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... The Curious Case of 'Old Thom,' an Orca Traveling Alone in the North Atlantic

Sightings of the marine mammal captivate the public and baffle scientists
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-curious-case-of-old-thom-a-killer-whale-traveling-alone-in-the-north-atlantic-180987346/

... Can Scientists Help Oysters Thrive Again?

Dredging and pollution devastated the once-bountiful reefs. Careful science may help bring them back
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/can-scientists-help-oysters-thrive-again-180987331/

... Exoplanet Discoveries Pass the 6,000 Mark, Shedding Light on How Our Solar System Compares With the Rest of the Universe

The rate of finding these distant worlds has recently increased, with astronomers scrambling to accommodate the data
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/exoplanet-discoveries-pass-the-6000-mark-shedding-light-on-how-our-solar-system-compares-to-the-rest-of-the-universe-180987390/

... Idaho’s Whitewater Rivers Tell a Remarkable Story of the State’s Natural and Human History

Forged by powerful currents over millennia, Idaho’s whitewater rivers are rugged, unbridled, and alive with history—and breathtakingly beautiful.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/sponsored/idahos-whitewater-rivers-tell-a-remarkable-story-of-the-states-natural-and-human-history-180987255/

... Scientists Weigh the Risks of 'Mirror Life,' Synthetic Molecules With a Reverse Version of Life's Building Blocks

Though mirror biology might lead to improved drugs and other innovations, scientists have warned against potentially devastating consequences of this research
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-weigh-the-risks-of-mirror-life-synthetic-molecules-with-a-reverse-version-of-lifes-building-blocks-180987360/

... Every Nation Wants to Copy Iran’s Deadly Shahed Drone

Militaries around the world are seeking low-cost, easy-to-make ways to exhaust an enemy’s air defenses.
https://www.wsj.com/world/iran-shahed-drone-copy-development-f8cd8aab

... Bessent Says U.S. Is in Talks With Argentina for $20 Billion in Aid

It marks another example of President Trump rewarding loyalists and punishing critics in Latin America.
https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/bessent-says-u-s-talking-with-argentina-about-20-billion-in-aid-0a821d79

... Trump Vowed to Try to Head Off West Bank Annexation by Israel, Officials Say

The president told leaders of Arab and Muslim-majority countries that he would pressure Israel not to annex parts of the West Bank and to back a U.S. peace plan for the Gaza war, Middle East officials and a U.S. official said.
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/trump-vowed-to-try-to-head-off-west-bank-annexation-by-israel-officials-say-144e7fc5

... How Zelensky’s Charm Offensive Reversed Trump’s Skepticism on Ukraine

The change in tone by the U.S. president reflects how the Ukrainian leader has learned from his acrimonious meeting in February.
https://www.wsj.com/world/how-zelenskys-charm-offensive-reversed-trumps-skepticism-on-ukraine-3818cab4

... Israel Shuts Key Border Crossing Between Jordan and West Bank

The move leaves the territory further isolated, and a protracted closure would disrupt humanitarian operations in Gaza.
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-shuts-key-border-crossing-between-jordan-and-west-bank-f68956bf

... Gen Z’s New Symbol of Resistance: A Cartoon Jolly Roger

Protesters around the world have been hoisting a flag from a hit Japanese pirate show to express disdain for authority.
https://www.wsj.com/world/gen-zs-new-symbol-of-resistance-a-cartoon-jolly-roger-851e8587

... Kim Jong Un Wants a Military That’s More Than Just Nukes—and Russia Can Help

The North Korean leader, taking lessons from his troops fighting in Ukraine, faces a tall task upgrading the nation’s Soviet-era conventional weaponry.
https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/kim-jong-un-wants-a-military-thats-more-than-just-nukesand-russia-can-help-9aa41cd8

... Opinion | Britain’s Lesson in Tax and Spend

Guess what: Labour’s tax increases didn’t help growth or productivity.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/britain-labour-party-economy-productivity-taxes-spending-rachel-reeves-keir-starmer-56fc310f

... Opinion | Trump Unplugged at Turtle Bay

He tells the U.N. the truth about its growing irrelevance.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/donald-trump-united-nations-general-assembly-remarks-a2a3cdce

... Milei Is Counting on Trump to Bail Argentina Out of an Economic Mess

“Donald Trump to the Rescue,” a leading Argentine columnist wrote of the U.S.’s support for Milei as he grapples with popular anger and market turmoil.
https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/milei-is-counting-on-trump-to-bail-argentina-out-of-an-economic-mess-a15959b5

... Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick sowed confusion over whether new H-1B fees were annual and applicable to existing visa holders

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick sowed confusion over whether new fees were annual and applicable to existing visa holders.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/inside-trumps-chaotic-overhaul-of-the-h-1b-visa-b23bfdd3

... New Zealand Appoints First Female Central Bank Governor

The New Zealand government has appointed Anna Breman from Sweden’s central bank as the country’s next central bank governor.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-zealand-appoints-first-female-central-bank-governor-b5ff0b4a

... Bank of Canada’s Macklem Warns U.S. Dollar Losing Appeal as Hedge

Foreign investors are hedging more of their U.S.-dollar exposure, thereby applying downward pressure on the dollar, the Canadian central banker said.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/bank-of-canadas-macklem-warns-u-s-dollar-losing-appeal-as-hedge-b49d0209

... Canada Factory Sales Estimated to Have Fallen 1.5% in August

Factory activity in Canada looks to have stalled, with an early estimate of sales showing a pullback in August following a recovery the previous two months.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/canada-factory-sales-estimated-to-have-fallen-1-5-in-august-f4cfe8e6

... Stephen Miran set out his case for lower interest rates, focused on changes made by the Trump administration. But the changes he cites don’t necessarily deliver as promised.

The Trump policy changes that Miran cites as justification for lower rates don’t necessarily deliver as promised, or have side effects.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/stephen-mirans-rate-cut-arguments-dont-add-up-16fcdcd5