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White House Pushes Fed to Cut Interest Rates
Vice President JD Vance says the move is needed to make homes more affordable, as the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee prepares to convene on September 15-16
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Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to 14 US Cities
Waymo launches in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa, with plans for international expansion to cities like London and Munich, and a goal of 1 million weekly rides by year-end
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Band of Brothers Turns 25: 8 WWII Movies To Watch
HBO Max releases documentary Band of Brothers: Legacy, featuring new interviews with Damian Lewis and David Schwimmer, and recommends Saving Private Ryan and Fury for fans
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Honda Demands $9 Billion Cost Cut
The Japanese automaker has instructed suppliers to slash costs by 30% in key areas, as it faces intensifying competition from Chinese electric vehicle makers, with EV-related losses expected to exceed $12 billion
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Toronto Home Sales Fall 2.1% in August
The Greater Toronto Area saw 5,057 homes sold, with average prices down 2.7% year-over-year to $993,410, as new listings fell 14.1% and economic uncertainty weighed on the market
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China Lures Tech Pilgrims
Investors and entrepreneurs pay up to $15,000 for rare access to Chinese factories and innovation ecosystems as global innovation race heats up
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California Bans Shock Gloves
The California Legislature has passed a bill banning law enforcement officers from using electric shock gloves, in response to the Trump administration's plan to spend up to $20 million on the devices, which can deliver painful jolts to individuals
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24ft 'Blue' Sculpture Removed
The Kennedy Center takes down landmark aluminum artwork gifted in 2019 amid Trump administration's renovation push and naming controversy
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16 Dead, 28 Hurt in Egypt Crash
20 ambulances rush to Sinai tourist route after deadly bus accident
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Sanjeev Kapoor's 0-Sugar Snack
Make 3 types of millet flour crackers in an air-fryer with just 5 ingredients!
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Teva Joins 8 Drugmakers in $19.6B US Deal
Teva Pharmaceuticals and eight other companies have signed a deal with the US government to lower Medicaid drug prices, committing to Most Favoured Nation pricing and investing at least $19.6 billion in US manufacturing
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600+ Star Trek Fans Unite
Hundreds gather at London's Science Museum to attempt Guinness World Record for largest simultaneous Vulcan salute on Star Trek's 60th anniversary
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Taiwan Firms to Invest $20 Billion in US
The new investment is in addition to TSMC's planned $265 billion investment in Arizona, as part of a broader effort to increase domestic semiconductor manufacturing
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US Urges G20 to Impose Trade Barriers on China
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for action to address China's $1.2 trillion trade surplus, citing need to protect domestic industries and job markets
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God of War's Kratos Voice Actor Turns Down Live-Action Role
Christopher Judge, the voice of Kratos, reveals he declined the live-action role due to physical demands and age, supporting Dave Bautista's casting instead
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Bears Invade US West Homes
Record 7,000 sightings in Colorado as drought wipes out 90% of bears' natural food, leading to encounters in shops, schools and even homes
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1 Dead, 15 Missing
Grand Canyon flash flood destroys infrastructure, prompts water restrictions and evacuates over 60 people
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Tony Mundine Dies At 75
Legendary boxer held 4 Australian titles, inspired son Anthony Mundine to world championship glory
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Wendell Berry Dies at 92
Acclaimed US author of over 40 books leaves lasting legacy on literature and society
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YouTube Views Now Count From First Frame
A new 'exposure-based' model counts hovering over video as a view, inflating creators' numbers without changing ad payouts, with a 70% jump seen in a similar Shorts experiment
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Pacific Forum Opens Without 5 Leaders
The Pacific Islands Forum in Palau is missing several key leaders, including the prime ministers of Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa, and the Solomon Islands, and the president of Kiribati, amid tensions over Taiwan's participation
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US Sparks G20 Tensions
Russia invited to meeting, while some journalists are barred, as global economy faces energy shock and trade tensions
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Ukraine Lobbies US On Russia Sanctions
Ukraine's top sanctions official Vladyslav Vlasiuk visits Washington to push for support on legislation that has passed the Senate but faces opposition in the House, particularly from Democrats concerned about tariff provisions
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4 Baby Goats Test Positive for Rabies at NC Petting Zoo
Visitors to the mobile petting zoo may have been exposed to the deadly virus, prompting health officials to urge them to seek medical attention