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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.

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Briefing: ‘War is expensive’: As bombs pummel Lebanon, an ancient souk falls silent

Strategic angle: Israel's devastating war with Hezbollah has compounded the suffering of ordinary Lebanese who were already grappling with an economy on the brink of collapse.

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Hyundai Stops Palisade Sales, Recalls 68,500 SUVs After Fatal Incident

Hyundai is urging owners to use caution when operating the SUV's second- and third-row power seats.

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Briefing: A brain-computer interface allowed people with paralysis to type with their mind

Strategic angle: Two people with paralysis were able to type using a brain-computer interface that decodes attempted finger movement, a new study showed.

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Briefing: Peloton is launching bikes and treadmills for gyms, accelerating commercial strategy

Strategic angle: Peloton is launching commercial gym-ready Bikes and Treads, expanding into gyms globally as it seeks new growth beyond its at-home fitness business.

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Briefing: The Volvo EX30 Joins America's EV Graveyard

Strategic angle: It's the end of the road for Volvo's smallest and cheapest electric car. The larger EX60 is still on the way though.

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Briefing: The seven hour explosion nobody could explain

Strategic angle: Gamma-ray bursts are the most violent explosions in the universe, releasing immense energy in a fraction of a second.

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Briefing: FTC Tells Almost 100 Dealer Groups Their “Great Price” Needs To Be The Real Price

Strategic angle: The agency says car ads should show the actual price buyers pay, not a teaser price that grows significantly with hidden fees at signing time.

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Briefing: Truckload linehaul rate index nears 3-year high in February

Strategic angle: Truckload linehaul rate index approaches its highest point in three years, signaling potential changes in the freight market.

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Briefing: 'Kurds can play a significant role in a breakthrough in Iran,' Iranian Kurdish leader says

Strategic angle: Abdullah Mohtadi discusses the potential impact of Kurdish involvement in Iran's political landscape.

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Briefing: What is HELIOS, the US laser destroying cheap Iranian drones for cents

Strategic angle: The High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance, deployed on a US naval ship, downed several drones last week. Here’s what you need to know about the game-changing technology.

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Perspective: John Oliver on JD Vance: ‘He’s become the archetype of the hyper-online conservative troll’

Executive context: The late-night host dug deep into JD Vance’s political shift into a rightwing troll second in line to the US presidency.

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Briefing: Durbin and Raskin call for perjury investigation into DHS' Kristi Noem

Strategic angle: Ousted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified before Congress earlier this month.

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Briefing: Birthright Citizenship: A Response to Pete Patterson

Strategic angle: Exploring the implications of birthright citizenship through a constitutional lens.

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Briefing: Managed retreat in Europe more widespread than previously assumed

Strategic angle: European countries increasingly resort to managed retreat in response to environmental threats.