One Casualty of Taiwan’s War Drills: A Slower Internet

Taiwan plans to slow mobile-internet speeds next week in an exercise designed to encourage the public to figure out alternative ways to communicate during an attack.

EU’s Internal Borders Start to Harden as Dispute Grows Over Migrants

Spain introduced new border checks on arrivals from Italy, as a migration dispute between the countries escalated into a tit-for-tat that is testing the unity of the European Union.

A Lost Civilization Is Baffling Experts and Rewriting China’s Origin Story

The otherworldly beasts and enigmatic masks of Sanxingdui still enthrall China, decades after the unearthing of ceremonial pits.

Russia’s Hottest Startup Is a State-Backed Sanctions Evasion Network

Founded less than two years ago, A7 says it handles nearly 20% of payments in Russian foreign trade, or more than $100 billion annually.

Iran Sees an Opening to Kick the U.S. Out of the Gulf

In talks on the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran has vowed to block U.S. Navy ships from using the waterway.

Trump Ally Takes Office in Colombia With Vow to Fight Cocaine Armies

Colombia’s new president will end peace talks with armed groups and launch a U.S.-backed offensive on drug gangs.

The Spanish Border Chaos Illusion: Europe’s Borders Are Finally Working

Viral images of 72,000 migrants stampeding into Ceuta looked like a security collapse. In reality it revealed Europe’s much harder line on immigration.

New York City Homeowners Sue Over Mamdani’s Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout

The lawsuit represents an early test of the mayor’s luxury housing levy.

School Shooter Kills Seven Near Bangkok

Police say a 14-year-old boy shot his grandparents and five school staff dead before turning the gun on himself.

How Amazon Built a Data Center in a California Town Without Anyone Noticing

The company and Gilroy, Calif., officials spent years quietly negotiating a $2 billion project that few residents knew about until construction began. Now, locals are upset.

Meta Ordered to Pay $942 Million to Address Harm to Kids From Social Media

A New Mexico judge ordered the social-media giant to create a new $567 million fund in addition to paying $375 million in previously determined civil penalties.

Mitch McConnell Discharged From Rehab Center, Will Recover at Home

The former Senate majority leader said he would stay involved with important Senate business as he recovers.

Best Term Life Insurance Companies of 2026

We analyzed 19 term life insurance companies to find the best options based on cost, coverage and complaints.

Water Crisis Deepens on the Colorado River

Plus: A drought is wreaking havoc along Europe’s rivers, and President Trump says Big Oil is making too much money.

America’s Electric Honeymoon Is Over. EV Owners Must Work Out Where to Go Next.

Drivers got hooked on great lease deals. Now, they’re looking at hybrids and gas cars—or just paying higher prices.

Move 37 Is the Moment AI Changes Everything. It’s Suddenly Happening Everywhere.

A decade ago, a computer did something that no human would have done. It was considered a breakthrough for AI. Now the world is full of them.

Was His Home Connecticut or Florida? The Difference Is a $13 Million Tax Bill

As states look to tax people with multiple luxury homes, one estate is fighting back.

Situational Awareness Bets $400 Million on Stealth Chip Startup After Crash

AI-battered hedge fund Situational Awareness made a big bet this week in Source Foundry, a private company aiming to reinvent the way chips are manufactured.

Wonder Takes a Gamble on Robots, Drones and AI-Generated Menus

Wonder is infusing automation into everything, from cooking and delivery to menu creation, with the goal to help its food halls lower prices enough to compete with restaurant takeout and even grocery stores.

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Brazilian oil-and-gas companies, Oklo and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Brava Energy, Prio, Munich Re and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.

Markets Rally on Surprise U.S. Job Losses

Plus, manufacturing jobs remain a bright spot and Airbnb shares soar.

U.S. Stocks Rise as Rate-Hike Odds Fall on Weak Jobs Report

U.S. stocks rose Friday after July payroll data came in far weaker than expected, giving the Federal Reserve reason to hold off on raising interest rates next month.

U.S. Natural Gas Futures Extend Losses to Seven Weeks

U.S. natural gas futures posted their seventh consecutive weekly loss as strong production and soft LNG feedgas offset high seasonal power-sector demand.

