Tech Briefing: JBL’s new party speaker comes with a karaoke mic that helps you hit those high notes Strategic angle: JBL’s new wireless mics can improve your pitch. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Life Briefing: Mantis Space emerges from stealth with $10 million for solar-power constellation Strategic angle: New Mexico startup Mantis Space reveals plans for a solar power satellite constellation, backed by $10 million in seed funding. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: My wife is obsessed with the ‘Buy It For Life’ movement. Will it actually pay off? Strategic angle: Exploring the financial implications of the 'Buy It For Life' philosophy. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Life Briefing: Officials Amplify Fluoride Concerns as Federal Review and State Restrictions Advance Strategic angle: The EPA's safety review of fluoride coincides with growing state-level bans on community water fluoridation. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: Nintendo has jumped 18% this week as a surprise Pokémon hit drove hope it could boost Switch 2 sales Strategic angle: "Pokémon Pokopia" is only available on the Switch 2, with Nintendo's share price rally this week built on hopes this might drive sales of the flagship console. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Brent crude hits $100 a barrel as reserve release plans fail to ease Iran war-led supply worries The IEA announced a release of 400 million barrels from emergency reserves, but concerns over supply persist. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: TSA Workers Face First Paycheck Delay Amid DHS Funding Stalemate Strategic angle: As the Senate struggles to reach an agreement on funding, TSA employees are set to miss their first paycheck due to the ongoing government shutdown. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Politics Briefing: ‘Weakening climate leadership’: Is the EU’s 2040 emissions target ambitious enough? Strategic angle: Experts warn that the EU’s interim climate targets are being ‘undermined’ by a loophole that comes into effect in 2036. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Politics Briefing: Iran war: Oil prices spike as Iran steps up tanker attacks Strategic angle: Iran is continuing to target energy infrastructure across the Gulf, causing significant disruptions in oil supply. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: Deutsche Bank Seeks to Expand Private Credit Offerings Strategic angle: German lender emphasizes conservative underwriting standards amid industry concerns. Editorial Staff Mar 12