The Four Congressional Races That Will Decide the President’s Power | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-10-18 | Kamala Harris promises to restore Roe v. Wade. Donald Trump promises returning jobs to the U.S. Those promises can’t be a reality without congressional support. Key issues in the 2024 presidential election like the economy, abortion and immigration are likely to be on Congress’s agenda in 2025. So what states could determine the direction of the country and potentially tip the scales?WSJ looks at contentious congressional races that could make or break the future president’s agenda.Chapters:0:00 Congressional support0:37 Breakdown of the 118th U.S. Congress 1:34 Montana Senate2:42 Texas Senate4:19 California and New York House of Representatives 5:12 What this means for presidential candidates News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Trump #Harris #WSJ
Why Economists Hate Trumps Tariff Plan | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-10-17 | Tariffs are at the center of former President Donald Trump’s economic plan. He wants to put across-the-board 60% tariffs on everything from China and 10%-20% on everything else from the rest of the world. It’s an extreme trade policy that he wants to use to generate revenue to cut taxes. But how would they work? WSJ explains how tariffs work and what Trump’s proposals would do.Chapters:0:00 ‘The Chicken War’1:42 How tariffs work2:42 Tariffs as job creation4:03 Why tariffs are hard to get rid of5:37 Trump’s proposals7:04 ChinaNews ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Trump #Tariffs #WSJ
Why the U.S.’s Thaad is So Significant for Israel | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-10-16 | Israel’s military has some of the most advanced air defense systems in the world, which includes the Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow systems. In the aftermath of Iran launching roughly 180 ballistic missiles at Israel at the beginning of October, the U.S. says its stepping in to help bolster Israel’s defenses with a Thaad system and troops to operate it. WSJ explains how the U.S.-deployed Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system will further strengthen Israel’s arsenal. Chapters:0:00 Israel’s air defense systems0:50 What can Thaad do2:51 How Thaad works3:48 Current equipment and limitationsNews ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Israel #Military #WSJ
This $10M U.S. Army Laser Melts Drones With $3 Beams | WSJ Equipped The Wall Street Journal 2024-10-15 | In Ukraine and the Red Sea, low-tech drones are changing the way wars are fought. The U.S. and other countries are investing in a new and inexpensive way to retaliate: lasers. Compared with traditional weapons, lasers present some key challenges: they have a shorter range, limited power and can be harder to fix when issues arise. WSJ explains how the BlueHalo LOCUST laser weapon system works and why the tech is so difficult to perfect. Chapters:0:00 Laser weapon systems1:03 The LOCUST2:57 Targets3:40 Weaknesses4:56 Future challenges and deploymentEquippedEquipped examines military innovation and tactics emerging around the world, breaking down the tech behind the weaponry and its potential impact.#Military #Laser #WSJ
On the Front Lines With Ukraine’s Killer Drone Pilot | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-10-14 | “Darwin” is one of Ukraine’s deadliest drone pilots in its war against Russia. But the 20-year-old must contend with his own personal evolution after hundreds of successful missions in a modern survival of the fittest.Chapters:0:00 A race to adapt1:38 “Darwin”2:48 Artillery strikes4:01 Personal evolution6:37 In the bunker8:32 Drone strike12:20 Just the beginningRussia-Ukraine ConflictWSJ’s latest news coverage around the 2022-2024 Russia-Ukraine conflict.#Russia #Ukraine #WSJ
Trump, Harris Tied in Swing States Despite Trump Leading on Top Issues | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-10-11 | A new Wall Street Journal poll shows voters in battleground states like Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin see former President Donald Trump as better equipped to handle top issues like the economy and border security and immigration. But he remains virtually tied with Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for the 2024 presidential election.WSJ breaks down what you need to know. Chapters:0:00 WSJ poll0:22 The important issues1:43 The swing statesNews ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Trump #Harris #WSJ
