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Opelka powers into Newport ATP semi-finals

Opelka powers into Newport ATP semi-finals

Reilly Opelka hammered 27 aces in a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Mackenzie McDonald on Thursday to book a semi-final meeting with Alex Michelsen at the ATP grass-court tournament in Newport, Rhode Island.

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Trans killings now punishable by up to 70 years in Mexico City

Trans killings now punishable by up to 70 years in Mexico City

Murders of transgender people will carry prison sentences of up to 70 years in Mexico City under tough new penalties approved by local lawmakers on Thursday.

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Biden nears crunch point as pressure grows to drop out

Biden nears crunch point as pressure grows to drop out

US President Joe Biden was reportedly coming closer to dropping out of the White House race Friday as allies including Barack Obama were said to have expressed concerns that he can no longer win the 2024 election.

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British Open: Who is saying what

British Open: Who is saying what

World number 272 Daniel Brown leads on six under par as star names struggled in the wind and rain of Royal Troon on day one of the 152nd British Open.

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Billionaire Ken Griffin revealed as $44.6m dinosaur fossil buyer

Billionaire Ken Griffin revealed as $44.6m dinosaur fossil buyer

The buyer who spent a record $44.6 million to buy a stegosaurus fossil at auction was Ken Griffin, CEO of the Citadel hedge fund, according to a person familiar with the acquisition.

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Brown takes shock British Open lead as McIlroy, Woods suffer nightmare starts

Brown takes shock British Open lead as McIlroy, Woods suffer nightmare starts

Unheralded Englishman Daniel Brown shot into a shock lead of the British Open at six under par as Rory McIlroy was among the big names to struggle on day one of the 152nd British Open at Royal Troon.

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Ford to invest $3 bn in Canada on 'Super Duty' pickup production

Ford to invest $3 bn in Canada on 'Super Duty' pickup production

Ford announced Thursday it would invest $3 billion to expand production of its "Super Duty" pickup trucks at a Canadian factory, at which it has previously pushed back plans for electric vehicles.

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Man shot dead by police after knifing officer in Paris

Man shot dead by police after knifing officer in Paris

A man died Thursday after being shot by police when he injured an officer with a knife in Olympic host city Paris, the state prosecution service said.

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Westbrook reportedly headed for Nuggets after Clippers-Jazz deal

Westbrook reportedly headed for Nuggets after Clippers-Jazz deal

The Denver Nuggets plan to sign NBA veteran Russell Westbrook as a free agent after the future Hall of Farmer clears waivers, the Denver Post reported Thursday.

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Wall Street stocks tumble as tech rebound loses steam

Wall Street stocks tumble as tech rebound loses steam

Wall Street's top indices fell on Thursday as a rebound in tech shares tumbled, adding to losses triggered by fears of new trade tensions.

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