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Barry Diller is reinventing himself all over again, and this time he is going all-in on casinos

Diller has pivoted from TV to film, then digital businesses and magazine publishing. Now he is going all-in on casinos. on.wsj.com/3RHOjl8

Oil Edges Higher; Trump Seeks to Quell Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

Oil edged higher in early trade. President Trump on Monday aimed to quell a growing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah that threatened to derail U.S. peace talks with Iran. on.wsj.com/4dYe6wK

South Korea Inflation Accelerated to 26-Month High in May

The benchmark consumer-price index rose 3.1% from a year earlier in May, reflecting the effects of higher oil prices amid Middle East tensions and the won’s weakness against the U.S. dollar. on.wsj...

During his first official meeting with producers and on-air talent of “60 Minutes,” new executive producer Nick Bilton met with hostility from correspondent Scott Pelley, according to people at the gathering

Nick Bilton was greeted with open hostility from high-profile correspondent Scott Pelley, according to people at the gathering. on.wsj.com/3PQ3NDa

California Democrats head to a primary election on Tuesday after a raucous race to help determine a successor to Gov. Gavin Newsom. 🔗 on.wsj.com/3Sf69fm

Google parent Alphabet on Monday announced a plan to issue $80 billion in equity to finance enormous capital expenditures tied to the artificial intelligence race

The company says it has reached an agreement to sell $10 billion of stock to Berkshire Hathaway as part of the plan. on.wsj.com/4apcZ8n

A Waterfront Estate on Martha’s Vineyard Hits the Market for $49 Million

Listed by a tech entrepreneur and investor, the property would set a home-sale record for the Massachusetts island if it fetched that price. on.wsj.com/4ehaur3

New clashes between the U.S. and Iran sent oil prices and bond yields higher. Gains in tech stocks lifted the S&P 500, but nine of the 11 sectors fell.

Gains in tech stocks lifted the S&P 500, but nine of the 11 sectors fell. on.wsj.com/4efCCe5

Hegseth blocks eight Navy senior officer promotions

The defense secretary is trying to promote at least one member of his inner circle who was previously passed over for promotion several times. on.wsj.com/49z3XFC

‘Othello’ Review: Wendell Pierce Takes on Tragedy With Wit

The actor gives a distinguished, surprising performance as the jealous general in Simon Godwin’s superb production at the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington. on.wsj.com/4nYtaz3

HPE Pulls Forward Long-Term Targets as Surging AI Compute Demand Boosts Revenue

The server and networking company pulled forward its long-term financial targets by two years after reporting second-quarter earnings that blew past Wall Street expectations, citing rampant compute...

Trump Administration Signals Retreat on ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund After Blowback

The Justice Department said it would abide by a court order directing it to temporarily halt work on the nearly $1.8 billion. on.wsj.com/4o4p34P

Trump Says Israel and Hezbollah Have Agreed ‘All Shooting Will Stop’

The growing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon will stop, President Trump announced, following calls he held with both sides as he seeks to revive sputtering peace talks with Iran.

We read Jill Biden’s new memoir, “View From the East Wing.” Here’s what we learned. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4aoDg6L

FedEx Freight CEO John Smith talks with WSJ about the future of self-driving trucks

After two years of testing, “the technology is there,” says CEO John Smith. Now the ball is in the regulators’ court. on.wsj.com/4egWLk4

Joe O’Donnell honed his stock-researching skills over a 13-year hedge-fund career, mining financial statements, securities filings and other data for hidden signals. Now, he is trying to make much of what he did in his past job obsolete. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4dIEQTl

Oura CEO on the Health Data People Obsess Over Too Much

Oura users have long requested a smaller ring. The company’s latest model is its answer. Watch Oura CEO Tom Hale answer our biggest smart-ring questions.

Strategy, the bitcoin-hoarding firm founded by Michael Saylor, said it sold 32 bitcoin last week for roughly $2.5 million, marking its first sale since the depths of the crypto winter in late 2022

Bitcoin-hoarding firm says it sold the cryptocurrency to fund distributions on preferred stock on.wsj.com/3Ry2JEu

An invisible barrier is keeping many Americans from getting ahead—the midcareer stall. 🔗 on.wsj.com/3PUekNq

Soccer Glory in France Spurs Violence Again—and Political Backlash

France’s soccer victory sparks renewed riots and political backlash over recurring post-match violence.