Politics Briefing: The Gulf States tighten grip on wartime communication Strategic angle: Arrests and pressure are mounting in the oil monarchies, which are facing Iranian airstrikes for the first time. Editorial Staff Mar 14
Tech Briefing: An investigation of the forces behind the age-verification bills Strategic angle: Exploring the motivations and implications of recent age-verification legislation. Editorial Staff Mar 14
Sports Briefing: Follow live: United States takes on Canada in World Baseball Classic quarterfinal Strategic angle: Catch the action as the US faces Canada in a crucial matchup. Editorial Staff Mar 14
Tech Briefing: 'Harming babies': Child safety group blasts Google's investment in AI content for kids Strategic angle: A child safety organization raises concerns over Google's new AI initiatives aimed at children. Editorial Staff Mar 14
Money Briefing: Trump Administration to Hand Arizona’s Oak Flat to Mining Giant Following Appeals Court Ruling Strategic angle: The Trump administration's decision to transfer Oak Flat to a mining company has sparked significant environmental concerns. Editorial Staff Mar 14
Travel Briefing: A Pile Of Crushed Cars Just Cost Hyundai Nearly $10 Million Strategic angle: Hyundai Motor America faces sanctions after a Pennsylvania judge ruled vehicles tied to a dealership dispute were destroyed during litigation. Editorial Staff Mar 14
Money Briefing: ZnO-Embedded Macroporous Carbon Framework for Lithium Metal Battery Anodes Strategic angle: A novel framework enhances stability and performance of lithium metal batteries. Editorial Staff Mar 14
Sports Briefing: C-USA, Sun Belt double book La. Tech for 2026 Strategic angle: Conference USA and the Sun Belt both included Louisiana Tech on their 2026 football schedules amid a standoff on the Bulldogs' switch between leagues. Editorial Staff Mar 14
Sports Briefing: Cincinnati fires Miller after 5 seasons Strategic angle: Cincinnati has fired men's basketball coach Wes Miller after five seasons, sources told ESPN. Editorial Staff Mar 14
Sports Briefing: McIlroy says back improving, 'happy' to make cut Strategic angle: Rory McIlroy wasn't sure he could play in the Players Championship due to back spasms, but he's pleased to continue competing. Editorial Staff Mar 14