Why Vietnam is Rapidly Reclaiming Land in South China Sea | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-10-09 | Vietnam is rapidly creating artificial land in the disputed South China Sea, breaking its own record for land reclamation in the shadows of Chinese aggression. Hanoi is quietly conducting dredging operations to expand and build military infrastructure on-top of atolls in the Spratly group of islands, where China has also created land. WSJ explains why Hanoi is fortifying while keeping close diplomatic ties with both the U.S. and Beijing.Chapters:0:00 Vietnam’s activity in the South China Sea0:23 Location of islands and strategic importance1:40 Overlapping claims2:33 China island build3:44 Military prep5:24 China’s responseNews ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Vietnam #China #WSJ
China Is Outspending the U.S. to Achieve the ‘Holy Grail’ of Clean Energy | WSJ U.S. vs. China The Wall Street Journal 2024-10-08 | The U.S. and China are in a high-tech race to achieve and commercialize an elusive clean energy source: nuclear fusion. Fusion has the potential to create nearly limitless energy with no carbon emissions and very limited radioactivity. If China wins, it would have a leg up in a growing competition over energy resources as the U.S. is trying to shift more supply chains within domestic borders. WSJ explores what’s at stake as the competition over energy resources intensifies around the world.Chapters:0:00 “Holy grail” of clean energy0:30 Nuclear fusion, explained1:33 The race5:03 The funding6:27 What’s at stake for the U.S.U.S. vs. ChinaThis original video series explores the rivalry between the two superpowers’ competing efforts to develop the technologies that are reshaping our world.#Fusion #China #WSJ
Top Democrat Explains How Immigration Politics Have Changed | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-10-07 | Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are betting on stricter border stances to win the 2024 presidential election. In a major shift from 2020, the Democratic Party have adopted a stricter stance on the border as voters have soured on immigration levels. But how do Harris and Trump differ on border policies?WSJ explains why voters across the board shifted right on immigration, and the challenges both parties face.Chapters:0:00 Stricter border stances0:49 Why public opinion is shifting1:48 Democrats5:09 Republicans6:23 Risks facing both candidates News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Harris #Trump #WSJ
How Israel-Iran Tensions Are Choking Commercial Flight Paths | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-10-04 | Fears of a broader conflict between Israel and its Middle East neighbors like Iran and Lebanon are complicating flights in one of the most densely traversed regions of the world. Some airlines deem Taliban-controlled Afghanistan a safer route than Iran or Israel now. WSJ explains how commercial airlines adjust to the volatile situation in the Middle East.Chapters:0:00 Shifting flight paths0:41 Middle East air traffic2:33 Consequences of wider conflict4:36 What’s next?News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Travel #Israel #WSJ
Why the Presidential Race Is Fixating on Project 2025 Now | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-10-03 | Project 2025–a once obscure conservative policy book—has emerged as a defining element of the 2024 presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. The former president has gone to great lengths to distance himself from the far-right policy playbook, while it has become a political lightning rod for the Democrats.WSJ takes an inside look at how the controversial agenda is transforming campaign strategies and voter decisions.Chapters:0:00 Project 20250:35 The campaign trail5:10 Voters reactionsNews ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Election #Project2025 #WSJ
Vance vs. Walz Highlights: VP Candidates Spar in Policy-Heavy Debate | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-10-02 | The vice-presidential debate between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance was policy rich. They discussed immigration, abortion, housing, taxes and foreign policy in the Middle East with Israel and Iran. Both candidates were mostly civil with each other and focused their attacks on the presidential candidates: Harris and Trump.WSJ’s Damian Paletta breaks down the CBS News Vice Presidential Debate, and how the candidates’ performances could affect the general election.Chapters:0:00 The debate1:09 Vance’s performance2:09 Walz’s performance2:59 Back-and-forthNews ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Walz #Vance #WSJ
