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Briefing: 'Near universal refusal' - European leaders reject Trump's demand for Strait of Hormuz mission

Strategic angle: NATO allies and other Western nations pushed back on US President Trump's demand for military support to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Briefing: Iran war is the latest 'worst-case scenario' for travel, expert says. How to minimize the pain of future disruptions

Strategic angle: Travel advisors provide tips to mitigate the impact of significant disruptions caused by the Iran war.

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Briefing: Satellite mapping reveals recent and large-scale habitat changes across the Southern Ocean's seascapes

Strategic angle: New research highlights the impact of declining Antarctic sea ice on marine ecosystems.

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Briefing: Trump signals coalition to force open Strait of Hormuz is not ready yet: 'Some are less than enthusiastic'

Strategic angle: President Donald Trump expressed concerns about U.S. allies' willingness to join a coalition for tanker protection in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Briefing: Apple acquires video editing company MotionVFX to boost subscribers

Strategic angle: Apple is buying MotionVFX in part to help the iPhone maker attract more subscribers to its creator tools.

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Briefing: 200,000 Immigrant Truck Drivers Are Officially Losing Their CDLs Which Will Almost Certainly Make Everything Even More Expensive

Strategic angle: The loss of CDLs for immigrant truck drivers is set to exacerbate rising costs in the transportation sector.

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Briefing: Subaru’s WRX STI Hatch Is Back On Track, Just Not On The Street

Strategic angle: Built for Super Taikyu racing, this aggressive prototype might be Subaru’s first step back toward an STI hot hatch.

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Briefing: For Sale: Volvo EX30 Wheels, Never Turned

Strategic angle: The electric Volvo EX30 is being discontinued in the U.S., but it'll remain on sale in Mexico and Canada.

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Briefing: Iran earns oil windfall as US turns blind eye

Strategic angle: Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says White House is prepared to tolerate the trade to avoid supply shortages.

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Briefing: Gasoline prices are still rising as the Iran war stretches into its third week

Strategic angle: U.S. gasoline prices have surged nearly 80 cents in a month, with diesel prices climbing even higher.

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Briefing: Montana Tech Mining Teams Headed to Arizona for International Competition

Strategic angle: Montana Tech prepares its mining teams for a prestigious competition in Arizona.

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Briefing: Wiles announces cancer diagnosis, plans to stay in job

Strategic angle: Politico reports on Wiles' health update and commitment to continue working.

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Briefing: Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis

Strategic angle: European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option.

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Australia’s Lynas inks US rare earth oxide supply deal

Lynas secures a significant contract to supply rare earth oxides to the US.

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Briefing: Biggest Nato allies reject Trump’s Hormuz armada demand

Strategic angle: UK, France and Germany refuse to be drawn into wider war with Iran, risking a showdown with US President

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Briefing: Buick May Bring Sedans Back To America Using A Surprising Platform

Strategic angle: After going all in on crossovers and SUVs, Buick may be flirting with sedans again.

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Briefing: Ocean bacteria team up to break down biodegradable plastic

Strategic angle: Biodegradable plastics could help alleviate the plastic waste crisis, but understanding their degradation process is crucial.

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Briefing: US wants help to guard Strait of Hormuz, but EU is not keen

Strategic angle: As Trump dials up pressure on Europe to guard the Strait of Hormuz, Russia is taking advantage of the rise in energy prices.

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Briefing: Failing to succeed: Why post‑secondary students need more room to mess up

Strategic angle: University students today face a confusing mix of messages about failure, navigating systems that often penalize mistakes.

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Briefing: How To Manage Royal Caribbean Stock Amid High Oil Prices

Strategic angle: Strategies for navigating Royal Caribbean's stock performance in a volatile oil market.