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Briefing: Jay Powell extols ‘independence and integrity’ after latest attacks by Trump

Strategic angle: Fed chair cites importance of resisting short-term pressure in accepting Volcker award for public service

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Briefing: The 2026 Mazda3 Turbo Is The Closest Thing To A Four-Door MX-5 | Review

Strategic angle: Mazda’s turbocharged hatch delivers Miata-like fun with real practicality and upscale style

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Briefing: Finding Gas Higher Than 90 Octane In Alaska Is Oddly Hard (Here Are Some Theories Why)

Strategic angle: It's difficult to find gas above 90 octane in Alaska, but why? As it turns out, the real reasons are surprisingly mundane and have to do with geography.

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Briefing: Trump Thinks Cuba is Another Venezuela. Here’s Why He’s Wrong

Strategic angle: An analysis of Trump's misconceptions about Cuba and Venezuela.

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Briefing: Mussel-inspired glue from recycled plastics can be detached and reused

Strategic angle: Researchers develop a tough, reusable adhesive from waste polymers that performs well in various environments.

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Briefing: Dogs can overdose too: Naloxone training can save pets as well as humans

Strategic angle: Opioid-class drugs pose overdose risks for both humans and pets, highlighting the importance of Naloxone training.

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Briefing: The AirPods Pro 3 are $50 off right now, nearly matching their best-ever price

Strategic angle: Apple's latest AirPods Pro 3 are available at a significant discount, making them an attractive option for buyers.

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Briefing: International aid convoy reaches Cuba amid humanitarian crisis

Strategic angle: More than 500 worldwide activists have arrived in Havana to deliver to the Cuban authorities roughly 20 metric tons of food supplies, medical equipment.

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Briefing: Iraqi Kurds mark Nowruz, celebrating light over darkness

Strategic angle: In the Kurdish regions of the Middle East, Nowruz celebrations — honoring the arrival of spring — are a fundamental expression of Kurdish identity.

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Briefing: All Iranian officials and commanders killed in the past nine months

Strategic angle: From Basij commanders to the Supreme Leader, some of the Islamic Republic’s most important figures were killed in two waves of attacks by Israel and the United States against Iran.

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Briefing: Trump’s mixed messages, World Cup and a charcoal‑powered car

Strategic angle: An analysis of Trump's recent statements alongside global events and innovations.

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Briefing: Manaea to begin in bullpen as Mets set rotation

Strategic angle: The Mets will employ a five-man rotation to begin the season, with Sean Manaea slated to come out of the bullpen in a piggyback role, manager Carlos Mendoza said Saturday.

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Best bets for men's tournament first round

As you prepare for tipoff, here are our best bets for the first round, plus picks for the new Eliminator game.

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Briefing: Libya hires firm to tackle stricken Russian tanker drifting towards coast

Strategic angle: Libya engages a specialized firm to address the situation of a Russian tanker adrift near its coastline.

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U.S. judge rules against Pentagon restrictions on press coverage

A U.S. judge finds Pentagon's media policy conflicts with First Amendment rights.

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Briefing: Hubert Davis' future at North Carolina in doubt as pressure mounts after historic collapse vs. VCU

Strategic angle: If a move is made on Davis, it would break the program's decades-long Carolina family coaching lineage.

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Briefing: HQ PM Newsletter 3/21/2026

Strategic angle: What to watch Saturday night: Lakers-Magic, Bruins-Red Wings + more best bets

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Briefing: How the Iran war reveals the extent of fossil fuel propaganda

Strategic angle: An analysis of the influence of fossil fuel narratives in the context of the Iran war.

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Briefing: Superconducting altermagnets could carry spin without energy loss

Strategic angle: Researchers propose a new class of magnetic materials that may enhance superconductors' capabilities.

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Briefing: Lai Reveals Nuclear Power Revival Plan

Strategic angle: Taipei Times reports on the ambitious nuclear energy strategy proposed by Lai.