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Over three years, hundreds of volunteers will fan out across California to survey wild bees, with the goal of piecing together a picture of where they live and which species are in trouble. (Image credit: Grace Widyatmajda/NPR)

Halfway through the year, hopes about AI and a sturdier-than-expected economy are leading to a big rally in stock markets — but a lot of uncertainty still lies ahead. (Image credit: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Joby Aviation said this week that it got the green light to flight test its factory-made air taxi, which it hopes to launch commercially in 2025. It’s one of several companies reaching for the skies. (Image credit: (c) Joby Aero,

Northvolt’s CEO says the key driver behind the startup is to make Europe self-efficient and less reliant on China for supplies. (Image credit: Nora Lorek for NPR)

Strong upper legs can also boost running, walking and climbing stairs.

Test your knowledge of the week’s events as reported in The Wall Street Journal.

Private, military-style security companies are an increasingly visible element of China’s expanding global footprint.

The president has largely rejected calls from liberals to push for term limits and expansion, warning that doing so could further politicize the judiciary.

Builders, engineers, real-estate agents, automakers and other businesses typically sensitive to higher borrowing costs have increased employment. 

Pan Gongsheng’s designation as the PBOC’s senior party official clears the way for him to become governor of the central bank, say people familiar with the matter.