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Briefing: Marine Gora rules over Coyote, a queer saloon in Paris

Strategic angle: The 34-year-old entrepreneur created Coyote, a Western-themed venue designed to welcome the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Briefing: 'This is not our war': Lebanese people voice anger against Hezbollah

Strategic angle: Displaced by Israeli bombings, tens of thousands of Lebanese seek refuge, raising tensions in Christian neighborhoods.

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Briefing: Europe rallies around Cyprus days after the Iran war’s first drone attack on EU territory

Strategic angle: European nations show solidarity with Cyprus following a significant escalation in the Iran conflict.

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Briefing: SGA ties mark for consecutive 20-point games

Strategic angle: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has tied Wilt Chamberlain's record by scoring at least 20 points in 126 consecutive games.

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Kelce to play on while Chiefs move for Super Bowl MVP

Travis Kelce will return for another season with the Kansas City Chiefs, who have also agreed a deal to sign Kenneth Walker, according to reports.

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Briefing: This Car Is Powered By Vapes, But Not The Way You Think

Strategic angle: Free energy is tempting, but don't try this at home.

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Briefing: Bundaberg residents told to evacuate immediately amid major flooding in parts of Queensland

Strategic angle: The BoM has forecast flooding of the Burnett River at Bundaberg could rise to 7.5 metres by midnight.

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Briefing: Large French cities see prices rise again as house prices surge

Strategic angle: According to the LPI-IAD barometer, most French cities experienced price increases in 2025, especially in major metropolitan areas.

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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: After V8s, GM Faces Lawsuits Over Its Smallest Turbo Engine

Strategic angle: Owners claim GM’s 1.2L three-cylinder engine can suffer internal failures and stalling

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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: Jones hints at UFC release after 'lowball' offer

Strategic angle: Jon Jones asked the UFC to release him from his contract if the promotion believes 'I'm done,' a reaction to getting 'lowballed' on the White House card offer.

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Skubal mulls WBC plan, may pitch again for U.S.

Tarik Skubal is considering a return to the mound for the United States at the World Baseball Classic, signaling a potential shift in his plans.