Full Debate: Walz vs. Vance in CBS News Vice-Presidential Debate | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-10-02 | Watch live coverage as Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance face off for the first time in the CBS News Vice-Presidential Debate in New York.Follow live debate coverage here: on.wsj.com/3TSfDeH Debate topics:1:56 Debate start4:20 Middle East conflict12:10 Hurricane Helene and climate change19:30 Immigration 30:20 Economy 39:42 Personal qualifications45:43 Abortion and reproductive rights1:00:23 Gun violence and laws1:07:23 Housing and rent 1:15:40 Healthcare1:22:45 Childcare and paid leave for parents1:30:43 2020 election results1:44:30 Closing statements#Walz #Vance #WSJ
Why Musk and Other Tech Execs Want as Many Babies as Possible | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-10-01 | With global fertility rates in freefall, some Silicon Valley execs like Elon Musk are aiming to halt the decline – by having as many babies as possible. The pronatalism movement, mostly populated by religious conservatives and immigration opponents, is built on the belief that lower fertility rates will lead to economic and political catastrophe.WSJ explains the movement advocating for higher birth rates and why some critics think it may not have the desired outcome.Chapters:0:00 Pronatalism1:19 The argument2:35 Leaders of the movement4:55 Causes and solutionsNews ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Economy #ElonMusk #WSJ
Hezbollah’s Nasrallah Is Dead: What’s Next for Israel, Lebanon and Iran | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-09-30 | An Israeli strike killed Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah and left a void at the top of the world’s most heavily armed nonstate militia. WSJ's Stephen Kalin explains what this means for Hezbollah, the group's next leader and for the wider region.Chapters:0:00 Nasrallah dead0:50 Potential successors2:25 The greater Middle East conflict3:19 Israel 4:07 What’s next?News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Hezbollah #Israel #WSJ
Hassan Nasrallah Dead: How the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Escalated | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-09-28 | Hezbollah confirmed that its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut. The death of the cleric, who had led Hezbollah for three decades, is a significant blow to the group and Iran.Chapters:0:00 Israel says it killed Hassan Nasrallah1:00 How we got here3:27 2006 war4:10 OutlookNews ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Israel #Hezbollah #WSJ
The $25B Oil Pipeline That Could Make or Break Canada’s Economy | WSJ Breaking Ground The Wall Street Journal 2024-09-27 | Canada is the world’s fourth largest oil producer because of Alberta’s oil sands, but 98% of its exports go to the U.S. The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion aims to change that and open up exports to new markets in countries like Japan, China and India. WSJ explores what’s at stake for Canada’s global ambitions and the world’s oil and energy markets.Chapters:0:00 Canadian oil0:45 Who wants this?4:48 Geopolitics6:58 Is the expansion worth it?Breaking GroundBreaking Ground digs into megaprojects around the world, uncovering what these developments might mean for the surrounding region and the ultimate costs.#Canada #Megaprojects #WSJ
Why Australia Is Key to the U.S. Military’s New Asia Strategy | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-09-25 | To prepare for a potential war over Taiwan, the U.S is increasing its military presence in Australia to a level not seen since World War 2. Taiwan is regarded by China as part of its territory and Beijing has vowed to take control of the island by force if necessary. What advantages does Australia’s geography offer the U.S. in a potential fight in the Asia-Pacific region?WSJ looks at why Australia is becoming a strategic hub for U.S. forces.Chapters:0:00 The airbase0:35 Australia’s strategic location3:20 Exercises on the ground 4:00 The U.S.’s strategy in Asia PacificNews ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Australia #China #WSJ
How the World’s Largest Shipyard Is Challenging China’s Dominance | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-09-23 | China’s fleet of warships is eclipsing the U.S as it is now the top global shipmaker by a wide margin. As tensions grow with Beijing, the U.S. looks to South Korea, one of its biggest allies in Asia, to help increase its battleship supply. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is a leader in shipbuilding in South Korea and will soon start training engineers in the U.S. in hopes of building ships cheaper and more efficiently. WSJ explains China’s rise in shipbuilding and why the U.S. is turning to South Korea for help.Chapters:0:00 South Korea’s shipbuilding0:43 Why U.S. shipbuilding is behind1:39 Where South Korea comes in3:45 Courting foreign shipbuilders4:55 Tensions over Taiwan News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Military #China #WSJ
