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Briefing: The Clever Engineering Of Shipping The Chevy Vega By Train

Strategic angle: GM hoped the Chevy Vega would reinvent the American car, but it was too expensive to ship - until engineers found a genius way to fit 30 cars per railcar.

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Briefing: Sir Westmacott challenges Trump rationale as war on Iran sparks 'serious' economic fallout worldwide

Strategic angle: Sir Peter Westmacott discusses the implications of the ongoing conflict and its impact on the global economy.

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Briefing: How systems science helps keep my flower delivery costs low

Strategic angle: Exploring the impact of systems science on reducing delivery expenses.

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Briefing: JetBlue Airways raises bag fees as fuel prices soar

Strategic angle: Airfare has climbed for routes around the world, driven by higher fuel prices since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.

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Briefing: Hyundai Is Bringing Something Big To New York, But Won’t Say What

Strategic angle: The mysterious model will be unveiled on April 1st and promises to be something big.

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Briefing: China suppliers warn of higher prices for Americans due to Strait of Hormuz closure

Strategic angle: The Iran war has stalled shipments of oil and its products through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns among Chinese manufacturers about supply chain disruptions.

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Briefing: The Corvette Grand Sport Is The Beginning Of The End For The C8

Strategic angle: The Grand Sport typically arrives near the end of the generation, as we should 'expect the same formula' for the C8.

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Briefing: Avi Lewis, elected to lead Canada’s New Democratic party, promises ‘NDP comeback’

Strategic angle: Ex-TV host pledged to centre party around equity, with higher wealth taxes, green energy and tuition-free education.

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Briefing: Nigeria: Curfew in Jos area after attack near university

Strategic angle: Gunmen attacked a bar in the city overnight, reportedly killing dozens. The Plateau State government imposed a 48-hour curfew in the area.

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Briefing: Rivian Won Direct Sales In Washington With A Threat That’s Coming For Dealers Everywhere

Strategic angle: Ballot threat forces dealers to concede to EV brand in Washington state as direct car sales gain ground

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Briefing: 2,540 Colorado Drivers Ticketed For Camping Out In The Left Lane Last Year

Strategic angle: Colorado welcomes all campers, except for the left-lane kind.

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Briefing: Mets fans boo Bichette as early strikeouts mount

Strategic angle: Bo Bichette faced boos from Mets fans after striking out eight times in his first three games.

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News outlets falsely report Somaliland called for extradition of Ilhan Omar

Strategic angle: Reports, based on X post from unofficial account, follow JD Vance’s accusations and threats of finding ‘legal remedies’ Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Several news outlets h

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Briefing: ‘EPO Technology Dashboard’ aims to give Europe a boost in the innovation race

Strategic angle: An updated data‑driven edition of the European Patent Office’s annual patent statistics was presented in Brussels, offering new insights into Europe’s innovation performance and current technology trends.

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Briefing: Audi Can’t Justify The Cost Of Saving Its Most Beloved Engine

Strategic angle: Half a century of odd-number magic fades as regulations and EV focus take over

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Briefing: Fuel shortages bring long queues to Myanmar’s capital

Strategic angle: Motorists queue for hours for petrol in Myanmar’s capital, Naypyidaw, after the junta imposed fuel quotas as shortages grow.

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Briefing: Hyundai’s Cryptic Teaser Says ‘Something Big Is Coming’

Strategic angle: The weird teaser provides few clues as to what the automaker will reveal at the New York Auto Show later this week.

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Briefing: Taiwan small businesses expect stronger growth in 2026, finds survey

Strategic angle: A recent survey indicates optimism among Taiwan's small businesses for the year 2026.

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Briefing: 401(k) Alternative Asset Rule Proposed by Labor Department

Strategic angle: The Department of Labor has proposed a rule regarding how plan sponsors and fiduciaries can include alternative assets in 401(k) retirement accounts.

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Briefing: Ancient predator species discovered in South Africa challenges what we know about gorgonopsians

Strategic angle: A new study reveals a large-bodied gorgonopsian from the middle Permian, altering our understanding of these ancient apex predators.