Briefing: Apple’s long, bitter App Store antitrust war
Strategic angle: This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
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Briefing: Chevy Driver Prices Part at NAPA. Then He Goes to O'Reilly: 'Anything But AutoZone'
Strategic angle: 'Way too expensive'
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Emmanuel Grégoire inaugurated mayor of Paris
The Socialist succeeds Anne Hidalgo, who led the French capital for 12 years.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: Show HN: Sheet Ninja – Google Sheets as a CRUD Back End for Vibe Coders
Strategic angle: A new tool that allows developers to use Google Sheets as a backend for their applications.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: Iranian attacks across Gulf continue as major industrial sites hit
Strategic angle: A number of people are said to have been injured after attacks on aluminium sites in the UAE and Bahrain.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: Porsche’s Most Flipped 911 Is Making A Comeback
Strategic angle: A second run of Porsche’s lifted 911 is underway, but the most important detail still isn’t being openly shown.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: Dodge Charger Vs. Challenger: Which Muscle Car Depreciates Faster?
Strategic angle: The Dodge Charger and Challenger are very close in terms of performance. But how much can you expect to pay for a used model, and which one will be cheaper?
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Nepal: Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as prime minister
The 35-year-old reformist came to power following a wave of Gen Z-led protests that sent shockwaves through the country.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: 2027 Chevy Bolt EV 75 MPH Highway Range Test
Strategic angle: Here’s How America's Cheapest EV Performs.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: The Iran war will cement China’s superpower status
Strategic angle: Beijing’s industrial prowess positions it for economic and diplomatic gains
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: A month into Iran, the GOP’s political reality sinks in
Strategic angle: The GOP faces new challenges as the situation in Iran evolves.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: Andy Beshear Knows What It Takes for a Democrat to Win in a Red State
Strategic angle: Insights from Kentucky's governor on navigating political challenges in conservative territories.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: Some trades ahead of Trump policy moves raise questions
Strategic angle: Concerns arise over trading activities linked to upcoming Trump policy changes.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: Fundora bulldozes Thurman to retain WBC super-welterweight title
Strategic angle: Sebastian Fundora handed Keith Thurman the first stoppage defeat of his career as he demolished his fellow American inside six rounds.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: Mining boosters see a golden opportunity for the Iron Range, if it doesn’t slip away
Strategic angle: Mining boosters are optimistic about the potential of the Iron Range, but concerns linger about the future.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: How Bosch's Magneto Ignition Device Made Spark Plugs Possible
Strategic angle: Bosch's innovation paved the way for the development of spark plugs, revolutionizing engine technology.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: Nuclear Power In A Wind State - Blog For Iowa
Strategic angle: Exploring the role of nuclear energy in a predominantly wind-powered state.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: Man Hires Professional To Negotiate Deal On New Toyota. Then A Car Salesman Steps In: 'We Do Things Like That All The Time'
Strategic angle: "I tried buying my Lincoln from you."
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: Anti-war protests in Israel: Hundreds gather in Tel-Aviv
Strategic angle: Hundreds gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday to protest the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, marking a significant increase in participation in weekly demonstrations.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: Tehran threatens to target US universities in the region
Strategic angle: Overnight, powerful explosions were reported in both eastern and western parts of Tehran, lighting up the capital’s skyline.
Editorial Staff Mar 29