Briefing: A Turkish border town known for its cats - in times of peace
Strategic angle: The border town of Van in Turkey is known for being a hub for Iranian travelers, its lavish breakfasts, and its cats.
Briefing: Honda Prologue's $7,500 Price Cut Means There's No Better Time To Buy
Strategic angle: Miss the EV tax credit? Well then, good news, because Honda has slashed the price of the Prologue by $7,500.
Briefing: Government watchdog urges FDA to finalize guidance for advisory committee conflicts of interest
Strategic angle: A new review reveals the FDA's shortcomings in disclosing financial conflicts of interest among advisory committee members.
Briefing: 'It's a nightmare for Keir Starmer' as UK PM sees 'special relationship' with US unravel
Strategic angle: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasizes the need for closer ties with Europe amid global instability and criticism from Trump.
Briefing: "Lives will be lost": How the U.K.'s aid cuts may affect parts of Africa
Strategic angle: In March, the UK announced it would trim its global aid budget and set new priorities in 2027, raising concerns about the impact on vulnerable regions.
Briefing: High nickel concentrations in Martian bedrock point to potential biosignatures
Strategic angle: NASA's Perseverance rover discovers unexpected nickel levels in Martian bedrock, suggesting possible signs of life.
Briefing: Tiger Woods Pleads Not Guilty To His Latest DUI Charge
Strategic angle: Woods claims he was distracted by his phone, not driving under the influence.
Briefing: Eli Lilly opposes push to pass Trump's drug pricing deals into law, CEO says
Strategic angle: Eli Lilly's CEO expresses opposition to the White House's efforts to codify drug pricing reforms.
Macron touts Europe's 'predictability' during Japan visit in apparent swipe at Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron emphasizes Europe's stability amid global uncertainties during his Tokyo visit.
Briefing: Everything is iPhone now
Strategic angle: This is part of our package about Apple's 50th anniversary, read more here.
Briefing: A 22-Vehicle Plan By 2030 Is Genesis’s Answer To BMW, Mercedes, And Everyone Else
Strategic angle: The luxury brand that reached one million global sales faster than any rival is now targeting BMW, Mercedes, and Lexus with its biggest product push yet.
Briefing: Vizsla budgets $13.7M for Palmer program
Strategic angle: North of 60 Mining News reports on Vizsla's financial commitment.
Briefing: A new way to detect breakthroughs in science: Large-scale analysis reveals 'disruptive' innovations in research history
Strategic angle: A research team has developed a method to identify significant scientific breakthroughs through large-scale analysis.
Briefing: April Fools’ Day 2026: the best and cringiest pranks
Strategic angle: Welcome to the worst day on the internet! As Chaim Gartenberg pointed out years ago, brands and a holiday dedicated to hoaxes are rarely a winning combo.
Briefing: Kia’s compact EV3 is coming to the US this year, with 320 miles of range
Strategic angle: Kia announces the US launch of its compact electric SUV, the EV3, boasting impressive range and features.
Briefing: Trump threatened to stop weapons for Ukraine unless Europe joined Hormuz coalition
Strategic angle: Nato’s top official urged key alliance members to offer help to US to reopen key waterway
Briefing: Cosmic collision of galaxies mapped by Maunakea telescope
Strategic angle: An astronomer at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo uses data from the Canada–France–Hawaiʻi Telescope to reconstruct a slow-motion cosmic collision.
Briefing: Hyundai’s New Pickup Truck Will Be Everything The Santa Cruz Refused To Be
Strategic angle: After the Santa Cruz's lukewarm reception, Hyundai is going all-in on a purpose-built body-on-frame truck built specifically for American buyers.
Briefing: Republican Senator Calls Chinese Cars A ‘Cancer,’ Vowing Stricter Ban
Strategic angle: Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio plans to introduce legislation to prohibit partnerships that would allow Chinese cars into the U.S.
Briefing: The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 are now at their lowest price in months
Strategic angle: The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 deliver good bass for a pair of bone conduction headphones, perfect for outdoor workouts.