The Journal

Google has filed an appeal against European Union demands that would require it to give rivals access to Android's AI features and to share search data, according to the Wall Street Journal. The dispute is the latest clash between the tech giant and EU regulators over competition rules governing its dominant mobile and search businesses.

The Wall Street Journal reports that a business litigator has become the Justice Department's lead figure in its efforts against transgender medical care. The profile examines how a lawyer with a corporate litigation background came to spearhead a policy area far from his original specialty, drawing attention to the department's legal strategy on gender-affirming care.

OpenAI's AI agents reportedly targeted the United Nations website, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The incident raises concerns about the security risks of autonomous AI systems acting online without direct human oversight. Little further detail is available about the nature of the targeting or any impact on U.N. systems, and reactions are still forming.

Justice Samuel Alito will not take part in a Supreme Court case concerning climate change, according to a Wall Street Journal report. His recusal means the case will be decided by the remaining eight justices, potentially raising the stakes for any ties. No reason for his withdrawal from the case has been given in the report.

The Wall Street Journal examines the growing number of adult children who have gone estranged from their parents, asking what is driving the rise in family cutoffs. The piece has struck a chord, ranking highly on discussion forums, with readers debating the role of therapy culture, boundaries, and generational conflict in estrangement decisions.

A journalist is asking readers to fund independent reporting on Spain through Patreon, with monthly tiers ranging from $3 for a "Twitter Supporter" up to $250 for a "Defender of Democracy." Higher tiers carry playful labels like "Fake News Fighter" and "Super Spain Supporter." The pitch taps into the broader debate over paying directly for independent media as traditional outlets struggle.

Quebec journalist and author Michel Jean is sharing three wishes for Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, speaking with Le Journal de Montréal about reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. The day, observed on September 30, honours residential school survivors and commemorates the children who never returned home, prompting reflections from public figures across the country.

The Wall Street Journal is highlighting grip strength as a simple, accessible indicator of overall health. Research increasingly links handgrip strength to muscle mass, aging, cardiovascular risk and longevity, making it a useful screening measure doctors and individuals can track. The topic is drawing attention as interest grows in practical, low-cost ways to monitor long-term health and fitness.

A Wall Street Journal opinion piece highlights Nevada's growing role in solar energy, framing the state as a beneficiary of the US push toward renewable power. Beyond the headline itself, no further details are available from the collected evidence, so the specifics of the argument remain unclear.

A debut novel that won wide acclaim on the literary scene is now at the centre of a dispute over whether it was actually written by a human. The Wall Street Journal reports that questions have been raised about the book's true authorship, casting doubt on one of the season's most celebrated publishing successes and reigniting debate over AI-generated fiction entering the literary mainstream.

Brazil's presidential election is drawing international attention, with coverage focusing on former president Lula da Silva as the left's main candidate. The Wall Street Journal describes Lula as both the Brazilian left's last hope and its biggest problem, while CNN reports that Donald Trump, crime and corruption are key issues overshadowing the vote. Observers are weighing Lula's political comeback against the controversies surrounding the race.

A new book titled 'Collection and Translation: Thomas Jefferson in Southern France' is reviewed in the Wall Street Journal, which frames it as a look at a founder's education abroad. The book explores Jefferson's time travelling in southern France and how the experience shaped his thinking, collecting and translation work.

With days left before the Quebec election, seniors' groups are making a final appeal to political parties, with a summit placing elders' concerns at the centre of the campaign's closing stretch. Le Soleil and Radio-Canada both report seniors delivering a message to candidates as the vote nears. Elsewhere in Quebec news, a coroner is calling for a review of how driving incapacity is reported.

A Wall Street Journal examination of the classic 4% rule—the guideline that retirees can safely withdraw 4% of their savings each year—details when it holds up and when it breaks down. The piece weighs factors like market returns, inflation and longer lifespans that can make fixed withdrawal rates risky for today's retirees planning their finances.

