Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Instant Mozart: Music Games for Children
A series of new games and software are designed to engage children who may have little or no experience playing a musical instrument in the act of composing. Photo: ThinkFun Video: Denise Blostein
Monday, October 26, 2015
7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan, Pakistan
Authorities in Afghanistan and Pakistan rushed to mount rescue efforts after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck on Monday afternoon. Image: Reuters
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Free Throws: How Hard Can It Be?
Elena Delle Donne, the star of the WNBA’s Chicago Sky, shoots free throws better than anyone in professional basketball. We wanted to know: What’s the key to shooting a great free throw? Photo: Rob Alcaraz/The Wall Street Journal
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Surface Book Review: The Laptop Is the Future
Can a laptop be a good tablet? Can a tablet be a good laptop? WSJ's Joanna Stern reviews Microsoft's first-ever laptop along with its new Surface Pro 4. Photo: Peter Foley for The Wall Street Journal.
Full Interview: Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes
At the WSJDLive 2015 conference, Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes discusses her company's proprietary technologies, the FDA's inspection of its facilities, and the assertion that her company was too quick to market its products.
Elizabeth Holmes Discusses Theranos at WSJDLive 2015
At the WSJDLive 2015 conference, Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes discusses her company's proprietary technologies, the FDA's inspection of its facilities, and the assertion that her company was too quick to market its products.
Monday, October 19, 2015
Iran Hopes for Tourism Boom After Nuclear Deal
Iranian Vice President Masoud Soltanifar said his country is preparing for a “tsunami” of foreign tourists as Iran and world powers began implementing their landmark nuclear agreement, the Associated Press reports. Photo: Getty Images
Ask Jerry Seib: WW II-Era Parallels Today?
Are there parallels between today and the eve of World War II? Has the drop in oil prices hurt Saudis? WSJ Washington bureau chief Jerry Seib answers questions submitted by readers about politics and foreign affairs. Photo:AP
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Tickets Go on Sale
Disney's mega marketing machine is at work again: the newest trailer for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" debuts during Monday Night Football. Immediately following the trailer's release, tickets for the Dec. 18 movie premiere go on sale. Photo: Star Wars.
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Jimmy Lee Dykes picks pecans by the side of the road.Thursday, October 15, 2015
Lamar Odom Fights for His Life
Nye County Sheriff's Office released an audio file of the 911 call revealing that ex-NBA star Lamar Odom was unconscious and in need of medical help in a brothel near Las Vegas. Photo: Getty Images
Tinkerers Turn to Home-Automation
Jeremy Blum has designed and built a home-automation system in his San Francisco apartment that he calls JARVIS: Jeremy's Astute Residential Virtual Intelligent System. Photo: Jake Nicol/The Wall Street Journal
Cate Blanchett on the Gender Pay Gap: ‘It’s Boring’
Jessica Chastain and Cate Blanchett expressed their opinions on gender equality and pay in the movies on Wednesday night. It follows publication of an article by Jennifer Lawrence earlier this week. Mark Kelly reports. Image: Everett Collection
Unseen Cuba: Gorgeous Aerial Photos of the Forbidden Island
"Unseen Cuba" author Marius Jovaisa spent five years arranging to take aerial photography of the island. He visits Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero to show some of his most spectacular photographs. Photo: Marius Jovaisa
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Clinton Defiant on Email, Draws Cheers at Debate
Hillary Clinton, asked in the debate about the email controversy, said she’s “still standing.” Did her quick responses and support from Bernie Sanders help put the issue behind her? WSJ’s Jason Bellini has #TheShortAnswer. Image: AP
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Surprise: Amazon’s $50 Tablet Isn’t Terrible
Not every tablet needs to replace a computer. Personal Tech columnist Geoffrey A. Fowler shows why Amazon’s new $50 Fire is all the tablet you need for reading, watching TV and playing casual games.
Monday, October 12, 2015
Economics Nobel Prize Awarded to Angus Deaton
U.S.-based economist Angus Deaton won the 2015 Nobel Prize in economics for his analysis of consumption, poverty and welfare.
Syria Conflict: Putin Defends Russia's Intervention
Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared in a television interview with state media on Sunday, saying that Russia's task is to stabilize the Syrian government and help create conditions for reaching a political compromise. Photo: RU-RTR
Actress Olivia Wilde on the Thriller 'Meadowland'
Actress Olivia Wilde and director Reed Morano visit Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero to discuss the upcoming theatrical thriller, "Meadowland."
El Niño Heats Up the Kitchen
El Niño, by upsetting weather patterns and disrupting harvests, will affect some commodities. What might that mean the next time you decide to whip up a chocolate cake?
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Thousands Gather in Turkey to Mourn Bombing Victims
Thousands of people gathered in Ankara, Istanbul and other Turkish cities to memorialize victims of Saturday's terrorist attack. Photo: Getty
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Android 6.0 vs. iOS 9: More Alike Than Ever
Google's new Android 6.0 Marshmallow takes some of the best of its arch rival iOS,
while Apple's latest takes the best of Android. WSJ's Joanna Stern
attempts to broker peace between the two sides. Photo/video: Drew Evans/The Wall Street Journal.
Russian Incursion in Turkey ‘Reckless and Dangerous’
Tension builds as Russia targets CIA-backed rebels in Syria and violates Turkish airspace, drawing a rebuke from the U.S. State Department. Mark Kelly reports.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Microsoft Unveils First Laptop, New Lumia Phones
New high-end smartphones and an update to the Surface Pro tablet were expected at Microsoft’s New York City press event on Tuesday. The surprise? Surface Book, the company’s very first laptop. Photo: Getty Images
Film Clip: 'Bridge of Spies'
Watch a film clip from "Bridge of Spies," starring Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance and Alan Alda. Photo: DreamWorks Pictures
Steve Jobs’s Widow Takes Aim at Hollywood Biopic
People who knew Steve Jobs, led by his widow Laurene Powell Jobs, say a new film about him plays down his accomplishments and portrays him as cruel and inhumane. Image: Everett Collection
Iraq Opens Baghdad's Green Zone to Public
Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi declared the heavily fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad open to all of the country’s citizens for the first time in 12 years Sunday. Photo: Getty Images
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Hurricane Joaquin, Other Systems Cause Flooding in South Carolina
President Obama declared a state of emergency in South Carolina Sunday, where Hurricane Joaquin, combined with other storm systems, is dumping rain that has caused flooding throughout the state. Photo: AP
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Wingsuit Fliers Compete in National Championship
Illinois hosted the United States Parachute Association’s first National Wingsuit Flying Championships, a competition between wingsuit fliers from around the world. Photo: Rick Winkler
Migrant Crisis: "Migrant" or "Refugee"—Does it Matter?
There's been some debate over the terminology used to describe the hundreds of thousands of people arriving in Europe. WSJ's Niki Blasina explains the terms "refugee" and "migrant," and why differentiating between the two has become a major challenge for the European Union.
