Exclusive | Pentagon Approaches Automakers, Manufacturers to Boost Weapons Production Senior defense officials have talked with General Motors, Ford and others about shifting some capacity to make arms and military supplies.

Pentagon officials have talked with executives at General Motors, Ford and other American companies about ramping up production of weapons and military supplies

Big Pharma Is Turning to China for the Newest Drug Ideas China’s biotechs are faster and have lower costs, and its drug research threatens to soon overtake the West’s

China’s biotechs are faster and have lower costs, and its drug research threatens to soon overtake the West’s on.wsj.com/4t4JkZH

[alt text by NASA] The Moon, seen here backlit by the Sun during a solar eclipse on April 6, 2026, is photographed by one of the cameras on the Orion spacecraft’s solar array wings. Orion is visible in the foreground on the left. Earth is reflecting sunlight at the left edge of the Moon, which is slightly brighter than the rest of the disk. The bright spot visible just below the Moon’s bottom right edge is Saturn. Beyond that, the bright spot at the right edge of the image is Mars. Credit: NASA

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The Moon, in full eclipse, with the #Artemis II Orion spacecraft. Part of the Moon and spacecraft are lit by Earthshine, and both Saturn and Mars are visible to the lower right. Incredible. Details: images.nasa.gov/details/art0...

The boss wanted a fun corporate retreat in a tropical paradise. It was a disaster from the moment they arrived. on.wsj.com/4sjgXFN

Ditching the white collar for nursing scrubs—plentiful jobs and potential six-figure incomes draw young people. 🔗 on.wsj.com/3Qj7MHZ

Amazon to Apply 3.5% Fuel Surcharge to Third-Party Sellers The e-commerce giant is the latest company to impose the temporary fees as the Iran war drives up energy prices.

Amazon is imposing a 3.5% fuel surcharge on independent merchants that sell on its platform later this month, a move that could translate to higher prices for consumers. on.wsj.com/4saWTp2

Trump Administration Unveils Up to 100% Tariff on Branded Drugs Drugmakers or countries that strike pricing deals or make manufacturing investment commitments in the U.S. can secure much lower levies, or none at all.

The U.S. will impose tariffs of as much as 100% on branded pharmaceuticals, the White House said, though nations or drugmakers that strike deals with the Trump administration or commit to build manufacturing facilities in the U.S. can receive lower levies. on.wsj.com/4tiVQUW

For decades, the independent dealership was the untouchable gatekeeper of the American car-buying experience. Rivian just won the crack in the armor.

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WNBA Players Had an Ace Up Their Sleeve in Pay Negotiations: A Nobel Laureate Harvard economist Claudia Goldin helped WNBA players win a nearly 400% raise. Starting this season, players’ average salary will top $580,000.

Harvard economist Claudia Goldin helped WNBA players win a nearly 400% pay raise.

Early-bird rates for #HJ26 end Friday! Join us in Minneapolis for four days packed with energizing field trips, interactive workshops, engaging sessions and plenty of opportunities to connect. Click the link in the bio to register: healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

Finding the Best Place to Work: A Look at Careers at More Than 1,700 Companies A new analysis shows which workplaces provide the best earnings potential and professional growth—overall and for your specific job.

Finding the right job is more critical than ever in a job market like today’s. Here’s a look at the companies that were found to foster careers best.

The Threats and Bare-Knuckle Tactics of MAGA’s Top Antitrust Fixer Mike Davis pushed DOJ officials to approve his deals—and went over their heads if they pushed back.

“If you don’t approve this settlement, I will destroy you. I will destroy your job at the DOJ."

Read our deep dive into what's going on at the DOJ antitrust division www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...

HHS Weighs Replacing CDC Vaccine Advisers A federal judge in Massachusetts this week declared RFK Jr.’s panel appointments unlawful.

NEW - HHS is weighing replacing its vaccine advisers

After a judge said RFK Jr.'s remake of the ACIP was unlawful, finding a new slate of members is an option on the table

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Exclusive | White House Puts RFK Jr.’s HHS on Tighter Leash After MAHA Setbacks Aides close to the president grew worried that perceived disorganization and an antivaccine focus could prove damaging in the midterms.

The White House is more tightly controlling the messaging and policies—including around vaccines—coming from RFK’s HHS ahead of the midterm elections. 🔗 on.wsj.com/475ihV7

Teenagers Have Easy Access to Cannabis. Science Says It’s Bad for Them. New research shows even infrequent cannabis use during adolescence is linked to increased risk of mental-health disorders and poor academic performance.

