Stephen Chbosky, ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ director: Movie takes aim at cancel culture
Director Stephen Chbosky says his new film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen,” opening Friday, offers a…
Trapped Afghan Women Fear Retribution Under Taliban Rule
KABUL—Nabila, a 31-year-old Afghan judge, used to grant divorces to the wives of militants while their husbands languished in prison.…
Apple Faces Off With Europe Regulators Over Phone Chargers
The European Union proposed a bloc-wide common charging standard for smartphones and other electronic devices, a move that, if adopted,…
Food-Delivery Investors Get Liquid Courage
Eighteen months into the pandemic, food-delivery platforms are betting everyone could use a drink. Last week shares of DoorDash hit…
Dick’s Sporting Goods’ New CEO: Being a Female Leader Is a Huge Asset
Lauren Hobart took the top job at Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. earlier this year, becoming one of a few dozen…
Nike Can Handle Vietnam, but Watch China
Vietnam’s factory closures are stealing the show at Nike, NKE -6.26% but investors might want to focus elsewhere in Asia.…
Some Profitable Companies Would Still Pay No Taxes Under Democrats’ Plan
WASHINGTON—President Biden’s talking points on corporate taxes often revolve around a list of 55 profitable U.S. companies that didn’t pay…
China Needs to Kick its Coal Habit at Home, Too
China’s pledge to stop financing coal-fired power plants abroad is a welcome move, though the elephant in the room—a very…
CDC Chief Backs Pfizer Boosters for At-Risk Workers in Break With Panel
The director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said workers at high risk of Covid-19 infection should receive a…
U.S. Officials Call for Fines Against Companies That Don’t Report Hacks
Top U.S. cyber officials on Thursday urged Congress to add more teeth to any legislation forcing firms that operate critical…
Commerce Secretary Aims to Strengthen Ties With China
WASHINGTON—Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said she would seek to improve U.S. business ties with China, seeing mutual benefit at a…
Derby’s Take: Powell’s Muni Bond Holdings Flag Expansive Fed Footprint
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s personal investment profile is a reminder of why the Fed has generally tried to keep…
Commerce Secretary Aims to Strengthen Business Ties With China
WASHINGTON—Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said she would seek to improve U.S. business ties with China, seeing mutual benefit at a…
Retirement Savers Love the Backdoor Roth IRA Strategy. It Might Not Last.
Many Americans are using a previously little-known tax method to boost their savings. Now, the government is trying to stop…
Sales of Collectible-Guitar Shares Could Shred Investors
Space-tourism companies, flying-taxi startups and pizza-related cryptocurrencies are among the unlikely ventures to have recently reached public markets. Now it…