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P.M. Edition for Sept. 26. Federal prosecutors say Adams sought and accepted illegal foreign political contributions. Journal reporter Corinne Ramey discusses the charges. And WSJ lead writer Gunjan Banerji on why American investors are sticking with money market funds. Plus, what counts as a supermarket? WSJ’s Jinjoo Lee explains why this is a big question rocking the grocery industry. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 26. Eric Adams says he has no plans to resign as federal prosecutors in Manhattan prepare to announce details of the case. Plus, OpenAI looks to become a for-profit enterprise, in part to appeal to investors, and parts ways with Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati. And, as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris talk economic policy this week, the WSJ’s Richard Rubin explains why the federal deficit remains the multi-trillion-dollar elephant in the room. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Correction: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to speak at the U.N. General Assembly on Friday. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said he was due to speak there on Thursday. (Corrected on Sept. 26) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 25. The cyberattack, called Salt Typhoon, is one of many intrusions U.S. investigators have linked to China in recent years. And as world leaders gather for the U.N. General Assembly, The Wall Street Journal’s Shayndi Raice discusses how Israel has resisted international pressure over its war in Gaza and conflict with Hezbollah. Plus, the art market is tanking, but Sotheby’s has bigger problems. WSJ reporter Kelly Crow explains why. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 25. With many top executives undecided on which candidate to support, the WSJ’s Tarini Parti says Kamala Harris is making a quiet play for Corporate America’s backing. Plus, Israel intercepts a Hezbollah missile headed for Tel Aviv. And, WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Carol Ryan explains how widely diverging OPEC and IEA forecasts about how much oil the world needs are roiling the sector. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 24. Heard of the Street columnist Dan Gallagher discusses Intel’s many challenges as it becomes a takeover target. And the U.S. Justice Department sued Visa, alleging it violated antitrust laws. Plus, The Wall Street Journal’s Georgia Wells on why Telegram has started cooperating with law enforcement. Tracie Hunte hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 24. The WSJ’s Rory Jones updates us on Israel’s intensifying military campaign against Hezbollah. Plus, we interview California Attorney General Rob Bonta about the message he hopes to send by suing Exxon Mobil for allegedly misleading consumers about the recyclability of plastic products. And, China cuts interest rates and dangles loans for stock-market investors amid concerns that its economy risks missing its growth target. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 23. In an exclusive report, The Wall Street Journal’s Andrew Tangel reveals how GPS spoofing attacks cause problems for hundreds of daily flights. And California takes Exxon to court over pollution and plastics recycling claims. Plus, the U.S. is on pace to hit a record high in its homeless population. The Journal’s Jon Kamp on what’s behind the rising numbers. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 A.M. Edition for Sept. 23. Israel and Hezbollah intensify their cross-border attacks, bringing them as close to full-out war as they have been in their nearly year-long conflict. Plus, chip giants TSMC and Samsung discuss building megafactories in the United Arab Emirates. And, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly dangle big discounts for their weight-loss drugs. The WSJ’s Peter Loftus explains who stands to win in this price war. Azhar Sukri hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top Democrats have argued that democracy is on the line in the presidential election because Republican nominee Donald Trump is a threat to American political norms. They often bring up his actions after the 2020 election, which are the subject of a criminal case in Georgia. Trump has pleaded not guilty and says it is just political bluster. Republicans also say democracy is on the line, but their worries center on government overreach and the potential for voter fraud. WSJ political reporter Jimmy Vielkind travels to the battleground state to find out which version of the argument is swaying voters. Relevant links: Georgia Election Rule Prompts Concerns of Chaos and Delays  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Space exploration company Intuitive Machines got a big NASA contract, so did its stock go to the moon? And what did investors think of getting Olive Garden delivered? Plus, why did FedEx and Nike shares go in opposite directions? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 20. The WSJ’s Ben Foldy explains why crypto investors are throwing their support behind Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. And we are exclusively reporting that chip maker Qualcomm has made a takeover approach to rival Intel. Plus, Microsoft is giving Three Mile Island, the site of the worst nuclear accident in U.S. history, a jump-start. WSJ energy reporter Jennifer Hiller explains the software company’s plan for the nuclear plant. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 20. Behind closed doors, senior U.S. officials acknowledge they don’t expect Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement before the end of President Biden’s term. The WSJ’s Anat Peled says after months of talks, the mood among negotiating parties is gloomy. Plus, Nike’s CEO ends a five-year tenure marked by a series of missteps. And, the WSJ’s Laurence Norman explains how European countries are trying to balance a tougher approach on immigration with a need for workers to power their economies. Azhar Sukri hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 19. The attacks using booby-trapped Hezbollah devices was a tactical win for Israel. National security and foreign policy correspondent Michael Gordon discusses whether it was a strategic one as well. And U.S. home sales were down in August. The Journal’s Nicole Friedman talks about why lower mortgage rates can’t offset rising home prices. Plus, WSJ reporter Will Parker explains how property investors capitalize on the American Sunbelt’s manufacturing boom. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 19. Global stocks rise and U.S. futures rally after the Federal Reserve moves to lower interest rates by a half-point. Plus, the Pentagon worries Israel is close to launching a ground war in Lebanon. And, the WSJ’s Georgi Kantchev says Vladimir Putin’s attempt to rewire global trade and circumvent sanctions has run into some serious obstacles. Azhar Sukri hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 18. WSJ economics reporter Paul Kiernan discusses the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates 0.5%—its first reduction since 2020. And Hezbollah scrambles after a second wave of deadly attacks with exploding devices across Lebanon. Plus, the Journal’s Kate King on why dollar stores are responding to shrinking sales with new store openings. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 18. Just hours away from the Fed's rate-cut decision, economists and investors remain at odds over how large it will be. Economics editor Paul Hannon explains why central banks around the world are watching closely. Plus, Hezbollah is reeling a day after pagers carried by thousands of its operatives exploded across Lebanon. The WSJ’s Stephen Kalin reports from the ground. And, a European court hands Alphabet’s Google a win over a $1.7 billion antitrust fine. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 17. Lebanon and Hezbollah are blaming Israel as pagers carried by thousands of Hezbollah operatives exploded at about the same time. And a decade after a movement to promote American women to corporate leadership, women are still lagging behind. The Journal’s Vanessa Fuhrmans explains why. Plus, JPMorgan is in talks to take over Apple’s credit-card business. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 17. New details emerge about Ryan Routh’s erratic behavior that set off alarm bells during his years as a pro-Ukraine activist. Plus, senior U.S. officials head to Beijing for high-level meetings. The WSJ’s Jason Douglas says they plan to highlight concerns over a wave of Chinese goods flooding world markets. And, Amazon wants its employees back in the office, full-time. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 16. The Wall Street Journal’s Ryan Barber on why the U.S. Secret Service is rethinking its approach to the presidential candidates’ protection. And the U.S. power grid survived another brutal summer, but just barely. Energy reporter Katherine Blunt on what it needs to keep going. Plus, Boeing freezes hiring, as it buckles in for what could be a costly strike. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 16. Donald Trump is safe after Secret Service agents opened fire on a gunman yesterday at the former president’s West Palm Beach golf club. Plus, the WSJ’s Quentin Webb details a dramatic shift in investor expectations of how big a rate cut the Fed will make this week. And Rupert Murdoch’s children prepare to face off over control of his media empire. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices