The Wall Street Journal

It’s 2 a.m. in New York. Do you know where to find a great meal?

Shane Basinski’s new iPhone Duo broke after about six hours. “I was babying it, like fine china,” he says. While opening the phone to show it to a friend, he heard a “loud audible crack.” 🔗: on.wsj.com/4zWCRmj

Anthropic, in its filing this week, took the concept of a total addressable market to its broadest point yet: What if the market isn’t an existing product category at all, but the economic value of work that AI could perform?

President Trump rallied in Texas Tuesday night in support of Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, and his Democratic opponent James Talarico held an event just 3 miles away on.wsj.com/3WaiYKa

The U.S. has told several Gulf Arab countries to be prepared for a short, intense military campaign after the U.S. midterm elections, people briefed on the conversations said.

Chinese cars are turning heads around the world, but plunging sales at home have state-backed automakers heading for a brutal shakeout.

To win re-election, Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine must navigate a polarized electorate, anger over inflation and fallout from the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade on.wsj.com/4yQgtdF

Travelers should curb their enthusiasm for promised upgrades to everything from lounges to seatback screens. on.wsj.com/4jPOgzT

Conservatives and liberals agree on some of the top policy ideas. Take our quiz to find out how your view of these ideas compares with those of people in our latest survey. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4ir0o89

China has reported robust growth this year, despite a continuing crash in its property market and consumer spending that is largely at a standstill. That is stirring questions that have long dogged China’s official data: Are the numbers accurate? on.wsj.com/3UL8Zum

The Trump administration is moving to dismantle Biden-era rules that sought to limit emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas on.wsj.com/4zptifO

It’s an ungodly amount of reading and no easy A. So why are freshmen lining up to get into Humanities 10? on.wsj.com/4zXQxOb

Opera is a pricey endeavor, and organizations around the country are struggling to cover the costs. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4iqpJyR

The New York Giants took a chance on former Michigan star J.J. McCarthy after he flamed out in Minnesota. Now, the 23-year-old is showing why he might have been worth the gamble. 🏈 on.wsj.com/4kgEfvx

The Philadelphia Eagles built one of the NFL’s best rosters in recent years by exploiting an accounting trick. Now the team is struggling—and the bill is coming due. 🏈 on.wsj.com/4BwsB64

Across college campuses, ketamine—the powerful psychedelic-like anesthetic nicknamed “Special K”—is gaining popularity as a party drug. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4zV7eK3

Shenandoah National Park is celebrated for its autumnal foliage. Crossing into the neighboring Shenandoah Valley, you’ll also find small-town charm and world-class dining. on.wsj.com/3W5a0hi

Two former star real-estate brokers and their brother were each sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday for sex trafficking, after a daylong hearing in which about a dozen women spoke about the long-lasting impact those crimes had on their lives on.wsj.com/3W3ex3P

The Golden State Valkyries will try to close out their best-of-7 series against the Atlanta Dream in Game 6 on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. ET (9:30 a.m. PT). Jason Gay on the WNBA’s last-minute scheduling. 🏀 on.wsj.com/4eQzDsr

Christopher Lloyd got his first taste of acting in elementary school after a magician invited him onstage. “I was in on the trick, I was funny and 400 kids reacted. I was hooked.” 🔗 on.wsj.com/4zQECS6

Minecraft creator Markus Persson made headlines in 2014 when he outbid Beyoncé and Jay-Z to pay a record $70 million for a Beverly Hills, Calif., spec home. Now, Persson is looking to sell the house for the same price he paid 12 years ago. See inside the home: on.wsj.com/3WyELLz

Research suggests that employees who stay put win faster promotions and more pay than serial job switchers. on.wsj.com/4z9e5zz

As lifespans increase, people have to prepare—mentally and financially—to work well into their 70s and 80s. That’s going to require a new plan. on.wsj.com/48fsvlQ

The musician behind such indelible songs as ‘Galveston’ and ‘Wichita Lineman’ recounts his story in a tribute special featuring Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett and others. on.wsj.com/3ULCkVz

