Money Briefing: Cliffwater caps payouts at credit fund as redemption requests surge Strategic angle: Withdrawal requests hit 14% in the first quarter as investors grow skittish on private capital exposure. Editorial Staff Mar 11
Tech Briefing: Valve says it will fight New York's loot box lawsuit Strategic angle: Valve plans to contest allegations of promoting illegal gambling through in-game loot boxes. Editorial Staff Mar 11
Life Briefing: Generative AI could empower girls in STEM Strategic angle: New research highlights the role of teachers in leveraging Generative AI to enhance girls' participation in STEM. Editorial Staff Mar 11
Life Briefing: Stacked quantum materials enable precise spin control without external magnetic fields Strategic angle: A breakthrough in spintronics could lead to ultra-energy-efficient electronics by overcoming challenges in controlling electron magnetic states. Editorial Staff Mar 11
Travel Briefing: This Quirky 16-Year-Old Honda With 16K Miles Is Pulling New SUV Money Strategic angle: A low-mileage Honda Element is drawing strong bids as nostalgia and rarity begin pushing clean examples higher on the used market. Editorial Staff Mar 11
Politics Briefing: Spain formally dismisses ambassador to Israel amid tensions with Tel Aviv Strategic angle: Ambassador Sálomon's dismissal formalizes the absence of a Spanish ambassador to Israel following strained relations. Editorial Staff Mar 11
Politics Briefing: Serbia and Albania issue joint text on EU accession without veto Strategic angle: Leaders from Serbia and Albania advocate for a phased EU accession process in a collaborative op-ed. Editorial Staff Mar 11
Life Briefing: Simulations suggest a breakthrough in understanding how turbulence develops Strategic angle: A new study revisits a century-old question about how turbulence starts, with implications for aircraft engineering and medical devices. Editorial Staff Mar 11
Life Briefing: Fluid Simulation at Unprecedented Scale Provides Toolkit for Fundamental Physics and Applied Fluid Engineering Strategic angle: A groundbreaking study explores the dynamics of fluid particles, offering insights into natural phenomena and engineering applications. Editorial Staff Mar 11
Money Briefing: Iran war: Trump says he'll tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve to cut energy costs Strategic angle: The U.S. currently has 415 million barrels of oil in its strategic reserve, about 58% of the authorized capacity of 714 million barrels. Editorial Staff Mar 11