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03.14.26
BUSINESS
The Iran War Is Throwing Global Shipping Into Chaos
BY STEVEN LEVY | 3-MINUTE READ
Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen says the conflict is stranding cargo and threatening inflation.
China’s OpenClaw Boom Is a Gold Rush for AI Companies
BY ZEYI YANG | 6-MINUTE READ
Hype around the open source agent is driving people to rent cloud servers and buy AI subscriptions just to try it, creating a windfall for tech companies.
SCIENCE
The South Carolina Measles Outbreak Is Slowing Down
BY EMILY MULLIN | 2-MINUTE READ
The biggest US measles outbreak in decades may be over sooner than expected.
CULTURE
How to Watch the 2026 Oscars
BY MICHAEL CALORE | 2-MINUTE READ
The 98th Annual Academy Awards will happen on Sunday, March 15. Here's how to make sure you catch every speech, joke, dress, and song.
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GEAR
Google Maps Gets Chatty With a New Gemini-Powered Interface
BY REECE ROGERS | 2-MINUTE READ
“Ask Maps,” rolling out today to Google Maps on mobile, lets you ask Gemini questions about locations and even to plan trips on your behalf.
Tips and Advice for Buying Used or Refurbished Electronics
BY SIMON HILL | 6-MINUTE READ
Save money and reduce your carbon footprint with these tips to snag the best deals on quality refurbished and used electronics.
Toss Your Not-Quite-Clean Clothes on Simone Giertz’s Laundry Chair
BY BOONE ASHWORTH | 3-MINUTE READ
Inventor and YouTuber Simone Giertz built an elegant chair that holds your half-dirty clothes while still functioning as a seat.
POLITICS
John Solly Is the DOGE Operative Accused of Planning to Take Social Security Data to His New Job
BY VITTORIA ELLIOTT AND MAKENA KELLY | 5-MINUTE READ
A whistleblower complaint alleges John Solly claimed to have stored highly sensitive Social Security data on a thumb drive. Solly and Leidos, his current employer, strongly deny the allegations.
Logitech Finally Made a Keyboard to Pair With Its Top Mouse
BY HENRI ROBBINS | 5-MINUTE READ
After a series of great low-profile keyboards, the iconic peripherals brand has finally figured out a wireless mechanical model.
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