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Briefing: Inside the Centre for Islamic Civilization: A new hub for heritage and research

Strategic angle: The complex brings together manuscripts, research facilities and interactive exhibitions, offering public access to Islamic heritage through education, technology and international collaboration.

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Briefing: STAT+: A biotech turns to Apple Watch to study its Parkinson’s drug

Strategic angle: In this edition of STAT Health Tech: How Apple Watch is being used in a clinical trial for a Parkinson's drug, and more

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Briefing: The Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 Is Coming With 646 Horsepower: Report

Strategic angle: U.S. dealers saw the potent coupe and the AMG G63 Cabriolet.

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Briefing: Uber to invest up to $1.25 billion in EV maker Rivian in deal to launch 50,000 robotaxis

Strategic angle: Uber plans to invest in Rivian to deploy a fleet of autonomous robotaxis by 2031.

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Briefing: Clearing the Air: How UNM’s Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program (RESEP) Helps the Uranium Miners of New Mexico

Strategic angle: UNM's RESEP provides essential support for uranium miners facing radiation exposure.

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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing at least four civilians in Kabul strike

The Taliban government claims airstrikes by Pakistan's military targeted a drug rehabilitation hospital, resulting in civilian casualties.

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Briefing: The best strength training plan might be simpler than you think

Strategic angle: New strength training guidelines emphasize that doing any resistance training is what truly matters.

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Briefing: Eli Lilly’s next-generation obesity drug retatrutide clears first late-stage diabetes trial

Strategic angle: Lilly is betting big on retatrutide as the next pillar of its obesity portfolio after its weight loss injection Zepbound and its upcoming pill, orforglipron.

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Briefing: Former counter-terrorism head investigated by FBI over alleged leaks

Strategic angle: The former counter-terrorism head resigned on Tuesday over the war with Iran, saying the country posed 'no imminent threat' to the US.

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Briefing: This Utility Company Trading In A Buy Zone Offers A Bright Future

Strategic angle: This Utility Company Trading In A Buy Zone Offers A Bright Future

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Northshore Mining fined $19,000 for multiple waste water violations

The company faces penalties for failing to comply with environmental regulations.

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Briefing: Lithium Americas: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Strategic angle: A look at the financial performance of Lithium Americas in the fourth quarter.

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Briefing: UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to at least 27

Strategic angle: Two people have died since the epidemic came to light at the weekend, centered on the University of Kent in southeastern Canterbury and a local nightclub popular with students.

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Briefing: EU leaders balk at joining Middle East fight, grapple with high energy prices

Strategic angle: EU leaders are hesitant to engage in the Middle East conflict while facing rising energy costs.

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Briefing: UK–Nigeria relations in focus as London hosts Tinubu

Strategic angle: Britain has rolled out the red carpet for Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, marking the first state visit by a Nigerian leader in 37 years.

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Briefing: STAT+: Six drugmakers, six months: Charting the FDA’s course in the post-Prasad era

Strategic angle: Will the FDA’s regulatory policies, particularly for rare-disease drugs, shift in the wake of Vinay Prasad’s imminent departure?

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Briefing: Gulf states have tolerated Iranian strikes so far — but their 'defensive' stance won't last forever

Strategic angle: Iran's Gulf neighbors have said attacks on energy infrastructure won't "go unanswered," but, so far, they have not hit back at Iran. That stance could change soon.

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Briefing: Key changes introduced by the updated Nuclear Power Facilities Draft

Strategic angle: An overview of the significant updates in the Nuclear Power Facilities Draft by Dentons.

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Briefing: Hegseth wants Pentagon to dump Anthropic's Claude, but military users say it's not so easy

Strategic angle: Military users express concerns over the potential removal of Anthropic's AI tool.

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Briefing: High-resolution atlas shows how thirsty plants hold out during drought

Strategic angle: A new study reveals how plants adapt to extreme drought conditions in the American Southwest.