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Briefing: Netanyahu says Iran 'decimated,' as Tehran targets Gulf petro-facilities

Strategic angle: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expresses optimism about the war's duration while highlighting cooperation with the US.

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Briefing: Labor secretary’s security staffer resigns amid misconduct investigation

Strategic angle: A staff member of the Labor Secretary has stepped down following allegations of misconduct.

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Briefing: How birds are spreading plastic pollution

Strategic angle: Gulls adapt to human habits, contributing to plastic waste spread.

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Briefing: Gaza: Phase two of Trump's peace plan stalls amid war with Iran

Strategic angle: Planned measures are now at a standstill, including reconstruction of the enclave, the demilitarization of Hamas, the gradual withdrawal of the Israeli army and the establishment of a technocratic government.

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Briefing: Leafs' Matthews (MCL surgery) down 12 weeks

Strategic angle: Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews underwent successful MCL surgery on Thursday, with an expected recovery time of 12 weeks.

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Briefing: Bombarding gamblers with offers greatly increases betting and gambling harm

Strategic angle: A new study reveals the detrimental effects of excessive promotional offers on gamblers.

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Briefing: Trump praises Japan’s ‘tremendous support’ over Iran war

Strategic angle: US president tells Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that it is ‘appropriate’ for the country to help in the conflict

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Briefing: Clearing the nanoscale bottleneck holding back next-gen electronics

Strategic angle: UCLA researchers improve electrical current entry in perovskite semiconductors, paving the way for advanced electronics.

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Briefing: 'I'm Not Sure If That's How You Do It': Man Spots RV At A Love’s Gas Station. Then He Sees What's Towing It

Strategic angle: 'That transmission is cooked.'

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Briefing: Project Hail Mary is packed with hard science. An astrophysicist breaks it down

Strategic angle: An astrophysicist critiques the scientific accuracy of Project Hail Mary, exploring its themes and concepts.

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Briefing: Fiat Continues Shift Away From Hybrids And EVs With Manual-Only 600 Petrol

Strategic angle: The 600 Petrol adds a budget-friendly option to the range, while a Street Edition introduces darker styling and limited production.

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Briefing: Senegal not losing without a fight

Strategic angle: Senegal asserts its determination as it navigates challenges ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Briefing: Engineered nanoparticles show enhanced intrinsic luminescence for biomedical imaging and cancer treatment

Strategic angle: Researchers at the University of São Paulo have developed a method to enhance the luminescence of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles for medical applications.

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Briefing: The Subaru WRX Is Dying In Japan, But There's Good News For America

Strategic angle: Subaru will stop accepting WRX orders in Japan on May 18, but nothing changes for the US model.

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Briefing: The Xiaomi YU7 GT Aims At Porsche With 990 Horsepower And 438 Miles Of Range

Strategic angle: China's MIIT has exposed the GT version of the YU7 crossover, which beats the Porsche Macan Turbo in output.

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Briefing: FedEx beats on top and bottom lines, raises guidance on strong performance

Strategic angle: FedEx posted strong fiscal third quarter results on Thursday and raised its guidance following a strong performance.

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Briefing: Rising Gas Prices Have Already Cost U.S. Drivers An Extra $4 Billion

Strategic angle: According to Trump, you should be grateful you aren't paying more.

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Briefing: Sony’s WF-1000XM6 Wireless Earbuds Now on Sale

Strategic angle: The highly acclaimed WF-1000XM6 earbuds are available at a discount for the first time.

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Briefing: Ukraine may restart peace process as Iran war escalates and EU aid remains blocked

Strategic angle: Ukraine is preparing to resume peace talks with the US amid geopolitical tensions and potential loss of EU support.

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Briefing: Ultra-thin MoSe₂ grating traps infrared light in a 40-nanometer layer

Strategic angle: Controlling light at the micro- and nanoscale opens up opportunities for a better understanding of the world and the development of technology.