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What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.

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What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.

    Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on Bump Stocks

    Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on Bump Stocks

    P.M. Edition for June 14. The opinion discards a rule issued in the aftermath of a 2017 massacre in Las Vegas perpetrated by a shooter armed with bump stocks, which modify semiautomatic weapons to fire with the speed and lethality of military firearms. And from United Airlines to Netflix, there are changes afoot in the world of advertising, as Chip Cutter hears from advertising reporter Patience Haggin. Plus, Wall Street Journal Peter Rudegeair on how hedge funds are swimming in so much cash that they’re allocating billions of dollars to other hedge funds. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.



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    Musk Pay Victory Sets Up Court Battle

    Musk Pay Victory Sets Up Court Battle

    A.M. Edition for June 14. Elon Musk has won shareholders’ backing for his Tesla pay package, but that’s unlikely to put the issue to rest. Plus, with Gaza cease-fire talks at an impasse, the WSJ’s Rory Jones goes over the correspondence from Hamas’s military chief and the brutal calculation it reveals. And, Donald Trump floats a new idea for collecting federal revenue: all tariffs, no income tax. Luke Vargas hosts.



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    • 15 min
    Supreme Court Rejects Abortion Pill Challenge

    Supreme Court Rejects Abortion Pill Challenge

    P.M. Edition for June 13. The Supreme Court ruling preserved wide access to the pills, which are the most common method of ending a pregnancy in the U.S. Jess Bravin, Supreme Court correspondent, has more. And Heard on the Street deputy editor Aaron Back explains how the Fed cuts rates without actually cutting rates. Plus, Tesla shareholders voted to reapprove Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package. Francesca Fontana hosts.



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    • 13 min
    Tesla Investors to Decide If Musk Is Worth $46 Billion

    Tesla Investors to Decide If Musk Is Worth $46 Billion

    A.M. Edition for June 13. Elon Musk says he has “wide margins” to win as hareholder vote today over his record pay package. Jefferies analyst Philippe Houchois says the visionary CEO enjoys strong support from retail investors, but can also be seen as Tesla’s enemy. Plus, Argentinians take to the streets as President Javier Milei pushes his austerity agenda. And, we look at the divisive housing perk that can add thousands of dollars to lawmakers’ pay. Luke Vargas hosts.



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    • 14 min
    Fed Projects One Rate Cut This Year Despite Mild Inflation Report

    Fed Projects One Rate Cut This Year Despite Mild Inflation Report

    P.M. Edition for June 12. Federal Reserve officials indicated most are in no hurry to lower rates, even after a report showed inflation eased last month. Spencer Jakab, global editor of Heard on the Street, has more. And investigative reporter Joe Palazzolo discusses how several female employees at SpaceX say its founder Elon Musk showed them an unusual amount of attention or pursued them. Plus, U.S. travelers can now renew their passports online. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.



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    • 15 min
    Nvidia’s Hot New Clients Are Countries, Not Companies

    Nvidia’s Hot New Clients Are Countries, Not Companies

    A.M. Edition for June 12. We look at a new and fast-growing source of revenue for Nvidia as governments around the world pile into the artificial intelligence boom. The WSJ’s Sam Schechner and Asa Fitch explain what we mean by “sovereign AI” and who stands to benefit from countries’ race to control their AI destinies. Plus, the U.S. continues a diplomatic push for an Israel-Hamas cease-fire, but its ambitious plan to help deliver aid to Gaza is falling apart. And, McKinsey’s boss is tackling his next big consulting project: his own firm. Luke Vargas hosts.



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    • 14 min

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