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Briefing: Elon Musk and SEC in talks to settle lawsuit over Twitter deal

Strategic angle: The SEC accused Elon Musk of failing to promptly disclose that he amassed an active stake in Twitter in 2022.

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Briefing: Why universities still struggle to make degrees accessible for disabled students

Strategic angle: Despite improved awareness and support, disabled students face ongoing challenges in higher education.

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Briefing: War in Iran: Chronically ill fight for survival

Strategic angle: As a consequence of the US-Israeli war against Iran, a new humanitarian crisis is looming. Millions of chronically ill people in Iran are at risk of losing access to medical care.

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Briefing: Is Iran's regime at a breaking point?

Strategic angle: Eighteen days into the conflict, Iran's Revolutionary Guards remain active despite major setbacks.

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Briefing: Fearing Israeli strikes, a Druze village screens for Hezbollah militants among Lebanon’s displaced

Strategic angle: In the predominantly Druze city of Aley, authorities check identity documents of displaced individuals to prevent Hezbollah infiltration.

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Briefing: The New Audi A2 E-Tron Won't Be As Revolutionary As The Original, But At Least It'll Look Good

Strategic angle: It remains to be seen whether the A2 will be sold in the United States. I highly doubt it, but maybe (hopefully) I'll be proven wrong.

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Briefing: The Kia Telluride Has Better Wading Depth Than Bronco And Defender

Strategic angle: You can leave Defender 110 and Bronco Raptor owners stranded on the other side of a deep water crossing.

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Briefing: Antigravity’s 360-degree drone is 20 percent off ahead of its next feature drop

Strategic angle: Insta360’s Antigravity A1 offers a unique 360-degree first-person view with its Vision Goggles.

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Researchers disclose vulnerabilities in IP KVMs from four manufacturers

Strategic angle: Internet-exposed devices that give BIOS-level access? What could possibly go wrong?

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Briefing: Judge deals blow to RFK Jr.’s vaccine reforms

Strategic angle: The meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices that was scheduled for this week has been postponed.

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Briefing: Superconductor advancement could unlock ultra-energy-efficient electronics

Strategic angle: Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology explore the potential of superconducting materials for future energy-efficient applications, despite existing challenges.

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Briefing: 'I tell my children it’s just thunder': How ordinary Iranians are dealing with war

Strategic angle: As US and Israeli airstrikes continue to pound Iran, many residents there live in fear, choosing to limit outings as much as possible.

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Briefing: Iran War Overlaps with Afghanistan-Pakistan Conflict

Strategic angle: Pakistan declares open war on the Taliban amid escalating tensions in Iran.

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Briefing: How A $1200 BMW X5 From Ohio Became The Wildest Off-Roader In Los Angeles

Strategic angle: From an unassuming, luxurious family SUV to one of the wildest off-roaders you've ever seen, Mike Day's BMW X5 has had one hell of a transformation.

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Briefing: Senate Democrats send DHS counteroffer to Trump as shutdown drags on

Strategic angle: The Department of Homeland Security shutdown has caused pileups in airport security lines across the country.

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Briefing: Teen Finds Out What Happens When CHP Clocks Your BMW i8 At 130 MPH

Strategic angle: CHP arrested a 16-year-old after a BMW i8 was clocked at 130 mph while weaving through traffic on Highway 101.

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Briefing: Astronomers discover long-period radio transient of unknown origin

Strategic angle: Using the Australian SKA Pathfinder, astronomers have identified a new long-period radio transient source designated ASKAP J1424.

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Briefing: Limited-time offer: Earn a $250 bonus with Chase Freedom Unlimited

Strategic angle: Take advantage of this limited-time promotion to boost your rewards.

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Briefing: Macron says France could join Hormuz ship escorts once situation 'calmer'

Strategic angle: The French president rejected US President Trump's calls for immediate action to reopen the key oil route, but said an international escort mission could be considered once fighting subsides.

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Briefing: Senator Blasts GSK Inhaler Practices, Calls for Reform

Strategic angle: Trump adds pressure to codify MFN, a judge stalls Kennedy's changes to vaccine policy, and more biotech news.