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The Trump administration has put federal funding for an extension of Chicago’s Red Line metro service to economically depressed neighborhoods on the city’s South Side on hold

Funding Freeze Threatens an Economic Lifeline in Chicago

Federal funds for a $2 billion extension of Chicago’s Red Line metro service to economically depressed South Side neighborhoods are on hold.

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Towns around New England are taking aim at an annual scourge: Visitors who clutter their leafy landscapes to post pictures on social media.

New Englanders Are Fed Up With Leaf-Peeping Tourists Ruining Their Fall

Locals are pushing for road closures and parking restrictions, while general stores peddle figurines that make fun of leaf-peeping tourists

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Tokyo is rolling out subsidies for epidurals in a country where cost is a barrier and women are often encouraged to endure the pain of childbirth.

To Tackle a Baby Shortage, Tokyo Tries Easing the Pain of Childbirth

The Japanese capital is rolling out subsidies for epidurals in a country where cost is a barrier and women are often encouraged to endure the pain of delivery.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 2h

Hamas has told Israel it has 20 living Israeli hostages in hand and is ready to begin releasing them as early as Sunday, people familiar with the matter said.

Exclusive | Hamas Says It’s Ready to Hand Over 20 Living Israeli Hostages

The militant group and Israel are preparing for captives to be released as early as Sunday, though timing could slip.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 4h

China has detained church leader Ezra Jin, whose ties to the U.S. mean the move could further strain Beijing-Washington relations at an already sensitive moment.

China Detains Prominent Underground Pastor, Complicating Ties With U.S.

Ezra Jin, who built a vibrant church network spanning 40 cities across China, has faced years of intense pressure from authorities.

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Greg Bovino has vaulted from chief of one of the Border Patrol’s quietest sectors to tactical commander of the immigration operations in Los Angeles and Chicago.

Meet the Border Patrol Chief Leading Trump’s Chicago Crackdown

Greg Bovino has vaulted from chief of one of the Border Patrol’s quietest sectors to tactical commander of the immigration operations in Los Angeles and Chicago.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 9h

Surprise lockdowns and a mysterious meeting: How Ghislaine Maxwell’s arrival stirred up a quiet Texas prison.

Lockdowns and a Mysterious Meeting: A Quiet Texas Prison Adapts to Life With Ghislaine Maxwell

The unexpected arrival of the Epstein associate upset the camp’s routines. Some inmates say she got favorable treatment.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 16h

Lindsey Halligan wasted no time in bringing charges against two of President Trump’s adversaries.

Trump’s Favored Prosecutor Is Moving at Full Steam

Lindsey Halligan wasted no time in bringing charges against two of the president’s adversaries.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 22h

The British love a queue—with one exception. “It’s a pub, not the women’s toilets.” 🔗 on.wsj.com/48jEMqL

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 23h

Friday’s market slide—fueled by President Trump’s new threat of “massive” tariffs on goods from China—rattled some investors who thought the 2025 market advance was immune to trade-war tensions.

Rekindling of Tariff Fight Pressures Wall Street’s Hottest Trades

Friday’s market slide—fueled by President Trump’s new threat of “massive” tariffs on goods from China—rattled some investors who thought the 2025 market advance was immune to trade-war tensions

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 1d

The deployment of U.S. troops to Israel this weekend is just the start of an extraordinarily complex effort to secure the fragile peace in Gaza.

The American Troops Tasked With Helping Secure Gaza’s Future

A stabilization force will run alongside efforts to form a governing apparatus for the enclave.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 1d

Google is walking a tightrope—insisting it has a bright AI future while arguing it isn’t too powerful because of the rise of AI, Tim Higgins writes.

How Google Is Walking the AI Tightrope

The tech giant is trying to have it both ways in regard to how its search business will fare.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 1d

Changing drinking habits, falling prices, tariffs and the weather are forcing winemakers to do the unthinkable: Rip up the vines.

California’s Wine Industry Is in Crisis

Changing drinking habits, falling prices, tariffs and the weather are forcing winemakers to do the unthinkable: rip up the vines.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 1d

Ahead of a potential meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Beijing dropped a bombshell: China was further restricting access to rare earths.

Four Things to Know About Beijing’s Rare-Earths Bombshell

Ahead of a potential meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Beijing dropped a bombshell: China was further restricting access to the indispensable tech materials.

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Jared Kushner, who had sworn off any formal role in President Trump’s second term, has been at the center of every decision leading up to the breakthrough agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Jared Kushner Is Back, and His Imprint Is All Over the Gaza Deal

The man who had sworn off any formal role in President Trump’s second term has been at the center of every decision leading up to the breakthrough agreement between Israel and Hamas.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 1d

Patrick James, the CEO of First Brands, started out buying small Ohio factories and ended atop an auto-parts conglomerate with piles of hidden debt.

Behind the Collapse of an Auto-Parts Giant: a $2 Billion Hole and a Mysterious CEO

Patrick James started out buying small Ohio factories and ended atop a messy auto-parts conglomerate with piles of hidden debt.

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How far would your money go if you suddenly missed a paycheck or two—or more? It’s all about slowing your personal "burn rate." on.wsj.com/48k5Tlv

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They were flown in from across the country on the promise of a glamorous rehab in California. The reality was far different. on.wsj.com/4q3WXan

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RFK Jr.’s habit of working out in jeans is a source of curiosity and bewilderment in the fitness world. on.wsj.com/3WuuzR4

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 1d

Applying a bit of creativity to saving money can chip away at the massive expense of raising kids. We asked parents with kids of all ages for their best money-saving hacks. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4q4TE2B

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 1d

If whimsy and impulse too often guide your style, you’re likely wasting money. The sensible move: Avoid these shopping traps.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 1d

Over London? Tired of L.A.? Not interested in Paris? The wealthy are moving to this newly vibrant and cosmopolitan Italian city.

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Driven by a feeling they’ve lost control to screens, teens and twenty-somethings are resurrecting CDs, flip phones and digital cameras.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 1d

The world of watches can feel like a secret society, with its own lore and lexicon. Need a suave ticker for work that conveys status, but isn’t obnoxious? How about a cool one for days off? Here’s a guide for men. 🔗: on.wsj.com/4oj4bFT

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 1d

Recent moves by President Trump reflect a commander in chief who feels as though he has faced surprisingly little resistance to his ambitious agenda in his second term.

Trump, Feeling Emboldened, Pushes Agenda Into Higher Gear

Recent moves by the president reflect a commander in chief who has seemingly faced little resistance to his agenda.

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