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Briefing: Gulf states have tolerated Iranian strikes so far — but their 'defensive' stance won't last forever

Strategic angle: Iran's Gulf neighbors have said attacks on energy infrastructure won't "go unanswered," but, so far, they have not hit back at Iran. That stance could change soon.

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Briefing: Key changes introduced by the updated Nuclear Power Facilities Draft

Strategic angle: An overview of the significant updates in the Nuclear Power Facilities Draft by Dentons.

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Briefing: Hegseth wants Pentagon to dump Anthropic's Claude, but military users say it's not so easy

Strategic angle: Military users express concerns over the potential removal of Anthropic's AI tool.

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Briefing: High-resolution atlas shows how thirsty plants hold out during drought

Strategic angle: A new study reveals how plants adapt to extreme drought conditions in the American Southwest.

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Briefing: New autism group meets to counter MAHA's 'ideological agenda'

Strategic angle: Autism experts plan to convene in Washington Thursday to propose a research agenda at odds with the one endorsed by the Trump Administration.

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Briefing: 'We went to Walmart': Man goes to AutoZone. Then he learns something shocking about Fram

Strategic angle: 'Good thing I only run wix filters.'

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Briefing: As Zambia Pushes New Mining, a Legacy of Pollution Looms

Strategic angle: Zambia's new mining initiatives face challenges from environmental pollution legacies.

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Briefing: Fact check: Is 'Polexit' really on the cards for Poland?

Strategic angle: Social media is abuzz with claims that Poles want to leave the EU and that Warsaw is on the cusp of launching the trigger to do so.

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Briefing: MEPs clear path for full adoption of EU–US trade deal

Strategic angle: EU lawmakers moved closer to implementing the EU–US trade deal after a key committee vote, but tensions with Washington persist.

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Briefing: Those Yellow Crash Barrels Along The Highway Aren't All The Same

Strategic angle: Big yellow barrels often line the sides of highways or exit ramps, and the engineering behind them is different depending on speed limits and locations.

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Briefing: Eating disorder was 'my normal' - Team GB rower Wilde

Strategic angle: Olympic medal-winning rower Becky Wilde says she now appreciates how 'incredible' her body is after living with an eating disorder.

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Briefing: Why $4 gasoline is the tipping point for EVs

Strategic angle: As fuel costs climb, the long-term math shifts toward EVs — but consumer hesitation and infrastructure gaps could slow the transition.

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Briefing: Rare earth mineral production at center of pilot project involving Virginia Tech

Strategic angle: A new pilot project led by Virginia Tech focuses on the production of rare earth minerals, crucial for various technologies.

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Oil prices jump after attacks on Gulf energy facilities

Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG terminal, UAE’s Habshan gas facility and Iran’s South Pars gasfield all struck within past day

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Briefing: Pakistan: Karachi thunderstorm kills at least 16 as powerful winds wreak havoc

Strategic angle: A thunderstorm with strong winds hit Karachi overnight on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people, according to local rescue services.

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Briefing: Students today, masters tomorrow: Sony World Photography Awards celebrate young talent across Europe

Strategic angle: Photographs from young talent submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards navigate themes like femininity and individuality, the aftermath of environmental disasters, and friendship.

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Briefing: European markets set to slump at the open as Iran war intensifies

Strategic angle: European stocks are expected to slump at the open on Thursday as the Iran war escalates following attacks on Iranian and Qatari energy infrastructure.

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Briefing: How lithium batteries are transforming modern fishing

Strategic angle: Exploring the impact of lithium battery technology on the fishing industry.

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Briefing: Horses 'whinny' to find new friends and celebrate. This unique sound has been a mystery – until now

Strategic angle: How horses make their unusual combination of both high and low pitched sounds has long eluded scientists.

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Briefing: How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis

Strategic angle: It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.