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Briefing: Opinion: The financial reason why parents beg me to diagnose their kids with autism

Strategic angle: Parents often pressure Lawrence Diller, a behavioral/developmental pediatrician, to diagnose their children with autism. He thinks he knows why.

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Briefing: STAT+: As controversial decisions mount, FDA shuns public advisory meetings

Strategic angle: The FDA is cutting back on public advisory committee meetings, even as the public and other stakeholders seek more transparency.

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Briefing: Indigenous rights, the environment, and international law: What’s at stake at this week’s seabed mining talks

Strategic angle: Trump's aggressive push toward deep-sea mining is putting pressure on global negotiators to act fast to shape deep-sea mining rules.

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Smackover Lithium Signs First Binding Customer Offtake Agreement for the South West Arkansas Project

Smackover Lithium secures its first binding customer offtake agreement, marking a significant milestone for the South West Arkansas Project.

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Briefing: Rihanna's LA mansion struck by gunfire while singer was inside

Strategic angle: Reports indicate that at least one round from the 10 shots fired pierced a wall of the residence.

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Briefing: Alberta lithium test facility advances as staff pay tied to project goals

Strategic angle: Progress in Alberta's lithium test facility links employee compensation to project milestones.

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Briefing: Trafigura locks in US lithium from new Arkansas project for 10 years

Strategic angle: Trafigura secures a decade-long supply of lithium from a new project in Arkansas.

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Briefing: Frustrated Magnetism in Rare-Earth Iridium Pyrochlores

Strategic angle: Exploring the unique properties of 227 rare-earth iridium pyrochlores and their implications in material science.

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Briefing: Opetaia out to unify cruiserweight division after winning Zuffa belt

Strategic angle: Jai Opetaia breezed past Brandon Glanton to become the inaugural Zuffa world cruiserweight champion with a unanimous-decision win in Nevada.

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Briefing: US Court of Appeals: TOS may be updated by email, use can imply consent

Strategic angle: A recent ruling clarifies that terms of service can be modified via email, and user engagement may indicate agreement.

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Briefing: USA Rare Earth Gains Full Round Top Control As Valuation Gap Widens

Strategic angle: USA Rare Earth expands its control, highlighting a significant valuation gap in the market.

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Bird populations are shrinking ever faster in the face of climate change and agriculture - US study

‘Extremely adaptable’ bird species are declining at an alarming rate – with worrying implications for humans.

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Strategic view: McGuigan: 'People overlooking how good Scotney is. She's phenomenal'

Strategic implications in focus: Ellie Scotney is on the edge of greatness, says boxing legend Barry McGuigan.

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Strategic view: Is copper back?

Strategic implications in focus: Exploring the resurgence of copper in the market.

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Briefing: Who will take the uranium?

Strategic angle: Exploring the future of uranium supply and demand.

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Briefing: FB Ingold joins Chargers, reunites with McDaniel

Strategic angle: The Chargers agreed to terms on a contract with fullback Alec Ingold, reuniting him with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.

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Briefing: How The Orla Mining (TSX:OLA) Narrative Is Shifting With New Targets And Project Updates

Strategic angle: Exploring the latest developments and strategic shifts at Orla Mining.

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Briefing: Asian Energy Stocks Surge, Mirroring Oil Prices as Mideast Conflict Grows

Strategic angle: MarketWatch reports on the rise of Asian energy stocks in response to escalating oil prices amid regional tensions.

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Rahm's LIV Golf Victory Signals Potential Market Shifts

Jon Rahm's win at the LIV Golf Hong Kong event, his first individual title since 2024, could influence market dynamics in professional golf.

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Dana White says Jon Jones was 'never' in consideration for fight at UFC White House event, Jones responds

White stated that discussions occurred but firmly told Jones' lawyer it would 'never happen'.