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Briefing: The Boulder Is Hyundai’s Answer To The Ford Bronco, And A New Pickup Is Behind It

Strategic angle: The Hyundai Boulder concept arrives at the New York Auto Show with body-on-frame bones and a clear rival in its sights.

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One In Three Chrysler Minivans Built Since 2022 May Be Driving Around With Bad Airbags

A widespread airbag defect forces Chrysler to recall thousands of Voyager and Pacifica minivans over concerns they may fail in serious impacts.

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Briefing: Private sector hiring totaled 62,000 in March, better than expected, ADP says

Strategic angle: Private sector employment growth kept pace, but health care and construction continued to provide nearly all the momentum.

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Briefing: Iran war pushes Germany's deficit to 4.2% as growth outlook is halved

Strategic angle: Germany's top economic institutes warn that the Iran war is revealing structural weaknesses, risking long-term underperformance without reform.

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Briefing: The oil industry is betting big on plastics. Here's what that means for the future

Strategic angle: Journalist Beth Gardiner explores the fossil fuel industry's growing reliance on plastic products in her book.

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Israel legalises death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis

Israel's parliament has passed a controversial law allowing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of terror-related murders.

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Briefing: Millions of millionaires don’t feel rich — the big problem with financial anxiety (and how to solve it quickly

Strategic angle: Exploring the paradox of wealth and financial anxiety among millionaires.

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Briefing: 'One leg in uniform, one in a suit': How one young German is helping reshape Europe's security

Strategic angle: Léocadie Reimers represents a generation rethinking security, combining her experiences from military service with her work in private sector defence.

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Briefing: UK to host coalition talks on securing Strait of Hormuz

Strategic angle: Meeting comes after Trump criticised allies and indicated reopening the strait may not be a priority for US in Iran war.

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Briefing: Trump learns that not everyone has a price

Strategic angle: The great cynic did not expect Iran to fight out of conviction

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Briefing: Germany's first Omani LNG shipments arrive despite Middle East disruptions

Strategic angle: Germany's first Omani LNG deliveries are arriving on schedule, but analysis reveals deeper exposure to the Middle East crisis.

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Germany news: Merz and Syrian president talk refugee returns

Chancellor Friedrich Merz discusses the expected return of Syrians from Germany during a visit from Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa.

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Briefing: DR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years

Strategic angle: This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.

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Briefing: EU capitals 'should drive response' to the Iran energy shock, Polish official tells Euronews

Strategic angle: Poland’s Secretary of State at the Energy Ministry emphasizes the need for flexibility amidst calls for a coordinated response from the European Commission.

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Briefing: Bessent says 1 in 4 Americans get a ‘home run’ tax break, reveals ‘automatic pay increase’ tactic in 2026. Don’t miss it

Strategic angle: Bessent discusses significant tax breaks and pay increase strategies for Americans in 2026.

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Briefing: A legal fight over coal mining

Strategic angle: Morning Newsletter - Inquirer.com

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Briefing: 'This How They Been Doing Business For Years': Man Takes Wife’s Cadillac Into Mavis. Then He Tries To Get A Refund

Strategic angle: 'You guys are going to have to reimburse me for this.'

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Briefing: Cambodia: Alleged cyber scam boss extradited to China

Strategic angle: Li Xiong was arrested in Cambodia and deported at the request of Chinese authorities, linked to a major scam operation.

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Briefing: Migrant boat capsizes in Turkey leaving 18 dead while 21 were rescued

Strategic angle: Turkish authorities report that the vessel attempted to evade the Coast Guard before sinking, resulting in multiple casualties.

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Briefing: NIH Director's Invocation of Vannevar Bush's Legacy Sparks Pushback

Strategic angle: Jay Bhattacharya's claim linking Trump administration policies to Vannevar Bush's vision has ignited controversy.