Money HELOC and home equity loan rates Monday, March 9, 2026: Got a low rate? Now consider this. Explore current HELOC and home equity loan rates and what to consider if you have a low rate. Editorial Staff Mar 11
Life Briefing: California communities' recovery time between wildfire smoke events is shrinking Strategic angle: A study reveals that increasing wildfire intensity is impacting public health in California. Editorial Staff Mar 11
Money Briefing: More workers are taking a phased approach to retirement — and employers are starting to help Strategic angle: A growing trend sees employees transitioning to retirement gradually, with support from employers. Editorial Staff Mar 11
Life Briefing: DNA Barcoding Unveils Targeting Efficiency of Gene-Therapy Nanoparticles Strategic angle: A groundbreaking study enhances drug delivery methods for genetic therapies using DNA barcoding techniques. Editorial Staff Mar 11
Life Briefing: Watching quantum behavior in action: MagnetoARPES reveals time-reversal symmetry breaking in a kagome superconductor Strategic angle: Rice University researchers uncover new insights into superconductors using advanced quantum techniques. Editorial Staff Mar 11
Money Briefing: Senators call for investigation into release, redaction of Epstein files Strategic angle: The Department of Justice faces scrutiny over its management of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Editorial Staff Mar 11
Travel Briefing: 'If It Ain’t Broke': Trucker Gets Huge Tear In Coolant Hose. Then He Keeps Driving Strategic angle: Trucker uses Gorilla tape to patch coolant hose and continues on his journey. Editorial Staff Mar 11
Travel Man Brings Car To Valvoline For Oil Change. Then They Ask Him A Shocking Question: 'They Make Us Ask You' 'I worked [at Valvoline]. It's almost a cult.' Editorial Staff Mar 11
Money Oil prices fall as WSJ says IEA proposes largest oil stock release ever A significant drop in oil prices is reported following the IEA's proposal for an unprecedented oil stock release. Editorial Staff Mar 11
Politics Briefing: After backlash, von der Leyen stresses 'unwavering' support for rules-based order Strategic angle: Ursula von der Leyen attempts to defuse criticism by reaffirming commitment to international law. Editorial Staff Mar 11