How the USS Carney Is Fighting Off Iranian Attacks in the Middle East | WSJ Equipped
The USS Carney, a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer, was sent to the Red Sea along with other U.S. destroyers to deter the Houthis and other groups from getting involved in the Israel-Hamas War. For the past six months, Iranian-backed militia groups held off from launching attacks against American troops in Iraq and Syria. But attacks…
The Business Strategies Behind Trader Joe’s, Primark, Chipotle and More | WSJ The Economics Of
What are some of the strategies of the most successful businesses around the world? Why does Trader Joe’s offer a limited range of items? How does T.J. Maxx thrive in recessions? From Primark and Barnes & Noble, to Domino’s and Chipotle, WSJ talked to CEOs and business leaders about their unique approach leading these major…
How Is Shein Really Keeping Prices So Low? | WSJ The Economics Of
Shein says it’s able to make affordable apparel by monitoring user behavior to predict customer demand and producing items in small quantities. The Chinese e-commerce company known for its $5 T-shirts and $20 cocktail dresses controls 40% of the fast-fashion market share in the U.S., with an estimated $8 billion in sales in the country…
We Tested Walmart, Target and Amazon’s Delivery Speeds | WSJ Shipping Wars
Amazon, Walmart and Target are investing big in new processes to cut down delivery time. Each company has developed its own strategies for faster shipping, but how do customers know which option to use to ensure they get their products quickly? WSJ read your comments on our Shipping Wars series, and you didn’t hold back….
This Ukrainian Town Could Become the Next Bakhmut | WSJ
Russia has deployed waves of infantry attacks in its assault on the Ukrainian town of Avdiivka – a tactic Moscow used to seize Bakhmut. What could Russian forces capturing Avdiivka mean for Putin, Moscow and the Donetsk region? WSJ explains how Avdiivka became a symbol of Russia’s offensive heading into winter. 0:00 City of Avdiivka…
AI’s Hottest New Job Pays Up to $250K a Year. So I Applied. | WSJ
Prompt engineering—getting the best answers of a generative AI chatbot like ChatGPT—is a new type of job. Large language models helped create this new role that can pay up to $250K. But what kinds of requirements and skills does it take to become a prompt engineer? WSJ’s Joanna Stern applied for the position at a…
Hamas Attack Survivor Holds Hope For Friend Taken Hostage in Israel | WSJ
Nepali nationals Bipin Joshi and Himanchal Kattel arrived in Israel just three weeks before the Oct. 7 attack to tend orange and lemon groves. They found themselves in a war zone after one was taken hostage by Hamas militants and the other was shot and left for dead. Photo composite: Todd Johnson #Israel #Hamas #WSJ
How China Is Upgrading Its Air Bases to Prepare for War With Taiwan | WSJ
Air bases along China’s southeastern coast have undergone significant infrastructure upgrades in recent years. Analysts say these changes are a sign of Beijing’s preparations for a conflict over Taiwan. WSJ explores how China has been upgrading its air bases to strengthen military capabilities, and what challenges that poses for Taiwan and its allies. 0:00 China…
How Binance Melted Down in Less Than a Year | WSJ What Went Wrong
Binance skirted regulation to become the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. Now, the company has pleaded guilty in the U.S. and agreed to pay $4.3 billion in fines. Here’s how the same strategy behind the company’s rise brought it crashing down. 0:00 Binance and CZ pleading guilty 1:11 Rise to the top 2:23…