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Why Smucker’s $5 Billion Bet on the Twinkie Flopped
Problems arose from the snack’s 65-day shelf life as well as changing consumer habits
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White House Pressures Top U.S. Grocers on Beef Prices
An Agriculture Department official spoke last week with grocers including Walmart, Kroger and Albertsons, according to people familiar with the matter.
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U.S. Retaliates Against Iran
Plus, Bernie Sanders encourages Graham Platner to exit the Maine Senate race, and WSJ’s game shows whether you can save a penalty kick.
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Democratic Lawmakers Probe Lutnick’s Possible Ties to Cantor Fitzgerald Deal
The firm, previously led by the commerce secretary, helped USA Rare Earth raise private funds in connection with the U.S. government’s investment.
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World Cup Draws Record U.S. Viewership as 42 Million Watch USA vs. Belgium
Cinderella stories and game-deciding penalty shots have helped Americans fall in love with soccer.
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Jet-Fuel Prices Have Plunged but Aren’t Resulting in Much Lower Fares
Carriers see travelers continuing to pay up—and aren’t rushing to bring back flights and routes trimmed during oil’s surge.
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The Iran War Has Oil-Rich Alaska Freaked Out About $9 Gas
Trump’s energy agenda is poised to boost the industry, but Alaskans are reeling from war-driven price increases.
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Locals Are Clashing With Scientologists Over the Future of This Florida Downtown
Clearwater residents and officials blame the church and its parishioners for buying properties and keeping them vacant; Scientologists say they have redevelopment in mind.
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Walmart Lowers Prices on Thousands of Items, Including Beef and Coca-Cola
The largest U.S. grocer wins praise from President Trump for the move.
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Toyota to Move Tacoma Production to Texas in $3.6 Billion U.S. Expansion Plan
The automaker will boost vehicle production at its San Antonio truck and SUV plant.