America's New Fashion Powerhouse Is Still Dwarfed by Europe's Luxury Giants
Tapestry’s $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri would create a conglomerate with more than $12 billion in annual sales, but it would still lack the high-wattage labels and diversity that have fueled LVMH’s success. #press
Who's Running for President in 2024?
With months to go before the first primary ballots are cast, the field of candidates in the next presidential election is rapidly taking shape. #press
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A New Omicron Subvariant, Dubbed 'Eris,' Heralds Covid-19's Resurgence
What we know about EG.5. the most common U.S. subvariant. #press
https://www.wsj.com/articles/eg5-eris-new-covid-19-variant-fa3cc260?utm_source=press.coop
Trump Pleads Not Guilty to Latest Mar-a-Lago Documents Charges
Lawyers for Donald Trump and his personal aide, Walt Nauta, enter pleas to charges added in last month’s superseding indictment. #press
Ukraine Offers Plan to Bypass Russia's Black Sea Blockade
Kyiv said it was opening temporary routes for civilian ships to sail from its Black Sea ports in a potential challenge to Russia’s attempt to blockade the country’s globally important food exports. #press
How Hip-Hop Changed the Music Business
Rappers didn’t just change the sound of music—they transformed the way the industry works. “The only rule was to be successful.” #press
The Saving Reach of Social Connections
Ties to others helped the survival chances of prisoners in Nazi concentration camps, a new study concludes #press
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-saving-reach-of-social-connections-a81c7b41?utm_source=press.coop
Time's Up for the FBI to Reform Itself
Congress can demand major changes in exchange for reauthorizing Section 702 of FISA. #press
https://www.wsj.com/articles/fbi-reform-section-702-abuse-privacy-7d62936e?utm_source=press.coop
SALT: How Else Will New Yorkers Ever Get a Tax Cut?
Rep. Jason Smith is right, though, that his constituents in Missouri shouldn’t have to subsidize the tax preferences of the coasts. #press
https://www.wsj.com/articles/salt-tax-cap-deduction-eb049997?utm_source=press.coop
How Would you Rate the Biden Typhoon?
I suggest classifying regulation using the Saffir-Simpson hurricane-wind scale. #press
https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-regulation-economic-hurricane-c4ebfe25?utm_source=press.coop
The Supreme Stakes of Recusal on the High Court
A 4-3 majority could have prevailed against same-sex marriage. #press
https://www.wsj.com/articles/supreme-court-recusal-justice-ethics-689d0d9d?utm_source=press.coop
Families Move to States That Offer School Choice
Florida has seen a 47% increase in Jewish day-school enrollment since 2016. #press
Inflation, and Housing Costs, Are Set to Turn a Corner
Cooling house prices and rents could tamp down inflation in coming months, nudging the Federal Reserve to pause or even reverse rate increases. #press
He's Coaching His Second World Cup in Eight Months. This Time He Might Win.
France’s Hervé Renard is pulling off the rare double of coaching in two World Cups in less than a year after leading the Saudi Arabia men’s team last fall in Qatar. The difference now is that he could become a world champion. #press
Ben & Jerry's Isn't for Me
I admire that the ice-cream company is up front about its left-leaning ways, but I won’t buy its products. #press
Correction
The 1892 presidential election was the only one that pitted an incumbent against the former president he defeated four years earlier. #press
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Number Puzzles (Saturday, August 12) #press
https://www.wsj.com/articles/number-puzzles-saturday-august-12-c133d252?utm_source=press.coop
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Unsubstantiated Bioweapon Claims Find Audience in China
Chinese media selectively picks up comments to reinforce the Communist Party’s talking points, with the U.S. presidential race playing out amid high tensions between Washington and Beijing. #press
Amazon Cuts Dozens of House Brands
The company has decided to eliminate 27 of its 30 clothing labels, such as Lark & Ro and Goodthreads, as it works to fend off antitrust scrutiny and cut costs. #press
Treasury Yields Hold Steady After Inflation Data
Bond yields were little changed after July inflation data landed in line with what analysts and investors had been expecting. #press