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How China, Russia and Shein Have Weighed on H&M’s Profits | WSJ What Went Wrong

After decades of expansion, H&M is facing new challenges such as rising competition from rivals like China’s Shein and the impact of the Ukraine war.

The fast-fashion retailer’s attempts to rebound from the coronavirus pandemic have been hindered by geopolitical and economic challenges.

Illustration: Amogh Alva Vaz

0:00 H&M reported one of its worst years in two decades. What went wrong?
0:48 How the war in Ukraine has affected H&M
1:40 How relations with China have affected H&M
2:28 What competitive advantages do Shein and Zara have over H&M?
3:30 How can H&M recover?

What Went Wrong explores the challenging conditions and decisions that led to a company's downturn.

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Rage Brain: Why Acts of Aggression Can Feel So Good

Aggression is all around us. There are millions of posts on Instagram with the #rage. Road rage. Violence. Tantrums. Verbal abuse.

I break down the science of aggression: what areas of the brain are involved in making this behavior rewarding, how our environment affects our anger levels and how you can control your instinct to rage.

0:00 Rage room
0:36 Why is aggression rewarding?
1:38 Aggression types
3:27 What determines aggressiveness?
4:05 How to handle aggressiveness

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How #Germany and #Denmark are building the world’s longest immersed #tunnel

Germany and Denmark are teaming up to build the world’s longest immersed tunnel. The Fehmarnbelt tunnel will stretch around 11 miles, up to 130 feet below waters in the Baltic Sea. The tunnel is part of an expansion to the Trans-European Transport Network, which will reduce travel time between Copenhagen and Hamburg by two hours.

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Trump’s vs. Biden’s Plans to Prevent Another ‘China Shock’ | WSJ

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump disagree on just about everything, except for China. Both have taken measures to institute greater trade barriers with Beijing to help boost employment and production domestically, although economists point out key differences in their plans.

WSJ looks at the 2024 presidential election candidates’ different trade strategies with China and how they could affect U.S. consumers.

Chapters:
0:00 Tariffs on China
0:44 What happened to free trade?
2:17 Trump vs. Biden
4:38 Where do the costs go?
5:44 China’s response
6:17 What’s next?

News Explainers
Some days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.

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Captain Breaks Down Flights That Changed How Pilots Handle Disaster | WSJ Booked

Pilots are given many tools to help them in worst-case scenarios – from quick reference handbooks to crew resource management. But how they use these tools can make or break an emergency. Some of the deadliest accidents in aviation history have been caused by communication errors, as was the case with United Airlines Flight 173 in 1979 where 10 people died. But how have these issues improved since?

WSJ explores what pilots do when these worst case scenarios become reality and how safety protocols have changed over time.

Chapters:
0:00 In-flight issues
1:05 Pilot failure
4:00 How CRM changed crew hierarchy
4:37 How CRM saved United Flight 232
8:03 Flying becoming safer

Booked
Your trip may be booked, but there are hundreds of people and processes that help you travel to where you need to go. From airport logistics to cruise ship procedures, WSJ’s Booked peels back the curtain on the travel industry, guiding viewers behind-the-scenes through the lens of industry experts.

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Former Debate Coach Explains Biden’s and Trump’s Debate Strategy | WSJ

President Joe Biden has been in nearly 30 presidential-level debates throughout his political career. Now, he’s teeing up to debate former President Donald Trump again in Atlanta. But what is different about their debate style and what can voters expect from the first presidential debate of the 2024 general election on Thursday night?

WSJ spoke with Ted Olson, a former debate prep coach, to understand how Biden and Trump approach debates.

Chapters:
0:00 2024 presidential debate
0:45 Biden’s debate style
2:44 What it’s like to debate against Biden
3:38 Trump’s debate style
5:56 What’s next?

News Explainers
Some days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.

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Full Debate: Biden and Trump in the First 2024 Presidential Debate | WSJ

Watch live as President Biden and former President Donald Trump square off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election, hosted by CNN.

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Unsteady Biden, a Subdued Trump: The Debate Analyzed. | WSJ

President Biden delivered an unsteady performance in the first presidential debate against an uncharacteristically subdued Donald Trump. From the beginning, Biden was hoarse and quiet, and he stumbled when talking about important policy discussions like the debt ceiling and war in Ukraine.

WSJ’s Damian Paletta breaks down the debate and how the candidates’ performances could affect the general election.

Chapters:
0:00 A shocking debate
0:26 Unsteady Biden
2:29 Subdued Trump
3:40 Performance over policy

News Explainers
Some days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.

#Biden #Trump #WSJ

7-Eleven Is Reinventing Its $17B Food Business to Be More Japanese | WSJ The Economics Of

In Japan, 7-Eleven has long led its American counterpart in prepared meals with foods like ramen and rice balls. But now, the world’s largest convenience store chain is trying to bring a similar range of food items to its U.S. stores, and market them to customers who associate the brand with Slurpees and pizza. American 7-Elevens are working on mimicking the Japanese distribution centers by upgrading their commissaries around the country.

WSJ explores how 7-Eleven is shifting its business strategy to focus more on food as cigarette and gas sales have begun to slow.

Chapters:
0:00 Japanese inspiration to American stores
1:01 7-Eleven’s origins
3:35 Prepared food
5:38 Innovation plans

The Economics Of
How do the world's most successful companies generate revenue? In this explainer series, we'll dive into the surprising stories behind how businesses work--exploring everything from Costco's "treasure-hunt" model to the economics behind Amazon's AWS.

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