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Briefing: Spark Plugs Probably Shouldn't Be Made Out Of Pencils, But That's Not Stopping People

Strategic angle: Can you really use a pencil to replace the inside of a spark plug? One intrepid group of experimenters decided to find out what would happen if you tried.

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Briefing: A 1,817 HP Hennessey With Just 681 Miles Is Already Pulling $2M Bids

Strategic angle: One of the most extreme hypercars built in the US is already changing hands after barely being driven.

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Briefing: Israel's double-edged ambitions in Lebanon

Strategic angle: The Israeli army aims to weaken Hezbollah but risks increasing civilian casualties and restoring legitimacy for its adversaries.

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Briefing: Have Turbos And Hybrids Closed The Difference Between Small Block And Big Block V8s?

Strategic angle: The saying goes, "There is no replacement for displacement." But can adding a turbocharger or a hybrid's electric motor(s) let small block V8s match big blocks?

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Briefing: Trump’s Russian oil waiver offers little relief for India

Strategic angle: US permission to buy ‘on-water’ crude leaves Indian refiners still facing Middle East supply shock

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Briefing: Scout Now Says Deliveries Won’t Begin Until 2028

Strategic angle: Scout's launch continues to get messy and the latest move will likely alienate customers.

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Briefing: Venezuelan lawmakers advance mining reforms sought by US

Strategic angle: Legislative progress on mining reforms in Venezuela aligns with US interests.

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Briefing: Five Times Different Manufacturers Used The Same Names As Each Other

Strategic angle: Exploring instances where various vehicle manufacturers adopted identical names for their models.

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Briefing: Sources: Phils giving Luzardo 5-year extension

Strategic angle: The Phillies locked in Jesus Luzardo a year before he was due to reach free agency by agreeing on an extension worth $135 million, sources said.

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Briefing: Iran: Mass rallies held in support of new supreme leader

Strategic angle: Hundreds of thousands rally for Mojtaba Khamenei following his father's assassination by an Israeli airstrike.

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Briefing: Donald Trump says Iran war will be over ‘very soon’

Strategic angle: Oil slides below $90 after surging to nearly $120 early in Monday’s trading session

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Briefing: Iran bets on endurance, energy disruption to outlast US, Israel

Strategic angle: Iran is strategizing to endure and disrupt energy supplies to counter US and Israeli pressures.

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Briefing: Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case

Strategic angle: Settlement reached to address concerns over monopolistic practices in the live entertainment industry.

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Briefing: Trump is delaying Texas Senate endorsement to pressure GOP senators on SAVE America Act

Strategic angle: Former President Trump is strategically postponing his endorsement in the Texas Senate race to influence GOP senators regarding the SAVE America Act.

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Briefing: Jaguar’s Electric GT Will Weigh A Ton More Than The Old XJ

Strategic angle: The fully electric flagship is inching closer to production, and it’s set to arrive with some big numbers, including a curb weight approaching 6,000 lbs.

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Briefing: Study warns Colombia could lose one-fifth of cocoa land by 2050

Strategic angle: By 2050, nearly 20% of areas suitable for cocoa cultivation in Colombia may become unsuitable due to climate change.

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Briefing: Venezuela Advances Mining Reform at ‘Trump Speed’ After US Visit

Strategic angle: Venezuela is rapidly reforming its mining sector following a recent visit to the US.

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Briefing: How To Find A Car's Service Records When The Seller Doesn't Have Them

Strategic angle: If you're shopping for a used car and the seller can't provide detailed maintenance records, these tips may help you locate the service history yourself.

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Briefing: Chrysler Just Priced The 2027 Pacifica Facelift, And Buyers Might Like The News

Strategic angle: The prices of some variants have been cut for 2027, which is welcome news for shoppers.

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Briefing: How do we know what asteroids are made out of?

Strategic angle: Asteroids are time capsules from the early solar system, providing clues about its formation.