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Briefing: Proposing simple measures to prevent industry dumping plastic pellets into the sea

Strategic angle: The presence of small plastic pellets on the beaches of Donostia and Orio highlights a concerning source of pollution from industrial microplastics.

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Briefing: Zelenskyy meets Macron as Iran war overshadows Ukraine

Strategic angle: The Ukrainian president is in Paris for talks with one of Kyiv's staunchest allies amidst the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

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Briefing: Here’s Why Madison Small Cap Fund Bets on AAON (AAON)

Strategic angle: An analysis of the Madison Small Cap Fund's investment strategy focusing on AAON.

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Briefing: Geneticists challenge common model of how cells retain their identity

Strategic angle: A new study from Umeå University suggests that the widely accepted model of cellular identity may be flawed.

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Briefing: Money coach maxes out their Roth IRA at the beginning of every year. Is this the right move for you?

Strategic angle: Exploring the benefits and drawbacks of maxing out your Roth IRA early in the year.

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Briefing: These are the 5 retirement essentials you’ll want to have as you age — and how to save money on them

Strategic angle: Discover the key essentials for a secure retirement and tips on saving money.

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Briefing: Porsche’s 10% Job Cuts Might Not Be Enough After Failed EV Gamble

Strategic angle: Soft EV demand, a €3.9 billion write down, and China weakness force a major rethink at one of Germany’s most profitable automakers.

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Briefing: Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 Robotaxi Could Be Your Next Uber In Las Vegas

Strategic angle: The automaker’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary partnered with Uber to deploy its robotaxis in Las Vegas.

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Epstein’s pal attempts a biotech comeback, and Prasad exits the FDA

On this week's The Readout LOUD podcast: A friend of Jeffrey Epstein attempts a biotech comeback, and (another) Prasad FDA exit.

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Briefing: Giant robots battle it out in Detroit's Robowar

Strategic angle: Fighting robots is a cultural fantasy going back at least to Richard Matheson's 1956 story 'Steel.' One Detroit impresario is now bringing the idea to the stage — and real audiences.

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Briefing: Iranians are not fleeing to the EU yet, says IOM

Strategic angle: Ugochi Daniels, IOM’s Deputy Director General for Operations, expresses concern over humanitarian needs in Lebanon.

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Briefing: Iran's leader Khamenei 'likely wounded,' says US

Strategic angle: US Defense Secretary Hegseth has stated that Iran's leader is likely disfigured and may not make public appearances.

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Recent Trends in Medicaid Outpatient Prescription Drugs and Spending

This issue brief describes recent trends in the number of Medicaid outpatient prescriptions and the spending on those drugs and examines the implications of recent federal actions on future trends.

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Briefing: Trump policies set to increase rates of lung disease and death, study finds

Strategic angle: Experts warn of ‘attack on Americans’ lungs’ from cuts to health programs and environmental rollbacks.

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Briefing: Ineos Hints Its Smallest SUV Yet Could Arrive Sooner Than Expected

Strategic angle: The smaller Ineos Fusilier project is back on track, with plans for electric and range-extender versions still under consideration.

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Briefing: PC makers are not ready for the MacBook Neo

Strategic angle: This thing is poised to eat their lunch.

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Briefing: The biggest names missing from the list of America's top philanthropists

Strategic angle: MacKenzie Scott and many of America's richest are absent from the latest Philanthropy 50 ranking.

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Briefing: Oil holds near $100 as Trump says America ‘has ammunition and plenty of time’ to fight Iran war

Strategic angle: WTI crude saw its biggest weekly gain since the 1980s last week.

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Briefing: Taiwan parliament approves major arms deal with US

Strategic angle: The weapons approved are part of an $11 billion arms package announced by Washington in December.

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Briefing: 'No-one will hire women' - India's top court rejects menstrual leave petition

Strategic angle: The subject has polarised India for long, though some states and private companies offer menstrual leaves.