Oil Futures Settle Higher, But Down on the Week

Oil futures rose Friday, but finished down on the week. WTI settled up 1.2% at $78.18 a barrel, but down 7.7% for the week. Brent rose 1.3% to $83.55 for a 5% weekly loss.

Major U.S. Stock Indexes Gain on Jobs Data

U.S. stocks rose after the July jobs report came in much cooler than expected, which prompted traders to scale back their rate-hike expectations.

Comex Gold Ends the Week 7.20% Higher at $4340.70

Gold settled up 2.3% Friday, and silver rose 3.1%, with both metals also posting gains for the week.

Private-Equity Firms Eager for Exits Pounce on Hot IPO Market

More firms are taking companies public, as sluggish dealmaking has made it hard to find buyers.

China-Free Batteries Made From Salt Are Finally Here

Sodium-ion batteries have almost none of the problems that lithium-ion ones do, and could be cheap enough to make fossil-fuel dependence a thing of the past.

The Summer of Rogue AI Sends a Signal to the Enterprise

A string of AI models escaping testing environments is testing how seriously enterprises take governance.

Inside Amazon’s AI Security Playbook

The Morning Risk Report: Prosecutors Probed Whistleblower Claims That JPMorgan Mishandled Fraud Cases

Plus: Explosive drone at German airport marks new threat for Europe, and Meta AI hacks add to concerns over rogue bots.

Naver Posts Resilient Second-Quarter Profit Despite Higher AI Costs

The South Korean internet company posted resilient second-quarter earnings despite higher AI-related operating costs, supported by solid growth in its core search platform and e-commerce businesses.

The Latest Scary-Sounding AI Milestone: A Brand-New Virus

While hacks have raised safety alarms, researchers said their experiment could protect against drug-resistant bacteria and save lives.

Facing AI ‘Apocalypse,’ Once-Hot Software Companies Race to Reinvent Themselves

Generative AI is steamrollering the once booming industry known as software-as-a-service. “You have to burn the ships and start from the ground up.”

The Intricate System That Lets You Find Yourself

The structure underlying GPS uses distant quasars to locate places on Earth.

There’s Movie Potential in Dr. Fauci’s Diary

Reviewers don’t know drama if they missed the 2020 pre-election fight over reopening.

A Senate Pileup Before Summer Recess / The FDA Approves an mRNA Flu Vaccine

Senators race to handle Todd Blanche’s confirmation as Attorney General, the late Lindsey Graham's Russia sanctions bill, a deal to fund the government, and more. Plus, the FDA clears Replimune's melanoma drug and Moderna's mRNA influenza shot.

Ukraine’s 4-D Chess Move

On July 25, Zelensky found a way to win Trump back to Kyiv’s side.

Tim Walz Has Hit the Wall

Riots, fraud and economic stagnation—Minnesota has had it rough. Brighter skies could be ahead.

Justice Samuel Alito: ‘Practical Originalism’ and Its Facile Critics

He explains his interpretive method and defends it against a hostile biographer—and his high-school English teacher.

Anthony Fauci, the Pandemic and Public Trust

Readers debate his conduct and legacy after the recent release of his diary.

The One Place Where Wine Still Rules: 30,000 Feet in the Air

Vineyards are suddenly competing for airlines’ business, and passengers are all in on the good stuff.

New Layoff Data Show Job Cuts Down 41% So Far This Year

Tech sector has been the hardest hit of 2026

Brunello Cucinelli on the Importance of Ancient Philosophy and Practical Jokes

The king of quiet luxury critiques tech-driven burnout, preaches humility among the wealthy and explains why he remains deeply hopeful about humanity.

The Best Deals Online Right Now

These are tested and vetted markdowns you won’t want to miss.

The Rise of the $100 Hot Dog

Premium toppings, extravagant presentations and supersize varieties are pushing hot dogs into the realm of haute cuisine.

What Do You Think Is Acceptable to Wear at the Office? Take Our Quiz

Everyone has sartorial do’s and don’ts for work. See how your personal dress code stacks up with other WSJ readers.

A Mystery Avenger Escalates a War Against Scotland’s Parking Police

Officials are hunting a vandal defacing meters with super glue and foam, but nobody’s talking in a town that’s fed up with parking enforcers.