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Briefing: The biggest names on the briefs

Strategic angle: Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily in the form of opinions and oral arguments, to provide insights into the justices’ decision making.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Tech

Briefing: Why Project Hail Mary’s creators were ‘scared’ about making the sci-fi adaptation

Strategic angle: Exploring the challenges faced by the team behind the adaptation of Andy Weir's latest novel.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Life

Briefing: Abortion on the 2026 Ballot: The Evolving Landscape of State Abortion Initiatives

Strategic angle: This issue brief reviews the abortion-related initiatives currently slated to be on the ballot in November 2026 and examines how these measures may impact abortion access in the state.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Tech

Briefing: OpenSUSE Kalpa

Strategic angle: A new release of OpenSUSE aimed at developers.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Life

Briefing: Smoking rates are at a historic low. You’re not hearing about it from the government

Strategic angle: The CDC had remarkable data on smoking rates last fall, but it no longer had smoking experts available to review it and disseminate it.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Life

Briefing: Epic notches a legal win, but the saga continues

Strategic angle: An update on Epic's lawsuit over alleged improper access to health records, Nvidia's new radiology AI partnership, and more.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Life

Briefing: NIH Grant Awards Are Lagging (Again)

Strategic angle: How to type with your mind, who might not need to take blood pressure meds, and other health news.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Life

Briefing: Trump's Drug Pricing Moves and GSK Asthma Drug Insights

Strategic angle: The White House intensifies pressure on Congress for drug pricing legislation.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Sports

Briefing: Kiper's new NFL mock draft: How free agency shook up first-round landing spots for top prospects

Strategic angle: Team needs have shifted in free agency, so how will top prospects come off the board in Round 1? Mel Kiper Jr. projects the NFL draft's first 32 picks.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

Sports

Briefing: Reid's updated NFL draft QB Hot Board: Strengths and weaknesses for the top passers

Strategic angle: Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We sized up the top 12, starting with Fernando Mendoza.

Editorial Staff Mar 17