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What Wagner’s Russian Mutiny Means for Putin and the World

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Vladimir Putin’s image as an all-powerful leader was shattered last weekend with the Wagner mercenary group mutiny.  What consequences could this have on Russia's war in Ukraine and stability inside the world's biggest nuclear power?

Crypto Bank Run Cost Billions: Fed Advisor Rose

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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Advisor Jonathan Rose speaks with Bloomberg's Matt Miller and Sonali Basak about the crypto space.

VC Funding: Why Startups Are Failing to Raise Cash

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After years of venture capital flowing freely into early-stage tech companies, investors are getting pickier. That’s forcing founders to make tough decisions and causing more of them to shut down.  WSJ Pro Venture Capital reporter Yuliya Chernova joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the landscape for startup funding and what it's like to be a founder these days.

War in Ukraine: inside Russia’s divided military elite

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With Ukraine’s counteroffensive under way, infighting has broken out within Russia’s military elite.  How will Ukraine’s successes on the battleground deepen divisions in Moscow?

Why Payment Apps Are Targeting More Teens Now

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Teens are getting a head start in understanding personal finance through apps designed to help them manage money, with parental supervision.  Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ personal-finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin as well as a mother of twin 15-year olds who are active on several apps.

Titanic tourist submersible destroyed: How it happened

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Wreckage from the missing Titan submersible has been found near the site of the Titanic.  All those who were on board are lost at sea.  Andrew Chang explains what happened and how the Titan was destroyed.

95,000 Hours Saved: Unique Ways Companies Are Tackling Worker Frustration

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As more workers say they’re less engaged on the job, some companies are taking steps to improve the day-to-day experience for employees.  WSJ’s Russell Adams joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why the changes don’t always include pay raises.

How Corruption Led to Lebanon's Brutal Collapse

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Lebanon is currently going through the worst economic crisis the world has seen in 150 years according to the World Bank.  Citizens are locked out of their own bank accounts, the currency is collapsing, inflation is soaring and fuel an electricity is hard to come by.  But how did this all start? and what is the possible solution to this disaster?

What's the future of crypto?

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The financial revolution once promised by cryptocurrencies has been knocked off course by regulators and allegations of fraud.  So what does the future hold for crypto?

What is the Federal Reserve doing to tame inflation?

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Research Affiliates founder and chairman Rob Arnott breaks down the Federal Reserve's decision to pause rate hikes for first time in 15 months on 'Barron's Roundtable.'

Intrigue in Copenhagen: A Tale of High-Stakes Corporate Espionage

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When Chinese tech giant Huawei learned it was set to lose a $200 million contract, a run-of-the-mill equipment deal spiraled into a saga of hidden microphones, drone encounters and covert surveillance, according to investigators for a Danish telecoms firm.  Bloomberg reporters crisscrossed Copenhagen for the tale of TDC’s 5G showdown, in which technology, business and national security collide.

Can hydrogen help the world reach net zero? - FT Film

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The global push for net zero carbon emissions is one of humanity's greatest challenges. In this film, the FT's Simon Mundy explores how hydrogen - the lightest, most abundant element in the universe - could play a crucial role. From southern Spain to Swedish Lapland, we meet those at the forefront of this fast-growing space - all seeking a share of the billions to be made in the emerging hydrogen economy.

How Jerome Powell Became the U.’S. Most Powerful Economic Voice

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Jerome Powell, as the chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, appears to hold the country’s economic health in his hands. It’s a coveted role that has earned him both praise and criticism. Fed Chair Powell prioritizes data and does not necessarily focus on fighting inflation or boosting employment.

Why Apple’s Vision Pro is the Next iPhone

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A deeper look into what Apple's Vision Pro could mean for the industry. It's not the same class of product as an iPhone, people aren't going to walk around with these on their head, but the headset is the IPhone's 3D successor.