Briefing: BMW Pioneered Range Extended EVs. Now It’s Not So Sure
Strategic angle: The Bavarian automaker is open to extended-range EVs, but it hasn’t decided whether it will jump on to the growing trend in the U.S.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
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Briefing: Liquids can fracture like solids—researchers discover the breaking point
Strategic angle: In a development that could shift our basic understanding of fluid mechanics, researchers from Drexel University have reported that, given the right circumstances, it is possible to induce a simple liquid to fracture like a solid object.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: A trap door could open up under the S&P 500 when this influential options trade expires next week
Strategic angle: MarketWatch discusses potential market volatility linked to an upcoming options trade expiration.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: The must-have app for frequent flyers
Strategic angle: Discover the essential app that enhances your travel experience.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Ranking Member of House Armed Services Committee Adam Smith discusses the war on Iran
Strategic angle: NPR's Scott Simon talks with House Armed Service Committee ranking member Adam Smith about the ongoing conflict and DHS funding.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Two India-bound LPG tankers crossing Strait of Hormuz out of Gulf, data shows
Strategic angle: Recent data reveals the movement of two LPG tankers heading to India through the Strait of Hormuz.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Indonesia rolls out social media ban for under-16s
Indonesia's ban on social media for children under 16 is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, responding to global concerns over youth safety online.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Rubio plans travel to France to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 allies
Secretary of State Marco Rubio aims to persuade G7 allies regarding the Iran conflict amid rising global fuel prices.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: How Chinese, Russian Arctic ambitions are fueling a U.S. polar icebreaker mission
Strategic angle: China and Russia have a big lead in efforts to control once impenetrable Arctic waters. The U.S. is spending billions on new icebreakers in a race to catch up.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: There's a massive measles vaccine campaign in Mexico. Is the public on board?
Strategic angle: With tens of thousands of suspected cases, the government is aiming for 2.5 million jabs a week. The response has been encouraging — but also worrisome.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Chicago’s ICE playbook spreads as cities challenge Trump’s crackdown
Strategic angle: Cities across the U.S. are adopting Chicago's strategies to resist ICE enforcement amid ongoing immigration debates.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: ‘He’s lied about everything’: Iran war puts Trump on shaky ground with young MAGA men
Strategic angle: The ongoing conflict in Iran is causing discontent among young supporters of Trump, raising questions about his credibility.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Oppo made the best foldable phone, again
Strategic angle: Closed, the Find N6 is about as thin as any regular phone.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Why Every High School Student in Latvia Is Learning to Shoot a Gun
Strategic angle: A new policy in Latvia mandates firearm training for high school students amid rising security concerns.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Download MNTGY Data | Montage Technology Co. Ltd. ADR Price Data - MarketWatch
Strategic angle: Access the latest price data for Montage Technology Co. Ltd. ADR on MarketWatch.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: England players will support White - Henderson
Strategic angle: Jordan Henderson expresses solidarity with Ben White following fan backlash during match.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Nepal arrests former prime minister and home minister over deadly 'Gen Z protests' crackdown
Strategic angle: Former leaders face justice following a tragic protest response that left dozens dead.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Crossing the line: Emotional abuse in college sports
Strategic angle: Researchers have found that athletes experience emotional abuse more than any other form of harm.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: 'I’ll Zelle You': Man Buys Ford Focus. Then He Cancels The Warranty—And Tries To Get His Money Back
Strategic angle: A man's attempt to cancel a warranty on a used Ford Focus raises questions about consumer rights.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Rifts over Iran, but unity for Trump: Takeaways from CPAC 2026
Strategic angle: Members of the MAGA faithful gathered in Texas for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference. While tensions over Iran split some attendees, Trump remained the glue holding them together.
Editorial Staff Mar 28