Briefing: Hyundai's New Pickup Could Use The Chevy Colorado Platform: Report
Strategic angle: GM and Hyundai's new jointly developed pickup will likely be exclusive to Central and South American markets.
Briefing: 'Plastic-eating' fusion enzyme improves polyester textile recycling
Strategic angle: Scientists develop an engineered enzyme that accelerates the breakdown of PET plastic, enhancing recycling efforts.
Briefing: A Legendary BMW Tuner Is Shutting Down For Good
Strategic angle: After nearly four decades of fast road and race Bimmers, the party’s ending for AC Schnitzer
Briefing: Iran war: Assassinations leave little room for negotiation
Strategic angle: With most of its leaders killed, those stepping up to take their place in the Iranian regime appear to be far less willing to compromise. Is Washington's strategy of decapitation strikes backfiring?
Briefing: Israel Strikes Syria After Druze Clashes
Strategic angle: Syria condemned the strikes on weapons sites and government infrastructure as an 'outrageous' assault on Syria's sovereignty.
Briefing: Low-cost test dissolves threat of fake drugs
Strategic angle: Researchers have devised a low-cost way to help distinguish legitimate medications from counterfeit ones.
Briefing: General Motors Has Recalled 80,000 Cars In 2026
Strategic angle: One of GM's oddest recalls so far this year was for missing owner's manuals. Here's the full list.
Briefing: Iran issues global threat as Israel's regime kill list grows with help from the inside
Strategic angle: Israel eliminated three top Iranian commanders on Friday as it continues its relentless strikes on Tehran's repression forces, with help from ordinary Iranians who are rising up against the regime.
Social media makes people unhappy — World Happiness Report
The 2026 World Happiness Report reveals a decline in life satisfaction among young people in English-speaking countries.
Briefing: Cybercab Spotted Up Close, Steering Wheel, Panel Gaps And All
Strategic angle: Reader photos show Tesla robotaxi prototype up close, revealing unexpected interior details and rough panel fitment.
Briefing: Finland is world's happiest country ninth year in a row, UN happiness report finds
Strategic angle: Finland maintains its top position as the world's happiest country for the ninth year running, scoring 7.764 on a 10-point scale.
Briefing: Dana Lixenberg's personal, political and pared-down portraits
Strategic angle: Her photographs of celebrated personalities, from Toni Morrison to Tupac Shakur, have become iconic images.
Briefing: 'Marriage penalty' in Washington state's new millionaire tax stirs debate
Strategic angle: Washington state's first-ever income tax would impose a 9.9% tax on income of more than $1 million a year.
Briefing: Medicare Chief Discusses TrumpRx's Narrow Focus
Strategic angle: Today's biotech news includes insights from the Medicare director on the scope of TrumpRx and the FDA's approval of high-dose Wegovy.
Briefing: Perceived inequality is a breeding ground for populism, say researchers
Strategic angle: Income and wealth disparities have widened significantly, correlating with the rise of populist parties in Europe.
Briefing: Tesla Dodges 2-Million-Car Recall
Strategic angle: We're looking at Tesla avoiding a multi-million-car recall, and Chrysler's new boss needing to actually do something with the nameplate and more.
Briefing: A Mercedes G63 Convertible Is Finally Happening: Report
Strategic angle: The roofless G-Class will allegedly go on sale in the United States in 2028.
Briefing: Curro Rodríguez: from bankruptcy to global water empire
Strategic angle: After facing financial ruin, Francisco “Curro” Rodríguez has built one of the world leaders in carton-packaged water: Ly Company.
Briefing: Kazakhstan votes for a new Constitution, marking a turning point in its political future
Strategic angle: Kazakhstan has adopted a new constitution following a nationwide referendum backed by a strong majority, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s political evolution.
Briefing: Justices to consider arbitration exemption for “last-mile” drivers
Strategic angle: Flowers Foods v. Brock brings the justices another in a lengthening line of cases about the exemptions from the Federal Arbitration Act.