New research shows even infrequent cannabis use during adolescence is linked to increased risk of mental-health disorders and poor academic performance. on.wsj.com/4cNdg7o

They Didn’t Want to Have C-Sections. A Judge Would Decide How They Gave Birth. Two Florida women had to attend virtual court hearings while in labor to argue for their right to choose their own medical care. As their state pushes to expand some types of medical freedom, it has a...

Mentally competent patients typically have the right to choose their medical care — or refuse it. But there is one notable exception: pregnant patients. That inconsistency is particularly striking in Florida. Read this story by @amyyurkanin.bsky.social 👇

One-third of Americans skip meals or other needs to afford health care About half of middle-income households said they have delayed a major life event because of medical costs, new Gallup polls found.

One-third of Americans skip meals or other needs to afford health care
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The Boom in Autism Therapy Is Medicaid’s Fastest-Growing Jackpot Some companies have found lucrative opportunities to capitalize on a growing need, extracting payments as high as $800 an hour.

Some companies have found lucrative opportunities to capitalize on a growing need, extracting payments as high as $800 an hour. on.wsj.com/4usG5wi

You Can Probably Breathe Easier About Catastrophic Asteroid Collisions Now New research shows a NASA asteroid-deflecting mission altered the path of a pair of space rocks.

This isn’t science fiction. A NASA mission successfully changed the orbit of an asteroid system.

Exclusive | FDA’s Controversial Vaccines Chief Will Leave the Agency FDA’s Controversial Vaccines Chief Will Leave the Agency

Breaking: The FDA’s controversial vaccines chief is leaving the agency on.wsj.com/4ujEaKk

FDA’s Controversial Vaccines Chief Will Leave the Agency FDA’s Controversial Vaccines Chief Will Leave the Agency

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Federal Health Officials Attack Rare-Disease Drug, Say Company Lied The FDA is already under fire from lawmakers for recent delays and rejections of new drugs for rare diseases.

A senior FDA official on a press call attacked an experimental treatment for a rare disease.

An HHS official later told me the company behind the treatment, Uniqure, "lied."

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Exclusive | Starbucks to Open Nashville Office, Relocate Supply-Chain Workers The coffee chain expects to open the office later this year as part of efforts to expand in parts of the U.S., the company said in an internal message.

Exclusive: Starbucks is planting its flag in Nashville, planning a new corporate office in the city. on.wsj.com/46H0jbk

Vail Cuts Ski Pass Price for Gen Z Skiers The ski resort company said the move aims to make the sport more accessible.

Vail Resorts is cutting the price of next year’s Epic Pass by 20% for young people, another step to coax customers to its mountains.

Airlines Grapple With Disruptions That ‘Far Surpass’ Past Middle East Conflicts After thousands of flight cancellations, carriers face higher fuel costs and complicated rerouting.

Airlines have long had to navigate sporadic flare-ups of armed conflict and missile strikes across Middle East skies. But the fallout from the latest conflict has reached a new level. on.wsj.com/3MHAvoJ

Americans Are Leaving the U.S. in Record Numbers More citizens are replanting overseas, drawn by a quality of life made easily affordable by the U.S.’s enviable salaries.

Americans Are Leaving the U.S. in Record Numbers

Hemp Drinks That Get You High Are About to Vanish. This CEO Wants to Save Them. Cann’s Jake Bullock is blitzing Capitol Hill to stave off a looming federal clampdown on hemp-derived THC beverages.

THC drinks are in danger of going extinct, as a federal clampdown means that hemp-based THC beverages have to be off shelves by Nov. 12. That's left entrepreneurs like Jake Bullock with months to save their businesses. on.wsj.com/4aOugaq

The private investing life of UnitedHealth leader Stephen Hemsley—putting millions into unannounced side bets on healthcare startups. Stephen Hemsley took unannounced stakes through affiliates of his investment firm. UnitedHealth says he abides by conflict-of-interest policies.

Stephen Hemsley took unannounced stakes through affiliates of his investment firm. UnitedHealth says he abides by conflict-of-interest policies. on.wsj.com/4rnFkCL

Farmers Are Aging. Their Kids Don’t Want to Be in the Family Business. A fifth-generation farmer stares down a future in which his land is no longer tended by someone in the family. It’s new territory for everyone.

The farm has been in his family since 1837. Don Guinnip may be the last to run it.

Top FDA Scientist Explains Why He Quit After Getting a Promotion From RFK Jr. Richard Pazdur, a longtime regulator, said politics risks outweighing science at the agency.

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Our interview with Dr. Rick Pazdur on why he left FDA less than a month after his promotion to lead its drugs division

And his concerns about the agency's future

“This wall between the commissioner’s office and the review staff has been breached" www.wsj.com/health/healt...