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Briefing: Women over 50 lost 35% more weight with this surprising combo

Strategic angle: A Mayo Clinic study reveals that postmenopausal women using hormone therapy alongside tirzepatide experienced significant weight loss.

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Briefing: In Hollywood, teams don't stick together long enough to learn from failure, data reveal

Strategic angle: Hollywood's quick turnover hinders learning from past failures, undermining potential comebacks.

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Briefing: Eight arrested for ‘brutal’ attack on capybara in Brazil

Strategic angle: Police in Rio de Janeiro apprehend eight individuals involved in a violent assault on the world's largest rodent.

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Briefing: Two Of China’s Biggest Brands Are Looking To Build A Canadian Dealer Network With One City Leading The Way

Strategic angle: The race is on to establish a presence in Canada for two of China's largest EV manufacturers.

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Briefing: Valero's Port Arthur, Texas, refinery, hit by fire, local media reports

Strategic angle: Local media reports indicate a fire at Valero's refinery in Port Arthur, Texas.

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Briefing: Critical Metals adds Greenland partner

Strategic angle: Critical Metals expands its operations by partnering with a Greenland-based company.

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Briefing: Markwayne Mullin confirmed as the next secretary of Homeland Security

Strategic angle: The Oklahoma Republican comes to the helm in the midst of a shutdown that has left some 100,000 of the department's more than a quarter-million employees working without pay.

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Briefing: Senate approves Markwayne Mullin as next DHS secretary

Strategic angle: President Donald Trump tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., earlier this month to replace embattled DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

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Briefing: McCullum and Key very lucky to survive Ashes review - Vaughan

Strategic angle: Former captain Michael Vaughan says England head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key were fortunate to avoid the sack in a post-Ashes review.

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Briefing: Inside the alleged Russian operation to trigger anti-government protests in Angola

Strategic angle: A group of Russians and Angolans are going on trial in Angola after being accused of fomenting protests, which they deny.

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Briefing: Mets phenom Benge to start after sizzling spring

Strategic angle: Mets prospect Carson Benge, who hit .366 in spring training, will be on the Opening Day roster as the starting right fielder.

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Briefing: India is launching cheap weight-loss drugs — but Novo Nordisk is betting its brands will stay on top

Strategic angle: Indian generic drugmakers launch a price war against Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 brands, Ozempic and WeGovy.

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Briefing: Drought spurs rise in antibiotic-resistant soil microbes

Strategic angle: A new Caltech study reveals a link between drought conditions and the increase of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms in soils, potentially impacting public health.

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Briefing: Argentina's 'Dirty War' still on trial 50 years later

Strategic angle: Victims are still fighting for justice as the legacy of the brutal military dictatorship continues to unfold.

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Briefing: Biosensor detects early fungal outbreaks, advances plant biotechnology

Strategic angle: A new biosensor developed at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory detects the emerging presence of fungus on plants at the molecular level.

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Briefing: Pentagon Adopts New Limits for Journalists After Court Loss

Strategic angle: New restrictions implemented following a recent court ruling.

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Briefing: W8, What? Someone Is Selling Two Ultra-Rare Volkswagen Passat W8s

Strategic angle: Godspeed to whoever wins either auction, since maintaining these rare machines is a noble pursuit.

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Briefing: Trump plays up prospect of diplomatic end to Iran war

Strategic angle: US president soothes markets but doubts on strategy and Tehran’s position persist

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Briefing: Birthright citizenship: reading the text and sidestepping the parent trap

Strategic angle: Exploring the implications of birthright citizenship and legal interpretations.

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Briefing: GM’s 16 Millionth Vehicle In Flint Is Going To A Man With Nearly 1 Million Miles On His Last One

Strategic angle: From the very first Corvettes to heavy-duty trucks, this Michigan factory has seen everything.