Tech Briefing: Walmart brings Sparky to ChatGPT as OpenAI rethinks Instant Checkout Strategic angle: Retail Dive reports on Walmart's integration of Sparky with ChatGPT amidst OpenAI's new checkout strategies. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: Lyft rolls out driver-relief program as US fuel prices climb Strategic angle: Lyft introduces a new initiative to support drivers amid rising fuel costs. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: STAT+: A 2023 health AI bet that seems to be paying off Strategic angle: In this edition of STAT's AI Prognosis: A chat with Qualified Health co-founder and CEO, Justin Norden, as the company raises $125 million. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Politics Briefing: A leadership vacuum adds to strains on the CDC Strategic angle: Low morale, staff turnover and budget issues have sapped the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The administration is expected to soon name a new director, who will have their hands full. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Massive insect body size 300 million years ago may not have been due to high atmospheric oxygen Strategic angle: Research challenges the long-held belief linking insect size to atmospheric oxygen levels in ancient Earth. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: Extreme global climate outcomes are possible even at 2°C warming, study warns Strategic angle: A new study reveals that significant climate impacts can occur even with a 2°C increase in global temperatures. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: US has caused $10tn worth of climate damage since 1990, research finds Strategic angle: US, top carbon emitter in history, has ‘a lot of responsibility’ for causing ‘substantial’ harm globally, scientist says. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Life Briefing: How the body senses cold has been a mystery—until now Strategic angle: New research reveals the role of the TRPM8 protein in cold sensation. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Tech Google bumps up Q Day deadline to 2029, far sooner than previously thought Strategic angle: Company warns entire industry to move off RSA and EC more quickly. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Sports Briefing: Butler names ex-Bulldogs player Nored as coach Strategic angle: Butler has named former Bulldogs player Ronald Nored to succeed Thad Matta as head coach, the school announced Wednesday. Editorial Staff Mar 25