Mexico’s $7.5B Gamble to Disrupt the Panama Canal | WSJ Breaking Ground The Wall Street Journal 2024-09-20 | Mexico’s $7.5 billion interoceanic corridor aims to ease a major chokehold in a global shipping mess and rival the Panama Canal. The stretch of land extends 188 miles across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. But will Mexico’s revived railway be a faster or cheaper option to alternatives for shipping?WSJ explores Mexico’s plan to grab a slice of the multi-trillion dollar global shipping industry. Chapters:0:00 Mexico’s plan1:09 Strategic location2:47 Time, money and shipping containers6:08 Trade relationships7:05 Local impactBreaking GroundBreaking Ground digs into megaprojects around the world, uncovering what these developments might mean for the surrounding region and the ultimate costs.#Mexico #Shipping #WSJ
Clinton vs. Harris: Inside the Transformational Shifts in Gender Politics | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-09-19 | Vice President Kamala Harris’s rapid climb to the top of Democratic ticket has thrown gender into the center of the 2024 presidential election race against former president Donald Trump. But Harris’s tactic is different from Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign.WSJ takes an inside look at how the politics of gender have shifted since Clinton lost the presidential race in 2016 and what it could mean for the 2024 election. Chapters:0:00 Politics of gender shifts0:40 Attacks on Hillary vs. Kamala3:19 Impacts in the polls5:40 Rhetoric around campaigns7:39 What’s next?News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Harris #Trump #WSJ
The Fed Rate Cut Is Here: Why Now Is a Make-or-Break Moment | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-09-18 | The Federal Reserve reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2020, a key shift in its fight against inflation as concerns center around the labor market. While prices have cooled, an uptick in unemployment has reignited warnings of a recession. Regardless of the Fed’s decision about rate cuts, a lot remains at stake for the economy and Fed Chair Jerome Powell in the months ahead. WSJ's Nick Timiraos explains why this is the Fed's make-or-break moment.Chapters:0:00 Adjusting policy0:32 Labor market in focus1:50 How rate cuts help2:58 Fed’s split opinion 4:22 What’s next?News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Fed #Inflation #WSJ
Xbox Lost the Console War. Now It’s Redefining Gaming. | WSJ The Economics Of The Wall Street Journal 2024-09-17 | Xbox lost the console war to Nintendo and Sony’s PlayStation, but that doesn’t mean it’s out of the fight. A few years ago, Microsoft launched Game Pass, a subscription service that lets users play Xbox games on devices other than its namesake console. Now, other major tech companies like Nvidia and Amazon are jumping into the subscription gaming world. WSJ explains whether Microsoft’s pivot will pay off and what it could mean for the future of the console. Location: Retro Giant, Romford, U.K.Chapters:0:00 Microsoft’s subscription service0:35 Why Xbox lost the console war1:46 Xbox Game Pass4:09 Obstacles facing Xbox5:46 The future of the consoleThe Economics OfHow do the world's most successful companies generate revenue? In this explainer series, we'll dive into the surprising stories behind how businesses work--exploring everything from Costco's "treasure-hunt" model to the economics behind Amazon's AWS.#Xbox #Gaming #WSJ
iOS 18: 18 New Features for Apple’s New iPhone Software Update | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-09-16 | Apple just-released iOS 18, which lets you redesign your iPhone’s home screen, customize your Control Center and includes hidden features like locking apps, deleting numbers in the calculator and more. But not the new AI tools. Apple Intelligence tools are not available until iOS 18.1, but you’ll need an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 model.WSJ’s Joanna Stern helps you find what’s new with the latest operating system.Chapters:0:00 iOS18 0:51 Customize home screen1:40 Customize lock screen2:12 Adjust your flashlight2:37 Customize control center3:19 Lock or hide apps3:50 Send expressive messages4:23 Send emoji tapbacks4:47 Schedule messages5:01 Send RCS messages5:36 Mirror iPhone on Mac6:22 Calculator tips7:14 Create a Wi-Fi QR code7:38 More tips and tricksTech Things With Joanna SternEverything is now a tech thing. In creative and humorous videos, WSJ senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern explains and reviews the products, services and trends that are changing our world.#Apple #iOS18 #WSJ
