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Briefing: And the Oscar goes to — wait, why is it called an Oscar?

Strategic angle: The Academy Awards officially adopted the 'Oscars' nickname in 1939. But who is Oscar, and who started calling them that? We may never know.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

Travel

TSA Agents Will Miss First Paycheck This Friday Amid Government Shutdown

Travelers are already noticing long waits at major airports, but it is expected to get worse as the shutdown continues.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

Politics

Briefing: US stocks lose ground as war with Iran keeps pressure on oil prices

Strategic angle: US stocks are affected by ongoing tensions in the Middle East, leading to rising oil prices.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

Life

Briefing: Scientists confirm existence of molecule long believed to occur in oxidation

Strategic angle: First-ever direct observation of a short-lived molecule reshapes understanding in atmospheric chemistry and biomedical science.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

Life

Briefing: This isn't just another rocky world orbiting a red dwarf—this one's special

Strategic angle: Astronomers have found an exoplanet that could serve as a benchmark in future studies.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

Life

Briefing: Major changes to cardiovascular guidelines suggest taking statins as young as 30

Strategic angle: Cardiology groups say adults as young as 30 should assess cholesterol risk and consider treatment to prevent heart attacks and strokes.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

Travel

Briefing: EV Restructuring Has Cost Automakers Over $70 Billion So Far

Strategic angle: Automakers face significant financial challenges as they transition to electric vehicles.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

Tech

Briefing: Backbone’s versatile pro controller is nearly matching its best price to date

Strategic angle: Mobile gaming has come a long way, but a dedicated controller enhances the experience.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

Tech

Briefing: Adobe will pay $75 million to settle US cancellation fee lawsuit

Strategic angle: Adobe resolves allegations of making subscriptions difficult to cancel.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

Money

Briefing: IRS paper check changes trigger tax refund delays for more than 830,000 filers

Strategic angle: Many filers could see tax refund delays amid the IRS shift away from paper checks. Here's what to know if you receive a CP53E notice.

Editorial Staff Mar 13