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Briefing: Is anti-scooter sentiment fueled by class contempt?

Strategic angle: Electric scooters are booming in popularity, but local officials are increasingly moving to restrict or ban them.

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Briefing: Ukraine, Russia trade strikes as US-backed talks resume

Strategic angle: Deaths have been reported in both Russia and Ukraine, with US-brokered talks set to continue on Sunday.

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Briefing: The UAE is reorganizing its arms supply network for Sudanese paramilitaries

Strategic angle: Abu Dhabi is seeking to develop new logistical routes from Sudan's neighboring countries to support the Rapid Support Forces.

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Briefing: Factors To Consider When Choosing Between Rebuilt Engines And New Crate Engines

Strategic angle: If your project car has a busted engine, you may be trying to choose between a new crate motor and a rebuild. Here's how to decide which is right for you.

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Briefing: Evloev's gritty win crushes Murphy's title hopes

Strategic angle: Movsar Evloev puts a huge dent in Lerone Murphy's featherweight title dream as the Russian secures a majority decision victory at UFC London.

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Briefing: The truffle epidemic: 'I'm worried we'll soon have truffle shampoo'

Strategic angle: The rise – and imminent fall – of the truffle, a once rare luxury ingredient whose proliferation is now reaching saturation point.

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Briefing: Middle East war live: Trump sets 48-hour deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz

Strategic angle: US president threatens to strike Iran’s power plants if the waterway is not opened for shipping

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Briefing: Are Used Porsches Reliable? Here's What The Data Says

Strategic angle: Reliability and maintenance costs don't always go hand in hand, but it's still useful to know whether a brand of car is dependable. Here's the word on Porsches.

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Briefing: ‘Crayola Hasn't Sponsored Me Yet': Mobile Mechanic Spends Hours Trying To Fix Car. Then He Grabs A Crayon

Strategic angle: "You put some crayon, it comes out like butter."

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Briefing: Japan Gets A Land Cruiser Wagon For $24K And Toyota Had Nothing To Do With It

Strategic angle: Toyota’s humble ProBox takes a strange turn, picking up a Land Cruiser-style face and a tougher, crossover-like stance.

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Briefing: Saab's Scariest Car Is The Twin-Engined 93 Dubbed The Monster

Strategic angle: Saab created an experimental twin-engined model in the 1950s to compete in rally races, surprising everyone with its monstrous capabilities.

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Briefing: Trump at a crossroads as US weighs tough options in Iran

Strategic angle: Statements from President Trump that the war is almost over are not matching up with the reality on the ground.

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Briefing: Man's Car Won't Start. Then He Gets Out His iPhone Charger: 'Let Me Show You How'

Strategic angle: "We going with an iPhone charger."

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Briefing: You’re In Charge Of Chrysler, What’s The One New Model You Greenlight?

Strategic angle: With only one model left, Chrysler needs a new vehicle. Should it be a sedan, SUV, or something else?

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Briefing: Can animals sense earthquakes?

Strategic angle: For centuries, unusual animal behavior before earthquakes has been reported worldwide.

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Briefing: 8 Of The Rarest Chevy Corvettes – And What They're Worth Today

Strategic angle: You don't have to be mega-rich to own a Chevrolet Corvette, but some iconic, rare models are worth a fortune today - and by fortune we mean seven figures.

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Briefing: Democrats pile on Trump for post celebrating Mueller’s death

Strategic angle: Politico reports on the backlash against Trump following his controversial post.

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Briefing: Mass Prague rally hits Babis over democracy concerns

Strategic angle: Demonstrators accused Prime Minister Andrej Babis of democratic backsliding, citing shifts in the country's foreign and domestic policies toward more pro-Russia positions.

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Briefing: Low-Tension Piston Rings Provide Serious Benefits For Automakers

Strategic angle: Piston rings are an essential part of modern vehicles, but modern brands have moved to using low-tension versions of them for a couple of reasons.

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Briefing: Man Buys Audi From Carvana. Then He Learns Something Unexpected About Their Cars: 'Let's See If It Was Actually Worth It'

Strategic angle: A man's experience with Carvana reveals surprising truths about their vehicles.