Новости за 23.12.2015

Joe Jamail, a Houston trial lawyer who won five verdicts of at least $100 million, died Wednesday. He was 90 years old.

A government-appointed monitor detailed what it said were safety lapses and sloppy work practices at a landfill in southern China in the months before it collapsed in a deadly landslide, leaving more than 70 people missing.

Leaders of Spain’s two establishment parties held their first talks since elections Sunday that fractured the country’s traditional political structure, but came no closer to piecing together a stable government.

Columnist Li Yuan writes that 2016 is likely to be a time of calmer investment for the Chinese tech industry, with some startups forced to fold if they can’t find funding or a path to profitability.

At the Gdansk-Oliwa zoo in Poland, lions, meerkats, parrots and giraffes received presents filled with treats to celebrate the holiday season. Photo: AP

The Golden Globe nominated actress talks about working with Kurt Russell and eating stew in the new Quentin Tarantino film.

Bowe Bergdahl enters no plea at arraignment, regime change, good or bad? The question splits the parties and NFL backs away from funding BU brain study.

Researchers try to harness technology to help therapists better help struggling couples.

Bankers for Fox’s Biscuits owner Boparan Holdings Ltd. are reaching out to potential buyers on behalf of the maker of Golden Crunch, Crunch Creams and Party Rings cookies, according to people familiar with the matter.

50 Cent is suing rapper Rick Ross for using a version of his signature hit “In Da Club” on a free mixtape meant to boost Mr. Ross’s new record.

Investors and analysts question whether DeNA gives Nintendo the edge it needs to break into smartphone games. DeNA's CEO responds to the doubters. Photo: Reuters

Boutique properties are transforming their lifts from boring boxes into forums for art, music and social-media fame.

Uncertainty about what kind of government will emerge from Spain’s deadlocked elections won’t dent the current economic rebound; the problem lies in a slowing of long-term reform, Simon Nixon writes.

Gucci, Donna Karan, Gigi Hadid, Alber Elbaz, Louboutin, Caitlyn, and others made for a year of changes

Khavyar is a newly-launched caviar brand which offers caviar from around the world. But the United States produces several local varieties that lend themselves to beer pairings and pre-dinner nibbles. Khavyar founder Patrick Brown joins Tanya Rivero to discuss domestic caviar. Photo: Khavyar

Hotels are upgrading their elevators to make the move between floors memorable and fun. From mini-galleries to photo booths, the elevator may be the new hotel hot spot. WSJ's Andrea Petersen joins Tanya Rivero to discuss. Photo: Ivan Belaustegui/Faena Art

A longtime relationship between two allies, Amazon and UPS, has recently come under strain. WSJ's Laura Stevens discusses with Tanya Rivero. Photo: Getty

Oil prices rallied to a nearly two-week high Wednesday after government data showed an unexpectedly large decline in U.S. stockpiles, a rare reprieve from the flood of oil that had been flowing into storage.

Canada focuses on assimilating educated foreigners who fill job needs, in sharp contrast to Europe.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said an exploding Takata Corp. air bag has been connected to an eighth U.S. death, the ninth globally, from an accident in Pittsburgh in July.

DRW Investments founder Don Wilson Jr. is fighting allegations by the regulator that his firm placed manipulative bets in an obscure corner of the futures market.

The French government unveiled a proposal for constitutional amendments that would shield state-of-emergency measures from legal challenges and strip some French-born terrorists of their nationality.

As El Niño peaks, investors are bracing for its sister climate phenomenon La Niña to be next to upend weather patterns and potentially wreak havoc on agricultural commodities.

From pleated skirts to the naked dress, 2015 had its share of memorable fashion moments. WSJ's Christina Binkley discusses the year in fashion with Tanya Rivero. Photo: Getty

One of India’s largest telecommunications companies, Reliance Communications, said it has been told by regulators to stop providing Facebook controversial free Internet service Free Basics.