Briefing: Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states
Strategic angle: The Palestinian group also affirms Tehran's right to defend itself from 'aggression' by the US and Israel.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
World
International reporting with regional context and cross-border impact.
Briefing: How a drawn-out Middle East war could drag on US consumer spending
Strategic angle: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East may have significant implications for US consumer behavior and spending patterns.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Older women set to inherit most of $54 trillion in ‘great wealth transfer’ to widowed spouses
Strategic angle: Because females have longer life expectancies, most of the spousal transfer of assets due to death is expected to go to women. Advisors say they should prepare.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Where are the estimated 440kg of uranium material that Iran is thought to have produced?
Strategic angle: It's been at the center of the latest US-Israeli war. Is it degraded, damaged, or this time truly destroyed?
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: As New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces $7 billion budget hole, free parking may be history
Strategic angle: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing a $7 billion budget hole, and the free parking NYC residents have taken for granted may be a revenue opportunity.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: America’s Used EV Market Is Heating Up For One Simple Reason
Strategic angle: As fears about EVs being experimental continue to fade and more models enter the used market, buyers are increasingly turning to electrified second-hand deals.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Saturday Citations: Neurology of boring sounds; one huge croc; Travels With Sol
Strategic angle: This week, researchers successfully reconstructed videos from the brain activity of mice and explored the singing behavior of female birds.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Asus’ new open earbuds are a wonderful companion for handheld gaming
Strategic angle: They look like your average open earbuds, but with optional RGB LED effects.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Mining Rush for Critical Minerals Threatens Amazon Land Reform Settlements
Strategic angle: A survey reveals a surge in mining requests for critical minerals in Brazil's Carajás region, endangering land reform settlements.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: These parents retired in their 30s and 40s while raising young kids. Here’s how they pulled off the impossible.
Strategic angle: Discover the strategies that enabled these parents to achieve early retirement while managing family life.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: As the risk of measles grows, why are parents so divided on vaccines?
Strategic angle: In South Carolina, some parents embrace vaccines, others opt out. A mix of politics, distrust, and misinformation is pushing neighbors apart.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Cuba begins releasing prisoners and confirms US talks as island's energy crisis intensifies
Strategic angle: Cuba's government acknowledges US discussions amid a severe energy crisis, signaling potential shifts in policy.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: These 4 cybersecurity stocks are Wall Street’s favorite AI-proof plays
Strategic angle: MarketWatch highlights top picks in cybersecurity amidst AI advancements.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: 2026 Players Championship TV schedule, coverage: Where to watch PGA Tour's flagship event at TPC Sawgrass
Strategic angle: Scottie Scheffler and reigning champion Rory McIlroy headline the loaded field at The Players
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Some top US lobbying firms are working both sides of the Pfas issue at the same time
Strategic angle: Review from non-profit finds range of scenarios of firms simultaneously lobbying for and against Pfas regulations.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: The Volkswagen ID.3 Gets A New Name, But Don't Call It A Golf Yet
Strategic angle: VW’s popular electric hatchback is in for a comprehensive update, with bidirectional charging and more physical buttons.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Energy Secretary Chris Wright says oil prices may fall — but past wars rattled market for months. How to prepare
Strategic angle: Energy Secretary Chris Wright discusses potential oil price declines and the historical impact of wars on the market.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Kia Has Multiple Error Codes. Then The Mechanic Unplugs The Backup Camera: 'Had The Same Thing On A Santa Fe'
Strategic angle: 'From can to can’t.'
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: show off
Strategic angle: A notable phone that raises concerns about privacy even during mundane tasks.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Soaring gas and energy prices could ‘completely eat up’ your bigger tax refund if the Iran conflict continues
Strategic angle: MarketWatch reports on the impact of rising energy costs on tax refunds amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Editorial Staff Mar 14