Argentine President Javier Milei took office in December promising a free-market revolution to fix the country’s ailing economy. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Milei explained his agenda, which includes privatizing state companies and slashing government spending. WSJ’s Ryan Dubé unpacks Milei's goals and the challenges he faces.

Further Reading and Watching:

- Argentina’s President Promised a Free-Market Revolution, and Says He’s Delivering 

- Argentina’s Libertarian President Urges Global Leaders in Davos to Embrace Free Market 

- Argentina’s Inflation Surges After New President Cuts Subsidies 

Further Listening:

- Why Protesters Rioted in Brazil’s Capital 

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Three U.S. service members were killed and at least 34 injured in a drone strike in Jordan on Sunday. It’s the latest in a series of attacks in the Middle East by armed militia groups linked to Iran. WSJ’s Sune Engel Rasmussen explains how Iran uses these groups to fight proxy wars and to extend its influence in the region. 

Further Reading:

- Three U.S. Troops Killed in Drone Attack in Jordan 

- U.S. Failed to Stop Attack in Jordan After Mixup Over Drone Identity 

Further Listening:

- ‘We Were Attacked’: Militants Upend Global Shipping 

- Will Israel Face a Second Front? 

- Cheap Drones Are Transforming the Battlefield 

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Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev owned art by da Vinci, Picasso and Magritte. But over more than a decade, he says his trusted art dealer defrauded him by as much as $1 billion. WSJ’s Kelly Crow tells us about the case that Rybolovlev alleges is the biggest art fraud in history.

Further Listening:

- The Basquiat Sisters on Managing One of Art's Hottest Brands 

- How an Antiques Dealer Uncovered a Massive Museum Heist 

Further Reading:

- Fraud, or Just a Bad Deal? Oligarch and Sotheby’s to Battle in Court Over Rarefied Art Trade 

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A few years ago, the founder of Chinese automaker BYD was worried the company might not survive. But last year, BYD surpassed Tesla to become the world’s top seller of electric vehicles. WSJ’s Selina Cheng chronicles BYD’s ascent, as well as the challenges it faces holding onto the top spot.

Further Reading:

- How China’s BYD Became Tesla’s Biggest Threat 

- Surpassing Tesla, China’s BYD Will Take On the World in 2024 

- A Lamborghini-Style EV: BYD Goes Upmarket to Outmaneuver Tesla 

Further Listening:

- Elon Musk’s ‘Demon Mode’ 

- Tesla’s Big Price Cut 

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If you own an Apple Watch, you may have noticed the device’s pulse oximeter feature. Masimo, a medical technology company, claims that the oximeter technology is theirs and it is suing Apple. Masimo CEO Joe Kiani and WSJ’s Aaron Tilley on the story of how Masimo decided to take on a tech giant. 

Further Listening:

-One Company’s Quest to Burst Apple’s Blue Bubble Texts 

Further Reading:

-The Entrepreneur Who Bet His Company on a Fight With Apple 

-Apple to Remove Blood-Oxygen Sensor From Watch to Avoid U.S. Ban 

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Between 1999 and 2015, some 983 people were convicted for stealing from post offices in the U.K. Some people ended up in jail. At least four died by suicide. Turns out, it was a computer glitch. WSJ’s Max Colchester explains how one TV series helped bring their stories to light— and to justice.

Further Reading:

- Nearly a Thousand People Were Convicted of Stealing Over Decades. It Was a Computer Glitch. 

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Hundreds of thousands of migrants try to get from South America to the United States each year. But first, they have to get past the treacherous Darien Gap, a 70-mile stretch of dense jungle. WSJ’s Juan Forero explains the booming business that has cropped up to help smuggle migrants through — or around — it.

Further Reading:

- Smuggling Migrants Toward the U.S. Is a Booming Business 

- To Avoid the Jungles of Central America, Migrants Are Taking a Treacherous Sea Route 

- Masses of Migrants Overwhelm Panama’s Darién Gap 

Further Listening:

- Texas Took On Border Security. Is It Working? 

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The Stanley Quencher, an insulated water bottle, is everywhere these days. And the popularity has been good for the company. Stanley generated $750 million in revenue last year. WSJ's Callum Borchers explains how a brand traditionally loved by outdoorsmen has become the new favorite of moms and teen girls.

Further Reading:

The New Office Status Symbol Holds a Lot of Water—and Has a Wait List

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The AI industry is controlled by only a few powerful companies. Is that concentration of power dangerous? WSJ's Sam Schechner interviews Meredith Whittaker, president of encrypted messaging app Signal, at a live event at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Further Reading and Watching:

-The Importance of Privacy in the Age of AI 

-Altman and Nadella Talk AI at Davos 

Further Listening:

-Artificial: The Open AI Story 

-Why an AI Pioneer Is Worried 

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Carrefour, one of the world’s biggest grocery chains, said it’s dropping PepsiCo products from roughly 10,000 stores across five European countries. Carrefour says it’s taking a stand against high prices. But as WSJ’s Jennifer Maloney explains, PepsiCo has a different take on the story.

Further Reading:

- Supermarket Giant Drops Pepsi and Lay’s Over Price Increases 

- PepsiCo, Grocery Giant Bicker Over Who Dumped Whom 

Further Listening:

- Are Rotisserie Chickens ‘Inflation-Proof’? 

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