Hushing and hedging: US companies retreat on climate
Some companies are talking less about their climate commitments, while others are shifting the goalposts or quietly letting targets lapse.
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Murray out with concussion so Wentz will start for Vikings
Kyler Murray remains sidelined by a concussion so backup Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for Minnesota on Sunday at Chicago, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Friday.
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Springboks to face Fiji before 2027 Rugby World Cup
Defending champions South Africa will complete a seven-match build-up next year for the 2027 Rugby World Cup by playing Fiji in Australian city Gosford on September 18, it was announced on Friday.
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Nigeria miners struggled to breathe in cell before 37 died: survivors
Survivors of a Nigerian disaster that saw 37 suspected illegal gold miners die while in the custody of a paramilitary civil defence group recounted their panic on Friday as they struggled to breathe inside the cell.
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England quick Carse to face no charges over alleged nightclub assault
England fast bowler Brydon Carse will face no charges after an investigation into an alleged assault was closed by Derbyshire Police, the force said Friday.
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McIlroy on the charge at PGA Championship as Reed withdraws
Rory McIlroy revived his hopes of victory in the European Tour's flagship PGA Championship with a five-under par second round that left him four strokes off the lead as Ryan Gerard of the United States took the lead.
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Mancini brings nine newcomers into the first squad of his Italy comeback
Italy coach Roberto Mancini on Friday called up 34 players, nine for the first time, for the opening four games of his second stint in charge of the Azzurri.
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McIlroy on the charge at PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy revived his hopes of victory in the European Tour's flagship PGA Championship with a five-under par second round that left him four strokes off the lead as Ryan Gerard of the United States remained out in front.
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Czechs level Davis Cup tie against USA as South Korea eye Finals
Jiri Lehecka brought the Czech Republic level in their Davis Cup qualifier against the United States on Friday, after South Korea moved to the brink of a first quarter-finals appearance.
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Crisis-wracked Volkswagen warns of 10-bn-euro hit to profits
German auto giant Volkswagen warned Friday of a 10-billion-euro ($11.4 billion) hit to its annual earnings, citing tough conditions in China, problems at subsidiary Porsche and restructuring costs.
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