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Briefing: US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once - AP News

Strategic angle: A rare convergence of extreme weather events is predicted across the United States.

Briefing: Trump’s Iran Strategy: Former US State Department official Jennifer Gavito speaks to France 24

Strategic angle: An insightful discussion on Washington's strategy in the current conflict with insights from former diplomat Jennifer Gavito.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Richard Grenell to leave role as Kennedy Center head

Strategic angle: Richard Grenell's departure from the Kennedy Center marks a significant shift in leadership.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe

Strategic angle: Jeanine Pirro plans to appeal a ruling that blocks her subpoenas to the central bank.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Court blocks probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, DOJ to appeal

Strategic angle: A federal court has halted an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, prompting the Department of Justice to announce plans to appeal the decision.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Sticker Mule Chief’s Signature Collectin’ Snafu

Strategic angle: A controversy arises over the signature collection process led by the chief of Sticker Mule.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: US judge quashes subpoenas in Justice Department's probe of Fed chair Powell

Strategic angle: A federal judge's decision undermines the Justice Department's investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Stitt and Trump patch things up

Strategic angle: A reconciliation between Stitt and Trump marks a significant shift in political dynamics.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Judge blocks DOJ's criminal probe of Federal Reserve, blasting it as political

Strategic angle: A federal judge halts a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve, citing political motivations behind the probe.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: A cholesterol test you've never heard of is now recommended to prevent heart disease

Strategic angle: The test can help assess your lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease. That, along with earlier treatment for high cholesterol, is part of new doctors' guidelines.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Cuban president confirms talks with US

Strategic angle: Miguel Diaz-Canel acknowledges negotiations with Washington amid ongoing US blockade.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: NATO leaders call on Trump to reverse Russian oil sanctions suspension

Strategic angle: Leaders from Canada, Germany, and Norway express concerns over the suspension's impact on Ukraine.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: US-Israeli Strikes Damage Iran's Cultural Heritage Sites

Strategic angle: UNESCO World Heritage Sites are at risk, with several monuments already damaged by US and Israeli strikes.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: China’s New Five-Year Plan Prioritizes Robotics. The World Should Pay Attention.

Strategic angle: Beijing is embarking on a "whole-of-nation push" to achieve permanent dominance in physical AI technologies.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Dutch police arrest four young men over Rotterdam synagogue fire

Strategic angle: Four young men were arrested on suspicion of setting an explosion outside a synagogue in Rotterdam.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: 'Unacceptable': Drone strike kills French soldier in Iraq's Kurdistan region

Strategic angle: France's armed forces ministry reports a drone strike that killed a soldier and injured six others, prompting condemnation from President Macron.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: UK's Andrew and Mandelson pictured in bathrobes with Epstein

Strategic angle: The image that was unearthed on Friday is believed to be the first known photograph of the two men with Epstein.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Russia and Ukraine wage high-tech war in the 'death zone'

Strategic angle: From reconnaissance drones to ground robots, high-tech systems play a key role in Ukraine’s defense.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: 'Whoever wins the drone war in Ukraine dominates.'

Strategic angle: Inside the high-tech battle on the Kupiansk front, where every move is watched.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Global Baku Forum Day Two: Sharply contrasting views on Iran war as hardship spreads

Strategic angle: Diplomatic solutions are urgently needed as the crisis deepens, according to former European Commission President Romano Prodi.

Editorial Staff Mar 13