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Rolling Stone Turns Page With Asia Deal
As the music magazine struggles to regain relevance, a friendship between the son of its co-founder and the scion of a Malaysian billionaire could help it chart a new course—in Asia.
Asian Firms Muscle In on Region’s Oil Patch as Western Companies Retreat
As some of the world’s biggest oil companies pull back from Asia, they’re paving the way for local rivals to take a bigger role.
U.S. Election 2016
Report of Trump’s $916 Million Loss to Intensify Focus on His Returns
A new report showing Donald Trump recorded a $916 million loss on his 1995 tax return will focus more attention on his business practices and his refusal to release any recent federal tax filings. 345
U.K.’s May Plans to Trigger Article 50 by End of March
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May said she would trigger Article 50 of the European Union’s Lisbon Treaty by the end of March, a process that will formally kick off Britain’s exit from the bloc.
Pope Francis to Tread a Fine Line in Azerbaijan
Pope Francis arrived in the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan on the last leg of his trip through a fragile and often volatile region.
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Essay
The Benefits of a Little Small Talk
With everyone’s eyes glued to their digital devices, fewer people engage in idle chitchat anymore. But research suggests that making small talk has surprising benefits.
Life
Fashion
The Internet’s Top 10 Word-of-Mouth Beauty Products
As women increasingly get product tips from each other online—instead of from the pros—the new beauty counter is in the palm of your hand. Here, a look at the phenomenon and the cosmetic finds that consistently get the ravest raves.
Food & Drink
Twilight of the Goudas: The Best American-Made Cheeses
Once one had to look to Europe to satisfy a serious cheese habit. Now American cheesemakers are producing wheels as luscious, pungent and downright delicious as anything on the market. Here’s a tip sheet.
Deutsche Bank Takes a Lashing From the Public
German citizens and lawmakers across the political spectrum see any state aid as unacceptable for a bank that is being openly derided as a national embarrassment. 68
The Intelligent Investor
Death of the Stock Split: It’s Value, Not Price, That Matters
This year is on track to be the third-lowest for stock splits in modern history, behind only 2009 and 2010, when companies were too traumatized by the financial crisis to dare lowering their share prices.
U.S. Stocks End Quarter on a High Note
Gains in bank shares helped lift the S&P 500 by 3.3% in the third period, as investors regained confidence in the economy and embraced riskier assets.
Retail’s Biggest Debate: Should You Pay More to Use a Credit Card?
The Supreme Court’s decision to take up the question of whether retailers can charge more when shoppers use credit cards has put it in the middle of a growing international debate. 208
India’s Army on Alert at Border in Wake of Kashmir Strikes
India’s army guarding its de facto border with Pakistan was on alert amid concerns of military escalation after India carried out strikes against militants in Pakistan-controlled territory a day earlier.
Leader of Spain’s Socialist Party Steps Down
Pedro Sánchez stepped down as the leader of Spain’s embattled Socialist party, a move that could clear the way for the re-election of Mariano Rajoy, the conservative caretaker prime minister.
NJ Transit Was Under Federal Scrutiny Earlier This Year
NJ Transit underwent a Federal Railroad Administration audit earlier this year to examine the system’s safety protocols, and authorities found dozens of violations, according to an official familiar with the matter.
Iran Says It Built Drone Based on Captured U.S. Craft
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has built a new attack drone that is similar to a U.S. unmanned aerial vehicle captured five years ago, Iranian media reported Saturday. 70
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Reed Leads American Charge in Ryder Cup
The U.S. Ryder Cup team extended its lead over the Europeans heading into the final day of play by winning three out of four matches Saturday afternoon
WSJ. Magazine
Gigi Hadid Casts a Spell
On Wine: Lettie Teague
Wine Lovers Behaving Badly: More Tales of Obnoxious Oenophiles
Adventure & Travel
Tel Aviv: A Beach-to-Market Food Tour
Travel
The Four October Film Festivals Movie-Lovers Should Know (Sundance Isn’t One)
Far better than a movie night? A movie getaway. Boutique film festivals in Savannah, Austin, Marin County and Woodstock are runaway hits.