Politics Briefing: France condemns Houthis for entering Middle East war Strategic angle: French officials criticize the Iranian-backed group for escalating tensions in the region. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Money Briefing: Russia's Ust-Luga port damaged by Ukrainian drones, fire breaks out Strategic angle: Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Ust-Luga port, leading to significant damage and a fire. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Politics Briefing: The law is coming for social media, with the science still uncertain Strategic angle: A California jury finds Meta and Google liable for child addiction, while France moves to restrict social media access for minors. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Life Briefing: This hidden state of water could explain why life exists Strategic angle: Scientists have discovered a critical point in supercooled water that reveals its unusual behavior and implications for life. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Money TSA Wait Times: Track Security Lines by Airport in the U.S. Travelers are facing long lines at airports across the U.S. as a partial government shutdown drags on. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Money Briefing: Not everyone can expect a bigger tax refund this year — what's actually driving your result Strategic angle: President Donald Trump has said this will be the "largest tax refund season of all time," as a result of his "big beautiful bill." Here's what the megabill means for taxpayers. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Politics Briefing: The week in pictures: Massive daytime attack on Ukraine, 'No Kings' and France's adieu to Jospin Strategic angle: France held a national tribute to former prime minister Lionel Jospin while Russia launched a significant daytime attack on Ukraine amidst global protests. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Money Briefing: Crude Oil Q2 2026 Outlook: Hormuz Risks Dominate WTI Price Forecasts Strategic angle: An analysis of the factors influencing WTI prices, focusing on the risks in the Hormuz Strait. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Money Briefing: State of Georgia to Acquire Land Once Slated for Mining Near the Iconic Okefenokee Swamp Strategic angle: The state aims to protect the natural beauty and ecosystem of the Okefenokee swamp by acquiring land previously designated for mining. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Life Briefing: This quantum computing breakthrough may not be what it seemed Strategic angle: A team of physicists set out to test some of the most exciting claims in quantum computing—and found a very different story. Editorial Staff Mar 29