Thursday, September 16, 2021

As Chip Shortage Squizes, Here's How Automakers Are Adapting

 

The number of semiconductors in a modern car, from the ignition to the braking system, can exceed a thousand. As the global chip shortage drags on, car makers from General Motors to Tesla find themselves forced to adjust production and rethink the entire supply chain. Illustration/Video: Sharon Shi

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Offices Reopen With Safety Plans, but Big-City Commutes Spook Workers


Traveling on trains and buses means potential exposure to the coronavirus, so cities are racing to make their public transit systems safe. WSJ explores how things like sanitizing robots, working from home and expanded bike lanes are changing our commutes. Video/Illustration: Jaden Urbi and Zoë Soriano

Friday, September 10, 2021

The True Story Behind Worth | Netflix


Michael Keaton, Sara Colangelo, Max Borenstein, Ken Feinberg, Camille Biros, and Charles Wolf discuss the true story behind the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund and the challenges behind the making of the film.

Saturday, September 4, 2021

WORTH | Official Trailer | Netflix


An attorney learns a lesson in empathy when he is faced with the near-impossible task of determining how to compensate families who suffered incalculable losses as a result of the September 11th attacks in 2001. Based on true events.

Thursday, September 2, 2021

Mark Rober, Youtuber and Former NASA Engineer | In the Elevator | WSJ


WSJ's Joanna Stern "bumps into" famed YouTube star Mark Rober, and asks him about how he gets an average of 27 million views per video, his upcoming show with Jimmy Kimmel and his plans to go to Mars.

In the Elevator With the CEO Shaking Up the Bra Industry


WSJ's Joanna Stern "bumps into" Heidi Zak, the co-founder and co-CEO of bra brand ThirdLove. The two discuss proper bra care, the company’s algorithm that determines bra sizing and how ThirdLove is challenging Victoria’s Secret. Photo: Andria Chamberlin for The Wall Street Journal

Monday, August 30, 2021

In the Elevator With DoorDash CEO Tony Xu


WSJ's Joanna Stern "bumps into" Tony Xu, CEO of DoorDash. The two discuss DoorDash's controversial tipping-policy change, the future of app delivery, and whether or not a hangry emoji needs to happen (and what it should look like). Photo: Andria Chamberlin for The Wall Street Journal

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Covid-19 Booster Shots: When Might You Need One and Why?

Companies are working on coronavirus booster shots, as some early studies suggest antibody levels against Covid-19 wane with time, making boosters more necessary. We explore what that means for individual consumers. Illustration: Laura Kammermann/The Wall Street Journal

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Simone Biles out of Tokyo Olympics gymnastics team final

Superstar gymnast Simone Biles is out of the team finals at the Tokyo Olympics. A statement from USA Gymnastics said, "Simone has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue. She will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions." At this point, Biles could still compete in the individual event competitions.

Transcript

Breaking News: BILES OUT

Team USA gimnast Simone Biles is out of the team competition.
The reason is not clear but she was reportedly seen with a team doctor. 
She is not out of the individual competition, at least not yet.
A statement said Simone has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue.
She will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions. 
But obviously, a heartbraking for Team USA and of course, for Simone Biles herself.
Yeah, we're all worried about her and hope that she can come back and continue with the individual competition. 
Whatever this is, we're certainly pulling for her. 
But it's been clear for us that she's been feeling the pressure, she said so yesterday.
That statement, "I feel the weight of the world", exactly, which is, it's crushing to hear her say that.
And not to have her parents with her on the stands, that's for the first time. 
We're pulling for you, Team Simone and Team USA. 

 


Sunday, July 18, 2021

Search and rescue efforts underway after deadly flooding in western Europe

An intensive search continues for survivors of the deadliest and most destructive flooding to hit western Europe in years. Some of the worst damage is in Germany, where days of heavy rain turned streets into muddy rivers. At least 130 people are dead, and many more are missing. 
European leaders have blamed the extreme weather on climate change. Imtiaz Tyab reports. As the floodwaters begin to recede, the scale of the disaster is laid bare. Once thriving comunities now in ruins after flooding not seen in generations. And amidst all the devastation, a death toll that's only rising with hundreds still missing. "There's so many people dead. You don't expect people to die in a flood in Germany. You expect it maybe in poor countries but you don't expect it here. But it was all too fast, too quick."
The speed with which large parts of Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands were submerged has shocked climate scientists. Despite being among the wealthiest natiosn in Western Europe, their defenses were no match for the deluge after two months worth of rain fell in just two days. 
Germany's President Frank Walter Steinmeier is vowing to do more, saying: "Only if we take up the fight against climate change decisively will be able to keep extreme weather conditions such as we're experiencing now in check."
In some of the worst affected areas emergency crews have started the colossal task of clearing the devastated streets of once picturesque towns and villages. Efforts are also underway to restore gas, electricity and telephone services still cut off for at least 100,000 homes. And as those who live here begin to calculate the cost of what's been lost, what's clear is life won't likely ever be the same.  

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Blue Origin Sets Its Sights on the Next Era of Space Tourism


Blue Origin plans to launch its first passenger spaceflight on July 20 with billionaire CEO Jeff Bezos and three others on board. The flight, which will have at least one paying passenger, is being hailed as the next step in a new era of space tourism. Photo illustration: Alex Kuzoian/WSJ

Saturday, June 12, 2021

Bill Ackman on Why He Invested in Domino's


The hedge-fund manager explains at The Future of Everything Festival why Pershing Square took a stake in the pizza maker, which has been buoyed by pandemic dining trends. 

Thursday, May 27, 2021

Why Does Labor Lead to Love?


Counterintuitive though it may seem, part of furniture giant IKEA’s success stems from its policy requiring its customers to build its products. In this video, WSJ explains the behavioral psychology behind the “IKEA effect.” Photo: Isopix/Zuma Press

Risk as Covid-19 Restrictions Ease