Briefing: General Motors Has Recalled 80,000 Cars In 2026
Strategic angle: One of GM's oddest recalls so far this year was for missing owner's manuals. Here's the full list.
Briefing: Iran issues global threat as Israel's regime kill list grows with help from the inside
Strategic angle: Israel eliminated three top Iranian commanders on Friday as it continues its relentless strikes on Tehran's repression forces, with help from ordinary Iranians who are rising up against the regime.
Social media makes people unhappy — World Happiness Report
The 2026 World Happiness Report reveals a decline in life satisfaction among young people in English-speaking countries.
Briefing: Cybercab Spotted Up Close, Steering Wheel, Panel Gaps And All
Strategic angle: Reader photos show Tesla robotaxi prototype up close, revealing unexpected interior details and rough panel fitment.
Briefing: Finland is world's happiest country ninth year in a row, UN happiness report finds
Strategic angle: Finland maintains its top position as the world's happiest country for the ninth year running, scoring 7.764 on a 10-point scale.
Briefing: Dana Lixenberg's personal, political and pared-down portraits
Strategic angle: Her photographs of celebrated personalities, from Toni Morrison to Tupac Shakur, have become iconic images.
Briefing: 'Marriage penalty' in Washington state's new millionaire tax stirs debate
Strategic angle: Washington state's first-ever income tax would impose a 9.9% tax on income of more than $1 million a year.
Briefing: Medicare Chief Discusses TrumpRx's Narrow Focus
Strategic angle: Today's biotech news includes insights from the Medicare director on the scope of TrumpRx and the FDA's approval of high-dose Wegovy.
Briefing: Perceived inequality is a breeding ground for populism, say researchers
Strategic angle: Income and wealth disparities have widened significantly, correlating with the rise of populist parties in Europe.
Briefing: Tesla Dodges 2-Million-Car Recall
Strategic angle: We're looking at Tesla avoiding a multi-million-car recall, and Chrysler's new boss needing to actually do something with the nameplate and more.
Briefing: A Mercedes G63 Convertible Is Finally Happening: Report
Strategic angle: The roofless G-Class will allegedly go on sale in the United States in 2028.
Briefing: Curro Rodríguez: from bankruptcy to global water empire
Strategic angle: After facing financial ruin, Francisco “Curro” Rodríguez has built one of the world leaders in carton-packaged water: Ly Company.
Briefing: Kazakhstan votes for a new Constitution, marking a turning point in its political future
Strategic angle: Kazakhstan has adopted a new constitution following a nationwide referendum backed by a strong majority, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s political evolution.
Briefing: Justices to consider arbitration exemption for “last-mile” drivers
Strategic angle: Flowers Foods v. Brock brings the justices another in a lengthening line of cases about the exemptions from the Federal Arbitration Act.
Briefing: BMW Has A New Role For Alpina, And It Starts With Two New Models
Strategic angle: A new chapter for Alpina begins with BMW’s biggest models, suggesting a refined approach that moves away from traditional performance expectations.
Briefing: Pharmalittle: Insights on TrumpRx and Wegovy
Strategic angle: Exploring expectations around TrumpRx and a new high-dose version of Wegovy.
Briefing: He's one reason why aid cuts weren't as dire for the HIV population as predicted
Strategic angle: Harerimana Ismail of Uganda continues his vital work with HIV-positive children despite losing his salary due to aid cuts.
Briefing: Twin-Screw Supercharger Turns Silverado ZR2 Into A 4.2 Second Pickup
Strategic angle: Hennessey builds a 700 hp Silverado ZR2 with off-road upgrades and a limited 100-unit run.
Trump is dismantling democracy at 'unprecedented' speed, global report finds
Three major new studies on democracy and freedom all find the U.S. is slipping further away from democracy.
Briefing: Meta U-turns on Horizon Worlds VR shutdown after user backlash
Strategic angle: Meta has reversed its decision to pull the plug on Horizon Worlds in VR after backlash, keeping it alive as it shifts focus toward mobile growth and a wider user base.