Here's what Trump's tax plan means for the stock market

House Republicans unveiled the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which slashes individual and corporate tax rates. Here's how the proposed tax plan could affect the stock market. | Continue reading


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Jeremy Piven Allegations Highlight Risks In Celebrity Deals

Actor Jeremy Piven and Prive Revaux CEO David Schottenstein talked to WSJ's Lee Hawkins on Monday about their new sunglasses partnership and the risks and rewards of businesses partnering with celebrities. Within hours of the interview, Piven was accused of sexual assault by an a … | Continue reading


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How to Use iPhone X… Told by Animojis

With no more home button, how do you see all your open apps? How do you take a screenshot? Launch Control Center? WSJ's Joanna Stern morphs into Apple's new animated emoji characters to provide 10 key tricks for using the all-new iPhone. Photo: Drew Evans/The Wall Street Journal. | Continue reading


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ISIS Suffers Another Major Loss in Syria: Oil-Rich Deir Ezzour

The Syrian regime said Friday it had liberated from Islamic State the eastern Syrian city of Deir Ezzour, an important source of oil revenue for the extremist group and one of its last urban holdouts. WSJ's Niki Blasina reports. Photo: Syrian State Media. | Continue reading


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Why Trump Chose Powell as New Fed Chair

President Donald Trump formally nominated Jerome Powell as the next Federal Reserve chairman, meaning no second term for current Chairwoman Janet Yellen. WSJ's Jon Hilsenrath explains why Mr. Trump decided to choose a new leader for the central bank. Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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House Republicans Announce Tax Reform Details

House Republicans unveiled new details for tax reform legislation that seeks the biggest U.S. tax code transformation in more than 30 years. Photo: Getty Images | Continue reading


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Assessing Janet Yellen's Term as Fed Chair

With Jerome Powell on track to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, here's a look back at Janet Yellen's term in the job. Photo: Getty Images | Continue reading


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Convincing Japanese Workers to Work Less

A company in Tokyo is using the "Rocky" theme song to inspire Japanese workers to leave the office. It's one way Japan is trying to shed a rigid work culture and boost productivity. Photo: Shiho Fukada for The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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Russia's Sophisticated Efforts to Interfere in 2016 Election

Based on the information that's now coming out of congressional committees, Russian goals to interfere in the 2016 election were very broad. WSJ's Gerald F. Seib explains just how sophisticated the Russian efforts were using social media. Photo: AP | Continue reading


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Trump to Consider Sending New York Suspect to Guantanamo Bay

President Donald Trump called the alleged New York City truck attacker an "animal" and said he will consider sending the terrorism suspect to the Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba. Photo: Getty Images | Continue reading


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What We Have Learned From Mueller Investigation

WSJ's Gerald F. Seib explains what have we learned after Special Counsel Robert Mueller unveiled his first two big actions in his investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 campaign. Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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New York Terror Attack: What Happened

A driver mowed down pedestrians and cyclists on a bike path in lower Manhattan on Tuesday, killing several people and injuring at least a dozen others, in what officials are calling an "act of terror." Photo: AFP/Getty Images | Continue reading


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Witness Video Shows Alleged Attacker in Downtown New York

Cellphone video shows the alleged driver of a truck that struck pedestrians in lower Manhattan, shortly before he was shot by police. Video/Photo: Tawhid Kabir | Continue reading


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The Download: What's on Your Phone?

Featured speakers from WSJ. Magazine's first-annual D.Luxe conference, including chef Daniel Humm and artist Alex Israel, reveal what's on their phones. Photo: Jeff Bush/The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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iPhone X Review: Testing (and Tricking) FaceID

The number one new feature on the iPhone X is its facial recognition system. WSJ's Joanna Stern put it to the test with masks, costumes and identical triplets. Photo: Drew Evans/The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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The Soaring Business of Nuclear Shelters in Japan

More Japanese are buying fallout shelters following the North Korean threats. Nobuko Oribe, who has sold the shelters for the past 50 years, demonstrates how Japanese people should prepare for a nuclear attack. Photo: Miho Inada/The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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Sanders Says Charges Have 'Nothing to Do' With Trump

White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders sought to distance President Donald Trump from the charges brought against two campaign officials and a separate guilty plea from a low-level foreign-policy adviser, all announced by special counsel Robert Mueller's office on Mon … | Continue reading


