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Briefing: Syria appoints Kurdish military official assistant defense minister

Strategic angle: Sipan Hamo's appointment marks a significant step in integrating Kurdish forces into the Syrian government.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Tech

Briefing: Razer’s BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset is $90, which is a new low price

Strategic angle: The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is a lightweight gaming headset you can pair with multiple devices.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Life

Briefing: Telomere breaks provide new insights into chaotic chromosome mutations

Strategic angle: Researchers at Cardiff University uncover mechanisms behind severe DNA damage linked to cancer and genetic conditions.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Life

Briefing: One gene makes the difference: Breeding winter-hardy faba beans

Strategic angle: An international research team has identified a crucial genetic factor that determines the winter hardiness of faba beans.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Can the US sustain its war in Iran?

Strategic angle: Trump says the US has a "virtually unlimited" supply of weapons. His defense secretary says Iran has "no hope" of outlasting the US. But with reportedly low defensive missile stocks, how bullish should Washington be?

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Tech

Briefing: Google and OpenAI employees back Anthropic in a legal fight that could redefine military use of AI

Strategic angle: A significant legal battle involving Anthropic may set new precedents for the military application of artificial intelligence.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Tech

Briefing: New HyperCard discovery: Neuromancer / Count Zero / Mona Lisa Overdrive

Strategic angle: Exploring the revival of classic HyperCard titles in the digital age.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Travel

A reminder as oil prices spike: EVs are the #1 route to energy independence

Strategic angle: With the news of the US and Israel’s actions in Iran in the last ten days, which caused oil prices to surge by +50%, we are reminded again of how reducing oil demand can lead to less conflict and more energy independence

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Sports

Briefing: Duke's Foster out indefinitely with foot fracture

Strategic angle: Duke starting guard Caleb Foster has a fractured right foot and will be out indefinitely.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Sports

Briefing: Koepka wants 'consistency' in his game at Players

Strategic angle: Books Koepka, who will be making just his fourth start in his return to the PGA Tour, is hoping his game shows 'more consistency' this week at the Players Championship.

Editorial Staff Mar 10