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Here Comes the Self-Driving Traffic Surge
Autonomous vehicles from companies like Waymo and Zoox are set to trigger an increase in car usage that clogs urban streets. Cities should prepare now.
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Japan beat South Korea 4-1 to meet Australia in Women’s Asian Cup final
Japan will face Australia in the final of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup after beating South Korea 2-1 in the semifinal.
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Championship play-off race to go 'to the wire'
George Thomason believes the Championship play-off race will go "down to the wire" after Wrexham suffer a setback at Watford.
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Assisted dying 'is not going away' says MSP behind rejected bill
Scottish Lib Dem Liam McArthur says he is convinced support for assisted dying will continue to grow as more people suffer what he describes as "bad deaths".
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Nigeria's president to begin first state visit in 37 years
King Charles and senior royals will provide a ceremonial welcome for Nigeria's President Tinubu on his state visit.
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How Iran defied Trump threats to emerge as Strait of Hormuz gatekeeper
Trump has called on other navies to help open the strait, but countries are instead striking deals with Iran.
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General Mills Misses Expectations as Consumers Pull Back
General Mills Inc. reported results for last quarter that missed Wall Street expectations, weighed down by weaker demand from consumers facing more economic stress.
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Tencent Says It Faces Fewer US Regulatory Risks Than TikTok
Tencent Holdings Ltd. said it faces fewer risks than TikTok in the US as the Trump administration investigates potential security risks involving the Chinese gaming leader’s data practices.
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US Snubbed by Lula Government at Brazil Critical Minerals Summit
US efforts to forge a major critical minerals partnership with Brazil are stalling as the South American nation struggles to finalize its own plans for the sector and political tensions rise ahead of presidential elections later this year.
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US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of America
Some 85% of VOA staff were laid off by Trump who accused the international broadcaster of bias.
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When the EPA rolled back mercury regulations, it left this community in the path of pollution
The EPA rolled back a Biden-era regulation targeting power plants that burn lignite coal and emit significant amounts of toxic mercury. The agency said the high cost wasn’t worth the small gain in safety. But the cost-benefit analysis looks different for the …
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US Mortgage Rates Reach Highest This Year, Slowing Refinancing
US mortgage rates jumped last week to the highest level of the year, leading to a sharp pullback in refinancing activity.