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Apple Names New CEO, Succeeding Tim Cook

Apr 20, 2026 · 12m

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P.M. Edition for April 20. Apple has named John Ternus, a longtime company insider, as its next CEO, succeeding Tim Cook. Plus, Tesla owners are pushing back against the company, saying that CEO Elon Musk overpromised and underdelivered on the cars’ autonomous features. Journal reporter Becky Peterson explains what this could mean for Tesla. And, in good news for soon-to-be college graduates, there are early signs that entry-level hiring is picking up. We hear from Ray A. Smith, who covers workplace issues for WSJ, about what’s changed. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.