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Briefing: General Motors Has Recalled 80,000 Cars In 2026

Strategic angle: One of GM's oddest recalls so far this year was for missing owner's manuals. Here's the full list.

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Briefing: Iran issues global threat as Israel's regime kill list grows with help from the inside

Strategic angle: Israel eliminated three top Iranian commanders on Friday as it continues its relentless strikes on Tehran's repression forces, with help from ordinary Iranians who are rising up against the regime.

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Social media makes people unhappy — World Happiness Report

The 2026 World Happiness Report reveals a decline in life satisfaction among young people in English-speaking countries.

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Briefing: Cybercab Spotted Up Close, Steering Wheel, Panel Gaps And All

Strategic angle: Reader photos show Tesla robotaxi prototype up close, revealing unexpected interior details and rough panel fitment.

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Briefing: Finland is world's happiest country ninth year in a row, UN happiness report finds

Strategic angle: Finland maintains its top position as the world's happiest country for the ninth year running, scoring 7.764 on a 10-point scale.

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Briefing: Dana Lixenberg's personal, political and pared-down portraits

Strategic angle: Her photographs of celebrated personalities, from Toni Morrison to Tupac Shakur, have become iconic images.

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Briefing: 'Marriage penalty' in Washington state's new millionaire tax stirs debate

Strategic angle: Washington state's first-ever income tax would impose a 9.9% tax on income of more than $1 million a year.

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Briefing: Medicare Chief Discusses TrumpRx's Narrow Focus

Strategic angle: Today's biotech news includes insights from the Medicare director on the scope of TrumpRx and the FDA's approval of high-dose Wegovy.

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Briefing: Perceived inequality is a breeding ground for populism, say researchers

Strategic angle: Income and wealth disparities have widened significantly, correlating with the rise of populist parties in Europe.

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Briefing: Tesla Dodges 2-Million-Car Recall

Strategic angle: We're looking at Tesla avoiding a multi-million-car recall, and Chrysler's new boss needing to actually do something with the nameplate and more.

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Briefing: A Mercedes G63 Convertible Is Finally Happening: Report

Strategic angle: The roofless G-Class will allegedly go on sale in the United States in 2028.

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Briefing: Curro Rodríguez: from bankruptcy to global water empire

Strategic angle: After facing financial ruin, Francisco “Curro” Rodríguez has built one of the world leaders in carton-packaged water: Ly Company.

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Briefing: Kazakhstan votes for a new Constitution, marking a turning point in its political future

Strategic angle: Kazakhstan has adopted a new constitution following a nationwide referendum backed by a strong majority, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s political evolution.

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Briefing: Justices to consider arbitration exemption for “last-mile” drivers

Strategic angle: Flowers Foods v. Brock brings the justices another in a lengthening line of cases about the exemptions from the Federal Arbitration Act.

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Briefing: BMW Has A New Role For Alpina, And It Starts With Two New Models

Strategic angle: A new chapter for Alpina begins with BMW’s biggest models, suggesting a refined approach that moves away from traditional performance expectations.

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Briefing: Pharmalittle: Insights on TrumpRx and Wegovy

Strategic angle: Exploring expectations around TrumpRx and a new high-dose version of Wegovy.

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Briefing: He's one reason why aid cuts weren't as dire for the HIV population as predicted

Strategic angle: Harerimana Ismail of Uganda continues his vital work with HIV-positive children despite losing his salary due to aid cuts.

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Briefing: Twin-Screw Supercharger Turns Silverado ZR2 Into A 4.2 Second Pickup

Strategic angle: Hennessey builds a 700 hp Silverado ZR2 with off-road upgrades and a limited 100-unit run.

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Trump is dismantling democracy at 'unprecedented' speed, global report finds

Three major new studies on democracy and freedom all find the U.S. is slipping further away from democracy.

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Briefing: Meta U-turns on Horizon Worlds VR shutdown after user backlash

Strategic angle: Meta has reversed its decision to pull the plug on Horizon Worlds in VR after backlash, keeping it alive as it shifts focus toward mobile growth and a wider user base.