Trump’s Second Assassination Attempt: What We Know So Far | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-09-16 | Former President Donald Trump is safe after the Secret Service opened fire on a gunman at his golf club in Florida’s West Palm Beach. The apparent assassination attempt on Trump comes two months after a gunman tried to kill him during a Pennsylvania campaign rally. WSJ explores what we know so far.Chapters:0:00 Trump’s second apparent assassination attempt0:30 What happened1:52 The suspect2:35 The investigations#Trump #Florida #WSJ
Lexus Product Analyst Explains How Driver Assist Works | WSJ Tech Behind The Wall Street Journal 2024-09-13 | From cruise control to crash prevention, a network of cameras, sensors and computers work together to make your car smarter. And that tech in your car is almost ready to drive on its own. But as self-driving tech advances, there are questions about whether these automated backseat drivers are actually safe. WSJ visited the Toyota and Lexus headquarters in Texas for an inside look at how one driver assist system works, and what its future looks like.Chapters:0:00 Driver assist0:37 Tech breakdown3:15 Driver monitoring 4:28 Autonomous driving5:45 Future of driver assist 'The Tech Behind' explores the amazing engineering, computing, science and algorithms that power our favorite tech.#Cars #SelfDriving #WSJ
The $2.3T Gap Between Trump’s and Harris’s Tax Plans | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-09-12 | Former president Donald Trump’s and Vice President Kamala Harris’s tax policies are on completely different tracks. Trump has proposed about $6.5 trillion in tax cuts and would impose major tariffs on imported goods. Harris has proposed $4.2 trillion in cuts and would cut taxes for households under $400,000 and would raise taxes on corporations and the rich. WSJ’s Richard Rubin breaks down the very different tax plans from the two candidates.Chapters: 0:00 Tax policies0:43 Trump tax cuts3:13 Harris tax cuts 4:46 How these tax cuts would be paid for7:08 Will the tax plans happen?News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Trump #Harris #WSJ
Trump vs. Harris Highlights: Fiery Debate Puts Former President on Defense | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-09-11 | Vice President Kamala Harris egged on former President Donald Trump about crowd sizes, while Trump sought to take Harris to task for changing her political positions. WSJ’s Damian Paletta breaks down their first presidential debate. Photo: Saul Loeb/Agence France-Presse/Getty ImagesChapters:0:00 The debate0:27 Back and forth1:54 Fact-checking Trump2:57 Non-answers4:06 What’s next?News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Harris #Trump #WSJ
Full Debate: Harris vs. Trump in 2024 ABC News Presidential Debate | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-09-11 | Watch live coverage as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump face off in their first presidential debate in Philadelphia.Follow live debate coverage here: http://on.wsj.com/4dYZgF4 Note: Debate starts at 3:47#Trump #Harris #WSJ
iPhone 16 First Look: New Buttons, Cameras and Other Features | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-09-10 | The new iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models have new cameras, faster A18 processors for better AI performance for Apple Intelligence features and…new buttons?! It’s all about the new camera control buttons.WSJ’s Joanna Stern breaks down everything you need to know.Chapters:0:00 New iPhone 16 models0:42 iPhone 16 and Apple Intelligence demo 2:12 Camera control button demo 3:06 iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max#Apple #iPhone16 #WSJ
From the Poker Table to the Trading Floor: Inside the Mind of Wall Street Traders | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-09-09 | What does playing poker have in common with trading stocks? A lot, according to these top Wall Street traders. From patience and bet sizing to managing risk and reading other players, top firms like Susquehanna use poker to help train new traders. WSJ’s Gunjan Banerji plays a few hands with two top traders to learn about the parallels.Chapters:0:00 Poker and trading0:50 Risk management4:10 Training new traders5:41 Rookie mistakes8:18 Ego9:24 Susquehanna’s culture11:39 Taylor Swift contracts14:14 Reading other players#Investing #Poker #WSJ
