GSK shares fell after the U.K. drugmaker said it would stop working on an experimental treatment for chronic cough after mixed results showed limited efficacy in late-stage clinical studies. www.wsj.com/health/pharm...

Office-to-apartment conversions were booming. Then some buckling columns in Midtown Manhattan brought a reality check.

President Trump’s claims of Chinese interference in the 2020 U.S. elections threaten to erode an uneasy detente between the two superpowers.

Five years ago, White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters was dancing to Britney Spears with the Bananas. Now he’s perhaps the least likely player who can call himself an All Star. www.wsj.com/sports/baseb...

A growing wave of people looking for a shortcut to private-equity riches are ditching the well-worn path through Wall Street and finding ways to buy small and midsize businesses.

Heard on the Street: Trump has succeeded at times in calming crude-oil markets even as the Iran war rages on. But he doesn’t have the same sway over gasoline prices, which ultimately matter more to consumers.

The SEC asked the public what it thought about its proposal to no longer require public companies to report quarterly financial results. More than 200,000 comments—overwhelmingly negative—rolled in.

Christopher Nolan and Matt Damon got people to do what teachers never could; ‘It’s not like we’re trying to sell you a lemon here’ www.wsj.com/arts-culture...

The former mayor of Manchester’s entry into Downing Street will mark the climax of a steep ascent for a politician who until last month wasn’t even a member of parliament.

Europe’s effort to loosen Beijing’s grip on the materials it needs to rearm has hit an unexpected snag: the deep pockets of the U.S.

There’s a magic number that makers of everyday goods are obsessed with: $9.99. Just a penny more and shoppers start to turn away.

At a factory so big it could fit dozens of football fields, whirring robotic arms and machines churn out up to 5,000 mattresses a day. But people aren’t buying as many homes, so there is less demand for furniture. This is the split-screen reality of China’s economy.

In his prime-time address, Trump repeated some of the unsubstantiated claims he had made in the past and said he was declassifying a tranche of documents to support his allegations of foreign influence in U.S. elections. Here are the takeaways:

Iran’s leaders have historically proved willing to impose enormous costs on the population rather than accept demands they see as threatening the regime’s survival.

Arguing about Homer is almost as old as the Homeric texts themselves, writes classicist Donna Zuckerberg. 🔗 wsj.visitlink.me/-MZSkk

In an extraordinary prime-time address, Trump alleged that the U.S. election system had been compromised, ramping up efforts to sow doubts about his 2020 election loss, raise skepticism about the coming midterms and pressure lawmakers into passing sweeping voter-ID legislation.

Credit cards have been important to the airline industry for years. Now they're influencing nearly every decision airlines make, from where they build lounges to the routes they fly.

The growing popularity of a trigger clause, which activates if one spouse becomes a stay-at-home parent, reflects a shift in how prenups are viewed and used. wsj.visitlink.me/D0Qa1N

Trouble at Nathan Berman’s Manhattan project is bringing new scrutiny to a booming sector. Housing needs of cities are colliding with safety concerns about bigger projects. (Corrects earlier post with spelling error.) www.wsj.com/real-estate/...

How Americans live—and eat—is being completely transformed by GLP-1 medications. Lior Lev Sercarz, a chef and spice master, has become acutely aware of the shift and is bringing flavor back. 🔗: www.wsj.com/arts-culture...

The U.S. struck multiple bridges in Iran on Thursday in an effort to cut off supply routes to a port city and naval base in the Strait of Hormuz that Iran uses to attack ships and project power, according to a senior U.S.

Boomers already dominate the housing market. Now, as empty nesters, they want even bigger homes.

Plastics are accumulating in our bodies, but scientists aren’t sure how bad that is for our health. www.wsj.com/health/welln...

The cultural transformation of Riyadh was the product of a massive investment that initially grew alongside a period of relative calm in the Middle East. The Iran war threatens to upend it, writes former ambassador Michael Ratney. 🔗 Read more: wsj.visitlink.me/zzT54i

Shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a parasitic outbreak that has infected thousands of people in five states, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Unlike the rest of the housing market, which has been vulnerable to higher interest rates and economic uncertainty, luxury real estate is fueled by lifestyle and massive wealth creation.

