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Briefing: This One Brand Beats Its EPA Range Estimates Better Than The Rest

Strategic angle: Consumer Reports tested the real-world highway range of nearly 30 electric cars. See the winners and losers.

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Briefing: 33-year-old NYC teacher had $92,000 in student debt—she's using a $55/hour side hustle to pay it off

Strategic angle: Ashley Alicea earns $90,000 a year as a charter school teacher in NYC and has a $55 hourly side hustle in mental health counseling.

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Briefing: Japan PM to hold 'difficult' talks with Trump as Iran conflict looms large

Strategic angle: It comes days after Trump criticised Japan for not answering his demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Briefing: Jeep, Dodge, And Ram EVs Can Now Charge At Tesla Superchargers

Strategic angle: Owners of Stellantis EVs can finally access America's largest and best charging network.

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Briefing: Middle East chaos continues to drain your pocketbook

Strategic angle: Ongoing turmoil in the Middle East is impacting global markets and consumer prices.

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Briefing: King opens world’s longest managed coastal walk – but much of it is still closed off

Strategic angle: Landowner disputes and coastal erosion hinder completion of King Charles III England coast path.

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Briefing: New Mexico Approves $20 Million to Clean Up Abandoned Uranium Sites

Strategic angle: State allocates funds to address environmental concerns from past uranium mining.

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Briefing: Six nations say ready to boost 'efforts to ensure safe passage' in Hormuz

Strategic angle: Six Western allies express commitment to ensuring safe maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Briefing: Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.22%, highest level in more than 3 months

Strategic angle: The increase in mortgage rates marks a significant shift in the housing market landscape.

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Briefing: Ancient brines helped build Idaho's Silver Valley and Cobalt belt

Strategic angle: A new study reveals the geological history behind Idaho's Silver Valley, known for its massive silver production.

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Briefing: Stocks and bonds tumble as investors price in ‘protracted energy shock’

Strategic angle: Iranian strikes on Qatari natural gas complex send US and European markets reeling

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Briefing: BMW’s Straight-Six And V8s Aren’t Going Anywhere, But Something Has To Give

Strategic angle: Euro 7 won’t kill BMW V8 or straight-six, but stricter emissions could mean less performance

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Briefing: In Nice, right-wing leader's refusal to choose between the right and far right sows confusion

Strategic angle: Bruno Retailleau's indecision complicates the political landscape ahead of the elections.

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Briefing: French mayors: Throwing in the sash?

Strategic angle: The second round of French municipal elections are taking place this coming weekend, but the vast majority of mayors – particularly in small towns – have already been elected.

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Briefing: A multi-lane highway for light: Topology helps build more robust photonic networks

Strategic angle: Penn-led researchers demonstrate the use of topology to enhance chip-based photonic networks.

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Briefing: Sources: Cunningham out with collapsed lung

Strategic angle: Pistons star Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung and is expected to miss an extended period of time.

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Briefing: Deep-sea mining unnecessary for green energy transition

Strategic angle: A new report suggests that deep-sea mining is not essential for achieving green energy goals.

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Briefing: Air pollution linked to greater health risks in poorer European regions, study finds

Strategic angle: In Europe, the poorest regions suffer the most from the health effects of air pollution, according to a new study.

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Briefing: Major League Baseball names Polymarket exclusive prediction market partner

Strategic angle: Major League Baseball is partnering with Polymarket to offer exclusive rights and data.

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Briefing: Eli Lilly’s ‘triple-G’ shows potency, raises concerns

Strategic angle: Eli Lilly's 'triple-G' drug shows potency, In-vivo CAR-T inches toward clinical reality, and more in today's Readout newsletter.