As Israel has been battling Hamas, it has also been exchanging fire with another group along the border: Hezbollah. The U.S.-designated terrorist group from Lebanon also has strong ties to Iran, who has provided intelligence, arms, funds and guidance to the group. So why have Hezbollah and Israel been ramping up violence? WSJ explains who…
Tesla closely protects data of each car’s Autopilot system. The Journal obtained a set of this data as a part of its investigation into Autopilot crashes. Here’s how it’s extracted from deep within the car. Chapters: 0:00 Tesla Autopilot computers 1:03 Tesla data 1:31 Removing the computer 2:39 Hacking into the computer Watch the full…
A dramatic hostage rescue of four Israelis held captive by Hamas in Gaza on June 8 opened a window to a world of espionage. Footage seen by WSJ documents just how integral undercover teams are to Israel’s conflicts. These missions rely on weeks of intelligence gathering by a network of Palestinian informants and undercover Israeli…
A new Wall Street Journal poll looks at voters’ views of Vice President Kamala Harris as she becomes the likely nominee for the Democratic party. Here’s what the numbers say. 0:00 Harris is closing in on Trump 0:53 Voter motivation 2:05 Race and gender 2:48 Counterpoint News Explainers Some days the high-speed news cycle can…
Google’s newest office in Manhattan is actually almost a hundred years old. It was built inside of and on top of an old rail terminal. Unlike its Silicon Valley headquarters filled with ping pong tables and nap pods, the tech company’s new office is designed to reflect its new culture—one focused on flexible ways to…
The U.S. has developed a huge appetite for avocados, with per-capita consumption more than tripling since 2001. Neighbor Mexico has fueled a lot of the demand, with 80% of its avocado exports bound for the U.S., which in 2024 are set to total $2.7 billion. No other country comes close to Mexico’s production; in 2023,…
Aside from a medal, a stuffed toy of the Olympics mascot and a “mysterious” box containing the official event poster, some medalists receive additional financial rewards for their efforts. Learn more about the prizes awarded to Olympic athletes here: https://cnb.cx/3AfmY0L
Citrus growers are losing millions of dollars every year as U.S. orange production plummets amid extreme weather events, incurable citrus greening disease and inflationary pressure. In 2024, orange juice futures hit record highs and prices may go higher. The problems plaguing global citrus production are not easily remedied, but experts are hopeful investment in innovations…
More than 80% of recent homebuyers say they regret their purchase, according to a recent survey from Clever Real Estate. Home prices have been rising faster than incomes, which can be a problem for homeowners because as the value of a home rises, so does the cost to maintain it. Property taxes and insurance premiums…
In its fiscal third-quarter report, Walgreens announced its plans to close a ‘significant’ amount of stores, acknowledging only 75% of its 8,600 stores were profitable. While no specific stores were tapped for closure yet, more than 2,000 locations could face the chopping block by 2027. This just the latest sign of trouble for the struggling…