Harris vs. Trump: Debate-Winning Tactics, Explained by a Champion Coach | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-09-06 | Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump will finally face off in a presidential debate on September 10 hosted by ABC News. After President Biden dropped out of the race in the aftermath of his June debate against Trump, all eyes will be on how Trump and Harris perform on Tuesday. WSJ looks at the debate tactics mostly used by Harris and Trump, and what a champion debate coach thinks they need to win.Chapters:0:00 Upcoming debate0:30 Trump’s ‘Gish Gallop’ tactic3:13 Harris’s background and emerging style5:29 Interruptions and muting mics6:14 What’s next?News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Harris #Trump #WSJ
Why This Remote Area of China Is the Hydropower Center of the World | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-09-05 | China is building an unprecedented network of dams along its longest river, with the potential to generate enough hydropower for a quarter of the country’s output. The Yangtze River is key to China’s economic ambitions with the newly built Baihetan Dam alone able to produce more power than any dam in the U.S. But what are the risks to building dams in unstable grounds surrounded by steep mountain sides in one of Asia’s most earthquake prone areas?WSJ looks at the logistical challenges and geological risks as Beijing transitions to cleaner energy to help transform its economy.Chapters:0:00 “Water tower of Asia”0:58 Why China is building dams here2:37 Logistical challenges4:39 Destruction of Tibetan sites News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#China #Megaprojects #WSJ
How Starlink and Others are Going to Supercharge Airplane Wi-Fi | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-09-04 | Buffering, error messages, dropped connections. In-flight Wi-Fi stinks. But that’s about to change thanks to new low-earth orbit satellite technology. WSJ’s Joanna Stern found out why planes still use old 3G tech and tested Elon Musk’s Starlink and Intelsat’s low-earth orbit satellite tech from 30,000 feet.Chapters:0:00 In-flight Wi-Fi1:14 The old cellular tech4:16 The new Starlink tech5:49 The perfect LEO + GEO satellite combo 7:46 Other in-flight Wi-Fi answersTech Things With Joanna SternEverything is now a tech thing. In creative and humorous videos, WSJ senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern explains and reviews the products, services and trends that are changing our world.#Flights #Tech #WSJ
Why Harris and Trump’s ‘No Tax on Tips’ Policy Is So Controversial | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-09-03 | Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump say they want to eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers. Many experts warn this tax policy could help employers more than workers, increase the federal budget deficit and even accelerate tipping culture in the U.S. WSJ breaks down how this policy could play out in a Trump or Harris presidency and why many economists are skeptical of its success.Chapters:0:00 Taxes on tips0:40 How the policy would work2:19 What most economists think4:34 How it could be implementedNews ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Trump #Harris #WSJ
Oman’s $2.6B ‘Smart City’ Megaproject Is Disrupting the Dubai Archetype | WSJ Breaking Ground The Wall Street Journal 2024-08-30 | Muscat, Oman, sometimes described as the anti-Dubai, is trying to modernize as it looks toward an economic future without oil. But can it create a new model of a Middle Eastern city or will it succumb to the glitzier approach of its neighbors like the Line in Saudi Arabia or Egypt’s new capital?WSJ explores the new project aimed at modernizing Muscat and explains why it’s important to the country.Chapters:0:00 Muscat0:51 The project and why it’s important2:30 Dysfunctional housing policy4:21 Tourism and international investment6:40 What’s next?Breaking GroundBreaking Ground digs into megaprojects around the world, uncovering what these developments might mean for the surrounding region and the ultimate costs.Why China is building its first megaport in Peru: on.wsj.com/3Tb0WTD#Oman #Megaprojects #WSJ
