Israel Says It Has Recovered More Bodies in Gaza

The Israeli military asked the public not to speculate, but many Israelis assumed the announcement referred to dead hostages. The news amplified calls for a cease-fire and hostage-release deal.

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Israel Says It Has Recovered More Bodies in Gaza

The Israeli military asked the public not to speculate, but many Israelis assumed the announcement referred to dead hostages. The news amplified calls for a cease-fire and hostage-release deal.

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Eiffel Tower Will Keep Olympic Rings Permanently, Mayor Says

“I want the two to remain married,” Mayor Anne Hidalgo of Paris said in a newspaper interview.

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Hvaldimir the ‘Spy’ Whale Is Found Dead in Norwegian Waters

The beluga whale, who was first spotted in 2019 wearing what looked like a camera harness, was seen floating in Norwegian waters on Saturday.

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18 Books We Read This Week

The life and death of political parties, Antietam’s legacy, the return of Jackson Brodie and more.

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Why Oil Prices Remain Subdued

Despite war in the Middle East and political turmoil in Libya, investors are focusing on what look like ample global supplies.

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100-Plus Tons of Dead Fish Swamp a Greece Port

The mass deaths of the fish were most likely caused by climate change. The vacation area and its businesses have been suffering since.

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Weaver Bird Nests in Africa Appear to Reflect Local Styles and Traditions

Sparrow weavers in Africa appear to learn distinct building styles that reflect group traditions, research shows. It raises intriguing questions about avian intelligence.

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Inside U.S. Efforts to Avert War Among Iran, Israel and Hezbollah

A bigger disaster may have been avoided, even as the region continues to teeter on the brink of wider war.

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No Vaccines, Tests or Treatments: Congo Lacks Tools to Confront Mpox

The country at the center of a global health emergency is struggling even to diagnose cases and provide basic care.

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Oil Tanker Attacked by Houthis Is at Risk of Leaking in Red Sea

The Sounion is carrying a million barrels of oil, and a U.N. group warns that a spill could devastate the coasts of Red Sea countries.

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Seattle-Tacoma Airport Deals With Delays Five Days After Detecting Cyberattack

Airlines sharing common technology from the Port of Seattle are hardest hit, leading to late flights and baggage problems.

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Hamas Took More Than 200 Hostages From Israel. Here's What We Know.

Israel says 103 hostages abducted on Oct. 7 remain in captivity, including the bodies of at least 34.

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Fed Rate Cuts Are Coming, but Investors Disagree on the Path Forward

Markets might be running ahead of themselves by pricing aggressive Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts this year.

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Off Spain’s Coast, Orcas Ram a Sailboat

A pod of orcas damaged a boat and left its two-person crew stranded. It was the latest in a string of attacks that research suggests could be used for hunting practice.

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Democrats' Deception May Win the Presidential Election Again

If voters believe the chants of ‘USA! USA!’ they’re in for another four years of far-left governance.

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Italy Opens Investigation Into Captain of Sunken Yacht’s Conduct

The investigation does not necessarily imply that formal charges will follow against the captain, James Cutfield.

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Housing Is the Sleeper Issue of the 2024 Campaign

Harris promises to double down on Biden policies that have made it more expensive to buy a home.

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Kamala Harris's 'Joyful' War on Entrepreneurs

When Democrats talk about boosting the middle class, what they mean is government employees.

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Canadian Panel Backs Government Order Resuming Freight Rail Operations, Imposing Binding Arbitration

Thousands of Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National Railway employees will return to work, but union plans to appeal the decision.

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There’s a new $27 billion CEO. He might actually be worth it.

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Lucie Castets Wants to Be France’s Prime Minister but Needs Emmanuel Macron’s Backing

Lucie Castets, a relatively obscure bureaucrat, is the left’s choice to be prime minister. Just one person stands in her way: the president.

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The FDA Approved New Covid Vaccines. Should You Get One?

Public health officials say everyone, but especially older people, should get them.

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The Morning Risk Report

Lawyer in yacht tragedy built star career with unassuming style. And, TD Bank sets aside $2.6 billion for possible U.S. anti-money laundering penalties.

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Many Climate Policies Struggle to Cut Emissions, Study Finds

The most effective ones tend to combine several emissions-cutting strategies, not a stand-alone approach, according to an examination of 1,500 policies globally.

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Labor Turmoil at Canada's Railroads Threatens to Whipsaw Businesses

Canadian National, CPKC said they would lock out unionized workers without a deal before midnight on Wednesday.

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New Study Re-Evaluates ‘Worst Case’ Scenario for Thwaites Glacier

Global warming is putting the continent’s ice at risk of destruction in many forms. But one especially calamitous scenario might be a less pressing concern, a new study found.

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Canada Inflation Cools to More Than Three-Year Low of 2.5%

A further cooling in Canadian inflation in July all but cements the case for another interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada in September and additional easing later in the year.

