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Cuban power grid collapses for second time in a week amid US oil blockade

The Cuban power grid faces repeated failures as the country grapples with the impact of an ongoing US oil blockade.

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Briefing: A Hall 'rectenna' can detect signals over a 100 GHz frequency range

Strategic angle: This innovative technology enhances wireless communication and sensing capabilities.

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Briefing: Shin nominated governor of Bank of Korea

Strategic angle: BIS top economist chosen to lead monetary policy amid won weakness and oil price shock

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Briefing: Phillies ace Sanchez agrees to new 6-year deal

Strategic angle: The Phillies have agreed to a new six-year contract with ace left-hander Cristopher Sanchez.

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Briefing: Skattebo sorry for 'tasteless joke' on CTE, asthma

Strategic angle: Giants running back Cam Skattebo apologized Saturday for his comments regarding CTE and asthma made during a podcast.

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Briefing: A Look At Hycroft Mining (HYMC) Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness And High Price To Book Ratio

Strategic angle: Analyzing the valuation of Hycroft Mining amidst recent share price declines and a high price-to-book ratio.

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Briefing: Home equity is declining — but the average borrower still has $295K. Should you open a HELOC now, even if you don’t need the money ASAP?

Strategic angle: Exploring the implications of declining home equity and the potential benefits of a HELOC.

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Briefing: Man Buys A Dodge. Then He Claims One Of The Most Famous Designers Ever Worked On It

Strategic angle: "I actually owned one of these."

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Briefing: The secret story of the vocoder, the military tech that changed music forever

Strategic angle: The vocoder's unexpected journey from military technology to a revolutionary music tool.

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Briefing: ICE agents will be deployed to U.S. airports on Monday: Homan

Strategic angle: The shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security has caused massive pileups at airport security lines.

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Briefing: Trying your best in a second language? Here's why native speakers seem so rude

Strategic angle: Rudeness, whether real or perceived, can deeply affect cooperation, trust, and workplace culture.

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Briefing: Cadillac Phases Out Torque Badges After 6 Years Of Nobody Understanding What They Mean

Strategic angle: The numeric badges on Cadillac's cars, indicating torque in newton-meters, are being discontinued due to confusion.

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Briefing: War with Iran has exposed American fragility at sea

Strategic angle: The move from ‘efficiency’ to ‘resilience’ in maritime supply chains has a long way to go

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Briefing: California bets on an obscure tool to replace clean air authority Trump revoked

Strategic angle: The rules would hold pollution magnets like warehouses, ports and railyards accountable for the trucks and ships they attract.

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Briefing: The pint-sized Sonos Roam 2 is more over 20 percent this weekend

Strategic angle: Sonos is offering significant discounts on its portable speakers, making it a great time to buy.

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Briefing: $50,000 Is The New Normal For Cars, And Inflation Gets Less Blame Than You’d Expect

Strategic angle: Carmakers didn’t stumble into higher prices, they followed the money, and it shows

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Briefing: Turns out your coffee addiction may be doing your brain a favor

Strategic angle: New research suggests that coffee consumption could have positive effects on brain health.

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Briefing: Tens of thousands rally in Prague to protest new PM Andrej Babis

Strategic angle: Protesters voice their opposition to the new Czech government's policies led by Prime Minister Andrej Babis.

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Briefing: Cheaper Than A Porsche: 8 Affordable Sports Cars That Deliver Track-Level Thrills

Strategic angle: Porsche makes some great sports cars, but these vehicles come at a premium price. Here are several cheaper alternatives that still deliver impressive thrills.

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Briefing: Disarming Hezbollah 'extremely difficult', expert says amid Israel tensions

Strategic angle: Ziad Majed highlights the challenges faced by the Lebanese government in disarming Hezbollah post-ceasefire.