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Briefing: DOGE goes nuclear: How Trump invited Silicon Valley into America’s nuclear power regulator

Strategic angle: Staffers from DOGE are revamping rules in ways to ease regulations and provide financial breaks for industry.

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The best deals we’ve found from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale (so far)

Amazon's Big Spring Sale offers enticing deals to shoppers this March.

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Briefing: China's EV Companies Aren't Just Making Great Cars. They're Making Money

Strategic angle: While American and European rivals bleed cash transitioning to EVs, a new crop of Chinese EV startups are in the black.

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Briefing: BMW Pioneered Range Extended EVs. Now It’s Not So Sure

Strategic angle: The Bavarian automaker is open to extended-range EVs, but it hasn’t decided whether it will jump on to the growing trend in the U.S.

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Briefing: Liquids can fracture like solids—researchers discover the breaking point

Strategic angle: In a development that could shift our basic understanding of fluid mechanics, researchers from Drexel University have reported that, given the right circumstances, it is possible to induce a simple liquid to fracture like a solid object.

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Briefing: A trap door could open up under the S&P 500 when this influential options trade expires next week

Strategic angle: MarketWatch discusses potential market volatility linked to an upcoming options trade expiration.

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Briefing: The must-have app for frequent flyers

Strategic angle: Discover the essential app that enhances your travel experience.

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Briefing: Ranking Member of House Armed Services Committee Adam Smith discusses the war on Iran

Strategic angle: NPR's Scott Simon talks with House Armed Service Committee ranking member Adam Smith about the ongoing conflict and DHS funding.

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Briefing: Two India-bound LPG tankers crossing Strait of Hormuz out of Gulf, data shows

Strategic angle: Recent data reveals the movement of two LPG tankers heading to India through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Indonesia rolls out social media ban for under-16s

Indonesia's ban on social media for children under 16 is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, responding to global concerns over youth safety online.

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Rubio plans travel to France to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 allies

Secretary of State Marco Rubio aims to persuade G7 allies regarding the Iran conflict amid rising global fuel prices.

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Briefing: How Chinese, Russian Arctic ambitions are fueling a U.S. polar icebreaker mission

Strategic angle: China and Russia have a big lead in efforts to control once impenetrable Arctic waters. The U.S. is spending billions on new icebreakers in a race to catch up.

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Briefing: There's a massive measles vaccine campaign in Mexico. Is the public on board?

Strategic angle: With tens of thousands of suspected cases, the government is aiming for 2.5 million jabs a week. The response has been encouraging — but also worrisome.

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Briefing: Chicago’s ICE playbook spreads as cities challenge Trump’s crackdown

Strategic angle: Cities across the U.S. are adopting Chicago's strategies to resist ICE enforcement amid ongoing immigration debates.

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Briefing: ‘He’s lied about everything’: Iran war puts Trump on shaky ground with young MAGA men

Strategic angle: The ongoing conflict in Iran is causing discontent among young supporters of Trump, raising questions about his credibility.

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Briefing: Oppo made the best foldable phone, again

Strategic angle: Closed, the Find N6 is about as thin as any regular phone.

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Briefing: Why Every High School Student in Latvia Is Learning to Shoot a Gun

Strategic angle: A new policy in Latvia mandates firearm training for high school students amid rising security concerns.

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Briefing: Download MNTGY Data | Montage Technology Co. Ltd. ADR Price Data - MarketWatch

Strategic angle: Access the latest price data for Montage Technology Co. Ltd. ADR on MarketWatch.

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Briefing: England players will support White - Henderson

Strategic angle: Jordan Henderson expresses solidarity with Ben White following fan backlash during match.

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Briefing: Nepal arrests former prime minister and home minister over deadly 'Gen Z protests' crackdown

Strategic angle: Former leaders face justice following a tragic protest response that left dozens dead.