The Wall Street Journal

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that a 38-story building in Midtown Manhattan and the surrounding area was evacuated after first responders found structural damage.

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The lightbulb, the internet, and the iPhone lead the list of America’s greatest inventions. WSJ Columnist Ben Cohen has a new addition: the white line on the right side of the road.⁠

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Ever since Jaguar Land Rover ceased production of the classic Land Rover Defender, fans have been snapping up discontinued models and breathing new life into them. Now, the value of old Land Rovers is rocketing as a new generation of car enthusiasts falls in love with this simple off-roader.

WSJ explains why the classic “British Jeep” has surged in popularity, and why they can sell for up to $170,000 in the U.S.

Chapters:
0:00 The Land Rover’s abilities
1:56 What makes this off-roader so quirky
3:18 The two-way relationship
4:32 How the Land Rover was born
6:01 Jaguar Land Rover ends production
7:40 An icon reborn
8:57 Why the U.S. market is different

WSJ's Coveted highlights the precision and process behind expertly-crafted cult favorites — from the pencils beloved by Disney animators to the sushi knives breaking thousands of years of Japanese tradition. These stories show how the smallest everyday items can be transformed into the ultimate luxury splurge.

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Belgium’s emphatic 4-1 victory ended the U.S. team's World Cup after a match overshadowed by President Trump’s intervention over striker Folarin Balogun’s red card. WSJ’s Joshua Robinson reports.

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Krispy Kreme is pushing its machinery to boost efficiency and reverse a period of missed sales targets and profit losses. The company is trying to boost efficiency with automation but found some tasks still require human hands.

WSJ sits down with Krispy Kreme CEO Josh Charlesworth to discuss the company’s turnaround strategy.

Chapters:
0:00 Krispy Kreme’s stalled growth
1:11 Automation
2:29 The human touch
3:13 The growing challenges in the industry
5:37 What’s next during the GLP-1 era?

News Explainers
Some days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.

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WSJ’s John Keilman had one burning question at the Automate robotics show in Chicago.

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WSJ’s Nicole Nguyen reviews the pluses and minuses of all the new hot wearable fitness trackers — the Oura Ring 5 vs. Fitbit Air vs. Whoop MG vs. Apple Watch.

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President Trump delivered remarks on the National Mall to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday, saying ‘American strength and power is not something to be ashamed of; it is something that we are very proud of.’

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Thousands of people gathered at the National Mall on July 4th, standing in long lines for the Great American State Fair and the evening Salute to America amidst a heat wave. WSJ’s Terell Wright reports from the scene.

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Starting on July 4, babies born between 2025 and 2028 can get $1,000 from the federal government to kick-start retirement savings. WSJ’s Elyse Goncalves breaks down these so-called "Trump Accounts."

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More than 17 million people visit Disneyland every year, but few see the work behind the experience to see what it takes to run the park. WSJ follows three employees behind the scenes to see how one of America’s most influential theme parks opens, operates and evolves everyday.

Chapters:
0:00 The magic of Disneyland
1:12 Opening Disneyland in the morning
3:16 Working a Disneyland ride
6:22 Building what’s next with Disney Imagineers
8:40 Why Disneyland stays so loved
9:38 The workers’ massive responsibility

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WSJ’s Kejal Vyas reports from Venezuela’s La Guaira state where earthquakes have killed more than 2,000 people and demolished housing in entire neighborhoods. #wsj #thewallstreetjournal #venezuela #earthquake

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