Briefing: Gaza: Phase two of Trump's peace plan stalls amid war with Iran
Strategic angle: Planned measures are now at a standstill, including reconstruction of the enclave, the demilitarization of Hamas, the gradual withdrawal of the Israeli army and the establishment of a technocratic government.
Briefing: Leafs' Matthews (MCL surgery) down 12 weeks
Strategic angle: Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews underwent successful MCL surgery on Thursday, with an expected recovery time of 12 weeks.
Briefing: Bombarding gamblers with offers greatly increases betting and gambling harm
Strategic angle: A new study reveals the detrimental effects of excessive promotional offers on gamblers.
Briefing: Trump praises Japan’s ‘tremendous support’ over Iran war
Strategic angle: US president tells Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that it is ‘appropriate’ for the country to help in the conflict
Briefing: Clearing the nanoscale bottleneck holding back next-gen electronics
Strategic angle: UCLA researchers improve electrical current entry in perovskite semiconductors, paving the way for advanced electronics.
Briefing: 'I'm Not Sure If That's How You Do It': Man Spots RV At A Love’s Gas Station. Then He Sees What's Towing It
Strategic angle: 'That transmission is cooked.'
Briefing: Fiat Continues Shift Away From Hybrids And EVs With Manual-Only 600 Petrol
Strategic angle: The 600 Petrol adds a budget-friendly option to the range, while a Street Edition introduces darker styling and limited production.
Briefing: Senegal not losing without a fight
Strategic angle: Senegal asserts its determination as it navigates challenges ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Briefing: Engineered nanoparticles show enhanced intrinsic luminescence for biomedical imaging and cancer treatment
Strategic angle: Researchers at the University of São Paulo have developed a method to enhance the luminescence of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles for medical applications.
Briefing: The Subaru WRX Is Dying In Japan, But There's Good News For America
Strategic angle: Subaru will stop accepting WRX orders in Japan on May 18, but nothing changes for the US model.
Briefing: The Xiaomi YU7 GT Aims At Porsche With 990 Horsepower And 438 Miles Of Range
Strategic angle: China's MIIT has exposed the GT version of the YU7 crossover, which beats the Porsche Macan Turbo in output.
Briefing: FedEx beats on top and bottom lines, raises guidance on strong performance
Strategic angle: FedEx posted strong fiscal third quarter results on Thursday and raised its guidance following a strong performance.
Briefing: Rising Gas Prices Have Already Cost U.S. Drivers An Extra $4 Billion
Strategic angle: According to Trump, you should be grateful you aren't paying more.
Briefing: Sony’s WF-1000XM6 Wireless Earbuds Now on Sale
Strategic angle: The highly acclaimed WF-1000XM6 earbuds are available at a discount for the first time.
Briefing: Ukraine may restart peace process as Iran war escalates and EU aid remains blocked
Strategic angle: Ukraine is preparing to resume peace talks with the US amid geopolitical tensions and potential loss of EU support.
Briefing: Ultra-thin MoSe₂ grating traps infrared light in a 40-nanometer layer
Strategic angle: Controlling light at the micro- and nanoscale opens up opportunities for a better understanding of the world and the development of technology.
Briefing: French Socialists split over alliance with hard-left party in mayoral runoffs
Strategic angle: Several candidates from France’s mainstream left have joined forces with Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s France Unbowed to boost their chances in mayoral runoffs, while others reject the alliance.
Briefing: Federal student loans will move to Treasury, further shrinking Education Department
Strategic angle: The Trump administration announced a three-phase transition that will eventually include management of most federal student loans as well as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Briefing: China’s No. 2 Automaker Is Making A Play For Canada
Strategic angle: The Geely group is looking to expand its presence in Canada beyond Volvo and Polestar.
Briefing: Marc Andreessen is a philosophical zombie
Strategic angle: Exploring the implications of a tech mogul's perceived lack of inner life.