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Briefing: Trump's grounds for concerns: Will the US risk lives to take Iran’s uranium?

Strategic angle: The Middle East War is on its 19th day, with a perceived split in US and Israeli strategy emerging.

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Briefing: Medicaid Postpartum Coverage Extension Tracker

Strategic angle: This page tracks recent state actions to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage.

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Briefing: Blue Jays righty Yesavage to begin season on IL

Strategic angle: Manager John Schneider announced that Trey Yesavage will start the season on the injured list due to a shoulder impingement.

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Briefing: WBC's success may lead to midseason tourney

Strategic angle: MLB commissioner Rob Manfred suggests a potential midseason competition following the World Baseball Classic's success.

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Briefing: Profar gets full PED ban after appeal resolved

Strategic angle: Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 season after his appeal of a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs was resolved.

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Briefing: What to Know About Medicare Coverage of Telehealth

Strategic angle: Congress has repeatedly extended several pandemic-era flexibilities around Medicare coverage of telehealth, but most remain temporary.

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Briefing: How a tryptophan-rich allosteric communication network helps activate a major drug target receptor

Strategic angle: A multinational research team uncovers the role of tryptophan in receptor dynamics and activation.

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Briefing: Let's Hope The BMW i3 Touring Looks This Good

Strategic angle: During the debut of the i3 sedan, BMW teased the return of a Touring variant. Here's what it could look like.

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Briefing: Up To 50,000 Rivian R2s Will Run As Robotaxis For Uber

Strategic angle: The first R2 robotaxis are coming to California and Florida starting in 2028

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Briefing: All the wrong EVs are getting canceled

Strategic angle: The EV industry faces challenges as key models are discontinued, raising concerns among enthusiasts and consumers.

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Briefing: This One Brand Beats Its EPA Range Estimates Better Than The Rest

Strategic angle: Consumer Reports tested the real-world highway range of nearly 30 electric cars. See the winners and losers.

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Briefing: 33-year-old NYC teacher had $92,000 in student debt—she's using a $55/hour side hustle to pay it off

Strategic angle: Ashley Alicea earns $90,000 a year as a charter school teacher in NYC and has a $55 hourly side hustle in mental health counseling.

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Briefing: Japan PM to hold 'difficult' talks with Trump as Iran conflict looms large

Strategic angle: It comes days after Trump criticised Japan for not answering his demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Briefing: Jeep, Dodge, And Ram EVs Can Now Charge At Tesla Superchargers

Strategic angle: Owners of Stellantis EVs can finally access America's largest and best charging network.

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Briefing: Six nations say ready to boost 'efforts to ensure safe passage' in Hormuz

Strategic angle: Six Western allies express commitment to ensuring safe maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Briefing: Ancient brines helped build Idaho's Silver Valley and Cobalt belt

Strategic angle: A new study reveals the geological history behind Idaho's Silver Valley, known for its massive silver production.

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Briefing: BMW’s Straight-Six And V8s Aren’t Going Anywhere, But Something Has To Give

Strategic angle: Euro 7 won’t kill BMW V8 or straight-six, but stricter emissions could mean less performance

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Briefing: In Nice, right-wing leader's refusal to choose between the right and far right sows confusion

Strategic angle: Bruno Retailleau's indecision complicates the political landscape ahead of the elections.

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Briefing: French mayors: Throwing in the sash?

Strategic angle: The second round of French municipal elections are taking place this coming weekend, but the vast majority of mayors – particularly in small towns – have already been elected.

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Briefing: A multi-lane highway for light: Topology helps build more robust photonic networks

Strategic angle: Penn-led researchers demonstrate the use of topology to enhance chip-based photonic networks.