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Briefing: The Damage From A Pothole Can Be Worse Than You Might Think

Strategic angle: You didn't notice that big pothole till you drove through it, but your car seems okay, so you're feeling good. Still, that may not be the end of the story.

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Briefing: UAE can withstand war shock and will oppose Iran’s 'nihilism,' minister tells Euronews

Strategic angle: For policymakers in Abu Dhabi, the ongoing crisis is viewed as another test of a development model that has enabled the UAE's rapid expansion over the past five decades.

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Briefing: Venezuela KO's defending champ Japan from WBC

Strategic angle: Wilyer Abreu hit a go-ahead, three-run shot in the sixth, leading Venezuela to a stunning victory over Japan in the World Baseball Classic semifinals.

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Briefing: Smith believes Hillsborough dream fight can become a reality

Strategic angle: Dalton Smith is determined to make his dream of fighting at Hillsborough Stadium a reality.

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Briefing: Middle East war live: Iran's Revolutionary Guards vow to 'pursue and kill' Netanyahu

Strategic angle: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threaten Israeli Prime Minister amid escalating tensions.

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Briefing: Jeff Bezos Upended the Washington Post

Strategic angle: A look into how Jeff Bezos transformed the Washington Post and its impact on journalism.

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Briefing: Trump’s ‘shock and war’ makes this economic crisis different

Strategic angle: Conflict with Iran will leave deeper and more lasting scars than last year’s tariffs crisis

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Briefing: Ukraine peace talks fizzle out as Trump’s focus shifts to Iran

Strategic angle: US president no longer focused on pressuring Vladimir Putin, European officials say

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Briefing: Spies and subsidies: China joins Brazil’s $20bn delivery app war

Strategic angle: Local courier group iFood and China-backed Keeta trade claims of corporate espionage and underhand tactics

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Briefing: Why Cutting Off A Wide-Load Semi Truck And Its Lead Car Is A Bad Idea

Strategic angle: Cutting off a wide-load truck can lead to disastrous consequences.

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Briefing: Cubs' Suzuki (knee) exits Japan's WBC game

Strategic angle: Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki exited Japan's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal matchup against Venezuela due to right knee discomfort.

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Briefing: Langeliers homers 3 times in spring training game

Strategic angle: Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers showcased his power by hitting three home runs in a single spring training game against the Royals.

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Briefing: Japan loses its thirst for vending machines

Strategic angle: Drinks companies cut networks as rising costs and driver shortages undermine business model

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Briefing: US submarine attack brings Iran war to Sri Lanka’s door

Strategic angle: Attack on Iranian warship in coastal waters highlights country’s vulnerability to Middle East conflict

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Briefing: Alcaraz's unbeaten run ends in Indian Wells with semi-final loss to Medvedev

Strategic angle: 'Super happy to beat someone as strong' as Carlos Alcaraz, former number one Daniil Medvedev said on Saturday after the 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) win. 'It's a great feeling.'

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Briefing: Fighting A Tow Truck Goes Sideways In Seconds

Strategic angle: What happens when someone tries to drive off a tow truck? This Hyundai owner learned the answer the hard way.

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Briefing: What's The Performance Difference Between Catted And Catless Downpipes?

Strategic angle: You might expect that catless downpipes, which lack a catalytic converter, would outperform catted ones. But as the old song says, it ain't necessarily so.

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Briefing: Mercedes-AMG Tried A Diesel And It Did Not Go Well

Strategic angle: Ever heard of the AMG that ran on diesel? Most people haven't as it was a commercial flop, but it's a strange little chapter in pre-Dieselgate Mercedes history.

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Briefing: Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farming regions where agriculture is most intensive

Strategic angle: Since the 1970s, the U.S. has lost billions of birds, with losses accelerating in areas of intensive human activity.

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Briefing: Mobile Mechanic Quotes Dallas Customer $500 To Fix Wheel. Then He Gets A Second Opinion: 'The 3rd Time He Has Saved Me'

Strategic angle: "That’s not the way..."