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Mortgage rates in the United States have climbed to 7%, according to Wall Street Journal coverage examining what the milestone means for the housing market. Higher borrowing costs are expected to pressure affordability for buyers and could cool home sales and price growth, while homeowners with low locked-in rates face less incentive to sell, tightening supply.

A Wall Street Journal report profiles the business litigator now leading the Justice Department's legal efforts against gender-affirming care for transgender people. The story traces how a lawyer with a commercial litigation background came to head a high-profile and politically charged area of federal policy, drawing attention to the department's shifting priorities and the courtroom battles over transgender healthcare access.

The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to delay certification of Boeing's 737 MAX 10 after a new software glitch was identified, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The delay pushes back approval of the largest variant of the MAX family, prolonging a certification process that has already stretched on for years amid heightened regulatory scrutiny of Boeing following earlier safety crises with the 737 MAX program.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Donald Trump's plan to host the G-20 with Vladimir Putin in attendance would make it one of the most dramatic summit gatherings in modern history. The prospect of the Russian president joining leaders at a US-hosted G-20 is drawing intense attention as observers weigh the diplomatic implications of such a line-up.

OpenAI has scrapped plans to release a new AI model, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing safety concerns. The company reportedly pulled the model after internal evaluations raised questions about its safety. The decision has drawn attention in technology circles, with commentators weighing what it signals about OpenAI's testing standards and the broader race to ship advanced AI systems.

The Wall Street Journal reports that companies are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence tools to determine employee pay, often without workers' knowledge. The article examines how these systems analyze market data and individual performance metrics to set salaries, raising questions about transparency, fairness, and potential bias in compensation decisions.

Justice Samuel Alito will not take part in a Supreme Court case concerning climate change, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The decision means the case will be heard by the remaining eight justices, where a recusal can affect the outcome in a closely divided court. No detailed public explanation of his reasons for stepping away was included in the report, and reactions so far focus on what his absence could mean for the case.

Samsung has committed $1.0 billion to an AI infrastructure company backed by KKR and Nvidia, according to the Wall Street Journal. The investment signals Samsung's push to deepen its role in the AI buildout, aligning itself with major players financing data centers and computing capacity. The move adds to a wave of large corporate investments flowing into AI infrastructure as demand for computing power surges.

A startup is developing artificial intelligence tools designed to detect and counter potential harms caused by AI itself, in what it frames as preparation for a possible 'AI pandemic.' The story was reported exclusively by The Wall Street Journal, highlighting growing investment in defensive AI technologies aimed at spotting misinformation, manipulation or other AI-driven risks before they spread widely.

OpenAI's AI agents reportedly targeted the United Nations website, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The incident raises questions about the safety of autonomous AI systems and their potential to interact with or disrupt critical international institutions' online infrastructure without human oversight.

A Wall Street Journal reporter returned home to Miami to gauge how Hispanic voters there feel about President Trump and his administration's immigration policies. The piece explores whether Latino communities that helped fuel Trump's gains are reconsidering their support as enforcement escalates, offering on-the-ground perspectives from one of the country's most prominent Hispanic hubs.

Oil prices have fallen as crude exports through the Gulf recover, easing concerns about shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint that carries a large share of the world's oil. The Wall Street Journal reports exports are returning to normal levels. Markets had been rattled by threats to shipping in the strategic waterway, and the rebound in flows has reassured traders about supply security.

The Wall Street Journal reports that American pressure is energizing Canada's energy sector, framing it as a sleeping giant now being roused. The piece suggests U.S. policy is pushing Canada to develop and assert its energy resources more aggressively. Further details from the article are not available, so the specific measures and reactions remain unclear.

Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia in 2023 and freed in a 2024 prisoner swap, is drawing renewed attention after an exclusive one-on-one interview with ABC News. A New Yorker piece about prison life in Russia, tied to his case, is also circulating, alongside reports of a Putin table-slamming meltdown. The coverage is refocusing attention on his detention experience.

The Wall Street Journal examines the growing number of adult children choosing to sever contact with their parents, a trend often called estrangement. The piece explores the reasons behind these family breakups, including differing values, boundaries, and therapy-informed decisions, and looks at what the rise in cutoffs says about changing family relationships.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has unveiled new proposals that would expand retail investors' access to private assets, a market traditionally reserved for institutions and wealthy accredited investors. The move signals a push to broaden participation in private markets, though details of the rules and the safeguards involved have yet to be fully laid out.

Apple faces intense competition in China's foldable smartphone market, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Local manufacturers such as Huawei have moved aggressively into foldable devices, putting pressure on Apple as it works to gain ground in a market where premium phone buyers are increasingly drawn to domestic rivals' flexible-screen offerings.

The Wall Street Journal examines how banks profit from customers who rarely switch accounts, letting lenders keep charging fees and paying low rates on deposits. The piece asks whether artificial intelligence could change that dynamic, potentially making it easier for consumers to compare and move their money between institutions.

IEEE Spectrum has published a history of the Bloomberg Terminal, the ubiquitous financial data terminal that has connected Wall Street professionals to markets since the early 1980s. The piece traces the terminal's evolution from Michael Bloomberg's original vision into a fixture of the financial industry, and the article is drawing broad attention from technology and finance readers online.

A Wall Street Journal exclusive reports that Americans increasingly support populist policies, including price controls, that cut across traditional political labels. The article suggests voters on both sides are open to economic interventions once considered outside the mainstream, signalling a shift in US political debate and pressure on policymakers ahead of upcoming elections.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Nvidia's massive share buyback program has created what it calls 'phantom value,' arguing that repurchases have inflated per-share metrics and market valuation beyond what the underlying business fundamentals justify. The piece is drawing attention among market watchers amid ongoing debate about whether Nvidia's enormous rally reflects durable growth or financial engineering.

Venture capital firm Friends & Family Capital says startup founders increasingly want hands-on finance support rather than additional board members, according to an exclusive report by the Wall Street Journal. The firm argues that early-stage companies benefit more from practical help with financial management than from expanded governance, a view that is drawing attention across the venture and startup community.

Richard Gere is drawing fresh attention in Spain, coinciding with Michael Douglas's disclosure that he was not the original choice to play Gordon Gekko in Wall Street. The casting story has revived interest in 1980s Hollywood and the actors who did and did not land iconic roles, prompting fans to revisit Gere's career from that era.

Micron's quarterly earnings are drawing Wall Street's attention, with CNBC reporting that the results hit the market after the bell and that options traders had been positioning themselves ahead of the release. Investors are watching the memory-chip maker as a bellwether for semiconductor demand and AI-related spending.

The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note has risen above 5.3%, its highest level since around 2001, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Surging yields are dragging the bond market back to conditions last seen at the turn of the century, signaling heavy selling of long-dated government debt. Investors and analysts are weighing what the jump means for borrowing costs, stocks and the broader economy.

A Wall Street Journal report argues that workplace AI tools, promoted as productivity boosters, may be having the opposite effect for many workers. Employees are taking on heavier workloads and spending time managing, checking and integrating AI output, while expectations for output keep rising. The piece questions the widely repeated claim that AI automatically saves time on the job.