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As the U.S. fights a persistent bird flu outbreak, the cost of eggs has skyrocketed. The owner of a brunch cafe tells us about the impact of high-priced eggs on his business and WSJ’s Patrick Thomas unpacks one possible fix that the egg industry wouldn't consider – until now. Further Reading: - Soaring Egg Prices Reignite Debate Over Bird Flu Vaccinations - At the ‘Wall Street of Eggs,’ Demand Is Surging - First Cows, Now Cats. Is Bird Flu Coming for Humans Next? Further Listening: - Bird Flu and the High Price of Eggs - Farm-to-Table Pioneer on Why We Still Need Better Food Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump administration is pushing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to hand over mineral rights worth hundreds of billions of dollars to the U.S. Zelensky said a deal is possible but he wants better terms. WSJ's James Marson explains why these minerals are so valuable and what this potential deal could mean for ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. Further Listening: - Trump 2.0: Shaking Up Europe - Ukraine's $30 Billion Problem Further Reading: - A Guide to U.S.-Russia Talks on Ending the War in Ukraine - Ukraine’s Zelensky Wants Better Terms on Minerals Deal Demanded by Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For decades, Germany has relied on manufacturing and exports – a model that made it the world’s third largest economy. But that model is breaking down, and the country’s leaders are offering few alternatives in the upcoming election. WSJ’s Tom Fairless and Bertrand Benoit discuss Germany’s downturn and what can be done about it. Further Reading: - Germany’s Economic Model Is Broken, and No One Has a Plan B - Why Germany’s Confidence Is Shattered and Its Economy Is Kaput Further Listening: - Trump 2.0: Shaking Up Europe - Germany’s Difficult Breakup with Russian Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump Administration turns its focus to Europe as President Trump signals a willingness to cooperate with Russia. WSJ’s Alex Ward joins Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball to discuss what that means for an end to the war in Ukraine. Further Reading: -Trump’s Turn to Russia Spooks U.S. Allies Who Fear a Weakened NATO -Trump’s Attack on Zelensky Signals New World Order Taking Shape Further Listening: -Trump 2.0: The Musk-Trump Bromance -R.I.P. CFPB? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A controversy among YouTube influencers has led to a series of lawsuits accusing browser extensions like PayPal Honey of swiping their commissions. PayPal said it disagrees with the claims in these lawsuits and look forward to defending itself. The litigation shines a light on the sometimes murky world of affiliate marketing, a $12 billion business. Further Reading: -Creators Insist Coupon Browser Extensions Are Stealing Their Money. Will the Courts Agree? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recent years, most home insurers were fleeing areas of California with high risk for wildfires. But State Farm was there, dominating the market. Then, just months before the devastating L.A. fires, the company dropped 30,000 homeowners from their books. WSJ’s Jean Eaglesham explains how the risk that State Farm unloaded is now a problem for the rest of California. Further Reading: -State Farm Was All In on California – Until it Pulled the Plug Before the Fires -Insurers’ Rule Change Puts California Homeowners on the Hook for L.A. Fire Further Listening: -Their L.A. Neighborhood Burned. Two Residents Find What’s Left. -Insuring a Home in California Is Getting Harder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices