Science Briefing: Mercury Scout Mission Concept with Solar Sail Propulsion Strategic angle: Exploring the challenges and innovations in visiting the closest planet to the sun. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: US Treasury calls in regulators for talks on private credit risks Strategic angle: Discussions will include American and international insurance watchdogs Editorial Staff Apr 2
Travel Briefing: Ford Has A $4,000 Fuel Deal For Australians Who Can Afford To Not Need A Deal On Fuel Strategic angle: Ford Australia is throwing in a fuel card with new Ranger and Everest purchases while stock, and your budget, lasts. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Politics Briefing: Appeals court rejects HUD homelessness overhaul saying it would be "disastrous" Strategic angle: The federal housing agency's plan to shift funding towards conditional programs faces backlash from advocates. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Politics Briefing: 'It is far from certain that China will emerge economically victorious from the current chaos' Strategic angle: The global economic destabilization triggered by the war in the Middle East is now affecting the world's factory, which is struggling to offload its overproduction, writes columnist Harold Thibault. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Science Briefing: Researchers Warn of Risks Posed by 'Contaminants of Emerging Concern' in Agriculture Strategic angle: A new study highlights health risks from crops absorbing harmful contaminants and calls for further research. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Energy Briefing: Oil prices drop on hopes of US pullback from Iran war Strategic angle: Oil prices decline as speculation grows about a potential US withdrawal from military involvement in Iran. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Tech Briefing: Quantum computing bombshells that are not April Fools Strategic angle: Exploring groundbreaking developments in quantum computing that are genuine and impactful. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Sports Briefing: FIFA hikes World Cup prices, again. A finals ticket can now cost as much as $11,000 Strategic angle: FIFA has raised prices for over 40 games of the World Cup, with finals tickets reaching $10,900. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Travel Briefing: Buick Rolled Over And Played Dead, So Did Sales Strategic angle: GM's Q1 sales dropped nearly 10% as Buick collapsed, EV demand softened, and only one brand held its ground. Editorial Staff Apr 2