Tech Briefing: Judge Calls US Government Ban on Anthropic AI Tools ‘Troubling’ Strategic angle: A federal judge expresses concerns over the government's restrictions on AI technologies. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Investors snap up debt to finance Electronic Arts’ $55bn take-private Strategic angle: Bond deals tied to acquisition of video game maker show appetite for risky debt despite geopolitical tumult Editorial Staff Mar 24
Life Briefing: From frontier to feedback loop: Expert explains why space must become circular Strategic angle: Materials scientist Dr. Yige Sun discusses the necessity of circularity in space as it evolves into critical infrastructure for the global digital economy. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: US oil price tumbles in latest bout of market volatility Strategic angle: Donald Trump continues to play up prospect of deal with Iran, saying they are ‘talking sense’ in negotiations with the US. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Travel Briefing: John Wayne's Custom Hunting Ride Was Dubbed 'War Wagon' — Go On, Guess What It Was Strategic angle: No ordinary vehicle would do for The Duke. The mods to this ride included raising the roof by six inches to accommodate his height and trademark Stetson. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Storage options for waste key as North Dakota lawmakers study nuclear energy Strategic angle: North Dakota lawmakers are exploring storage options for nuclear waste as they consider the future of nuclear energy in the state. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Bitcoin mining company plans to expand cryptocurrency operations to Dubuque County Strategic angle: Bitcoin mining company plans to expand cryptocurrency operations to Dubuque County KCRG Editorial Staff Mar 24
Politics Ukraine peace talks stall as Russia begins its spring offensive The diplomatic process aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine has stalled since the beginning of the Iran war, which Kyiv claims only “bolsters Russia’s confidence”. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: US to deploy more troops even as Trump praises Iran talks Strategic angle: Members of 82nd Airborne to join other forces in the Middle East ahead of president’s deadline for Tehran to end conflict. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Louisiana looks to expand nuclear power infrastructure with strategic framework, federal funding renewal Strategic angle: Louisiana aims to enhance its nuclear power capabilities through a new strategic framework and renewed federal funding. Editorial Staff Mar 24