The CEO of Dodgers owner Mark Walter's charitable foundation has resigned following a shift in how the charity allocates its funding, according to the Wall Street Journal. The report has drawn attention to internal disagreements over the direction of the philanthropy, which is tied to one of baseball's most prominent team owners. Details of the funding change and the circumstances of the departure remain limited to the initial report.

The Tennessee Titans are taking on the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL game, with fans searching for broadcast and streaming details ahead of kickoff. Coverage like the Courier-Journal's guide to TV channels and streaming options reflects strong interest in where to watch the matchup.

Attention in Brazil is turning to the 2026 general elections, with searches focused on the candidates running for federal deputy and, in the capital, district deputy for the Federal District. Brazilian journalism outlet JOTA has published a full listing of everyone running for district deputy in the Federal District, as voters and observers begin sizing up the field nearly two years before the vote.

Vertex Japan, a venture firm backed by Singapore state investor Temasek, has invested in Heartbeats, a startup that sells digital trading cards. The deal was reported exclusively by the Wall Street Journal. Financial terms and details of how the startup plans to use the funding were not disclosed in the report.

Voters in the Dayton, Ohio area are reviewing the list of candidates running to represent the region in Congress. Local outlets the Dayton Daily News and Journal-News have published voter guides laying out who is on the ballot, giving residents an overview of their choices ahead of Election Day. The coverage is part of broader election-season reporting aimed at helping voters compare candidates and decide how to cast their ballots.

Journalist Anand Giridharadas is drawing renewed attention after telling CNN that abandonment is 'the defining political emotion of this age.' He has also published new immersive reporting, including a New York Times account of five minutes riding the F train across 442 pages, and a New Yorker piece about spending a night living in Penn Station. His blend of political commentary and experiential journalism is prompting discussion about alienation and economic dislocation in America.

The Wall Street Journal highlights four costly individual retirement account mistakes that cannot be reversed once made. The piece warns savers about irreversible errors, such as missed contribution deadlines, improper withdrawals or tax missteps, that can permanently reduce retirement savings and trigger penalties.

A Wall Street Journal report highlights that shares of major luxury goods companies have fallen so sharply they are now valued like much cheaper retail stocks. The piece points to weakening demand for high-end goods, particularly from Chinese consumers, which has dragged down the sector's valuations. Investors and market watchers are debating whether this marks a lasting shift for the luxury industry or a buying opportunity.

A major carmaker is positioning itself as a serious rival to Tesla in the race to build humanoid robots and autonomous technology, according to a Wall Street Journal feature. The report examines how the company is leveraging its manufacturing expertise to compete in robotics, a field Tesla has made central to its future strategy with Optimus.

A Wall Street Journal analysis examines projections that US investment in artificial intelligence could reach roughly 9% of GDP, a level of spending comparable to historic infrastructure booms. The piece notes that the technology industry is counting on this wave of capital continuing, raising questions about whether such unprecedented outlays on data centers and computing power are sustainable or realistic.

SPH Media's chairman has weighed in on artificial intelligence's impact on journalism, arguing in a piece carried by The Straits Times that journalists cannot be replaced by the technology. He frames the choice facing newsrooms as whether to 'hunker down' against AI or 'plug in' and adopt it, while stressing that core journalistic work still requires human judgement and trust.

The Pentagon has made an investment in a startup working to supply metal used in critical magnets, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The move points to growing US defence interest in securing domestic supply chains for magnetic materials, which are essential for weapons systems, electronics and other advanced technologies and currently rely heavily on foreign sources.

The Wall Street Journal has published a personal finance piece outlining five lessons the author learned while hiring a financial adviser. The article offers practical tips for people navigating how to choose, vet and work with an adviser, covering issues like fees, credentials and matching services to personal needs. It is being shared among readers interested in investing and personal money management.

France 2's political programme hosted by Benjamin Duhamel airs this Sunday, 4 October, featuring a yet-to-be-named political guest. The show, known for franc-jeu — its fair-play format of questioning politicians — is a weekly fixture of French political journalism, and attention is on which figure will face Duhamel's questions.