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Briefing: New autism group meets to counter MAHA's 'ideological agenda'

Strategic angle: Autism experts plan to convene in Washington Thursday to propose a research agenda at odds with the one endorsed by the Trump Administration.

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Briefing: 'We went to Walmart': Man goes to AutoZone. Then he learns something shocking about Fram

Strategic angle: 'Good thing I only run wix filters.'

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Briefing: As Zambia Pushes New Mining, a Legacy of Pollution Looms

Strategic angle: Zambia's new mining initiatives face challenges from environmental pollution legacies.

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Briefing: We must denounce 'abject' Afcon decision - senior Caf member

Strategic angle: Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor criticizes the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title.

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Briefing: Iranian hospital in Dubai closed as UAE suffers third week of attacks

Strategic angle: Move part of wider crackdown on Tehran-linked institutions as conflict intensifies

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Briefing: Fact check: Is 'Polexit' really on the cards for Poland?

Strategic angle: Social media is abuzz with claims that Poles want to leave the EU and that Warsaw is on the cusp of launching the trigger to do so.

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Briefing: MEPs clear path for full adoption of EU–US trade deal

Strategic angle: EU lawmakers moved closer to implementing the EU–US trade deal after a key committee vote, but tensions with Washington persist.

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Briefing: Lang to have surgery in Liverpool for 'serious' thumb injury

Strategic angle: Galatasaray midfielder Noa Lang is set to undergo surgery following a significant injury sustained at Anfield.

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Briefing: Six little known facts about Cáceres, Spain's candidate for European Capital of Culture 2031

Strategic angle: The Extremaduran city is competing to become European Capital of Culture 2031. Here are six curiosities that highlight its history and attractions.

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Briefing: Old and new: How Egypt’s modern attractions are bringing its ancient past to life

Strategic angle: From the Grand Egyptian Museum to a new capital, the north African nation is showcasing its 'unmatched diversity' beyond pyramids and beach resorts.

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Briefing: Those Yellow Crash Barrels Along The Highway Aren't All The Same

Strategic angle: Big yellow barrels often line the sides of highways or exit ramps, and the engineering behind them is different depending on speed limits and locations.

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Briefing: Eating disorder was 'my normal' - Team GB rower Wilde

Strategic angle: Olympic medal-winning rower Becky Wilde says she now appreciates how 'incredible' her body is after living with an eating disorder.

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Briefing: LeBron's 6 dunks key Lakers' 7th straight win

Strategic angle: LeBron James put on a show Wednesday night in Houston as the Lakers matched their winning streak to a season-best seven games.

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Briefing: Kerr to the point: Dubs 'going to be in the play-in'

Strategic angle: Warriors coach Steve Kerr acknowledges the team's struggles as they approach the end of the regular season.

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Briefing: Why $4 gasoline is the tipping point for EVs

Strategic angle: As fuel costs climb, the long-term math shifts toward EVs — but consumer hesitation and infrastructure gaps could slow the transition.

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Briefing: Rare earth mineral production at center of pilot project involving Virginia Tech

Strategic angle: A new pilot project led by Virginia Tech focuses on the production of rare earth minerals, crucial for various technologies.

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Oil prices jump after attacks on Gulf energy facilities

Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG terminal, UAE’s Habshan gas facility and Iran’s South Pars gasfield all struck within past day

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Briefing: Pakistan: Karachi thunderstorm kills at least 16 as powerful winds wreak havoc

Strategic angle: A thunderstorm with strong winds hit Karachi overnight on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people, according to local rescue services.

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Briefing: Students today, masters tomorrow: Sony World Photography Awards celebrate young talent across Europe

Strategic angle: Photographs from young talent submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards navigate themes like femininity and individuality, the aftermath of environmental disasters, and friendship.

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Briefing: European markets set to slump at the open as Iran war intensifies

Strategic angle: European stocks are expected to slump at the open on Thursday as the Iran war escalates following attacks on Iranian and Qatari energy infrastructure.