South Africa: Suspected gas leak leaves 16 dead
The leak in a shanty town near Johannesburg is linked to illegal gold mining in the area.
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Can 'good cop' Janet Yellen help fix US-China relations?
The US Treasury secretary's trip to Beijing comes as tensions between the two countries remain high.
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Jed Hoyer gives another resolute review of David Ross
The Chicago Cubs' 2023 season is spiraling downward, and despite the obvious scapegoat, Jed Hoyer still believes in manager David Ross.This is the point in the season when some MLB teams' front offices look back and think, "The season could have been better." For the Chicago ...
1970-01-01 08:00
Chinese rush to buy Hong Kong insurance, dollars as confidence cracks, yuan weakens
SHANGHAI/HONG KONG Chinese investors are rushing offshore to make dollar deposits and buy Hong Kong insurance in a
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Mastercard’s New AI Tool Helps Nine British Banks Tackle Scams
Mastercard Inc. is selling a new artificial intelligence-powered tool that helps banks more effectively spot if their customers
1970-01-01 08:00
Threads: Instagram owner launches Twitter-like app
The new app is now available to download in over 100 countries, though not in the European Union.
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North Carolina's Democratic governor vetoes 3 bills targeting LGBTQ youth
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday vetoed three bills that target LGBTQ youth, setting up a likely effort by the state's Republican-controlled legislature to override him.
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SVB Financial gets court approval to sell investment bank
A U.S. bankruptcy judge on Wednesday allowed SVB Financial Group, owner of bankrupt Silicon Valley Bank, to sell
1970-01-01 08:00
65 People and Their Famous Last Words
Poignant, funny, sad, weird, or mean—last words can make quite the impact as we shuffle off the stage of life. Here are 65 notable examples.
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Clayton Kershaw’s All-Star Game replacement left him a perfect thank you gift
When Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was ruled out of the All-Star game, his replacement paid his respect in an epic way. A real class act.Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher David Bednar just delivered the feel-good story of the summer. After Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw was ruled out of the...
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB Rumors: Shohei Ohtani trade buzz, Marcus Stroman surprise suitor, Rangers-White Sox blockbuster
MLB Rumors: Proposed Rangers trade would land Dylan Cease, more from White SoxThe Texas Rangers have already acquired one of the biggest trade targets for the 2023 season in the flip for reliever Aroldis Chapman. But they also might not be done making moves as they hope to retain their lead atop t...
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The 28 Best Amazon Fashion Deals This Week
Amazon is known for its consistent deals and flash sales alike, and it's made a name for itself in the fashion space with stylish steals aplenty. (We're personally fans of its inexpensive dresses, plus-size options, and statement handbags.) So why hold off until Prime Day to cash in on fashion deals? Amazon clothing, handbags, accessories, and shoes are seriously discounted as we speak.
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