Briefing: Large French cities see prices rise again as house prices surge
Strategic angle: According to the LPI-IAD barometer, most French cities experienced price increases in 2025, especially in major metropolitan areas.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
World
International reporting with regional context and cross-border impact.
Briefing: Spark Plugs Probably Shouldn't Be Made Out Of Pencils, But That's Not Stopping People
Strategic angle: Can you really use a pencil to replace the inside of a spark plug? One intrepid group of experimenters decided to find out what would happen if you tried.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: A 1,817 HP Hennessey With Just 681 Miles Is Already Pulling $2M Bids
Strategic angle: One of the most extreme hypercars built in the US is already changing hands after barely being driven.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Israel's double-edged ambitions in Lebanon
Strategic angle: The Israeli army aims to weaken Hezbollah but risks increasing civilian casualties and restoring legitimacy for its adversaries.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Have Turbos And Hybrids Closed The Difference Between Small Block And Big Block V8s?
Strategic angle: The saying goes, "There is no replacement for displacement." But can adding a turbocharger or a hybrid's electric motor(s) let small block V8s match big blocks?
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Trump’s Russian oil waiver offers little relief for India
Strategic angle: US permission to buy ‘on-water’ crude leaves Indian refiners still facing Middle East supply shock
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Scout Now Says Deliveries Won’t Begin Until 2028
Strategic angle: Scout's launch continues to get messy and the latest move will likely alienate customers.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Venezuelan lawmakers advance mining reforms sought by US
Strategic angle: Legislative progress on mining reforms in Venezuela aligns with US interests.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Five Times Different Manufacturers Used The Same Names As Each Other
Strategic angle: Exploring instances where various vehicle manufacturers adopted identical names for their models.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: After V8s, GM Faces Lawsuits Over Its Smallest Turbo Engine
Strategic angle: Owners claim GM’s 1.2L three-cylinder engine can suffer internal failures and stalling
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Sources: Phils giving Luzardo 5-year extension
Strategic angle: The Phillies locked in Jesus Luzardo a year before he was due to reach free agency by agreeing on an extension worth $135 million, sources said.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Jones hints at UFC release after 'lowball' offer
Strategic angle: Jon Jones asked the UFC to release him from his contract if the promotion believes 'I'm done,' a reaction to getting 'lowballed' on the White House card offer.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Skubal mulls WBC plan, may pitch again for U.S.
Tarik Skubal is considering a return to the mound for the United States at the World Baseball Classic, signaling a potential shift in his plans.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Iran: Mass rallies held in support of new supreme leader
Strategic angle: Hundreds of thousands rally for Mojtaba Khamenei following his father's assassination by an Israeli airstrike.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Donald Trump says Iran war will be over ‘very soon’
Strategic angle: Oil slides below $90 after surging to nearly $120 early in Monday’s trading session
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Iran bets on endurance, energy disruption to outlast US, Israel
Strategic angle: Iran is strategizing to endure and disrupt energy supplies to counter US and Israeli pressures.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case
Strategic angle: Settlement reached to address concerns over monopolistic practices in the live entertainment industry.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Trump is delaying Texas Senate endorsement to pressure GOP senators on SAVE America Act
Strategic angle: Former President Trump is strategically postponing his endorsement in the Texas Senate race to influence GOP senators regarding the SAVE America Act.
Editorial Staff Mar 9
Briefing: Jaguar’s Electric GT Will Weigh A Ton More Than The Old XJ
Strategic angle: The fully electric flagship is inching closer to production, and it’s set to arrive with some big numbers, including a curb weight approaching 6,000 lbs.
Editorial Staff Mar 9
Briefing: Study warns Colombia could lose one-fifth of cocoa land by 2050
Strategic angle: By 2050, nearly 20% of areas suitable for cocoa cultivation in Colombia may become unsuitable due to climate change.
Editorial Staff Mar 9