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Briefing: Why Project Hail Mary’s creators were ‘scared’ about making the sci-fi adaptation

Strategic angle: Exploring the challenges faced by the team behind the adaptation of Andy Weir's latest novel.

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Briefing: NIH Grant Awards Are Lagging (Again)

Strategic angle: How to type with your mind, who might not need to take blood pressure meds, and other health news.

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Briefing: At $19,000, Could This 2004 Mercury Marauder Make Your Day?

Strategic angle: Does this $19,000 price seem reasonable for the car as it's presented, minor warts and all? Or for that much, would it need to be darn-near perfect?

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Briefing: Forced from her home, this Bolivian Indigenous farmer now defends the land and women’s rights.

Strategic angle: A Bolivian Indigenous farmer fights for land and women's rights after being displaced.

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Briefing: Goldman Sachs says the era of low hiring and low firing is here to stay, and that may be good news

Strategic angle: Goldman Sachs predicts a sustained period of low hiring and firing, suggesting potential stability in the job market.

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Briefing: If You Had Invested $1,000 in McDonald’s or Starbucks 10 Years Ago, Here’s What You’d Have Now

Strategic angle: A comparison of investment returns from two iconic brands over the past decade.

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Briefing: Gin galore: British couple claim to have world's largest gin collection

Strategic angle: A British couple's gin collection has surpassed 2,000 bottles, far exceeding their initial goal of 1,000.

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Briefing: Alphabet’s (GOOGL) YouTube Growth Drives MoffettNathanson’s Buy Rating

Strategic angle: MoffettNathanson has issued a buy rating for Alphabet, citing strong growth in YouTube.

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Briefing: Meta (META) Sees 17% Surge in User Engagement Across Platforms

Strategic angle: Meta reports a significant increase in user engagement, boosting investor confidence.

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Briefing: Wolfe Research Raises Amazon (AMZN) Price Target as AWS Business Gains from AI and Data Center Investments

Strategic angle: Wolfe Research has increased its price target for Amazon, citing growth in AWS driven by AI and data center enhancements.

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Briefing: Ryugu asteroid samples contain all DNA and RNA building blocks

Strategic angle: Recent findings reveal that samples from the Ryugu asteroid hold the essential components for life.

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Briefing: This Classic Alfa Hits 60 In 2.9 Seconds Without Making A Sound

Strategic angle: A California-commissioned Totem Alfa swaps its twin-turbo V6 for an electric motor, delivering speed and a very different driving experience.

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Briefing: Leaving civilization is now easier with this ‘off-grid utility core’

Strategic angle: A prototype Klumpen offers essential utilities for comfortable off-grid living.

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Briefing: The typical American has just $955 saved for retirement: report — experts say it’s a growing crisis

Strategic angle: A new report reveals alarming statistics about American retirement savings, highlighting a potential crisis.

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Briefing: 2026 Just Capital rankings: See the companies on the annual list of corporate leaders

Strategic angle: The annual Just Capital rankings identify companies leading peers on many metrics including those related to workers, communities and the environment.

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Briefing: When it comes to getting a pay raise, you'll probably have to ask for it

Strategic angle: Understanding the importance of advocating for your own salary increase.

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Briefing: Zuckerberg and Meta dust off a classic playbook

Strategic angle: Zuckerberg and Meta are revisiting strategies that have proven successful in the past.

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Briefing: I'm concerned about my blood pressure. Can I check it at home?

Strategic angle: If you get a high reading at the doctor's office, it may not be definitive. Here's what to know about your risk — and testing your blood pressure at home.

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Briefing: Congo OKs US Firm’s Deal for Cobalt Miner in Minerals Pact Boost

Strategic angle: Congo approves a significant deal with a US firm to enhance its cobalt mining operations.

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Live Nation Settles with DOJ: A Mixed Bag for the Ticketing Landscape

Live Nation's settlement with the DOJ, reached as the trial progressed, presents a complex scenario for the ticketing industry. The outcomes are mixed, with potential implications for market dynamics.