IBM, a company that helped send humans to the moon, worked on America’s Social Security system and built a supercomputer that beat contestants at “Jeopardy!” is reckoning with the punishing realities of the AI boom.

With the country’s dramatic gender imbalance at the forefront, this documentary on ‘POV’ follows a dubious dating coach in Chongqing as he trains young men to help them find a mate. www.wsj.com/arts-culture...

Inspired by Christopher Nolan’s new film, the streaming service presents a collection of cinematic journeys, though it sometimes wanders far from the Homeric source. www.wsj.com/arts-culture...

Chris Pine shows off his surprising fluency in Italian in this film about a pesky tween who convinces an aimless young woman to abduct her. www.wsj.com/arts-culture...

The U.S. Navy said it opened a review of its elite Blue Angels flight demonstration team after a jet made a low-altitude pass of a crowded beach in Florida Wednesday morning. www.wsj.com/us-news/blue...

Nike ran low on U.S. soccer jerseys at the worst possible time. Now they are restocked, too late to capitalize on the team’s run through the World Cup. www.wsj.com/sports/socce...

A spice master’s guide to eating in the GLP-1 era www.wsj.com/arts-culture...

The sportswear company restocked the team jerseys this week, well after the U.S. was eliminated from the World Cup. www.wsj.com/sports/socce...

Knicks’ superstar Jalen Brunson has been an NBA champion for a month. But his smart financial planning paved the way for it. 🏀 wsj.visitlink.me/RhbSG1

The Drug Enforcement Administration and Food and Drug Administration are probing sales that have led to overuse and death. www.wsj.com/health/healt...

The Knicks’ superstar has been an NBA champion for a month. But his smart financial planning paved the way for it. www.wsj.com/sports/baske...

The owners restored a lake on the 95-acre estate by digging out peat moss and flooding the cleared basin. www.wsj.com/real-estate/...

The World Cup final is the ultimate clash of system vs. individual. Plus, more agony for England, readers weigh in on the greatest sports rivalries and Jason Gay in WSJ’s Sports newsletter: ⚽️ wsj.visitlink.me/StMzGt

At 39, soccer’s reigning legend Lionel Messi has delivered Argentina to another World Cup final. Why should anyone be surprised? Read more from columnist Jason Gay: ⚽️ www.wsj.com/sports/socce...

The Trump administration will limit how long a foreign student can remain in the U.S. on a student visa under a new regulation announced on Thursday, increasing the hurdles for foreign students and universities’ ability to recruit them. Read more: wsj.visitlink.me/fpk5vv

At 39, soccer’s reigning legend has delivered Argentina to another World Cup final. Why should anyone be surprised? www.wsj.com/sports/socce...

Police agencies across Europe want permission to use commercial DNA bases to crack unsolved crimes. U.S. authorities have made an art of hunting perpetrators with DNA samples and family trees.

Eli Lilly has struck a deal to buy mental-health-focused AtaiBeckley for an initial $2.8 billion, continuing the drugmaker’s recent buying spree. www.wsj.com/health/pharm...

UnitedHealth posted strong results and raised its full-year earnings projection, moves likely to bolster Wall Street’s belief in the company’s financial turnaround.

Demand for Hinsdale has steadily increased in recent years. Its historic homes, highly rated public schools and walkable downtown have become a big selling point for wealthy Chicago buyers.

Lipfendra, to be taken once a day, is designed to help lower cholesterol levels beyond what statins alone can achieve. www.wsj.com/health/pharm...

Lionel Messi’s team has won each of its knockout-round matches with goals scored after the 90th minute. And now, following another late show against England, it’s heading to a second straight final. www.wsj.com/sports/socce...

Pretty much every British Open is defined in some way by its weather. This year, unusually warm and dry weather has dried out Royal Birkdale, setting up for the type of fast conditions that drive golfers mad. on.wsj.com/4br1Ap8

Which U.S. state has the highest average longevity? In what countries do people live the longest? Test your knowledge. www.wsj.com/health/welln...