A.M. Edition for May 2. The union representing movie and television writers has gone on strike after talks with studios, streamers and networks broke down. Entertainment reporter Joe Flint explains why. Plus, chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos discusses how the Fed is thinking about its next rate move amid fresh banking turmoil. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Hollywood Writers Go on Strike

What's News brings you the headlines and business news that move markets and the world—twice every weekday. In about 15 minutes, get caught up on the best Wall Street Journal scoops and exclusives, with insight and analysis from the award-winning reporters that broke the stories. Hosted by Annmarie Fertoli and Luke Vargas.

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P.M. Edition for April 24. A new study found that hospital mergers drive up healthcare costs. The Wall Street Journal’s Melanie Evans discusses how consumers are paying the price. And McKinsey is under criminal investigation for opioid-related consulting services. Plus, major business groups are suing to block a new federal rule banning employee noncompete agreements. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts.



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How Hospital Mergers Drive Up Prices for Consumers

A.M. Edition for April 24. Tesla’s stock soars off hours after CEO Elon Musk announced it would accelerate the launch of new models, including at more affordable prices. Plus, the Senate passes a long-delayed foreign aid package. And WSJ reporter Jack Pitcher explains why Cathie Wood’s ARK funds are facing an investor exodus despite this year’s market rally. Luke Vargas hosts.



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Tesla Rallies After Musk Speeds Up Rollout of Cheaper EVs

P.M. Edition for April 23. The Democratic Party faces an electoral test over Israel in Pennsylvania’s primary today. WSJ reporter Kris Maher discusses how the war is impacting voters in that crucial swing state. And the U.S. Federal Trade Commission votes to ban noncompete clauses that restrict job switching. The WSJ’s Dave Michaels has more. Plus, Tesla reports a sharp drop in first-quarter earnings. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts.



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Pennsylvania Primary Tests Democratic Divisions Over Israel

A.M. Edition for April 23. Washington is drafting sanctions against some Chinese lenders as it seeks to stop Beijing from helping Russia rebuild its war machine. Plus, colleges struggle to stem the fallout from campus confrontations over the Israel-Hamas war. And as efforts to ban books soar across the U.S., WSJ’s Joseph De Avila discusses some of the targeted titles and the groups calling for the bans. Luke Vargas hosts.



Correction: The proposed merger between Coach and Michael Kors is worth $8.5 billion. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said the deal was worth $8.5 million. (Corrected April 24)



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U.S. Targets Chinese Banks Helping Moscow’s War

P.M. Edition for April 22. The so-called Magnificent Seven stocks shed a combined $950 billion in market value last week, the largest on record. Wall Street Journal banking reporter Charley Grant says upcoming earnings offer an opportunity to stop the slide. And OpenAI CEO Sam Altman invests in a company tackling artificial intelligence’s big appetite for clean energy. Climate finance reporter Amrith Ramkumar has more. Plus, opening statements kick off Trump’s hush-money trial in Manhattan. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts.



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