Tech Briefing: There is no ethical consumption of HBO’s Harry Potter series Strategic angle: HBO aims to make its Harry Potter series the streaming event of the decade, adapting all seven original books. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Politics Briefing: Finland reports drone crashes, alleges territorial violation Strategic angle: Two unidentified drones crashed in southern Finland, potentially violating airspace. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Money Briefing: Trump ban on investor homebuying may come at cost of a bigger real estate deal Strategic angle: President Trump's plan to ban big investors from home ownership may not be the key to reviving the American Dream in affordable housing legislation. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Politics Briefing: Pope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass message Strategic angle: During a Palm Sunday Mass, Pope Leo XIV emphasized peace and prayed for Christians in the Middle East, rejecting the notion that God endorses war. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Politics Briefing: France condemns Houthis for entering Middle East war Strategic angle: French officials criticize the Iranian-backed group for escalating tensions in the region. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Money Briefing: Russia's Ust-Luga port damaged by Ukrainian drones, fire breaks out Strategic angle: Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Ust-Luga port, leading to significant damage and a fire. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Politics Briefing: The law is coming for social media, with the science still uncertain Strategic angle: A California jury finds Meta and Google liable for child addiction, while France moves to restrict social media access for minors. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Life Briefing: This hidden state of water could explain why life exists Strategic angle: Scientists have discovered a critical point in supercooled water that reveals its unusual behavior and implications for life. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Money TSA Wait Times: Track Security Lines by Airport in the U.S. Travelers are facing long lines at airports across the U.S. as a partial government shutdown drags on. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Money Briefing: Not everyone can expect a bigger tax refund this year — what's actually driving your result Strategic angle: President Donald Trump has said this will be the "largest tax refund season of all time," as a result of his "big beautiful bill." Here's what the megabill means for taxpayers. Editorial Staff Mar 29