ChatGPT Launches Wallet Feature Allowing Users to Pay With Agents
Users can add a debit or credit card to ChatGPT Wallet, which can then be used for payments without the need to re-enter card information.
10 Gifts for People Who Consider Old Media a New Luxury
From boomboxes to bookends, these thoughtfully designed items are for those who don’t read, watch or listen to everything on phones
Our New Cybersecurity Reality: If It’s ‘Smart,’ It’s Hackable
Plus, how AI diagnosed a medical mystery, a growing push to protect African trophy hunting, and the reinvention of wellness travel.
Nvidia Needs Three CEOs in One
Plus, Microsoft works to fix widespread outage
Opinion12 stories
Pepper…and Salt
WSJ Opinion: Iran Takes the War Beyond the Middle East
Review and Outlook: President Trump says 'Iran militarily is effectively over,' as U.S. aircraft are evacuated from both Mildenhall and Fairford air bases in the U.K., cyberattacks target Europe's refrigeration systems, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is
Democrats Prepare for Leadership Battles in the House and Senate
Chris Van Hollen announces he will challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate Majority Leader, while Hakeem Jeffries eyes an uncertain path to Speaker of the House. Plus, can Jim Jordan provide optimism for Republicans as House Minority Leader?
Of Course Jensen Huang Had to Go
The deep state at issue in the Nvidia scandal is China’s, not America’s.
The Racial Progress Deniers
The midterm elections blow up Democratic myths about racism.
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First They Came for the Children
In Arizona and Texas, Democrats promise to kill school choice.
College Rankings, Minus the Politics
A new rating factors in ideological diversity and campus free speech. No. 1? Texas at Austin.
Jensen Huang and the World’s Information Chaos
Was it a brilliant operation by Chinese intelligence or trivial gamesmanship that spun out of control?
Is There Any Escape From the Political Blame Game?
Republicans have played it for the past two years. The new Democratic majority probably will play it too.
Congressional Insider Trading Isn’t as Common as You Think
As with Mr. Pelosi’s Alphabet options, many insider-trading claims fall apart under scrutiny.
The North Dakota Town Where Data Centers Won
Harwood was alone among 41 localities in voting down new restrictions.
Antisemitism Made a Zionist of Me
Opponents of Israel have turned into a threat to the American ideal of religious pluralism and tolerance.
Lifestyle12 stories
What Travelers Caught in the Air-Travel Delays Need to Know
Act fast, stay flexible and be prepared for delays as airlines untangle flight schedules following the hourslong ground stop.
A Longer Life Isn’t Always a Better Life. So How Long Do You Really Want to Live?
For many people, quality of life in later years is becoming as important as longevity.
I Was in the Air When the Ground Stop Hit. My 84-Year-Old Mother Wasn’t So Lucky.
Like other travelers, our columnist was swept up in the FAA order that upended weekend plans across the country.
My Quest to Find the Crispest Apple in America
In my hunt for a more satisfying bite, I quizzed researchers, grocers and friends—and tried more than 50 varieties.
What I Learned From an ‘Intimacy Forum’
Inside a full-day event about chemistry, desire and relationships. Plus, the podcast host getting celebrities to talk about addiction and the college kids maximizing their health.
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What It Takes to Get a ‘Free’ Casino Cruise
Plus, United Airlines’ AI ban and Thanksgiving travel projections
A New York Construction Worker Fell for a Tiny Car—and Started a Rebellion
Japanese ‘kei’ cars have sparked an unlikely crusade against regulators—and America’s obsession with oversize vehicles.
They Were the Indispensable CEOs—Until They Weren’t
What Nvidia can learn from other companies that lost their seemingly irreplaceable leaders.
How AI Diagnosed a Medical Mystery My Doctors Missed for Decades
After years of suffering from perplexing symptoms, I turned to AI—and finally got answers to the complex condition my doctors had overlooked.
Meet the Real-Estate Billionaire Spending a Fortune to Slow Down Aging
Concierge doctors, biohacking retreats and AI-driven wellness routines are part of the pursuit of longevity for the superrich.
Seven Lessons From WSJ Readers About Switching to an EV
After our columnist drove the affordable Chevy Bolt into the Deep South, readers shared their own observations about EV benefits—and liabilities.
Your Dog Is Too Fat: Why Everyone at the Vet’s Office Is at Each Other’s Throats
Mistrust and tension abound as pet owners balk at sky-high prices and vets feel disrespected and bullied.
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