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Paul Manafort Turns Himself In

Paul Manafort, former chairman of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, arrived at the FBI’s Washington field office with his lawyer Monday morning. He faces charges stemming from Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. Credit: Del Quentin Wilber/WSJ | Continue reading


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What's Weighing on Trump's Weak Poll Numbers

President Trump continues to bump along with weak job-approval numbers, with a 38% reading in the latest Wall Street Journal/NBC poll. WSJ's Gerald F. Seib digs into what Americans like and dislike about his performance, including on storms, national security and the economy. Pho … | Continue reading


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Israel's Foundation Stone: A Century of Controversy for the Balfour Declaration

The centenary of the Balfour Declaration on Nov. 2 marks a promise made by the British government to help create a Jewish national home in Palestine. In Britain, people are divided on whether the centenary is cause for a celebration with Israelis or a national apology to Palestin … | Continue reading


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Hollywood Meets Football at IMG Academy

Some of the hottest prospects in college football are coming out of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. The high school is owned by a Hollywood entertainment conglomerate, and it has thrived by targeting elite teenage athletes with dreams of going to the pros. Photo: Mike Carlson for … | Continue reading


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What’s Expected for China in the Next Five Years?

China’s Communist Party concluded its weeklong congress, giving President Xi Jinping authority not seen in decades. It sets the stage for him to stay in power after his second five-year term expires. Here's what to expect. Photo: AP | Continue reading


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The Six-Legged Robot That Wants to Teach Programing

The Vincross Hexa spider-crab can dance, record video, climb up stairs and perform all sorts of tricks. WSJ’s Joanna Stern took the robot for a stroll… on the beach. Photo/Video: Andria Chamberlin for The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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Trump Declares Opioid Addiction Public Health Emergency

President Donald Trump on Thursday declared the opioid crisis a nationwide public health emergency and said "we could be the generation to end the opioid epidemic." Mr. Trump also cited his late brother's battle with alcohol. Photo: AP | Continue reading


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The Magic of Modernizing an Ancient Art Form

Magician Jonathan Bayme is the CEO and Founder of Theory11, a 10-year-old company devoted to magic. The New York-based business develops magic tricks and shows with the goal of making them elegant and upscale. Image: Robert Libetti/The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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Houston's 'We Have a Problem' Problem

The often misquoted line from Apollo 13 astronauts--"Houston, we've had a problem"--comes up a lot in everyday life, and that annoys a lot of Houstonians. Photo: NASA | Continue reading


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Can Democrats Capitalize on Republican Feuding?

This week Democrats have been thrilled at the sight of Republicans feuding with each other. WSJ's Gerald F. Seib explains if Democrats can capitalize on the split within the Republican Party and win seats in the midterm elections. Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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Take a Tour of an Artist's Stunning New York Townhouse

Artist, businessman and collector Arthur Becker takes WSJ on a tour of his stunning six-story, 6,000-square-foot Soho townhouse, filled with ancient artifacts, modern and original art. Photo: Kelly Marshall for The Wall Street Journal. Video: Drew Evans/The Wall Street Journal. | Continue reading


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U.S. Senators Raise Concerns Over Myanmar's Rohingya Exodus

U.S. senators urged Washington to rethink its policy toward Myanmar, where a violent military campaign against the country’s Rohingya Muslims has forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee to neighboring Bangladesh. Photo: Getty Images | Continue reading


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Cadillac President Johan De Nysschen: How I Work

Cadillac President Johan De Nysschen talks to The Wall Street Journal about his favorite Cadillac model of all time, the biggest disruption in his workday, and the best part about working in the car business. Photo: Stephanie Aaronson/The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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What Latest Feuding Means for Trump and GOP

Sen. Bob Corker unleashed a harsh critique of President Trump's actions in office, followed by sharp words from Sen. Jeff Flake as well. WSJ's Gerald F. Seib explains the consequences of the latest storm within the GOP. Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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Sen. Jeff Flake Stands Down and Attacks Trump

Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona said Tuesday he would not seek re-election in 2018, citing changes in the Republican Party under President Donald Trump that he cannot support. Photo: Reuters | Continue reading


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Winter Olympics ​Puts Host Pyeongchang to the Test

P​yeong​chang​ in South Korea​ faces challenges as the host of the 2018 Winter Olympics, from fears over North Korea's nuclear arsenal to the city's lack of experience ​handling ​international visitors.​ Video: Warangkana Chomchuen/WSJ. Photo: Yonhap/EPA/Shutterstock. | Continue reading


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Corker: Trump Is 'Debasing' the U.S.

