Briefing: Proposed granite mining project in Richland County under review by state regulators
Strategic angle: State regulators are currently reviewing a proposed granite mining project in Richland County.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
World
International reporting with regional context and cross-border impact.
Briefing: Federal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies
Strategic angle: In a rebuke, a federal district court judge blocked the administration's reduction in the number of immunizations recommended for kids and also changes to an influential vaccine committee.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: US average diesel prices cross $5 a gallon as Middle East War tests global economy
Strategic angle: Rising diesel prices signal economic strain amid ongoing conflicts.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Chile’s new president launches border barrier plan to curb illegal immigration
Strategic angle: José Antonio Kast initiates a fortified barrier project to address illegal immigration issues.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Common pesticide may more than double Parkinson’s disease risk
Strategic angle: A new UCLA Health study suggests that long-term exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos may dramatically raise the risk of Parkinson’s disease.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Real or Not: These 8 MLB stars can reach new heights in 2026
Strategic angle: Another record for Shohei Ohtani? A 40/40 season for Juan Soto? We hand out preseason Real or Not verdicts.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Geely’s New Galaxy M7 Makes A Range Claim Few SUVs Can Match
Strategic angle: The latest plug-in hybrid from Geely claims an unusually long driving range and brings a few upscale touches to the cabin.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: 49ers Add Kirk to Further Boost WR Spot
Strategic angle: The 49ers and wide receiver Christian Kirk have agreed to a one-year contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: ‘I think Cuba sees the end’: Trump hints at imminent change in the island nation
Strategic angle: Trump suggests significant shifts may be on the horizon for Cuba.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: The EPA Just Named The Most Fuel-Efficient Automaker, And It's Not Toyota
Strategic angle: Toyota has a reputation for being gas-stingy, but it's actually in fourth place in the EPA's latest mileage rankings. Still, overall, mileage keeps increasing.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Watch Donut Lab's Mysterious Solid-State Battery Charge In An Actual EV
Strategic angle: The Verge TS Pro, equipped with a solid-state battery, was plugged in at a fast-charging station. Here's how it performed.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Nvidia unveils AI computing module for space-based data centers
Strategic angle: Chipmaker says new system is designed for satellites and other power-constrained missions.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Trump says he thinks he will have the 'honor' of 'taking Cuba'
Strategic angle: The president recently launched a war in Iran after topping Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by force.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Moody’s warns of recession risk with high oil prices
Strategic angle: Moody’s indicates that sustained elevated oil prices could lead to an unavoidable recession.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Microbes in Antarctica survive the freezing and dark winter by living on air
Strategic angle: In the harsh conditions of Antarctica, certain microbes have adapted to thrive without sunlight by utilizing air as their primary energy source.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: How Canada's embrace of Chinese EVs could scramble the American market
Strategic angle: Canada's shift towards Chinese electric vehicles may disrupt the U.S. automotive landscape.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: New Solvent Method Could Reshape Lithium Extraction
Strategic angle: Innovative approach promises to enhance lithium extraction efficiency.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Lincoln’s About To Fill A Corsair-Sized Hole With A Chinese SUV
Strategic angle: The Chinese Corsair appears to be destined for America as Lincoln increasingly relies on imports.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Vance backs Trump on Iran — but defends past skepticism
Strategic angle: Vance supports Trump's stance on Iran while addressing his previous doubts.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Kayrros sale signals rising demand for satellite intelligence amid Hormuz crisis
Strategic angle: Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have pushed interest in commercial geospatial intelligence services to unprecedented levels.
Editorial Staff Mar 16