Briefing: IRS paper check changes trigger tax refund delays for more than 830,000 filers
Strategic angle: Many filers could see tax refund delays amid the IRS shift away from paper checks. Here's what to know if you receive a CP53E notice.
Briefing: That Flash Of Light Could Soon Mean A $150 Automatic Ticket In Massachusetts
Strategic angle: A proposed law would let cities install traffic cameras that mail drivers civil fines up to $150, while raising new concerns about privacy and due process.
Briefing: NY Pedestrians Freeze As SUV Flies Through Intersection And Crashes Into Buffalo Wild Wings
Strategic angle: A speeding Acura MDX launched through a New York intersection before crashing into scaffolding outside a Buffalo Wild Wings.
Briefing: The fish were biting in ancient Alabama: Tooth found embedded in Cretaceous apex predator's neck
Strategic angle: A unique new fossil demonstrates rare evidence of direct conflict between apex predators in the Cretaceous oceans of North America.
Briefing: Ford Has Already Recalled 7.4 Million Cars This Year
Strategic angle: Ford is on track to break its own record for vehicle recalls, having already recalled 7.4 million cars in 2026.
Briefing: Amazon Prime Video's ad-free plan is getting a price hike
Strategic angle: Amazon Prime Video is raising the price of its ad-free plan in the US and adding several new features.
Briefing: IonQ (IONQ) Announces Collaboration with Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS)
Strategic angle: IonQ partners with ARLIS to advance quantum computing applications.
Briefing: Most Medicare Beneficiaries Affected by Plan Terminations in 2025 Have Robust Medicare Advantage Options in 2026
Strategic angle: Virtually all (98.9%) of the 2.6 million Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan that terminated coverage at the end of 2025 have at least one MA-PD available in 2026.
Briefing: Actis divests Orygen to Grupo Romero
Strategic angle: Actis has successfully divested its stake in Orygen to Grupo Romero.
Briefing: Geneticists challenge common model of how cells retain their identity
Strategic angle: A new study from Umeå University suggests that the widely accepted model of cellular identity may be flawed.
Briefing: Money coach maxes out their Roth IRA at the beginning of every year. Is this the right move for you?
Strategic angle: Exploring the benefits and drawbacks of maxing out your Roth IRA early in the year.
Briefing: Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 Robotaxi Could Be Your Next Uber In Las Vegas
Strategic angle: The automaker’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary partnered with Uber to deploy its robotaxis in Las Vegas.
Epstein’s pal attempts a biotech comeback, and Prasad exits the FDA
On this week's The Readout LOUD podcast: A friend of Jeffrey Epstein attempts a biotech comeback, and (another) Prasad FDA exit.
Briefing: Trump policies set to increase rates of lung disease and death, study finds
Strategic angle: Experts warn of ‘attack on Americans’ lungs’ from cuts to health programs and environmental rollbacks.
Briefing: Ineos Hints Its Smallest SUV Yet Could Arrive Sooner Than Expected
Strategic angle: The smaller Ineos Fusilier project is back on track, with plans for electric and range-extender versions still under consideration.
Briefing: The biggest names missing from the list of America's top philanthropists
Strategic angle: MacKenzie Scott and many of America's richest are absent from the latest Philanthropy 50 ranking.
Briefing: Porsche Boss Praises Electric 718: 'Great Car'
Strategic angle: The team behind the Boxster and Cayman EVs is 'doing a great job.'
Briefing: White House says it’s ‘done’ with vaccines. MAHA begs to differ
Strategic angle: As Trump political advisers try to move on from vaccine policy debates, MAHA movement insiders push back, calling RFK Jr. supporters vital to GOP's success.
Briefing: The Era Of Air Taxis Cometh As FAA Approves Eight Test Programs Across 26 States
Strategic angle: Even if the initial tests go well, there may be a lot of turbulence ahead.
Briefing: Exploring unicorns of all kinds at the Musée de Cluny
Strategic angle: The Musée national du Moyen Age welcomes representations of the mythical creature from every culture and era.