Briefing: Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states
Strategic angle: The Palestinian group also affirms Tehran's right to defend itself from 'aggression' by the US and Israel.
Briefing: How a drawn-out Middle East war could drag on US consumer spending
Strategic angle: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East may have significant implications for US consumer behavior and spending patterns.
Briefing: Older women set to inherit most of $54 trillion in ‘great wealth transfer’ to widowed spouses
Strategic angle: Because females have longer life expectancies, most of the spousal transfer of assets due to death is expected to go to women. Advisors say they should prepare.
Briefing: As New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces $7 billion budget hole, free parking may be history
Strategic angle: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing a $7 billion budget hole, and the free parking NYC residents have taken for granted may be a revenue opportunity.
Briefing: Saturday Citations: Neurology of boring sounds; one huge croc; Travels With Sol
Strategic angle: This week, researchers successfully reconstructed videos from the brain activity of mice and explored the singing behavior of female birds.
Briefing: Mining Rush for Critical Minerals Threatens Amazon Land Reform Settlements
Strategic angle: A survey reveals a surge in mining requests for critical minerals in Brazil's Carajás region, endangering land reform settlements.
Briefing: As the risk of measles grows, why are parents so divided on vaccines?
Strategic angle: In South Carolina, some parents embrace vaccines, others opt out. A mix of politics, distrust, and misinformation is pushing neighbors apart.
Briefing: Cuba begins releasing prisoners and confirms US talks as island's energy crisis intensifies
Strategic angle: Cuba's government acknowledges US discussions amid a severe energy crisis, signaling potential shifts in policy.
Briefing: Kia Has Multiple Error Codes. Then The Mechanic Unplugs The Backup Camera: 'Had The Same Thing On A Santa Fe'
Strategic angle: 'From can to can’t.'
Briefing: Qatar repels overnight Iran raid as evacuations announced
Strategic angle: Missile interceptions and precautionary evacuations in Doha highlight rising regional tensions.
Briefing: 'Iran must not be allowed to hold global economy hostage,' UAE minister tells Euronews
Strategic angle: UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh warns against Iran's influence on the global economy in a recent interview.
Briefing: Bacteria that generate electricity: How a shellfish-based gel could monitor wastewater and food
Strategic angle: Microbial bioelectronic sensors utilize living bacteria to create electrical signals in response to target substances, offering advantages over traditional biosensors.
Briefing: The Giant Engines That Helped The B-29 Superfortress Rule The Skies
Strategic angle: From World War II through the Korean War, the B-29 delivered bombs to distant parts of the world, including two atomic bombs. These engines made it possible.
Briefing: Clashes Erupt in Kolkata Ahead of Modi Rally
Strategic angle: Violence breaks out in Kolkata as tensions rise before Prime Minister Modi's scheduled appearance.
Briefing: Why has Trump left Iran’s nuclear stockpile untouched?
Strategic angle: US administration appears to have no plan to retrieve the enriched uranium after two weeks of military action.
Briefing: US deploys USS Tripoli amphibious assault ship to Middle East
Strategic angle: The USS Tripoli and its Marine expeditionary unit are being sent to the Middle East, including personnel and F-35 fighter jets.
Briefing: With boom in prediction markets, some lawmakers worry about how to police themselves
Strategic angle: House and Senate ethics committees give no financial disclosure guidance on event contracts or prediction markets — unlike stock, cryptocurrency and bond trades.
Briefing: Pi Day: From rockets to cancer research, here's how the number pi is embedded in our lives
Strategic angle: Math nerds and dessert enthusiasts unite to celebrate Pi Day every March 14, the date that represents the first three digits of the mathematical constant pi.
Briefing: The Benefits Of Diesel Electric Semi Trucks, And Where They Still Fall Short
Strategic angle: Efficient diesel electric technology has been in use in railroad locomotives for years, so why hasn't it caught on in the world of semi trucks?
Briefing: Qatar turns to desert farming to boost food security
Strategic angle: In response to geopolitical tensions, Qatar is investing in desert farming to enhance its food security.