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Briefing: Real or Not: These 8 MLB stars can reach new heights in 2026

Strategic angle: Another record for Shohei Ohtani? A 40/40 season for Juan Soto? We hand out preseason Real or Not verdicts.

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Briefing: Geely’s New Galaxy M7 Makes A Range Claim Few SUVs Can Match

Strategic angle: The latest plug-in hybrid from Geely claims an unusually long driving range and brings a few upscale touches to the cabin.

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Briefing: 49ers Add Kirk to Further Boost WR Spot

Strategic angle: The 49ers and wide receiver Christian Kirk have agreed to a one-year contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.

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Briefing: ‘I think Cuba sees the end’: Trump hints at imminent change in the island nation

Strategic angle: Trump suggests significant shifts may be on the horizon for Cuba.

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Briefing: The EPA Just Named The Most Fuel-Efficient Automaker, And It's Not Toyota

Strategic angle: Toyota has a reputation for being gas-stingy, but it's actually in fourth place in the EPA's latest mileage rankings. Still, overall, mileage keeps increasing.

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Briefing: Watch Donut Lab's Mysterious Solid-State Battery Charge In An Actual EV

Strategic angle: The Verge TS Pro, equipped with a solid-state battery, was plugged in at a fast-charging station. Here's how it performed.

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Briefing: Nvidia unveils AI computing module for space-based data centers

Strategic angle: Chipmaker says new system is designed for satellites and other power-constrained missions.

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Briefing: Trump says he thinks he will have the 'honor' of 'taking Cuba'

Strategic angle: The president recently launched a war in Iran after topping Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by force.

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Briefing: Moody’s warns of recession risk with high oil prices

Strategic angle: Moody’s indicates that sustained elevated oil prices could lead to an unavoidable recession.

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Briefing: Microbes in Antarctica survive the freezing and dark winter by living on air

Strategic angle: In the harsh conditions of Antarctica, certain microbes have adapted to thrive without sunlight by utilizing air as their primary energy source.

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Briefing: How Canada's embrace of Chinese EVs could scramble the American market

Strategic angle: Canada's shift towards Chinese electric vehicles may disrupt the U.S. automotive landscape.

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Briefing: New Solvent Method Could Reshape Lithium Extraction

Strategic angle: Innovative approach promises to enhance lithium extraction efficiency.

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Briefing: Lincoln’s About To Fill A Corsair-Sized Hole With A Chinese SUV

Strategic angle: The Chinese Corsair appears to be destined for America as Lincoln increasingly relies on imports.

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Briefing: Vance backs Trump on Iran — but defends past skepticism

Strategic angle: Vance supports Trump's stance on Iran while addressing his previous doubts.

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Briefing: Kayrros sale signals rising demand for satellite intelligence amid Hormuz crisis

Strategic angle: Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have pushed interest in commercial geospatial intelligence services to unprecedented levels.

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Briefing: Tiny tools, sharp aim: Nanobodies target tumors with precision

Strategic angle: Nanobodies—miniature proteins—derived from camel antibodies demonstrated powerful potential to accurately and safely deliver radioisotopes as specialized cancer treatments.

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Briefing: Not just spin—electron orbitals can provide new method for controlling magnetism

Strategic angle: Korean researchers propose a new possibility for controlling magnetism through electron orbitals, aiming to enhance device performance while reducing heat generation.

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Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says

Kenya announces that Russia will cease the recruitment of Kenyans for the Ukraine war, amid concerns over false pretenses.

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Briefing: Trump says U.S. asked China to delay Xi meeting 'a month or so' due to Iran war

Strategic angle: The Iran war wasn't expected to derail the Trump-Xi meeting in China, but analysts said it would influence the talks and any agreements that come out of them.

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Briefing: Personal change thresholds may explain why popular policies fail to spread

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that understanding personal change thresholds can shed light on the resistance to widely supported solutions for major issues like climate change.