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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.

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Briefing: How lithium batteries are transforming modern fishing

Strategic angle: Exploring the impact of lithium battery technology on the fishing industry.

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Briefing: Power prices expected to fall by up to 10% from July, bringing ‘welcome relief’ to Australia’s east coast

Strategic angle: Increased output from wind generation and batteries, and falling electricity contract prices, are expected to deliver lower energy bills.

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Briefing: Horses 'whinny' to find new friends and celebrate. This unique sound has been a mystery – until now

Strategic angle: How horses make their unusual combination of both high and low pitched sounds has long eluded scientists.

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Briefing: How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis

Strategic angle: It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.

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Briefing: Japan rejects U.S. intel assessment on Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Strategic angle: Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara asserts no significant policy shift is occurring.

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Briefing: Asia tech stocks sink as oil spike and Qatar attacks threaten chip supply chain

Strategic angle: Asian technology stocks fell on Thursday as Iran's latest attacks on Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City and a surge in oil prices rattled investor sentiment.

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Briefing: Solid, tough, and fast: a composite electrolyte that helps tame lithium dendrites

Strategic angle: A breakthrough in composite electrolyte technology could revolutionize lithium battery performance.

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Briefing: EU leaders hunt for quick fixes to energy price spike amid Iran war

Strategic angle: EU leaders are seeking immediate solutions to the rising energy prices exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Iran.

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Briefing: Investors face cloudier Fed rate view as Iran war grips markets

Strategic angle: Market uncertainty rises as geopolitical tensions affect investor sentiment.