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Melania Trump and LSU are set to announce a scholarship program for students who were in foster care

Melania Trump and LSU are set to announce a scholarship program for students who were in foster care

Melania Trump was headed to Louisiana on Saturday to announce a partnership between Louisiana State University and her “Fostering the Future” program to provide scholarships for LSU students who came...

How much more money you need to make to afford a home in every US state

How much more money you need to make to afford a home in every US state

Buying a home in 2026 takes more money than the typical household earns in any US state, according to a new report from Realtor.com.

I built a greenhouse in my backyard instead of an ADU. It earns $24,000 a month and I don’t have to work full-time.

I built a greenhouse in my backyard instead of an ADU. It earns $24,000 a month and I don’t have to work full-time.

Leela Rea used her wedding industry experience to built a greenhouse in her backyard that she rents out for intimate events in Southern California.

It’s not just the Cybertruck. America’s big electric-truck bet fell apart.

It’s not just the Cybertruck. America’s big electric-truck bet fell apart.

Tesla’s Cybertruck is the latest big EV truck that didn’t reach its sales goals. Now car companies have a new electric bet: small and cheap.

‘We’re losing to cottage cheese’: The protein-maxxing craze is hurting cream-cheese sales

‘We’re losing to cottage cheese’: The protein-maxxing craze is hurting cream-cheese sales

U.S. cottage-cheese sales have more than doubled from levels seen in 2021.

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Warren Buffett isn’t running Berkshire anymore. You wouldn’t know it.

Warren Buffett’s successor, Greg Abel, followed his lead in making few changes to Berkshire’s stock portfolio last quarter.

Berkshire Hathaway buys back $9.6B of its own stock but its profits declined

Berkshire Hathaway buys back $9.6B of its own stock but its profits declined

Berkshire Hathaway repurchased $9.6 billion worth of its own shares in the third quarter, but Geico disappointed and its overall profit fell more than 28% as the value of its...

The tank isn’t dead. The way it used to wage war might be.

The tank isn’t dead. The way it used to wage war might be.

Tanks have taken a beating in Ukraine. The US Army is changing how it trains to make sure it can fight under the constant watch of drones.

The S&P 500 could be dangerously exposed to AI. Here are some simple alternatives.

The S&P 500 could be dangerously exposed to AI. Here are some simple alternatives.

The large-cap index is nowhere near as diversified as you think.

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Berkshire Hathaway’s Quarterly Profit Falls After Investment Gains Shrink

The conglomerate posted a 28% decline in quarterly net income after investment gains slumped and the conglomerate’s insurance operations reported lower profits.

I’m a 41-year-old single mom with 2 teens. Six months ago, I asked my friend to move in with us.

I’m a 41-year-old single mom with 2 teens. Six months ago, I asked my friend to move in with us.

I’m a single mom with two kids. I was struggling financially, so I asked my friend to live with us. There are tradeoffs, but we’ve both saved money.

Millions of ladders recalled nationwide after numerous reports of head injuries, skull fractures

Millions of ladders recalled nationwide after numerous reports of head injuries, skull fractures

The CPSC recall covers over 3.6 million Little Giant ladders after Rapid Lock failures caused falls leading to skull fractures and brain injuries.

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My 15-year-old dog was struggling to walk, so I taught him Pilates. His recovery inspired me to start a business.

Jillian Loustaunau’s nearly 16-year-old golden retriever inspired a business after Pilates exercises helped improve his mobility.

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Historic California theme park makes heartbreaking decision to close after more than half a century

The theme park first opened in 1976 as part of the America’s Bicentennial celebration.

News Quiz for Nov. 7, 2026

News Quiz for Nov. 7, 2026

Test your knowledge of the week’s events with The Wall Street Journal News Quiz.

As a Los Angeles local, I love taking a $22 train to this spot with low-key beaches, great shopping, and delicious food

As a Los Angeles local, I love taking a $22 train to this spot with low-key beaches, great shopping, and delicious food

My favorite California day trip is Ventura, a city off the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner route. This coastal spot has great thrift shops and calm beaches.