Harris Leads Trump Narrowly in 2024 Presidential Race, WSJ Poll Finds | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-08-30 | A new Wall Street Journal poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris is one point ahead of former President Donald Trump. While Trump still leads on key issues like the economy and immigration, Harris had 48% support to his 47% in a head-to-head test, claiming an advantage within the survey’s margin of error. WSJ breaks down the major takeaways from the poll.Chapters:0:00 WSJ poll0:40 Harris’s visibility 1:42 Key issues2:24 Favorability3:15 What’s next?News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Harris #Trump #WSJ
These Kamikaze Drones Were Used In Iran’s First Direct Attack on Israel | WSJ Equipped The Wall Street Journal 2024-08-28 | Iran’s Shahed drones have disrupted Red Sea shipping, threatened U.S. troops in the Middle East and caused chaos in Ukraine. These precise one-way attack suicide drones mark a major shift in drone warfare. WSJ looks at how Iran’s kamikaze drones work, how they are being used across the globe by militant groups and Russia and the defense mechanisms used against them. Chapters:0:00 Shahed drones0:31 What they are and how they work2:45 How they stack up to other drones4:01 Who’s using these drones?6:02 Defenses against these dronesEquippedEquipped examines military innovation and tactics emerging around the world, breaking down the tech behind the weaponry and its potential impact.#Iran #Military #WSJ
What This Iconic Photo Says About America’s Road Planning | WSJ Pro Perfected The Wall Street Journal 2024-08-26 | An infamous interchange in Breezewood, Pa., forces drivers through a miles-long detour. But redesigning it could cripple the town’s economy, which has come to depend on the visitors. The route connects Washington DC and Baltimore with Pittsburgh and goes all the way through the Midwest. If you take that traffic away, what happens to the town?WSJ explains why it’s a traffic chokepoint and spoke with a transportation engineer on how to fix it. Chapters:0:00 Infamous traffic chokepoint1:06 Building a cloverleaf2:25 Building ramps3:26 Why was it built like this?4:40 Make Breezewood more7:49 What’s next?Pro PerfectedExperts in engineering and design break down a ubiquitous problem, examining how the world is built and what can make it better.#Infrastructure #Breezewood #WSJ
NASA’s Plan B: Why SpaceX Is Completing Boeing’s Starliner Mission | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-08-24 | Two astronauts who flew to the International Space Station on Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft will return to Earth next year on a SpaceX vehicle in yet another humiliating blow to Boeing’s reputation. WSJ explores what went wrong and what this failure could mean for Boeing.Chapters: 0:00 SpaceX stepping in0:38 Starliner mission 2:58 Starliner origins 4:04 SpaceX’s Crew Dragon5:09 What this means for BoeingNews ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Boeing #SpaceX #WSJ
Kamala Harris Accepts Nomination, Calls for Unity at DNC Night Four | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-08-23 | Watch live coverage of the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver remarks after being named the Democratic nominee for President.Follow DNC 2024 night four live updates here: on.wsj.com/4cCnqDK #Harris #DNC #WSJ
Kursk Gamble: How Russia and Ukraine Plan to Outmaneuver Each Other | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-08-22 | Ukraine’s invasion of Russia was a gamble for Kyiv as they push deeper into the Kursk region. But as Moscow intensifies its offenses on the strategic Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, strategies on both sides are emerging. If Pokrovsk falls, it will be the largest population center taken by the Russian military since Bakhmut in May 2023.WSJ explains the latest developments on how the Kursk invasions steps up the stakes for both Ukraine and Russia. Chapters: 0:00 Where the war stands0:34 Ukraine tactics in Kursk1:53 Russia’s response2:53 What’s next?Russia-Ukraine ConflictWSJ’s latest news coverage around the 2022-2024 Russia-Ukraine conflict.#Russia #Ukraine #WSJ
Watch Tim Walz, Oprah Winfrey and Bill Clinton at DNC Night Three | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-08-22 | Watch live coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will deliver remarks after being nominated as the Democratic nominee for vice president. Follow DNC 2024 night three live updates here: on.wsj.com/3Azt3FL #Harris #DNC #WSJ
Full Coverage: Former President Obama Headlines DNC Night Two | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-08-21 | Watch live coverage of the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where former President Obama is among those expected to speak.Follow DNC 2024 night two live updates here: on.wsj.com/4dy2Ju8 #Harris #DNC #WSJ
