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Politics

Briefing: China's Communist Party investigates ex-Xinjiang leader Ma Xingrui

Strategic angle: Ma Xingrui, a key figure in the party, faces scrutiny following his tenure in Xinjiang.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

Politics

Briefing: Israel's PM says 70% of Iran's steel production capacity destroyed, hindering weapons production

Strategic angle: Israel claims significant damage to Iran's steel production, impacting its military capabilities.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

Science

Briefing: The secrets of black holes and the Higgs mass could be hidden in a 7-dimensional geometry

Strategic angle: An elegant solution to the black hole information paradox may also explain the origins of fundamental particle mass.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

Tech

Briefing: Microsoft released 3 new AI models, ramping up competition with its close partner, OpenAI

Strategic angle: Microsoft is intensifying its AI capabilities with the launch of three new models, challenging its collaboration with OpenAI.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

Politics

Briefing: Strikes hit Lebanon as Israel vows to occupy swathe of south after war

Strategic angle: Lebanon reports Israeli strikes near Beirut's main airport road amid escalating tensions and UN Security Council discussions.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

Politics

Briefing: Greece names new ministers after EU farm scandal-linked resignations

Strategic angle: Following an investigation into EU agriculture subsidies, Greece appoints new ministers amid ongoing scrutiny.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

Money

Barrick Mining Corporation (B) Surged on Strong Gold Prices

Barrick Mining Corporation (B) has experienced a significant surge due to rising gold prices.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

Money

Iran threatens Nvidia, Apple and other tech giants with attack

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned a number of tech companies with Middle East operations they'll be considered 'legitimate targets.'

Editorial Staff Apr 3

Tech

Briefing: Show HN: I built a frontpage for personal blogs

Strategic angle: With social media and now AI, it's important to keep the indie web alive. Blogosphere highlights recent posts from personal blogs across many categories.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

Money

Briefing: Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Strategic angle: Internet platforms have long been able to rely on special protections to avoid liability for what takes place on their sites. But that may be changing.

Editorial Staff Apr 3