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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.

The Justice Department is attempting a third prosecution of Trump critic and former FBI director James Comey, this time on allegations that he leaked national-defense information 10 years ago.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges leaders are searching for a path to stabilize the law firm, whose future is growing more uncertain by the day.

Opera is a pricey endeavor, and organizations around the country are struggling to cover the costs. on.wsj.com/4ip7UAk

How a nearly bankrupt Georgia franchise rebuilt America’s pastime from scratch—and won over a global fan base. on.wsj.com/4BIW9h0

Brazil’s Lula staged a stunning comeback in three weeks, fueled by grassroots mobilization, fear of benefit cuts and attacks on Bolsonaro’s campaign.

A U.S. court rejected a Trump administration request to immediately require California to set aside mail-in ballots it gets from 20,000 people the federal government says might not be U.S. citizens.

Exclusive: 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.

EXCLUSIVE: The U.K. drugmaker currently has five approved cancer medicines and a clinical-stage portfolio of about 15 assets. on.wsj.com/4zSWQlQ

Sentiment rose for a sixth straight month, suggesting a tentative economic recovery is holding up in the country despite the energy-price shock and rising borrowing costs. on.wsj.com/3WLUA1y

The rapper owns Roc Nation, the entertainment company that helps the NFL book the show. on.wsj.com/4ijDiA9

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 on.wsj.com/4ikTYHt

A $300 billion “debt wall” is looming over private-equity backed companies. Software companies account for about a third of the risky corporate loans due in 2028 and 2029.

Running for Senate in Texas, Democrat James Talarico must convince some voters that he isn’t too liberal to represent the state.

Running for Senate in Texas, Democrat James Talarico must convince some voters that he isn’t too liberal to represent the state on.wsj.com/4yGWQ7C

Officials’ calls for patience and the approaching midterms make a surprise rate increase hard to pull off, even after firmer inflation readings. on.wsj.com/3W5U1Q2

A U.S. court rejected a Trump administration request to immediately require California to set aside mail-in ballots it gets from 20,000 people the federal government says might not be U.S. citizens on.wsj.com/4zTrwU6

More than half of Israel’s Jews trace their roots to the Middle East and North Africa. No matter who wins Israel’s election, their cultural imprint is key to understanding the country's political reality. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4imeyaz

With no movie or streaming adaptations for the “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series, full-cast audio versions of the Sarah J. Maas novels play an outsize role. The cast members have become niche celebrities across romantasy. But it comes with dangers. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4kjfWNv

New York City’s homelessness problem is now in Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s hands, and community and business leaders say his early efforts haven’t done enough to address the problem. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4BsWOTq

Rising food prices have placed new value on all-you-can-eat offerings. From Southern comfort food to Korean barbecue to Uzbek delicacies, these spots don’t skimp on portions—or flavor: 🔗 on.wsj.com/4Bxui3e

A Texas man fell for a beautiful woman, then found himself laundering cash for an international crime ring. “It wasn’t love toward the end,” he says. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4Bq8XZg

Like so much in parenting, there is endless conflicting advice—triggering anxiety in personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher, whose son wants lots of stuffies. 🔗 on.wsj.com/3WxzmV7

To survive, pubs across Britain are exploring some of the more niche needs of their communities to build revenue beyond pies and pints. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4zZTXjz

A thrilling exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles gathers artifacts spanning a century of scary movies, from a Freddy Krueger outfit to a bat from the 1931 ‘Dracula.’ on.wsj.com/4ihq7B7

Grandmas and grandpas are discovering what it means to get a later start to grandparenthood as many American families wait longer to have children. “I won’t be able to teach him to play football or baseball or anything like that.” 🔗: on.wsj.com/4ifIjtl

There’s a sailor-mouth epidemic in politics. Jeff Maurer, a former speechwriter, unpacks the trend. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4Btlknk

The two musicians play, pluck, strike and strum their instrument to brilliant effect on a record that straddles jazz and contemporary classical. on.wsj.com/4Bn4yGx

Finding a great meal after midnight in New York isn’t as easy as it once was. But it’s still possible. on.wsj.com/4sqSfoI

Martin McDonagh has total creative control over his films, resulting in a slew of Oscar nominations and a cinematic style all his own. Read more from The Innovators Issue of WSJ. Magazine: 🔗 on.wsj.com/3UdVB1K

Exclusive: DoorDash is in advanced talks to buy food-delivery rival Instacart.

Microsoft is extending voluntary buyout offers to thousands of employees across several countries including the U.S. Around 60,000 employees are eligible for the program. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4z4hMqa

Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” franchise, discusses his friendship with Anderson Cooper and clears up a persistent internet rumor. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4zTDNbd

Democrats have spent $182 million this year highlighting corruption as an issue in House and Senate races. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4jHIikw

A24 spent three years secretly filming convicted Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes in “You Can See Everything,” scoring the biggest non-music documentary debut in decades. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4yBb4qx

Dozens of data-center projects have already been delayed or disrupted by local opposition this year. Here are four states to watch for on Election Day.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, aka AOC, has softened her tactics and pursued voters and lawmakers in both parties. To reach her biggest goals, she‘ll need the far-left base—and everybody else. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4zVmvul

A federal judge ruled Maurene Comey was unlawfully fired, finding the Trump administration violated limits on its removal powers.

Five years ago, the engineers on the frontier of artificial intelligence trained a model to solve thousands of basic math problems. Then they put it to the test. Now it’s your turn. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4ifhpBR

Ella Langley’s hit “Choosin’ Texas” spent 24 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, but many people say they haven’t heard it. How can a record-breaker also be a track that people insist they’ve never encountered? 🔗 on.wsj.com/48ibUOc

President Trump has returned to the rally stage in force, hoping to energize his supporters and defy the polls predicting deep Republican losses in November. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4kiWmAZ

Since John D. Rockefeller handed out dimes, the world’s richest have given away their money in very different ways. Now they are bypassing charity—and writing a new social contract. 🔗: on.wsj.com/3WMY43P

Allies worry Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R., S.D.) could get blamed by President Trump and others if Democrats win back control in the midterms on.wsj.com/3UIFglM