I ordered the same meal at Chipotle and Qdoba. One chain was the clear winner.

I ordered the same meal at Chipotle and Qdoba. One chain was the clear winner.

I compared the same chicken burrito bowl, chips, and hot salsa order at Chipotle and Qdoba to see which chain restaurant has the best food and value.

13 of the most daring looks celebrities have worn in 2026

13 of the most daring looks celebrities have worn in 2026

Red carpets and A-list events have been bold in 2026. Celebrities like Florence Pugh, Rihanna, and Kim Kardashian have been spotted in daring looks.

You follow the rules for smart stock trading. But are they the right rules?

You follow the rules for smart stock trading. But are they the right rules?

Apply the wisdom of investment pros to develop your own consistent methodology.

MAPPED: How dozens of bomb threats caused flight chaos in Europe this week

MAPPED: How dozens of bomb threats caused flight chaos in Europe this week

Whether the “malicious hoax threats” are linked and who they came from aren’t clear, but analysts have some ideas.

I hired an interior designer for my tiny home, even though it’s temporary. She helped me make the space more functional.

I hired an interior designer for my tiny home, even though it’s temporary. She helped me make the space more functional.

I’m living in my parents’ converted garage. My home is tiny, so I hired an interior designer to help me make it more functional.

The 2027 tax brackets are out. See what the standard deduction and SALT tax breaks will be.

The 2027 tax brackets are out. See what the standard deduction and SALT tax breaks will be.

The tax brackets at the heart of Americans’ income-tax bills will be adjusting at a steeper level in 2027 compared to this year, underscoring inflation’s rekindled presence.

I made Dolly Parton’s sweet potato casserole for Friendsgiving. It disappeared within minutes.

I made Dolly Parton’s sweet potato casserole for Friendsgiving. It disappeared within minutes.

Dolly Parton’s 2024 cookbook featured an entire section dedicated to Thanksgiving recipes, including her delicious sweet potato casserole.

This week’s drama in startup land exposes the big legal headache of the AI agent era

This week’s drama in startup land exposes the big legal headache of the AI agent era

Primcloud accused a Railway employee of attempting to breach its system. Laywers say liability is getting complicated in the AI agent era.

From high-flying AI stocks to tariff-hit alcohol companies, the midterms shook up Wall Street

From high-flying AI stocks to tariff-hit alcohol companies, the midterms shook up Wall Street

The overwhelming victory by the Democrats in the midterm elections shook up Wall Street this week.

AI is changing what it takes to get hired as a mathematician

AI is changing what it takes to get hired as a mathematician

Mathematicians are struggling as AI upends their field. A prominent math professor says a little charisma will help researchers set themselves apart.

I don’t allow my toddler screen time. Sometimes I envy the parents who do.

I don’t allow my toddler screen time. Sometimes I envy the parents who do.

I’ve kept my almost-3-year-old mostly screen-free. It isn’t always easy, but I love seeing the ways he engages with the world.

A growing streetwear retailer reveals its AI agent shopping strategy ahead of the holidays

A growing streetwear retailer reveals its AI agent shopping strategy ahead of the holidays

The head of growth for streetwear retailer All Star Elite says he’s been optimizing his online catalog for a growing wave of shopping bots.

America Has Become the Last Place to Make Money for the World’s Automakers

America Has Become the Last Place to Make Money for the World’s Automakers

Foreign manufactures are scrambling to compete with Detroit, undercut by Chinese cars and spurred by U.S. customers’ longstanding love of big vehicles.

Apple’s secret list of banned autocomplete phrases include ‘Dictator Trump,’ ‘Sleepy Joe’

Apple’s secret list of banned autocomplete phrases include ‘Dictator Trump,’ ‘Sleepy Joe’

“It’s a very light-touch form of censorship,” said researcher Derik Kauffman. “But at the scale that Apple is operating, it only takes a light touch to have a big impact.”