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Pakistan’s Internet Disruptions Stoke Fears of Government Surveillance

Disruptions have fueled claims from rights groups that the Pakistani authorities are introducing technology to surveil and control the country’s internet.

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Kamala Harris Tries to Forget Joe Biden

‘Now is the time to chart a new way forward,’ she said last week, obscuring her role in charting the old way.

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Palestinian Woman and Her 6 Children Are Killed in Israeli Strike, Family Says

A Palestinian teacher and all her children were killed in a strike in Deir al-Balah that the Israeli military said had targeted “a significant Islamic Jihad terrorist.”

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With Biden Gone, Delaware Could Flip

The First State was long a bellwether. It could be one again.

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The 600-Mile Race That Came Down to Just 4 Seconds

After eight grueling stages, Kasia Niewiadoma held on to win the women’s Tour de France by the smallest margin in the history of the men’s or women’s race.

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Elon Musk Closes X Operations in Brazil Over Fight With Judge

The billionaire said he would shutter his social network’s Brazil operations instead of complying with a Brazilian judge’s orders to suspend accounts.

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Trump Is Attracting Young Male Voters. Can Harris Change That?

For over 20 years, young voters have supported Democratic candidates. But WSJ polling from 2024 shows a growing number are supporting the Republican party, especially young men. WSJ’s Aaron Zitner explains why.

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Elon Musk's X to Close Operations in Brazil as Clash Over Content Escalates

Government threats about how it moderates its platform left the company “no choice,” Musk says.

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Protester Who Faced Off Against Police Becomes Bangladesh's 'Tank Man'

Many young people in Bangladesh see themselves in the 23-year-old English major whose fatal shooting in a protest was captured on video.

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Autry Stephens, Who Agreed to Sell His Oil Company for $26 Billion in February, Dies at 86

An “oilman’s oilman,” the frugal Texas driller was set to become one of the world’s richest men when he sold Endeavor Energy Resources earlier this year.

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The New Office Status Bag Is…Squishy?

Constructed of quilted cotton, canvas, even neoprene, these women’s carryalls are chic—and less than half the price of a typical hard leather designer bag.

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How Much Do You Spend on Wine in a Week? WSJ Readers and Our Wine Columnist Compare Receipts

Read on for a glimpse into the spending habits of oenophiles around the country and a breakdown of exactly what a wine columnist gets for her money.

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Argentina’s Former President Fernández Beat First Lady, Prosecutors Say

A domestic violence scandal has rocked Argentina since Alberto Fernández, the country’s former president, was accused of abusing his partner, Fabiola Yáñez. He has denied the allegations.

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Rapid Spread of Mpox in Africa Is Global Health Emergency, WHO Says

There have been more than 17,000 suspected Mpox infections across 13 African countries this year.

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W.H.O. Declares Global Emergency Over New Mpox Outbreak

The epidemic is concentrated in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the virus has now appeared in a dozen other African countries.

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Bangladesh's Exporting Networks Are Slowly Returning to Normal

Shipping and logistics companies in Bangladesh are slowly restoring services to networks fractured during violent protests and political upheaval that rocked the country and its apparel exporting sector.

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Walz Dithered While Minneapolis Burned

Kamala Harris made an odd choice of running mate if she wanted to appear tough on crime.

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Kamala Harris Has Three Great Weeks Down, 12 to Go

The new nominee sprints to a lead. But there’s a long road ahead in the 2024 presidential race.

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Seven People Charged After Breaking Into Israeli Arms Company’s U.K. Site

Prosecutors argued in court that a group of pro-Palestinian activists who vandalized a site belonging to Elbit, an Israeli arms manufacturer, had committed offenses with a “terrorist connection.”

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Dog Days (Tuesday Crossword, August 13)

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Why Iran Has Waited to Retaliate Against Israel for Hamas Leader’s Killing

Tehran is under pressure to avenge the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, but analysts said it is balancing multiple factors as it weighs a response.

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Mideast Peace, but on Whose Terms?

The Palestinians aspire to annihilate the state of Israel.

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Paris Bids Adieu to Olympic Games

The Olympics boosted spirits in the French capital and beyond—now it is back to reality.

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Jordan Chiles Lost Her Bronze Medal Over Four Seconds

An inquiry by Chiles’s coach led judges to adjust her score and give her a medal. A court ruled the inquiry came too late. Now, the I.O.C. wants her bronze back.

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U.S. Women's Soccer Team Completes Turnaround by Clinching Olympic Gold

With a 1-0 win over Brazil, the Americans were crowned Olympic champions for the first time in 12 years.

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The Olympics’ Toughest Act: Balancing Sports and Politics

The Olympics have long been a stage for political expression, for athletes who take the opportunity. Some do, while others choose to focus strictly on their sport.

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How U.S. Women Beat Brazil to Win Olympic Gold Medal

Mallory Swanson scored the winner in the 57th minute, neatly slotting home a shot from the left side off an assist from Korbin Albert.

