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Briefing: The war in Iran could plunge the world into hunger

Strategic angle: Farmers from Iowa to India depend on fossil fuel-based fertilizers. Much of their supply is stuck in the Persian Gulf.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Money

Briefing: Trump will decide whether U.S. participates in IEA release of oil reserves, Interior Secretary says

Strategic angle: The IEA is a group of 32 advanced economies primarily in Europe, North America, and northeast Asia. The U.S. is a member of the organization.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Life

Briefing: Friendly fungi hijack plant regulator to promote symbiosis

Strategic angle: Research reveals how beneficial fungi manipulate plant defenses to foster mutualistic relationships.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Life

Briefing: King penguins are the rare species benefiting from a warming world. But that could change

Strategic angle: Research shows that while king penguins currently thrive in a warming climate, future changes may pose risks to their survival.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: Pentagon probe points to U.S. missile hitting Iranian school

Strategic angle: A military assessment suggests a U.S. Tomahawk cruise missile was responsible for at least 165 deaths at an Iranian girls' school.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Money

Briefing: Investors demand steep concessions in Salesforce’s $25bn bond deal

Strategic angle: Software group sold debt at significant premium in borrowing costs in sign of Wall Street jitters over AI disruption

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Life

Briefing: New method reveals hidden stereochemical forms of oxidation in antibody drugs

Strategic angle: A breakthrough technique uncovers previously undetected oxidation forms in monoclonal antibodies, impacting their efficacy.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Tech

Briefing: AI Firms Can Limit Military Surveillance of Americans. What About Everyone Else?

Strategic angle: Exploring the implications of AI companies' role in military surveillance and its impact on privacy.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Politics

Briefing: EU reinforces cooperation with Azerbaijan on security and energy

Strategic angle: European Council President António Costa discusses enhanced collaboration with Azerbaijan amidst ongoing regional tensions.

Editorial Staff Mar 11

Tech

Briefing: The Live Nation settlement has industry insiders baffled

Strategic angle: Justice Department's unexpected settlement leaves many questions unanswered.

Editorial Staff Mar 11