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Briefing: 'In 1979, the Iranian left played a major role in the rise of the Islamic Republic'

Strategic angle: Philosopher Stéphanie Roza and political scientist Amirpasha Tavakkoli explain how, throughout the 20th century, the political turmoil in Iran, torn between modernity and anti-modernity, ultimately led to Islamist victory.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

Life

Briefing: Gut bacteria that make serotonin may hold the key to IBS

Strategic angle: Researchers have identified two gut bacteria that can produce serotonin, a key chemical that regulates bowel movements.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

Sports

Briefing: Drivers Want F1 Race Starts To Be Safer, Ferrari Says No

Strategic angle: Ferrari's resistance to changes in race start protocols raises concerns among drivers for safety improvements.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

Money

Briefing: Governor Newsom condemns and vows to fight Trump for exploiting Iran war crisis of his own making to harm California’s coastline

Strategic angle: California Governor takes a stand against perceived political manipulation impacting the state's environment.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

Money

Briefing: Centrus Palantir AI Push Puts Uranium Expansion Costs And Risks In Focus

Strategic angle: Centrus Energy leverages AI technology to address uranium expansion challenges.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

Sports

Briefing: ⚾ Passan's ultimate MLB season preview

Strategic angle: Opening Day is approaching fast -- and Jeff Passan has everything you need to know covered.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

Sports

Briefing: Bradley beats buzzer to put Arizona in Big 12 final

Strategic angle: Jaden Bradley hit a fallaway jumper at the buzzer to send No. 2 Arizona to the Big 12 tournament finals with an 82-80 win over Iowa State.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

Sports

Briefing: MAC commish predicts 2 bids after Miami (OH) loss

Strategic angle: MAC commissioner Jon A. Steinbrecher is confident his conference will get two teams into the NCAA tournament for the first time in 27 years.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

Politics

Briefing: Charges dropped against Georgia teens whose teacher died during toilet paper prank

Strategic angle: The teacher's family had asked for charges, including one of homicide, to be dropped "to prevent a separate tragedy from occurring" over the prank turned fatal.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

Money

Briefing: Supplemental budget bill stalls as Alaska House mulls war-fueled oil price forecast

Strategic angle: Alaska House deliberates on the implications of rising oil prices driven by global conflicts.

Editorial Staff Mar 14