Berkshire Hathaway Nears Deal to Buy Precision Castparts
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is nearing a deal to buy Precision Castparts, in an acquisition that could be valued at more than $30 billion and rank as the storied conglomerate’s largest ever.
Trump Campaign Hit by Backlash Over Kelly Remarks
Republican presidential contenders and some influential conservatives turned on Donald Trump after his comments about Fox News host Megyn Kelly. 2659
China Economy Sputters Into Second Half of Year
China’s economy started the second half of the year on a weak note, posting disappointing trade and factory-price data in July amid pressure from slack demand at home and abroad.
Four Men, One Food Odyssey
William Ackman’s foray into Mondelez is just one step in what has been years of interest in food companies by some of the world’s best-known investors.
Japan Marks 70 Years Since Nagasaki Atomic Bombing
Japan commemorated the 70th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and dignitaries from dozens of countries.
Typhoon Soudelor Claims More Lives in China
A typhoon that pummeled Taiwan also lashed the Chinese mainland with heavy rain and winds, leaving a total of 22 people dead or missing.
How Identity Theft Sticks You With Hospital Bills
Identity thieves use personal data stolen from millions of Americans to get treatment, drugs and medical equipment. 142
Gear & Gadgets
The Podcast Resurgence: Your Definitive Listening Guide
Top authors, comedians, chefs and meteorologists recommend their favorite podcasts. Plus: the best apps and docks for podcast lovers.
Technology
Alibaba’s Earnings to Shed Light on China’s Growth
Alibaba’s coming earnings release could give investors a glimpse of whether China’s slowing economic growth is hitting the country’s vibrant e-commerce sector.
Microsoft Opens Board Nominations to Shareholders
Microsoft Corp. made it easier for shareholders to nominate their own candidates to the company’s board, joining a growing cadre of corporations giving stockholders more influence over director elections.
Argentine Tango With Creditors Takes a Twirl
Argentine officials are hinting at a thaw in a long-running standoff with hedge-fund creditors, boosting investors’ interest in the struggling South American nation ahead of a New York court date Wednesday.
Rule Would Impel Big Funds to Strengthen Controls
The Treasury will soon propose rules that would force some hedge funds and other big money managers to adopt money-laundering controls.
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The Smart Way for an Executive to Exit
Merger and acquisition activity is booming, and some executives may soon find themselves unemployed. Here are ways for high earners to maximize certain work-related benefits and avoid costly errors.
Two ‘Inversions’ Offer a Study in Contrasts
Two big “inversions,” by Coca-Cola Enterprises and CF Industries Holdings, are structured differently and will give the companies very different tax pictures.
Gold Mine’s Sludge Spreads Downriver
A yellow sludge spilling from a closed gold mine into a southwestern Colorado river has carried heavy metals downriver into northern New Mexico.
Colorado Shooter Spared Death
A Colorado jury decided that James Holmes should serve life in prison without parole for killing 12 people and injuring 70 in a movie-theater shooting in 2012. 292
Legionnaires Outbreak Contained, de Blasio Says
Five more buildings in the Bronx have tested positive for the bacteria that cause the potentially deadly Legionnaires’ disease, officials said.
Bernie Sanders Shoved by Activists at Rally
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders was shoved aside by several activists and eventually left a campaign event in Seattle without giving his speech. 69
Australia Orders More Foreign Homeowners to Sell
Several owners of residential property across Australia have been ordered to sell as the government intensifies its crackdown on the abuse of homeownership laws by buyers from China and elsewhere. 138
Kabul Suffers Deadliest Day of Attacks in Years
More than 50 people were killed in three separate bombings in Kabul, including a late-night attack on a U.S. forces base that left one service member dead. The Taliban, who are waging an insurgency against the Afghan government, claimed responsibility for two of the attacks.
Nine Killed, Four Rescued From Hotel in Mali
Mali’s special forces rescued four people who hid in a hotel for nearly 24 hours after Islamic extremists stormed the building and launched a rare attack far from their northern strongholds that killed nine people.
Netanyahu’s ‘No’ Campaign on Iran Deal Rattles Israel
The country’s president is among those voicing concerns that the prime minister’s push to defeat the nuclear agreement will harm Israel’s ties to the U.S. 290
Ex-Leader of Georgia Tackles Ukraine Corruption
Mikheil Saakashvili, former president of Georgia, vows to root out graft in his new post as governor of the Odessa region of Ukraine.
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A Trip to Sonoma, Where Something New Is Brewing
Though it’s still best known for its wines, northern California’s Sonoma County has a burgeoning craft-beer scene that’s drawing a crowd.
Art
Five Summertime Art Road Trips
Art enthusiasts are hitting the open road this summer, mapping out vacations that include far-flung museums, installations, galleries and private collections. Five itineraries for off-the-beaten-path destinations around the U.S.