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Briefing: Tech giants are spending more than ever to shape California politics. See how much

Strategic angle: An in-depth look at the increasing financial influence of tech companies in California's political landscape.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: Iran war: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?

Strategic angle: Supply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets — the war in Iran brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s. How bad is the current crisis?

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Money

Briefing: Novartis shells out $2 billion for immunology biotech Excellergy, in second multi-billion dollar deal in a week

Strategic angle: The Swiss pharma giant is betting on a next-generation allergy treatment that may prove to work faster and better than anything currently on the market.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: ‘Really special’: Watch as mother, sister and daughter whales unite in supporting newborn calf

Strategic angle: “It's amazing: when faced with this impossible challenge, these animals come together to succeed,” says Project CETI's Shane Gero.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Senate votes to fund much of DHS, minus immigration enforcement

The Senate approved a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, early Friday, excluding funding for ICE.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Energy

Briefing: Congo, China deepen mining ties as US pushes rival minerals pact

Strategic angle: Congo and China strengthen their mining partnership amid US efforts to establish a competing minerals agreement.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: India: When floods come, survival is a roll of the dice

Strategic angle: Across India's flood-prone regions, marginalized communities are often hit the hardest by escalating climate-related disasters.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: 'As soon as a peace agreement or ceasefire is reached in Ukraine, the Russians will be able to rebuild,' warns Sweden's chief of military operations

Strategic angle: Vice Admiral Ewa Skoog Haslum expresses concerns over the adaptability of Russian forces in a recent interview.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: IRGC warning fuels fears of Iran war escalating further despite 'ongoing' talks

Strategic angle: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned civilians in the Middle East to avoid US bases amid rising tensions and ongoing strikes.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: Merz criticized for selective approach to international law

Strategic angle: Legal scholars urge the German government to take a stand against US operations in Iran and Venezuela.

Editorial Staff Mar 27