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Trump Denies Directing Bessent to Intervene in Bond Market
US President Trump says Bessent, a former hedge fund manager, made the decision to increase Treasury repurchases independently, amid concerns over rising US debt and inflation
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Lula Leads Bolsonaro 47-43%
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva retains his lead over Senator Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of the October election, with a narrowing gap between the two candidates
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Pope Urges Gaza Reconstruction
Pope Leo XIV appeals to global authorities to support people of Gaza still suffering greatly
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54% of Americans Drink
Alcohol consumption hits 84-year low, with 178,000 annual deaths prompting a health-conscious U-turn.
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Seth Rogen, Danny Boyle Join TIFF
Over 70 sessions and events planned for inaugural market event featuring Mo Abudu and Colman Domingo
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Trump Eases Ground Beef Quotas
The Trump administration will temporarily ease some ground beef import quotas for 90 days to address trade and supply issues
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MPS Bids €34bn for Banco BPM and Banca Generali
The Italian bank aims to counter Intesa Sanpaolo's takeover bid and create a new European banking giant with a pro forma market capitalisation of around €80 billion
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Aisha Wahab Makes History
California state senator becomes first Afghan American elected to US Congress, defeating fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez in special election
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Killer Bullet Engraved
Prosecutors say 'Hey fascist, catch' message on bullet proves shooter targeted Charlie Kirk over politics, with trial decision looming September 1
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Judge Recused in Karmelo Anthony Case
New judge to preside over retrial hearing for teen sentenced to 35 years for murder
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10,000 Runners Affected
New men's and women's records shattered despite incorrect course measurement
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Trump Aide Rides in SUV Trunk
Natalie Harp's wild ride to a NYC court hearing began with a 'screaming match' at Trump Tower
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38% of Travellers Overpack
Experts warn booking too late and ignoring fare alerts can also blow your budget and ruin travel plans
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3 Killed In Sifnos Helicopter Crash
Newlywed British couple among victims of tragic accident on Greek island
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120,000 Fans Expected at $35M IndyCar Race
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington D.C. takes place on August 22-23 with a 1.7-mile course and seven turns, featuring practice and qualifying on Saturday and the main race on Sunday
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Lake Powell Plunges to 3,519.80ft
US's 2nd-largest reservoir hits record low, threatening water supply and ecosystem
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Eurostar Monopoly Ends
Virgin Trains wins approval for up to 20 daily services to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam from 2030, sparking price war
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8 Surging Surf Spots
Bondi Beach to Morocco: 6% industry boom by 2030 fuels quest for perfect waves
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Lenovo Revenue Jumps 43%
AI revenue soars 60% to $9.3 billion, driving quarterly sales to a five-year high of $26.94 billion
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Israel Cracks Top 100
Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Weizmann Institute of Science ranked 89th and 71st globally, beating 2,400 other universities
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150 Corgis Clash
US corgi 'GG' wins main event in Lithuania, beating 93 rivals in running tournament
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20 Teams Clash
10 US teams face off against 10 international teams in a double-elimination bracket from August 19-30 in Pennsylvania