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Briefing: A Mercedes G63 Convertible Is Finally Happening: Report

Strategic angle: The roofless G-Class will allegedly go on sale in the United States in 2028.

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Briefing: Kazakhstan votes for a new Constitution, marking a turning point in its political future

Strategic angle: Kazakhstan has adopted a new constitution following a nationwide referendum backed by a strong majority, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s political evolution.

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Briefing: Justices to consider arbitration exemption for “last-mile” drivers

Strategic angle: Flowers Foods v. Brock brings the justices another in a lengthening line of cases about the exemptions from the Federal Arbitration Act.

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Briefing: BMW Has A New Role For Alpina, And It Starts With Two New Models

Strategic angle: A new chapter for Alpina begins with BMW’s biggest models, suggesting a refined approach that moves away from traditional performance expectations.

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Briefing: Pharmalittle: Insights on TrumpRx and Wegovy

Strategic angle: Exploring expectations around TrumpRx and a new high-dose version of Wegovy.

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Briefing: He's one reason why aid cuts weren't as dire for the HIV population as predicted

Strategic angle: Harerimana Ismail of Uganda continues his vital work with HIV-positive children despite losing his salary due to aid cuts.

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Briefing: Twin-Screw Supercharger Turns Silverado ZR2 Into A 4.2 Second Pickup

Strategic angle: Hennessey builds a 700 hp Silverado ZR2 with off-road upgrades and a limited 100-unit run.

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Briefing: Meta U-turns on Horizon Worlds VR shutdown after user backlash

Strategic angle: Meta has reversed its decision to pull the plug on Horizon Worlds in VR after backlash, keeping it alive as it shifts focus toward mobile growth and a wider user base.

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Briefing: Mahindra Offers To Buy Back Its Sold-Out Batman SUV

Strategic angle: Some owners of the Mahindra BE6 Batman Edition aren't happy with the company's decision to offer a second batch.

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Briefing: ‘We Need To Be Very Picky’: Mechanic Says Some Cars Are Too Old To Work On. Then He Explains Why

Strategic angle: 'A lot of times, I can make that judgment call over the phone.'

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US: Trump image approved for commemorative gold coin

An arts panel appointed by Donald Trump backed plans for a 24-karat commemorative coin featuring the US president, drawing criticism from Democrats.

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Briefing: Early Southwest heat is latest in parade of weather extremes as Earth warms

Strategic angle: The dangerous heat wave shattering March records all over the U.S. Southwest highlights the increasing frequency of extreme weather due to global warming.

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Briefing: Tobacco could get a boost from the farm bill. How does that square with MAHA?

Strategic angle: The farm bill shows politicians catering to the agriculture industry risk losing the support of MAHA while running afoul of public health goals.

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Briefing: Unilever in talks to sell food division to spice and sauce maker McCormick

Strategic angle: Consumer goods giant considers offloading unit worth tens of billions of dollars as it pivots to beauty and personal care.

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Briefing: A Mexican teen migrant dies in a Florida jail holding ICE detainees

Strategic angle: Royer Perez-Jimenez is the second person to die in ICE custody this week.

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Briefing: Penguins are ingesting worrying amounts of white plastic. Could switching colours protect them?

Strategic angle: Researchers set out to discover why seabirds appear to be attracted to white plastic over other colours.

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Briefing: Zuffa's Walsh wants to risk record: 'Then undefeated means something'

Strategic angle: Callum Walsh is at the vanguard of Zuffa Boxing's advance into the sport.

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Briefing: Rituals of survival in Tehran

Strategic angle: War feels like something that should have been left behind in a more brutal century

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Briefing: Military briefing: the perils of the Hormuz escort plan

Strategic angle: Mines, fast boats and missiles would threaten one of the most dangerous US naval missions in decades

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Briefing: The war over tail risks is in full swing

Strategic angle: Trump’s financial fight with insurers will affect business confidence as much as the kinetic battle