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Has Fracking Fueled Its Own Undoing? Nov 20, 2019

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Fracking made the U.S. the top oil producer in the world. WSJ's Christopher Matthews explains what drove the fracking boom and what may cause its undoing.

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Taylor Swift Versus Big Machine Nov 19, 2019

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Taylor Swift and her former record label, Big Machine, are in a dispute over Swift's rights to perform her old music. WSJ's Anne Steele on the implications of the fight.

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The Great Beer Battle of 2019 Nov 18, 2019

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A 2019 Super Bowl ad kicked off a showdown between the maker of Bud Light and the maker of Coors Light. WSJ's Jennifer Maloney explains how that standoff has led to accusations of corporate espionage, two lawsuits and questions about the future of the beer industry.

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Nike and Amazon's Breakup Nov 15, 2019

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Nike said it would no longer sell its products on Amazon after two years on the platform. WSJ's Khadeeja Safdar explains why the two companies split.

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A Controversial Fix for High Drug Prices Nov 14, 2019

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An obscure think tank in Boston is getting drug companies to lower their prices - using something called a QALY. WSJ's Denise Roland explains what a QALY is, and why it's controversial.

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Google's Project to Collect Millions of People's Medical Records Nov 13, 2019

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Google is amassing detailed health information on millions of people without their knowledge. WSJ's Rob Copeland explains 'Project Nightingale' and why it sparked a federal inquiry.

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What to Know About the First Public Impeachment Hearings Nov 12, 2019

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House Democrats this week hold the first in a series of open impeachment hearings. WSJ's Siobhan Hughes explains who will testify and what to expect in the questioning.

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WhatsApp's Hack Nov 08, 2019

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WhatsApp announced in May that there had been a flaw in its app that allowed hackers in. Then, it did something pretty unusual. WSJ's Bob McMillan explains WhatsApp's new strategy to stop hacking.

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For Sale: SAT-Takers' Names Nov 07, 2019

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The College Board, the nonprofit behind the SAT, sells students' information to colleges. WSJ's Doug Belkin explains how that data feeds the college application frenzy.

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Under Armour Under Investigation Nov 06, 2019

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For years, Under Armour was one of the fastest growing apparel companies. But now, growth has sputtered and the company is under federal investigation. WSJ's Khadeeja Safdar explains.

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