A week ago, FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried was seen as crypto’s leading champion. Now his company has filed for bankruptcy, and the 30-year-old is facing multiple federal investigations.
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Disney announced company-wide cost-cutting measures and said layoffs are likely, according to an internal memo, days after it reported lackluster earnings
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Gallagher, a comedian who rose to prominence in the 1980s with cable specials and his Sledge-O-Matic routine, died Friday at 76
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From : By and large, in Tuesday’s midterms, blue states got bluer and red states redder. That was true with ballot measures as well as candidates with a few fortunate exceptions.
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Who needs cherry blossoms? In-the-know travelers flock to Japan’s ski resorts in winter for piles of feather-light powder, dramatic scenery—and ramen
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Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly has won re-election, defeating Republican Blake Masters (AP)
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Obituary: Robert Kern, the founder of Generac, made a fortune on backup power equipment—and shared it with employees
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Athletes and entertainers became brand ambassadors and investors for crypto exchange FTX, which is now scrambling to save itself #WSJWhatsNow bit.ly/3UKdEXO
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Fancy footwear is trending for men, but clothing is still decidedly laid-back. Here are four coolly formal shoes to try—plus styling tips to help you dress them down.
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Want to add bespoke charm to your decor? Make like the pros and swap your ho-hum lampshade for a hand-painted model
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Here’s what we’re reading this week: The legacy of Daniel Webster, the BBC celebrates a century on the air, the complex history of a musical instrument and more
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From : Republicans can govern in the people’s interest or make a lot of pointless noise. I hope we choose wisely, writes .
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Republican Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo defeated Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak in a race for Nevada’s highest post, the AP says
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Developers had been eyeing the home where musician James Taylor grew up. But a New York couple bought it at auction and spent about $2 million renovating and restoring it to its former glory.
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We reduce, reuse, recycle…but 95% of plastic still makes it to landfills. On ’s Future of Everything podcast, speaks to Dr. Steffan Kvist Kristensen about better ways to break down old plastics and turn them into new ones.
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Bankrupt cryptocurrency broker and lender Voyager Digital said it has resumed its search for a buyer in light of the collapse of crypto exchange FTX, which was slated to buy Voyager’s customer accounts out of chapter 11
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As of Friday evening, fewer than 800 votes separated Republican challenger Adam Laxalt and Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto in the Nevada contest that could decide control of the Senate
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Three incumbent House Democrats—Reps. Dina Titus, Susie Lee and Steven Horsford—beat their Republican rivals in Nevada contests that were highly competitive, the AP says
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From : President Biden’s student-loan forgiveness gambit may have purchased votes in the midterms, but a Texas federal judge has just declared the $400 billion write-off unconstitutional
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“We are all disappointed that a Red Wave failed to materialize." A group of Republican senators is calling for a delay in Senate GOP leadership elections that are expected to occur next week.
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The FTX Arena, home of the Miami Heat, has become the latest sports venue to sign a naming-rights agreement with a company that later found itself in financial turmoil
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From : Is Imran Khan Pakistan’s savior or its destroyer? Either way, the U.S. and its allies should brace for instability in the nuclear-armed Islamic Republic, writes .
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The Labor Department’s inflation report could put the Fed on track for a smaller interest-rate hike, explains #WSJWhatsNow bit.ly/3UymZm4
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Dozens of minors, some as young as 13, were illegally employed to clean meat-processing plants in Minnesota and Nebraska, federal authorities said
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Some 10% of the assets of a Multicoin Capital hedge fund are stuck at FTX, according to an investor letter viewed by The Wall Street Journal, as the crypto exchange's collapse trips up casual day traders and professional investors alike
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The Nasdaq and S&P extended gains and the dollar slid on hopes that slowing inflation will encourage the Federal Reserve to back off its campaign of aggressive interest-rate increases
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Breaking: Disney announced company-wide cost-cutting measures and said layoffs are likely, according to an internal memo, days after it reported lackluster earnings
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Qatar Airways has accused Airbus of being too close to its safety regulator in a legal dispute over paint chipping on one of its flagship aircraft
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President Biden touted U.S. plans to cut methane emissions and boost climate funding to developing countries in an address that sought to reclaim the mantle of global leadership on efforts to limit climate change
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We asked our resident tech expert to share his favorite gifts for gadget lovers Among his top picks? A high-quality, splash-proof Bluetooth speaker, the new Apple Watch and a sleek, cord-corralling portable charger.
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From : As Republicans face the prospect of a sooner-than-expected presidential campaign, the question of leadership and competence is paramount, writes
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Gallagher, a comedian who rose to prominence in the 1980s with cable specials and his Sledge-O-Matic routine, died Friday at 76
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The unusual request that Elon Musk made in his falling out with a top Tesla executive
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A week ago, FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried was seen as crypto’s leading champion. Now his company has filed for bankruptcy, and the 30-year-old is facing multiple federal investigations.
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If Twitter did file for bankruptcy as Elon Musk warned, the new CEO—as its biggest investor—would take the brunt of it
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For four veterans of Bravo Company, fighting as paratroopers in Afghanistan left visible and invisible wounds. Their experiences show that the stories of America’s veterans are still being written.
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The Covid-19 public-health emergency will still be in place at least until around spring, as the Biden administration gives no indication that it will end soon
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Elon Musk’s first two weeks at Twitter have been messy, and as explains, his move was probably poorly timed #WSJWhatsNow bit.ly/3fYEVqN
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From : There may not have been a red wave or a blue wave, but there was a nationwide school-choice wave, writes
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The head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection is being forced out of his job, according to three officials familiar with the situation, in the first apparent shake-up of the Biden administration following the midterm elections
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