Seattle’s Mayor Ran as a Socialist. Then She Ran Into Reality.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson ran as a socialist, but her progressive agenda has been hobbled in office. She has faced a string of violence, a budget deficit and turmoil inside City Hall.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
The Wall Street Journal
13 stories
Cornell Rape Case Collides With Colleges’ Growing Embrace of Fraternities
A rape case at Cornell is colliding with colleges' growing embrace of fraternities. Recent scandals at schools across the country have spurred new scrutiny of Greek life after fraternity membership has grown.
How a Boeing 737 MAX Survived a Nosedive Traveling at the Speed of Sound
A Boeing 737 MAX survived a nosedive traveling at the speed of sound. The jet lost key tail sections after the extreme plunge, but its structure largely held up and enabled the pilots to land safely.
The Carmaker Vying With Tesla to Conquer the Robot Future
Hyundai is vying with Tesla to conquer the robot future of cars. Hyundai is planning scores of new human-driven cars, while Tesla is turning away from the steering wheel.
Luxury Stocks Are Selling at Fast-Fashion Prices
Luxury stocks are selling at fast-fashion prices. The trends that made luxury companies like LVMH such a brilliant investment over the past 20 years are fading.
The Sneaker Taking Over America Was Inspired by iPhones and a Vacuum Cleaner
The sneaker taking over America was inspired by iPhones and a vacuum cleaner. On is now everywhere, and the question is whether the shoes can become more popular without becoming any less premium.
David Ellison Won Warner Bros. Now He Has to Make the $81 Billion Deal Work.
David Ellison has won Warner Bros., and now has to make the $81 billion deal work. The closing of Paramount's hard-fought acquisition marks the start of combining two sprawling media companies, cutting billions of dollars in costs and managing nearly $80 billion in debt.
The Brothers Dominating the $211 Billion Car Repair Market
Brothers are dominating the $211 billion car repair market. Mavis, Midas and Pep Boys are on a tear across the country as the average car is a historic 13 years old and more complex than ever.
G-7 Agrees to Release 100 Million Barrels of Diesel and Crude
The G-7 has agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude. The announcement would seem to end the threat of a U.S. ban on diesel exports, at least for now.
Tesla Sales Slump in Third Quarter
Tesla's sales slumped in the third quarter, as its electric-vehicle deliveries declined 2%. The decline came as the broader U.S. market slowed down and the company pivoted toward robotaxis and AI.
Ant-Backed Fintech Mynt Valued at Around $7 Billion in Philippine IPO
Ant-backed fintech Mynt is valued at around $7 billion in a Philippine IPO. The IPO is set to become one of the Philippine Stock Exchange's largest ever listings.
America’s Top Executives Rake In $1.7 Billion in Special Payouts
America's top executives have raked in $1.7 billion in special payouts. The number of big-company boards adding one-off awards to regular pay packages is surging, along with the amounts.
FlyDubai Co-Pilot Used Crash Ax in Attack, Says U.A.E.
The U.A.E. says a FlyDubai co-pilot used a crash ax in an attack. The Emirati attorney general signaled the attacker likely didn't need to smuggle a weapon on board.