Science Briefing: Barren captive environments don't just restrict animals—they intensify and prolong pain Strategic angle: A comprehensive review highlights the biological impact of captivity on animal pain perception. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Watch Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado address oil and gas executives in Houston Strategic angle: Machado's remarks come as the oil industry remains hesitant to invest in Venezuela after the U.S. ousted former President Nicolas Maduro. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: OpenAI shutters short-form video app Sora as company reels in costs Strategic angle: OpenAI said it's closing Sora, the short-form video app that went viral after its launch six months ago. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Law Briefing: The 14th Amendment does not codify English principles of subjectship: A brief reply to the Amar brothers Strategic angle: A response to the Amar brothers' interpretation of the 14th Amendment regarding citizenship rights. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Science Briefing: A tiny protein tweak, finally traceable: How light-based tagging targets pyroglutamate Strategic angle: Amino acids are like Lego blocks—they can be linked together to form complex structures called proteins. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Travel Briefing: Salesman Saves Ex-Military Man From Costly Car Mistake Strategic angle: A Hyundai dealer's act of kindness prevents a costly error for a veteran. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Energy Briefing: North Texas’ Fluor Opens Office in Romania to Advance Next‑Gen Nuclear Energy Projects Strategic angle: Fluor aims to enhance its capabilities in nuclear energy with a new office in Romania. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: VW in talks with Israel’s Iron Dome maker to shift from cars to missile defence Strategic angle: Plan with Rafael Advanced Defence Systems focuses on using carmaker’s Osnabrück plant to produce parts for air defence. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Tech Briefing: Meta misled users about its products’ safety, jury decides Strategic angle: A jury found that Meta willfully violated New Mexico law, leading to a significant penalty. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Tech Briefing: NASA wants to put a $20 billion base on the Moon Strategic angle: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlines ambitious plans for a lunar base. Editorial Staff Mar 24