Science Briefing: How squid survived Earth’s biggest extinction and took over the oceans Strategic angle: Scientists have cracked a mystery about squid and cuttlefish evolution through genome analysis. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Sports Briefing: Hurley: I thought ref was looking to 'chest-bump' Strategic angle: UConn coach Dan Hurley downplayed his bizarre interaction with an official at the end of Sunday's NCAA tournament victory against Duke. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Sports Briefing: Ovechkin extends record with 20th 30-goal season Strategic angle: Alex Ovechkin scored twice and hit the 30-goal mark for the record-extending 20th time in his NHL career. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Sports Briefing: Portugal outclasses U.S. amid Pulisic goal drought Strategic angle: The United States dropped its second match in a row Tuesday, losing to Portugal in a friendly at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta to conclude its March international window. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Money Briefing: California’s fuel needs ‘left in the lurch’ by Iran war Strategic angle: Most populous US state is confronting tight supplies of petrol and jet fuel from Asia Editorial Staff Apr 1
Money Briefing: German economy minister urges nuclear power rethink as energy prices soar Strategic angle: Katherina Reiche’s call comes as Berlin launches investment summit to help revive Europe’s largest economy. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Money Briefing: The global economy turns out to be more resilient than we had feared Strategic angle: Trump’s tariffs have not led to the kind of retaliatory action many expected Editorial Staff Apr 1
Money Briefing: One battle after another: Netanyahu’s new security doctrine Strategic angle: The prime minister is preparing Israel for a future of open-ended war against perceived threats Editorial Staff Apr 1
Money Briefing: Record number of megadeals agreed in first quarter of the year Strategic angle: Twenty-two transactions each valued above $10bn announced in past three months Editorial Staff Apr 1
Money Briefing: Apple at 50: the roots of a tech revolution Strategic angle: How a little-known yet highly influential management course in postwar Japan paved the way for Steve Jobs’ obsession with quality Editorial Staff Apr 1