Sept 1 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
- Walmart (NYSE:WMT) Inc WMT.N will launch Walmart+ on September 15, a $98-a-year membership that includes free grocery delivery, a discount on gas from Walmart parking lots and the ability to check out via a mobile phone in stores. https://on.wsj.com/2QJFILU
- Facebook Inc FB.O has threatened to stop allowing Australians to share news on its site and on Instagram if lawmakers allow media companies to demand payment from digital platforms. https://on.wsj.com/2QNO457
- Amazon.com Inc AMZN.O said Monday it received federal approval to establish a fleet of drones and will begin limited tests of package deliveries to customers in the U.S., although a number of key steps remain before widespread use of the technology will be allowed.
- McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD) MCD.N pushed back at former Chief Executive Steve Easterbrook's attempts to dismiss its lawsuit seeking to claw back his severance, saying that his attorney's questions about the thoroughness of its investigation into his affairs should be addressed in court. https://on.wsj.com/3bd7mu8