Sports Briefing: Illini defense gets tough to oust No. 2 Houston Strategic angle: Illinois held Houston to just 34% shooting in its lowest-scoring game of the season, winning 65-55 to advance to the Elite Eight. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Sports Briefing: Tucker getting into groove as Dodgers win opener Strategic angle: Kyle Tucker padded the Dodgers' lead as Los Angeles drubbed the Diamondbacks to begin their three-peat quest. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Politics Briefing: Judge weighs whether Venezuela can pay Maduro's legal costs in US drug trafficking case Strategic angle: A U.S. judge questions the Trump administration's rationale for preventing Venezuela from covering Nicolás Maduro's legal fees. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Politics Briefing: Panic buying prompts PM to reassure Australians over fuel supply Strategic angle: Anthony Albanese says nation's supply remains "secure" amid reports of panic buying and shortages. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Money Briefing: Russia's Lavrov says US wants to take over Nord Stream gas pipelines Strategic angle: Concerns rise over US intentions regarding European energy infrastructure. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Money Briefing: ‘Hard for us to know’: Many factors lead to home heating oil price spike Strategic angle: Various elements contribute to the recent surge in home heating oil prices, leaving consumers uncertain. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Money Briefing: Zelenskyy courts Saudi support as U.S. reportedly weighs redirecting Ukraine aid to Middle East Strategic angle: Zelenskyy met Gulf leaders to seek support for Kyiv as the U.S. reportedly weighs diverting military resources to the Middle East. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Tech Briefing: Does Google’s AI Memory Breakthrough Quietly Challenge Western Digital’s (WDC) Core AI Storage Narrative? Strategic angle: A new development in AI memory technology by Google raises questions about the future of AI storage solutions. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Money Briefing: Foreign investors pull a record $12 billion from Indian stocks, sparked by Iran war Strategic angle: Foreign investors are pulling out a record $12 billion from Indian equities as the Iran conflict drives up energy costs and raises doubts on economic growth. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Life Briefing: Beavers ‘breathe new life’ into Dorset as dams built and biodiversity returns Strategic angle: National Trust reports positive impact of beavers on local habitats one year after reintroduction. Editorial Staff Mar 27