A.M. Edition for Aug. 31. WSJ reporter Sara Randazzo discusses the challenges of finding a jury in the criminal case of blood-testing startup founder Elizabeth Holmes. President Biden is set to address the withdrawal from Afghanistan in a speech today.  WSJ news editor James Willhite discusses what's behind the high demand and supply snarls involving aluminum. And, the value of unplugging while on vacation. Marc Stewart hosts.
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Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Heads to Court

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A.M. Edition for May 10. With a $320 million dollar floating pier on the Mediterranean just days away from operating, U.S. officials say key details about how aid will be delivered to Gaza have yet to be ironed out. Plus, Apple apologizes for its new iPad advert that critics say represents AI’s ability to crush human creativity. And WSJ reporter Kate King explains why our online shopping behavior might actually be saving bricks-and-mortar retail. Luke Vargas hosts.



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Online Shopping Didn’t Kill Retail. In Fact, it’s a Savior.

P.M. Edition for May 9. T-Mobile and Verizon are in talks to carve up regional wireless carrier U.S. Cellular. And America’s urban centers have too many schools and too few students. Education reporter Sara Randazzo explains. Plus, NATO’s top military chief urges businesses to prepare for conflict. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.



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T-Mobile, Verizon in Separate Talks to Buy Parts of U.S. Cellular

A.M. Edition for May 9. Europe is moving ahead of the Fed as rate cuts begin in several Western economies. But moving quicker than the U.S. isn’t without its perils, as Paul Hannon explains. Plus, why China wants consumers to trade in their old cars and washing machines. And, Journal tech columnist Christopher Mims shares his tasting notes on synthetic coffees, as climate change spurs the development of alternatives to the real thing. Luke Vargas hosts.



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To Wait or Not to Wait? The Risk of Cutting Rates Before the Fed

P.M. Edition for May 8. West Virginia is struggling to find workers. Reporter Paul Kiernan explains why there is resistance to migrant labor. And corporate profits are booming. Reporter Justin Lahart has more on what it means for the economy. Plus, after the success of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, drugmakers are working on treatments to help people keep weight off. Senior writer Betsy McKay has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.



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West Virginia Is Desperate for Workers, but Resistant to Migrant Labor

A.M. Edition for May 8. In a rare formal rebuke of its top Middle East ally, the U.S. is withholding delivery of bombs to Israel out of concern the weapons could be used in densely populated areas of Gaza. Plus, Bud Light boycotts continue to drag U.S. sales for brewer AB InBev. And WSJ reporter Isabelle Bousquette explains how companies are creating AI-generated copies of real people, putting a modern twist on a traditional practice in industrial manufacturing. Luke Vargas hosts.



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Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Heads to Court

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