Briefing: Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis
Strategic angle: European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
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Australia’s Lynas inks US rare earth oxide supply deal
Lynas secures a significant contract to supply rare earth oxides to the US.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Biggest Nato allies reject Trump’s Hormuz armada demand
Strategic angle: UK, France and Germany refuse to be drawn into wider war with Iran, risking a showdown with US President
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Buick May Bring Sedans Back To America Using A Surprising Platform
Strategic angle: After going all in on crossovers and SUVs, Buick may be flirting with sedans again.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Ocean bacteria team up to break down biodegradable plastic
Strategic angle: Biodegradable plastics could help alleviate the plastic waste crisis, but understanding their degradation process is crucial.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: US wants help to guard Strait of Hormuz, but EU is not keen
Strategic angle: As Trump dials up pressure on Europe to guard the Strait of Hormuz, Russia is taking advantage of the rise in energy prices.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Failing to succeed: Why post‑secondary students need more room to mess up
Strategic angle: University students today face a confusing mix of messages about failure, navigating systems that often penalize mistakes.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: How To Manage Royal Caribbean Stock Amid High Oil Prices
Strategic angle: Strategies for navigating Royal Caribbean's stock performance in a volatile oil market.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: ‘War is expensive’: As bombs pummel Lebanon, an ancient souk falls silent
Strategic angle: Israel's devastating war with Hezbollah has compounded the suffering of ordinary Lebanese who were already grappling with an economy on the brink of collapse.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Hyundai Stops Palisade Sales, Recalls 68,500 SUVs After Fatal Incident
Hyundai is urging owners to use caution when operating the SUV's second- and third-row power seats.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: A brain-computer interface allowed people with paralysis to type with their mind
Strategic angle: Two people with paralysis were able to type using a brain-computer interface that decodes attempted finger movement, a new study showed.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Peloton is launching bikes and treadmills for gyms, accelerating commercial strategy
Strategic angle: Peloton is launching commercial gym-ready Bikes and Treads, expanding into gyms globally as it seeks new growth beyond its at-home fitness business.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: The Volvo EX30 Joins America's EV Graveyard
Strategic angle: It's the end of the road for Volvo's smallest and cheapest electric car. The larger EX60 is still on the way though.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: The seven hour explosion nobody could explain
Strategic angle: Gamma-ray bursts are the most violent explosions in the universe, releasing immense energy in a fraction of a second.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: FTC Tells Almost 100 Dealer Groups Their “Great Price” Needs To Be The Real Price
Strategic angle: The agency says car ads should show the actual price buyers pay, not a teaser price that grows significantly with hidden fees at signing time.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Truckload linehaul rate index nears 3-year high in February
Strategic angle: Truckload linehaul rate index approaches its highest point in three years, signaling potential changes in the freight market.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: 'Kurds can play a significant role in a breakthrough in Iran,' Iranian Kurdish leader says
Strategic angle: Abdullah Mohtadi discusses the potential impact of Kurdish involvement in Iran's political landscape.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: What is HELIOS, the US laser destroying cheap Iranian drones for cents
Strategic angle: The High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance, deployed on a US naval ship, downed several drones last week. Here’s what you need to know about the game-changing technology.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Durbin and Raskin call for perjury investigation into DHS' Kristi Noem
Strategic angle: Ousted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified before Congress earlier this month.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Birthright Citizenship: A Response to Pete Patterson
Strategic angle: Exploring the implications of birthright citizenship through a constitutional lens.
Editorial Staff Mar 16