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Thursday, January 26, 2017

Mr. Bannon, one of President Trump's top advisers, gave a scathing assessment of the news media, calling it “the opposition party.”

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News Analysis

In a Swirl of ‘Untruths’ and ‘Falsehoods,’ Calling a Lie a Lie

President Trump’s repeated baseless assertion about widespread voter fraud has challenged the news media to find the precise words to describe it.

Trump Backs Import Tax to Pay for Border Wall

Sean Spicer, the White House press secretary, said that revenue from the tax would cover the cost of a wall on the United States-Mexico border.

In Race Against Fake News, Google and Facebook Stroll to the Starting Line

Google and Facebook emphasized their efforts to combat the spread of false articles, but industry watchers say their measures have had little impact.

That Old Phone Trump Uses for Twitter Could Be an Opening to Security Threats

The president has taken his Twitter habit to the White House, but it’s unclear what security measures are in place on the device.

Foreclosure Prevention Returns to the Unknown

A recently expired government program was criticized for its poor execution, and what happens next will be an experiment in how lenders conduct themselves.

Ordered to Seek Approval on ‘Brexit,’ Theresa May Does So. Tersely.

At 132 words — one of the shorter bills in British history — the bill was seen as an effort to prevent amendments that could slow its passage.

For Justin Trudeau, Canada’s Leader, Revival of Keystone XL Upsets a Balancing Act

President Trump’s move to proceed with the pipeline project leaves the Canadian prime minister facing anger from both energy advocates and environmentalists.

Keystone XL Pipeline: A New Opening, but What Lies Ahead?

Even with President Trump’s blessing for the project, blocked by his predecessor, it still faces changing energy markets and environmental protests.

Johnson & Johnson Bolsters Drug Roster With $30 Billion Actelion Deal

The acquisition of the Swiss biotechnology company would improve the American pharmaceutical giant’s portfolio of drugs to treat rare diseases.

Goldman’s $285 Million Package for Gary Cohn Is Questioned

Mr. Cohn’s exit pay as he left for President Trump’s National Economic Council drew criticism as a possible incentive to give Goldman Sachs special treatment.

Sent Home for Not Wearing Heels, She Ignited a British Rebellion

A parliamentary inquiry prompted by a receptionist’s complaint has concluded that laws against discriminatory dress codes for women needed to be tougher.

Facebook’s Virtual Reality Business Gets a New Leader

Hugo Barra, a former executive at Google and the Chinese phone maker Xiaomi, will lead the company’s virtual reality efforts, which have faced several hurdles.

Eike Batista, Once Brazil’s Richest Man, Is Sought in Corruption Inquiry

The police are seeking the arrest of Mr. Batista, an oil and mining magnate, in connection with bribes paid to the former governor of Rio de Janeiro.

Insight & Analysis
Common Sense

Elon Musk Has Trump’s Ear, and Wall Street Takes Note

The political tide might seem unfavorable for electric cars and solar panels, but the new president may see them as part of a job-producing future.

Making Trans-Atlantic Trade Great Again

President Trump’s plans for a trade deal with Britain are more about political benefits than economic gains, which will almost certainly be modest.

Graphic: How Deals Like Nafta Have Affected U.S. Trade

While trade has contributed to the growth of the American economy, the changing dynamics have also prompted concerns about lost jobs and the rising trade deficit. But when something is manufactured in the United States, the product is typically made up of parts and pieces from around the world.

The Dow Hit 20,000. Now What?

In an industry that lives and dies by numbers, crossing the threshold was enough to give even the most hardened skeptic reason to smile.

The Dow’s Record Rise Sends a Former Wall Street Stock Broker Back in Time

Before I became a financial reporter, I was what they used to call a “customer’s man.” Nevermind that I’m a woman.

Tech Fix

Dumping a Bad App? Tips for a Painless Breakup

If a once-beloved app no longer brings you joy, it may be time to move on. Here’s how to know when to look for something better and how to take your data with you.

Chinese New Year: Inside the World’s Largest Trek

Tens of millions are traveling from industrial regions to their hometowns to celebrate. The holiday rush is not a tranquil experience, but it has become more orderly.

Wheels

China’s Answer to Tesla Is Hopeful Entrant to Global Car Market

Electric vehicles offer a new chance to Chinese car-making efforts that have floundered in the past. But lavish state aid could be as much bane as boon.

Driven

Video Review: The 2017 Honda CR-V Stays True to Its Mainstream Roots

The fifth-generation CR-V is no warmed-over refresh. It looks classy and rides easy. Go ahead and pay the extra for the high-tech safety features.

State of the Art

How to Make America’s Robots Great Again

Why a huge government investment in robots may be a great way to help American workers.

The Upshot

Will Trump Go After Nafta With Tweezers or a Hammer?

To redo the trade deal, the U.S. may have to make concessions that the Trump administration will be wary of offering.

Economic Scene

Mexico’s Potential Weapons if Trump Declares War on Nafta

The United States’ southern neighbor must convince President Trump that if he blows up the trade agreement, his country will suffer, too.

Why Women Quit Working: It’s Not for the Reasons Men Do

Men have been the focus of concern about a stubborn trend of working-age Americans neither working nor looking for jobs. But the trend applies to women, too.

Entrepreneurship

The Little Kitchens That Could

Food entrepreneurs vie to defy the odds and make it big with creative concoctions at the Winter Fancy Food Show.

App Smart

Journaling Apps That Inspire, Organize and Keep Out Snoops

Traditional diaries get an upgrade with apps that encourage writing, organize notes, use photographs and protect entries from nosy little brothers.

Tech Tip

Shades of Gray in the Digital Darkroom

Adobe Photoshop comes with tools to convert your standard color pictures into rich-looking black-and-white photographs.

Editors’ Picks
CHINA RULES

How China Built ‘iPhone City’

A hidden bounty of perks for Apple's partner, Foxconn, is central to the production of the tech giant's most profitable product.

Uncertain Harvest

Scientists Loved and Loathed by an Agrochemical Giant

With corporate funding of research, “there’s no scientist who comes out of this unscathed.”

Bottom Line Nation

When a Glass of Water Comes With a Bill From Wall Street

Desperate towns have turned to private equity for much-needed upgrades, but the deals can carry hefty price tags.

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Op-Ed Contributor

How to Save CNN From Itself

There is more to the news than tweets and polls. The network should go back to its roots.

Street Scene

It’s Time to Pull the Plug on Trump’s Tweets

Donald J. Trump is reckless, cavalier, condescending, obnoxious and insulting on Twitter. Any other user who did that would be kicked off the service.

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