e billion square feet of office space sits vacant across the country. Photo Illustration: Getty Images/Amber BragdonNews moves fast, and there's not always time to untangle the complex forces driving the day's biggest stories. WSJ Explains breaks down big market moves, business and economic trends, and scientific developments to help you stay ahead of the curve.Buy now, pay later programs boomed during the pandemic as consumers looked for an accessible alternative to credit cards.
Illustration: John McColganCooking a burger at Chili’s used to take five minutes. Now, it takes about two. WSJ’s Heather Haddon breaks down the small changes the chain is making to save time and costs in the kitchen, and the potential pitfalls of the strategy. Photo illustration: Ryan TrefesJerome Powell, as the chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, appears to hold the country’s economic health in his hands. It’s a coveted role that has earned him both praise and criticism.