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WSJ What’s News

WSJ What’s News

By: The Wall Street Journal
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What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.Copyright © Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Politics & Government
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  • President Trump Says the U.S. Will Extend the Iran Cease-Fire

    President Trump Says the U.S. Will Extend the Iran Cease-Fire
    Apr 21 2026
    P.M. Edition for April 21. President Trump said the cease-fire with Iran, which was set to expire tomorrow, will continue. Earlier, Vice President JD Vance paused plans to travel to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran over ending the war. Plus, lawmakers grilled Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s pick for the next chair of the Federal Reserve, during his confirmation hearing today. We hear from WSJ economics reporter Matt Grossman about what happens next. And the Gates Foundation plans to cut 20% of its staff. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Why Apple Bet on an Engineer to Lead the AI Era

    Why Apple Bet on an Engineer to Lead the AI Era
    Apr 21 2026
    A.M. Edition for April 21. Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down and handing the baton to hardware chief John Ternus. While Cook’s tenure saw the company’s market cap explode to over $3 trillion, WSJ deputy tech editor Bradley Olson says investors will want to see how Ternus handles a late-game pivot to generative AI. Plus, the White House is weighing whether to bail out Spirit Airlines or risk an airline collapse that could spike already high summer travel prices. And how Joe Rogan convinced president Trump to fast-track the review of psychedelic drugs used to treat mental illness. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Apple Names New CEO, Succeeding Tim Cook

    Apple Names New CEO, Succeeding Tim Cook
    Apr 20 2026
    P.M. Edition for April 20. Apple has named John Ternus, a longtime company insider, as its next CEO, succeeding Tim Cook. Plus, Tesla owners are pushing back against the company, saying that CEO Elon Musk overpromised and underdelivered on the cars’ autonomous features. Journal reporter Becky Peterson explains what this could mean for Tesla. And, in good news for soon-to-be college graduates, there are early signs that entry-level hiring is picking up. We hear from Ray A. Smith, who covers workplace issues for WSJ, about what’s changed. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins

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The last several days the podcast is updated 24 hours late. In other words, I'm getting yesterday morning's news this morning. When I checked with Audible, they confirmed that the podcast hadn't sent a new update. What's going on?

Updates 24 hours late???

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I wish this gave more information on other big topics and less on Covid 19. I know that I'm not the only person tired of hearing it everywhere we turn.

Same Covid stories over and over

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This is a downgrade from the daily digests. Paying premium for ads?! And I don’t want opinions, want reporting in the news.

Ads and Commentary?

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Excellent overview of what market participants want to know. Unfortunately, it doesn’t arrive consistently every morning, so hard to depend on it. Some days doesn’t show up at all when I check at 9 am, while it used to be available at 5:30 am. NY time. Disappointed.

Good content… when it arrives.

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Why is it delayed by at least a full day or more now since the new logo?

Why isitt a day late now?

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