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Briefing: Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states

Strategic angle: The Palestinian group also affirms Tehran's right to defend itself from 'aggression' by the US and Israel.

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Briefing: How a drawn-out Middle East war could drag on US consumer spending

Strategic angle: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East may have significant implications for US consumer behavior and spending patterns.

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Briefing: Older women set to inherit most of $54 trillion in ‘great wealth transfer’ to widowed spouses

Strategic angle: Because females have longer life expectancies, most of the spousal transfer of assets due to death is expected to go to women. Advisors say they should prepare.

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Briefing: Where are the estimated 440kg of uranium material that Iran is thought to have produced?

Strategic angle: It's been at the center of the latest US-Israeli war. Is it degraded, damaged, or this time truly destroyed?

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Briefing: As New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces $7 billion budget hole, free parking may be history

Strategic angle: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing a $7 billion budget hole, and the free parking NYC residents have taken for granted may be a revenue opportunity.

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Briefing: America’s Used EV Market Is Heating Up For One Simple Reason

Strategic angle: As fears about EVs being experimental continue to fade and more models enter the used market, buyers are increasingly turning to electrified second-hand deals.

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Briefing: Saturday Citations: Neurology of boring sounds; one huge croc; Travels With Sol

Strategic angle: This week, researchers successfully reconstructed videos from the brain activity of mice and explored the singing behavior of female birds.

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Briefing: Asus’ new open earbuds are a wonderful companion for handheld gaming

Strategic angle: They look like your average open earbuds, but with optional RGB LED effects.

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Briefing: Mining Rush for Critical Minerals Threatens Amazon Land Reform Settlements

Strategic angle: A survey reveals a surge in mining requests for critical minerals in Brazil's Carajás region, endangering land reform settlements.

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Briefing: These parents retired in their 30s and 40s while raising young kids. Here’s how they pulled off the impossible.

Strategic angle: Discover the strategies that enabled these parents to achieve early retirement while managing family life.

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Briefing: As the risk of measles grows, why are parents so divided on vaccines?

Strategic angle: In South Carolina, some parents embrace vaccines, others opt out. A mix of politics, distrust, and misinformation is pushing neighbors apart.

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Briefing: Cuba begins releasing prisoners and confirms US talks as island's energy crisis intensifies

Strategic angle: Cuba's government acknowledges US discussions amid a severe energy crisis, signaling potential shifts in policy.

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Briefing: These 4 cybersecurity stocks are Wall Street’s favorite AI-proof plays

Strategic angle: MarketWatch highlights top picks in cybersecurity amidst AI advancements.

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Briefing: 2026 Players Championship TV schedule, coverage: Where to watch PGA Tour's flagship event at TPC Sawgrass

Strategic angle: Scottie Scheffler and reigning champion Rory McIlroy headline the loaded field at The Players

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Briefing: Some top US lobbying firms are working both sides of the Pfas issue at the same time

Strategic angle: Review from non-profit finds range of scenarios of firms simultaneously lobbying for and against Pfas regulations.

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Briefing: The Volkswagen ID.3 Gets A New Name, But Don't Call It A Golf Yet

Strategic angle: VW’s popular electric hatchback is in for a comprehensive update, with bidirectional charging and more physical buttons.

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Briefing: Energy Secretary Chris Wright says oil prices may fall — but past wars rattled market for months. How to prepare

Strategic angle: Energy Secretary Chris Wright discusses potential oil price declines and the historical impact of wars on the market.

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Briefing: Kia Has Multiple Error Codes. Then The Mechanic Unplugs The Backup Camera: 'Had The Same Thing On A Santa Fe'

Strategic angle: 'From can to can’t.'

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Briefing: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: show off

Strategic angle: A notable phone that raises concerns about privacy even during mundane tasks.

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Briefing: Soaring gas and energy prices could ‘completely eat up’ your bigger tax refund if the Iran conflict continues

Strategic angle: MarketWatch reports on the impact of rising energy costs on tax refunds amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.