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Australian casino firm scrambles for cash to survive

Australian casino firm scrambles for cash to survive

Troubled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment said Friday it is trying to sell its stake in a major resort to raise desperately needed cash.

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NYC High Line architect Scofidio dead at 89

NYC High Line architect Scofidio dead at 89

Ricardo Scofidio, an architect in New York City whose firm designed some of the city's most iconic structures such as the High Line elevated park in Manhattan, died on Thursday at age 89, according to US media.

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Musk's SpaceX faces setback with new Starship upper stage loss

Musk's SpaceX faces setback with new Starship upper stage loss

Elon Musk's SpaceX saw mixed results in the latest test launch of its Starship mega-rocket Thursday, successfully catching the massive booster but with the upper stage failing for the second consecutive time.

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Australians told 'prepare for worst' as tropical cyclone nears

Australians told 'prepare for worst' as tropical cyclone nears

Violent winds toppled power lines Friday as a tropical cyclone inched towards Australia's eastern coast, sparking evacuation orders and leaving more than 50,000 homes without electricity.

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Clark edges two clear at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Clark edges two clear at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Wyndham Clark conjured two birdies in his final three holes to open up a two-shot lead after the opening round of the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida on Thursday.

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Super cool: ATP sensation Fonseca learning to deal with demands of fame

Super cool: ATP sensation Fonseca learning to deal with demands of fame

Casual conversations with superstars and autograph-hungry fans are 18-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca's new normal, but he's determined to stay grounded as he strives for tennis greatness.

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Trump again casts doubt on his commitment to NATO

Trump again casts doubt on his commitment to NATO

President Donald Trump on Thursday renewed doubts over his commitment to the NATO alliance, saying countries that are not spending adequately on their militaries do not deserve defense.

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EU leaders agree defence boost as US announces new talks with Kyiv

EU leaders agree defence boost as US announces new talks with Kyiv

EU leaders shaken by the prospect of US disengagement agreed to boost the bloc's defences at a crisis summit Thursday, as Washington said talks with Kyiv were back on track to secure a ceasefire with Moscow.

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48 killed in 'most violent' Syria unrest since Assad ouster: monitor

48 killed in 'most violent' Syria unrest since Assad ouster: monitor

Fierce fighting between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to deposed ruler Bashar al-Assad killed 48 people on Thursday, a war monitor said.

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US and European stocks gyrate on tariffs and growth

US and European stocks gyrate on tariffs and growth

Wall Street stocks resumed their downward slide on Thursday amid uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's shifting trade policy, while European bourses advanced following an ECB interest rate cut.

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