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Briefing: Ukraine peace talks fizzle out as Trump’s focus shifts to Iran

Strategic angle: US president no longer focused on pressuring Vladimir Putin, European officials say

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Briefing: Spies and subsidies: China joins Brazil’s $20bn delivery app war

Strategic angle: Local courier group iFood and China-backed Keeta trade claims of corporate espionage and underhand tactics

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Briefing: Scientists discover ALS protein that links DNA repair to cancer and dementia

Strategic angle: A protein tied to ALS and dementia may have a much bigger role in disease than scientists realized.

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Briefing: Capital cities around the world you might not realise were purpose-built

Strategic angle: From the modernist beauty of Brasília to the eerily empty Ciudad de la Paz, it’s time to add these planned cities to your pub quiz knowledge.

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Briefing: A donut-shaped protein breaks apart to start bacterial cell division

Strategic angle: Researchers uncover the mechanism behind bacterial cell division involving the MraZ protein.

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Briefing: Why Cutting Off A Wide-Load Semi Truck And Its Lead Car Is A Bad Idea

Strategic angle: Cutting off a wide-load truck can lead to disastrous consequences.

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Briefing: Cubs' Suzuki (knee) exits Japan's WBC game

Strategic angle: Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki exited Japan's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal matchup against Venezuela due to right knee discomfort.

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Briefing: Langeliers homers 3 times in spring training game

Strategic angle: Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers showcased his power by hitting three home runs in a single spring training game against the Royals.

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Briefing: Japan loses its thirst for vending machines

Strategic angle: Drinks companies cut networks as rising costs and driver shortages undermine business model

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Briefing: US submarine attack brings Iran war to Sri Lanka’s door

Strategic angle: Attack on Iranian warship in coastal waters highlights country’s vulnerability to Middle East conflict

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Briefing: Wemby's do-it-all showcase propels red-hot Spurs

Strategic angle: Victor Wembanyama's all-around performance leads the Spurs to victory over the Hornets.

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Briefing: Alcaraz's unbeaten run ends in Indian Wells with semi-final loss to Medvedev

Strategic angle: 'Super happy to beat someone as strong' as Carlos Alcaraz, former number one Daniil Medvedev said on Saturday after the 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) win. 'It's a great feeling.'

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Briefing: Fighting A Tow Truck Goes Sideways In Seconds

Strategic angle: What happens when someone tries to drive off a tow truck? This Hyundai owner learned the answer the hard way.

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Briefing: Scared of spiders? Scientists say the real nightmare is losing them

Strategic angle: Spiders and insects are crucial for ecosystem health, yet 90% of North America's species lack conservation status.

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Briefing: What's The Performance Difference Between Catted And Catless Downpipes?

Strategic angle: You might expect that catless downpipes, which lack a catalytic converter, would outperform catted ones. But as the old song says, it ain't necessarily so.

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Briefing: How Kernel Anti-Cheats Work: A Deep Dive into Modern Game Protection

Strategic angle: Exploring the mechanisms behind kernel anti-cheat systems and their impact on gaming security.

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What Makes GitLab (GTLB) an Attractive Investment Opportunity?

Exploring the investment potential of GitLab in the current market landscape.

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Briefing: Mercedes-AMG Tried A Diesel And It Did Not Go Well

Strategic angle: Ever heard of the AMG that ran on diesel? Most people haven't as it was a commercial flop, but it's a strange little chapter in pre-Dieselgate Mercedes history.

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Briefing: 'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets

Strategic angle: Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

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Briefing: Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farming regions where agriculture is most intensive

Strategic angle: Since the 1970s, the U.S. has lost billions of birds, with losses accelerating in areas of intensive human activity.