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Travis Scott Released From Custody After Confrontation at a Paris Hotel

The star rapper had been accused on Friday of assaulting a security guard at a luxury hotel in Paris. No charges were filed against him, according to prosecutors.

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Walz's Climate Policies Could Leave the Midwest in the Dark

Minnesota isn’t alone in pursuing ‘net zero,’ leaving nowhere to go when solar and wind power fail.

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The Rise of Women's Sports Unlocks Unexpected Sponsorships

Unknown startups, female-focused companies and other brands with no prior dealings with sports are being named official sponsors of women’s leagues and teams.

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Should Soccer Make Space for Other Sports?

The saturation of soccer can be suffocating for the rest of the athletic landscape.

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The U.S. warned Iran that its government and economy could suffer a devastating blow if it were to mount a major attack against Israel

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Jake Paul Lends His Celebrity (Some of It) to Olympic Boxing

Paul, a social media influencer and boxer, usually promotes professional fighting. Now he’s in a partnership with U.S.A. Boxing, but his output in Paris has been minimal.

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The Business World's Favorite Laptop Has Barely Changed in 30 Years

Lenovo’s ThinkPad laptop has been dominating the enterprise market for years. The secret? Staying the same.

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As Biden’s Presidency Wanes, U.S. and Asian Nations Do a Delicate Dance

On an epic trip, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tried to reassure Asian leaders about American commitments. But China remains the enduring backyard behemoth.

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Venezuela’s Strongman Was Confident of Victory. Then Came the Shock.

Venezuela’s government believed its control of all levers of power would give the country’s authoritarian president an Election Day victory. A rebellion by its supporters undid the plan.

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Iran Executes Protester Reza Rasaei After Trial Condemned by Rights Groups

Weeks after Iran elected a reformist leader, the authorities executed Reza Rasaei, who was arrested during protests that swept the country in 2022.

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Court in Germany Fines Protester for ‘River to the Sea’ Chant

A judge said the phrase, used at a pro-Palestinian rally in Berlin days after the Oct. 7 attacks, “could only be understood as a denial of Israel’s right to exist.”

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E.P.A. Pulls From the Market a Weedkiller Harmful to Fetuses

The herbicide, used widely on crops including broccoli and onions, can cause low birth weight and impaired brain development, regulators said.

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'All That Glitters' Review: Gallery Grift

A fraudster’s house of cards begins to teeter. He has been borrowing money against art that isn’t his to maintain his lavish lifestyle.

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Bangladesh Protesters Swarm Sheikh Hasina’s Residence after Prime Minister Flees

Looters made off with furniture, bedding and potted plants

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Peter Benchley's 'Jaws' at 50

The novel, and the smash 1975 movie, was the first many Americans had heard of sharks.

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'Puerto Rico' Review: The History of an Island

Puerto Rican residents are U.S. citizens who can’t vote for president. Their island is neither a state nor a nation. Its history is full of ambiguities.

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Tropical Storm Debby Threatens South With Record-Setting Rain

Expected to make landfall as a hurricane, Debby promises dangerous storm surges, powerful winds and “catastrophic” floods.

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A weekend ride through Paris. Prizes for the first three finishers.

The Olympic road cycling events, open for all to watch, end in a sprint to the finish.

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Ukraine Claims Sinking of Russian Submarine in Missile Strike

Ukraine is stepping up deep strikes against Russian targets as Russian pressure mounts in the land war.

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Violent Protests Grip English Cities in Wake of Knife Attack at Dance Class

Tensions have grown in some communities across Britain since a stabbing in the northern town of Southport on Monday, while misinformation over the identity of the attacker has swirled online.

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Algerian Boxer at Center of Olympic Eligibility Fight Clinches Medal

Imane Khelif advanced to the semifinals, ensuring she will leave the Paris Games with at least a bronze medal.

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Principal-Based Trading in Advertising is On the Rise. Most Marketers Have No Clue What That Means.

Agencies that secure ad space for marketers are increasingly buying inventory and taking ownership of the media they then resell to those clients, versus buying it on behalf of that marketer as an agent. 

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Police Investigate Death Threats Against Olympics Opening Ceremony Director

Thomas Jolly said he had received a barrage of online harassment, after some people interpreted a section of the show as mocking a biblical scene.

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California's $20 Minimum Wage Costs Fast-Food Workers

Most operators (89%) have already been forced to reduce employees’ scheduled hours.

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I Don't Envy the Secret Service

There are no sparks when you succeed.

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Who Is Vadim Krasikov, the Russian Exchanged for a U.S. Reporter?

Vadim Krasikov was sentenced to life in prison in Germany for a brazen assassination in a downtown park in Berlin. Now he is free.

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How Golf and Physics Are Raising the Limits in Shot-Put

Ryan Crouser, an American, has combined radar technology borrowed from golf and an innovative technique to take aim at his third straight Olympic gold.

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