Sen. Bob Corker has been locked in a war of words with President Trump, who has called his fellow Republican "incompetent" and a "lightweight." Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Mr. Corker said President Donald Trump is debasing the U.S. Photo: AP | Continue reading


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How Building Panels Fuel High-Rise Fires

Combustible-core panels known as cladding have been implicated in high-rise fires around the world, including the Torch Tower Residence fire in Dubai. The ​exact ​number of buildings that use the construction material is unknown. Video: Gabe Johnson/WSJ. Photo: Getty Images. | Continue reading


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Trump Keeps Congress Guessing on Health-Care Overhaul

President Trump continues to have members of Congress scratching their heads about health care, this time over whether he will support the Alexander-Murray legislation that continues payments to insurers. WSJ's Gerald F. Seib explains how health-care policy is in Mr. Trump's cour … | Continue reading


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Can This 3-D Printed Midsole Revolutionize Sneakers?

Adidas has partnered with the manufacturing company Carbon to create a sneaker with a 3D printed midsole: the FutureCraft 4D. Is this the future of footwear? Photo/Video: Jake Nicol/The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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Inside an Immense Farm Operation in Kansas

Lon Frahm's 30,600-acre farm in Colby, Kan., offers a look at the future of farming in the U.S.: in ​huge quantities, using the latest technology and ​fewer people. Photo: Nick Cote for The Wall Street Journal. Video: Madeline Marshall/WSJ | Continue reading


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Metric vs. Imperial: Three Measurement Mishaps

Mixing metric and imperial measures can lead to serious problems. Here are a few mixups that have resulted in mishaps. Image/Video: George Downs/WSJ | Continue reading


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Nafta and Tax Reform Can End Stock Market Run

The stock market starts another week on a high, around 23,000. That brings joy in New York and it also brings joy in Washington, particularly in the Trump White House. WSJ's Gerald F. Seib explains how Nafta and tax reform can get in the way of the continuation of this great stoc … | Continue reading


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Ryan Jabs Trump in Comedy Routine

House Speaker Paul Ryan poked fun at President Trump as he addressed the 72nd annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York. Photo: AP | Continue reading


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What's Next for Islamic State?

The fall of its de facto capital, the Syrian city of Raqqa, doesn't mean Islamic State has been defeated. So what is the militant group's next step? Where are its fighters going, what's happening with its money, and what does it leave behind? WSJ's Niki Blasina reports. Photo: Ra … | Continue reading


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The High-Tech Hunt for Russian Submarines

The U.S. Navy is engaged in a technology-fueled game of hide and seek, hunting for stealthy Russian submarines like the Krasnodar, a.k.a. "The Black Hole." Video/Image: George Downs/WSJ. | Continue reading


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One Man's Quest to Save the Holy Yamuna River

Sureshwar Sinha, 83, swam​ ​in the ​pristine waters of the​​ Yamuna in New Delhi​ ​when​ he was a child. ​He has spent the past 25 years ​fighting to rescue ​the polluted river. Video/Photo​:​​ Karan Deep Singh/​WSJ | Continue reading


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In the Elevator with Microsoft’s Chief Deal Maker

WSJ's Joanna Stern "bumps" into Peggy Johnson in the elevator at D.Live and asks about Microsoft's next big investments, Solitaire and women in technology. Photo: Andria Chamberlin for The Wall Street Journal | Continue reading


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Kelly Defends Trump's Comment to Army Widow

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly said he was "stunned" and left "broken hearted" by a congresswoman's criticism of President Trump's call to the widow of an Army sergeant killed in Niger. Mr. Kelly said the president had expressed his condolences "in the best way that he cou … | Continue reading


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Trump Gives Himself a '10' on Puerto Rico Relief

President Trump met Thursday with Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello at the White House and gave himself a "10" for the hurricane response in Puerto Rico. Photo: Getty | Continue reading


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Is Trump Too Unpredictable?

President Trump seems to move one way and then zig back and move another way very quickly when it comes to health care and tax reform. WSJ's Gerald F. Seib explains why Mr. Trump's tactics cause confusion. Photo: AP | Continue reading


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