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ForbesI'm researching a story about the importance of travel insurance for the upcoming summer season, specifically focusing on how travelers can protect themselves amid an increasingly unstable geopolitical climate. While many people buy insurance for medical emergencies or lost luggage, the current global situation requires a deeper look at the fine print regarding security, civil unrest, and conflict. I’d like to hear from travelers who had to navigate insurance claims or evacuations due to sudden geopolitical shifts, protests, or security threats. Did you find that your comprehensive policy excluded the very event that disrupted your trip? I’m also looking for stories from those who successfully used specialized coverage—like Cancel for Any Reason or political evacuation benefits—to stay safe or recoup their costs when a destination became volatile. In addition to traveler stories, I’m looking for insights from insurance pros, risk management consultants, and legal experts who can break down the 10 things to remember for summer 2026. I’m also looking for advice on how to vet a policy for specific security triggers and whether high-risk specialty insurance is becoming a necessity for mainstream summer destinations. Please read this before answering. I’d be grateful if you could send an initial response to my questions by email. Do not respond with a note that says you would like to be considered for this story or want to set up a phone interview. I've included all of my questions in this query. Please take a minute to briefly answer them. If a phone interview is necessary, I will follow up. Be sure to include your full name and a jargon-free, brief description of your company or affiliation as you would like it to appear in the article.

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The Epoch TimesI'm seeking EV battery professionals, including legal experts, to share insights for a story examining the growing second-life EV battery market in the United States. Relevant professionals are welcome to pitch, as well as anyone currently using a second-life EV battery who'd like to share ownership perspectives. My main questions are: 1) What is driving the rapid growth of the second-life EV battery market right now, and how much supply is expected to come online in the next 5–10 years? 2) What are the biggest safety risks associated with second-life EV batteries, particularly related to degradation, thermal runaway, or unknown usage history? 3) How reliable are current methods for assessing a used EV battery’s state of health, and are there gaps in testing standards? 4) What federal or state-level guidelines currently govern the resale, transport, and reuse of EV batteries, and where are the biggest regulatory gaps? 5) Do you see a need for something like a “battery passport,” or traceability system to ensure safety and transparency? 6) How cost-competitive are second-life batteries compared to new lithium-ion systems in energy storage applications?

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QuartzI'm working on a piece examining how the stock market itself is a quasi front in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, with a focus on the administration’s attempts to sway stock prices as well as the bond market and commodities such as oil. I'm looking to speak with finance academics or B-school professors with expertise in geopolitical risk and markets, economists or historians familiar with how markets have functioned during past U.S. military engagements, and portfolio managers, Wall Street analysts, or institutional investors actively navigating current conditions. On the record, background, or anonymous is fine in the right circumstances. If possible, please include your title, institution or firm, and a quick sentence on your expertise. Deadline is flexible but responses within the next 24 hours are preferred.

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