The Real Madrid striker was dropped by Chinese sponsors after laughing at an image of his face on the former Chinese leader’s body and referring to him as a “dictator,” in a video on social media. on.wsj.com/3UQDK0Y

More than 25 years since its last album and in the wake of two members’ deaths, the indie-rock band releases a sprawling, eclectic collection that stands with its best work. on.wsj.com/3U1JzbL

“The devil” vs. “treat-slinging wieners.” The dog training community is at war with itself over whether we’re ruining our pups with all that food and affection. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4imN7NS

In the years since Markus Persson outbid Jay-Z and Beyoncé for the Trousdale Estate home, the Los Angeles market has become saturated with spec homes. ‘We’re not doing aspirational pricing anymore.’ on.wsj.com/4BtS6Vr

Julian Fellowes’s 19th-century drama is still a festival of overacting and narrative absurdity, yet it feels increasingly clever in its theatricality—and Carrie Coon remains a marvel. on.wsj.com/4zO3JVy

The U.S. military plans to buy millions of drones in the coming years as it adapts to modern warfare. But a shortage of explosives is threatening the Pentagon’s agenda. on.wsj.com/4kiw69U

How a nearly bankrupt Georgia franchise rebuilt America’s pastime from scratch—and won over a global fan base. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4in5nGU

It took about five minutes for Jesse Dalton’s iPhone Duo dream to shift into nightmare mode. He had only opened and closed the Duo four or five times when the hinge got stuck at a 45-degree angle. Dalton tried to pry it open and heard a loud pop. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4zUeEgD

The Philadelphia Eagles built one of the NFL’s best rosters in recent years by exploiting an accounting trick. Now the team is struggling—and the bill is coming due. on.wsj.com/482gOz3

The Emmy-winning actor recalls growing up on a Connecticut estate, his boarding-school bullies and how theater gave him a sense of community on.wsj.com/4stH26H

Broadcom’s CEO held 11th-hour talks with bank executives over the weekend to get them to finalize their commitment to an Anthropic debt deal. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4e3qRHo

Conservatives and liberals agree on some of the top policy ideas. Take our quiz to find out how your view of these ideas compares with those of people in our latest survey. on.wsj.com/4BJlVSi

Brewers fans had been waiting 44 years to return to this stage. They aren’t letting geography get in the way. ⚾️ on.wsj.com/3WcVCDA

New York City issued 16 new permits after determining that a near-partial collapse in the former Pfizer building didn’t represent an inherent risk. on.wsj.com/4yURxBS

The Golden State Valkyries will try to close out their best-of-7 series against the Atlanta Dream in a last-minute Game 6 scheduled for Thursday at 12:30 p.m. ET—that’s 9:30 a.m. PT. on.wsj.com/4squGwj

British prosecutors charged two men with national security offenses in connection to a suspected attempt by Iran to attack an air force base.

The disciplinarian camp says ‘treat-slinging wieners’ have lost their dogs’ respect, fanning the flames of an increasingly nasty fight. on.wsj.com/3TYnbzZ

The pause in fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces, coordinated in part by first lady Melania Trump, is designed to allow humanitarian aid into the city and evacuate those who want to.

Brewers fans had been waiting 44 years to return to this stage. They aren’t letting geography get in the way. on.wsj.com/3UfWQgT

California’s billionaire-tax vote could offer clues for 2028. Read more in today’s WSJ Politics Newsletter: on.wsj.com/3UoiRdc

Firms such as Microsoft and Skydance are turning to voluntary exits to soften the blow of shrinking workforces.

Ares Management, one of the biggest players in private credit, is buying a $2.5 billion fund from one of its largest competitors—and its progenitor—Apollo Global Management.

Judge Ana Reyes issued a preliminary injunction on Monday to stop further tree clearing on the East Potomac Golf Links, unless there is an imminent threat to public safety, while litigation is ongoing.

Jay-Z is starring in this year’s Super Bowl halftime show. He also helps pick the talent.