DNC Night One: President Biden, Hillary Clinton Take the Stage | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-08-20 | Watch live coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where President Biden and Hillary Clinton are among those expected to speak. #Harris #DNC #WSJ
Why So Many Young Men Are Turning Republican Now | WSJ State of the Stat The Wall Street Journal 2024-08-19 | Young voters have supported democratic candidates for over 20 years. However, recent WSJ polling shows that Republicans are closer than ever to winning the group, especially among young men. While 2020 exit polls show that young men backed President Joe Biden by 15 percentage points, the February 2024 WSJ poll found they favored former president Donald Trump by 14 percentage points. WSJ’s Aaron Zitner explains what’s driving young men to support Republicans, and what it could mean for the 2024 presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Chapters:0:00 Polling1:05 Issues important to young voters3:08 Gap between young men and women voters4:50 What’s next?State of the StatWSJ breaks down a key stat or data point to explain the current state of the political system — and why it matters.#Harris #Trump #WSJ
What Kamala Harris Has to Prove at 2024’s Democratic National Convention | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-08-16 | In the weeks since the Republican National Convention, the race for president has entirely changed, with Kamala Harris now at the top of the Democratic ticket instead of President Joe Biden and Tim Walz as her VP running mate. Former president Donald Trump and Republicans have taken some time to find their footing with Harris as the new nominee and committed a few missteps. WSJ’s Aaron Zitner explains the new playing field, and what it means for the Democratic convention in Chicago.Chapters: 0:00 Harris as the Democratic nominee1:02 New playing field for Democrats3:09 New playing field for Republicans5:11 What’s next?News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#KamalaHarris #Democrats #WSJ
Mapping Ukraine’s ‘Completely Unprecedented’ Invasion of Russia | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-08-16 | Ukraine took control of hundreds of square miles of Russian territory, captured hundreds of prisoners and destroyed the Kremlin’s initial reinforcements. The offensive took place in the border region of Kursk, which sits on a stretch of some 300 miles of the Ukraine-Russia border. The attack sparked a mass evacuation and an angry response from President Vladimir Putin.WSJ explains Kyiv’s biggest attack on Russian soil.Chapters:0:00 Ukraine’s attack on Russia0:50 How the attack is different2:22 Ukrainian troops4:57 Goals and limitationsRussia-Ukraine ConflictWSJ’s latest news coverage around the 2022-2024 Russia-Ukraine conflict.#Russia #Ukraine #WSJ
How Duolingo Turned a Free Language App Into a $7.7B Business | WSJ The Economics Of The Wall Street Journal 2024-08-14 | Duolingo has been the top education app in Apple’s App Store for most of the past decade, making the company a revenue of around $500 million annually. But most people who use the language lesson app do not pay. So how does a free educational app manage to have a valuation of $7.7 billion?WSJ explains how Duolingo is using AI-enhanced experiments to subsets of its user base, tailoring its offering to hook users like an addictive video game. Chapters:0:00 Top education app0:48 Growth and gamification2:41 How the app works5:47 Why the app is free The Economics OfHow do the world's most successful companies generate revenue? In this explainer series, we'll dive into the surprising stories behind how businesses work--exploring everything from Costco's "treasure-hunt" model to the economics behind Amazon's AWS.#Duolingo #Language #WSJ
Google Exec on How Android AI Plans to Beat Apple’s iPhone | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-08-13 | Google’s Gemini Live AI voice assistant on Android and Pixel 9 phones sounds almost human. Apple Siri and OpenAI’s ChatGPT have similar advanced voice capabilities on the way but if you have an Android phone, you can get the Gemini app now. WSJ’s Joanna Stern tested it, and spoke exclusively with Google’s Android head Rick Osterloh about the company’s AI ambitions.Chapters:0:00 Android AI1:12 AI phones and Gemini Live3:49 Add Me photo features4:58 Call Notes and privacy7:29 Android vs. iPhone8:32 Google’s AI Olympics adWatch the full, wide-ranging interview with Google’s Android head Rick Osterloh here: on.wsj.com/3X01v53 #Google #AI #WSJ
