Could a Third Party Finally Do It?
Many Americans dread the prospect of a 2020 presidential rematch and want an alternative, but complications abound #press
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Dorothy Goodman Thought Students Were Ignorant of World History. She Fought to Change That.
The educator, who died at age 97, founded and ran the Washington International School, believing that an international education could blunt the worst effects of nationalism. #press
Parents May Be Split on 'Barbie,' but Kids Are Loving It
The $1 billion box-office blockbuster’s PG-13 rating means some of the finer points go over children’s heads: “I wanna challenge you to a beach-off. I don’t even know what that is!” #press
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The AI Nanny in Your Baby's Future
Sophisticated artificial-intelligence helpers will relieve parents’ burdens and give babies and toddlers the back-and-forth stimulation they need. But will there be a developmental cost? #press
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ESG Roundup: Market Talk
Gain insight a grant Occidental Petroleum says it has been selected to receive, Algonquin Power’s CEO transition, and more in the latest Market Talks covering ESG Impact Investing. #press
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Stanford Was Stranded by the Pac-12 Implosion. How Does It Find a Home?
The nation’s winningest athletic department, and a powerhouse in Olympic sports, has an uncertain future—and it isn’t clear who is in charge of its next move. #press
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Whatever Happened to the Relaxing Days of August?
The languid final weeks of summer have become as frantic as everything else on the calendar #press
Index-Tracking ETFs Were All the Rage, Until Now
Active funds offered by JPMorgan, Dimensional are gaining popularity and taking market share from giants such as BlackRock. #press
Hip-Hop's Biggest Fashion Moments, From Run-D.M.C to Kanye
Over the last 50 years, rappers have dictated the modern rules of style. Here are the seminal looks that changed everything. #press
U.S. Wholesale Prices Picked Up in July
U.S. supplier prices rose 0.3% in July, driven by higher meat prices and bigger margins at wholesalers. Core prices also rose by 0.3%. Both increases were higher than economists expected. #press
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Is Germany's Economic Model Truly Kaputt?
An overreliance on foreign markets puts the German economy in a difficult place, but its well-preserved industrial base is an advantage at a time when other countries are trying to reshore manufacturing. #press
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The Morning Risk Report
Colombian banking group strikes $80 million settlement over highway bribery scheme, and the Supreme Court blocks Purdue Pharma’s $6 billion Sackler opioid settlement. Also, AI is generating security risks faster than companies can keep up. #press
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The Halloween Industrial Complex Already Wants You to Start Spending
Disney World launches spooky holiday early, and other merchants and theme parks jump in. ‘August is the new September.’ #press
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A New Green Tax-Credit Market Is for Corporations. Some People Want In.
Some tax advisers are urging the Treasury Department to let individuals use clean-energy tax credits, too. #press
Political and Legal Scandal Rocking a Small Alabama Town: Who's the Mayor?
A Black man was elected to lead the city. His white predecessor allegedly locked him out of the town hall. #press
Natural Gas Set for Large Weekly Gain
Natural gas prices edged higher on the day and were on track for a large weekly gain on stronger demand. #press
China's Options for Retaliation Are Few After U.S. Investment Ban
Beijing is unlikely to match U.S. restrictions given asymmetrical money flows and a weak economy at home, analysts say. #press
Maui Wildfires: Recovery Efforts Continue as Death Toll Hits 55
The number of people killed by the wildfire that has destroyed much of Lahaina is expected to rise, and about 1,000 people might be missing. #press
Startups Are Dying Amid Drought in Venture Funding
Investors are becoming more selective with their bets, threatening the hundreds of startups that raised cash during the recent boom. #press
Today's Logistics Report: Cooling Warehouse Markets; Amazon Ditches Brands; LNG Supply Woes #press
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