Briefing: The Texas lithium boom that wasn’t ... or at least not yet
Strategic angle: Exploring the current state and future potential of Texas's lithium industry.
Briefing: Week in pictures: Trouble in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s new leader and a Trump-Epstein statue
Strategic angle: From deadly strikes in Iran and Lebanon to a controversial statue of Trump and Epstein, this week has been eventful.
Briefing: 36-year-old moved from Chicago to Spain, works 16 hours a week and is semi-retired: 'You get one life. Live it right'
Strategic angle: Gigi Gonzalez moved from Chicago to Valencia, Spain, in 2025. It's transformed her work-life balance, finances and more.
Briefing: Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are the choice — if you have a Galaxy phone
Strategic angle: The Galaxy Buds Pro 4 are a nice improvement over the Buds 3, but still require a Galaxy device to use all their features.
Briefing: Need Raw Performance? These 9 Cars Have The Most Horsepower You Can Buy In 2026
Strategic angle: In most cases, horsepower is the go-to measurement for a vehicle's performance. But only a few models allow you to get absurd numbers for under $150,000.
Briefing: St. John's routs UConn to defend Big East title
Strategic angle: A tenacious defensive performance carried No. 13 St. John's to its second straight Big East tournament championship Saturday night with a 72-52 blowout of sixth-ranked UConn at Madison Square Garden.
Briefing: Enterprise Sells Car To Teen Without License. Then She Gets A Phone Call
Strategic angle: "What we doing?"
Briefing: These common batteries pose huge risks in Tri-Cities. Toxic smoke, intense heat
Strategic angle: Concerns rise over battery safety in the Tri-Cities area.
Briefing: McLaren to investigate 'coincidental' issues after failure to start Chinese GP
Strategic angle: McLaren faces uncertainty over power unit problems that prevented drivers from starting the race.
Briefing: Italy considers returning to nuclear energy after decades of ban
Strategic angle: Italy is exploring the possibility of reintroducing nuclear energy as a viable energy source after a long-standing ban.
Briefing: Global EV Sales Just Fell 11%, But Carmakers Found A Surprising Backup Plan
Strategic angle: With electric car demand wobbling, automakers are discovering batteries can make money elsewhere
Briefing: Iran vows to kill Israel's Netanyahu as impact of war on Gulf region widens
Strategic angle: Israel says it has killed two senior Iranian intelligence officials as oil loading reportedly resumes in the UAE's Fujairah port following a fire.
Briefing: Cubans take to the streets and attack Communist Party office in rare riot over blackouts
Strategic angle: Protests erupt in Moron as citizens express frustration over worsening economic conditions and blackouts.
Briefing: Nigeria’s online content creator market has boomed. Can the skit-makers and streamers make it pay?
Strategic angle: As platforms make less from advertising, creators are struggling to monetise work – leading to calls for more government investment and tax breaks.
Briefing: The $100,000 fee for H-1Bs is causing all sorts of problems
Strategic angle: President Trump's executive order on H-1B visa fees has led to chaos for thousands of workers.
Briefing: You'd Better Be Passing People If You're In These States' Left Lanes
Strategic angle: Left-lane cruising is a big no-no in all 50 U.S. states. However, some states enforce stricter penalties than others. Here's what to know about left-lane laws.
2026 SEC Tournament bracket: Schedule, scores, results as semifinals set in Atlanta
Find the latest on the 2026 SEC Tournament, including the bracket, scores, schedule and more.
Briefing: #Lifehacks: Woman Says Sam's Club Quoted Her $700 For New Tires. Then She Gets A Full Set Elsewhere For $350
Strategic angle: A woman's experience highlights the importance of shopping around for better prices on car tires.
Briefing: Albemarle Marks Milestone in Plans to Reopen Mining Operations
Strategic angle: Albemarle has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to resume mining activities.
Briefing: What Is A Limited-Slip Differential And How Does It Work?
Strategic angle: Differentials are what allow the wheels on a vehicle to actually move around effectively. Open differentials are common, but limited-slip ones are special.