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AI data centers are less thirsty now, tech giants say

AI data centers are less thirsty now, tech giants say

Data centers are running into a wall of public anger in the United States over their thirst for water and power.

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Pegula tops Cirstea to reach US Open quarter-finals

Pegula tops Cirstea to reach US Open quarter-finals

Former US Open finalist Jessica Pegula defeated Sorana Cirstea of Romania in straight sets Sunday to advance to the quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows.

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Under-fire Labuschagne named in Australia Test squad for South Africa

Under-fire Labuschagne named in Australia Test squad for South Africa

Under-pressure batsman Marnus Labuschagne was retained Monday by Australia for their Test tour of South Africa, with Cooper Connolly, Matthew Kuhnemann and Michael Neser also included in a 16-man squad.

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Australians could opt out of social media algorithms under new law

Australians could opt out of social media algorithms under new law

Australians could be given the option of opting out of powerful social media algorithms under new legislation cracking down on big tech, a minister said Monday.

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Enjoying the moment: Alcaraz steps it up to reach US Open quarter-finals

Enjoying the moment: Alcaraz steps it up to reach US Open quarter-finals

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, gaining confidence with every match, cruised into the US Open quarter-finals on Sunday with a comprehensive victory over Tommy Paul.

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Tiafoe tops Medvedev in straight sets at US Open

Tiafoe tops Medvedev in straight sets at US Open

American Frances Tiafoe swept passed former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev in straight sets Sunday to advance to the quarter-finals of the US Open.

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Five dead, five injured after Amazon cargo plane overshoots Miami runway

Five dead, five injured after Amazon cargo plane overshoots Miami runway

At least five people were killed when an Amazon cargo plane overshot a runway after it landed Sunday at Miami International Airport, crashed into vehicles and caught fire, officials said.

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Zverev seeks US Open last eight as Osaka faces Rybakina

Zverev seeks US Open last eight as Osaka faces Rybakina

Top-seeded Alexander Zverev headlines the action at the US Open on Monday, taking on Luciano Darderi for a place in the quarter-finals.

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La Rochelle half-backs lead fightback against Toulouse

La Rochelle half-backs lead fightback against Toulouse

La Rochelle fought back from a brilliant 12-minute burst by visiting Toulouse to beat the defending champions 30-27 with the last kick of the opening round of the Top 14 season on Sunday.

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Alcaraz turns up heat to reach US Open quarters

Alcaraz turns up heat to reach US Open quarters

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz posted his most convincing win so far, downing Tommy Paul in straight sets Sunday to reach the US Open quarter-finals, where two-time women's champion Aryna Sabalenka will meet Wimbledon winner Linda Noskova.

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