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Briefing: Donating from your IRA already has tax advantages. A bipartisan bill would expand retirees' options

Strategic angle: A new Senate bill joins an existing House measure in a push to allow so-called qualified charitable distributions to go to donor-advised funds.

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Briefing: A spinel crystal structure exhibits unusual, pressure-induced superconductivity

Strategic angle: Superconductors are materials that conduct electricity with an electrical resistance of zero, typically at extremely low temperatures.

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Briefing: United ditches more economy seats to make room for bigger premium cabins with new layouts

Strategic angle: United will have new cabins on smaller planes with premium seats, including those that convert into a bed, to win more sales from high-spending travelers.

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Briefing: FedEx launches same-day delivery with OneRail as Amazon, Walmart boost their speeds

Strategic angle: FedEx partners with OneRail to enhance delivery services amid competition from Amazon and Walmart.

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Briefing: Maybach Rethinks What The New S-Class Should Look Like After Dark

Strategic angle: Mercedes has wasted no time teasing a facelifted Maybach S-Class draped in glowing badges, vertical grille slats, and enough illuminated branding to light a small runway.

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Briefing: Nicolas Di Felice leaves Courrèges

Strategic angle: The Belgian designer departs after five years, leaving a legacy of sophistication at the iconic fashion house.

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Briefing: Mechanic Shocked by Rust on 2020 Chevrolet Traverse

Strategic angle: A mechanic's surprising discovery highlights the impact of location on vehicle condition.

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Briefing: The Tesla Semi Might Get Automated And Wireless Charging

Strategic angle: Two company executives revealed that the Tesla Semi could potentially charge wirelessly in the future.

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Briefing: What To Do If A Dealer Won't Let You Take A Test Drive

Strategic angle: A test drive is one of the most important steps when it comes to buying a car. But what if the dealer doesn't let you drive the vehicle? Here's what to do.

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Briefing: Opinion: Every pandemic is followed by amnesia. But Covid’s is very different

Strategic angle: In this excerpt from their new book “Whiplash,” David Blumenthal and James A. Morone describe how scientists became villains to MAGA.

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Briefing: What growing up in an end-times church taught a science communicator about dispelling misinformation

Strategic angle: A passion for snakes opened a crack in the religious beliefs science communicator Paul Martin Jensen grew up with in a end-times Pentecostal church.

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Briefing: Francesi and Aisling Oscar Clash at Wolverhampton

Strategic angle: A busy day of racing unfolds with key matchups at Wolverhampton.

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Briefing: George Enescu Competition opens 2026 edition with global call to young musicians

Strategic angle: Applications are open for the 2026 George Enescu International Competition in Bucharest, offering young musicians a prestigious route to career growth and future festival performances.

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Briefing: Bill Cosby found guilty of sexual assault, ordered to pay nearly $60 million in damages

Strategic angle: Jurors found the former television star liable for the sexual battery and assault of Donna Motsinger.

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Briefing: Texas rookie gets mound visit, told he made team

Strategic angle: Carter Baumler receives good news from Rangers manager Skip Schumaker during spring training.

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Briefing: Hormuz fertiliser block will upend world’s food production

Strategic angle: Any ceasefire negotiations must include a humanitarian carve-out for such shipments

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Briefing: Palantir turns poisonous on the campaign trail

Strategic angle: Donald Trump’s unpopular immigration crackdown has made links to the Peter Thiel-backed company a liability for candidates

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Briefing: You're Not Ready For Just How Small The Smallest RV Is

Strategic angle: RVs are usually thought to be massive behemoths, but a pair of brothers ended up making one that's small enough to fit on the back of a bike.

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Briefing: GOP Senators See Path to Ending DHS Shutdown After Trump Meeting

Strategic angle: Discussions among GOP senators indicate a potential resolution to the DHS shutdown following a meeting with former President Trump.

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Briefing: In Hollywood, teams don't stick together long enough to learn from failure, data reveal

Strategic angle: Hollywood's quick turnover hinders learning from past failures, undermining potential comebacks.