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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 11 MIN

Why It’s So Hard to Crack Down on Deadly Counterfeit Air-Bag Parts

from WSJ What’s News · host The Wall Street Journal

P.M. Edition for July 9. Federal safety officials have linked air-bags with counterfeit parts to at least 10 deaths in the U.S. since 2023. WSJ autos reporter Ryan Felton discusses why fixing the problem is so difficult, and what you can do about it. Plus, the Manhattan high-rise that was at risk of partial collapse earlier this week was one of a growing number of office-to-apartment conversions. We hear from Journal reporter Rebecca Picciotto about why it’s a reality-check moment for developers and investors. And U.S. existing home sales end the crucial spring season on a sour note, with a sharp decrease in June. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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