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Before SpaceX goes public, a scramble to get on bandwagon

Before SpaceX goes public, a scramble to get on bandwagon

As SpaceX prepares its long-awaited stock market debut, investors everywhere are scrambling to get a piece of the action -- through investment funds, related company stocks, and even online prediction markets.

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One of our own: San Antonio embraces 'Wemby' ahead of NBA Finals

One of our own: San Antonio embraces 'Wemby' ahead of NBA Finals

It is not New York or Los Angeles.

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Tanzania president visits Russia as Western ties fray

Tanzania president visits Russia as Western ties fray

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan begins a three-day state visit to Russia on Wednesday, meeting counterpart Vladimir Putin at a time when her country's reputation in the West has been badly damaged.

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Protesting teachers in Mexico topple player statues days before World Cup

Protesting teachers in Mexico topple player statues days before World Cup

Protesting teachers toppled towering statues of football players on Mexico City's main promenade Tuesday and threatened growing protests before the World Cup if the government does not respond to their labor demands.

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Scientists find yeast in ancient Iceman's guts -- and make bread

Scientists find yeast in ancient Iceman's guts -- and make bread

Yeast has been growing in the guts of a frozen mummy called Oetzi the Iceman for thousands of years, scientists have discovered, telling AFP they used it to make a tasty sourdough bread.

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No.1 Korda, No.2 Jeeno chase US Women's Open title

No.1 Korda, No.2 Jeeno chase US Women's Open title

Top-ranked Nelly Korda chases a lifelong dream and Thailand's second-ranked Jeeno Thitikul seeks her first major title when the 81st US Women's Open begins on Thursday at Riviera Country Club.

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David Beckham to get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

David Beckham to get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Football superstar David Beckham is to be honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, organizers announced Tuesday, as the United States readies to host the World Cup.

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Turkey raps Kanye West for offending 'spiritual sensitivities'

Turkey raps Kanye West for offending 'spiritual sensitivities'

Turkey on Tuesday expressed alarm over a weekend gig by Kanye West in Istanbul attended by nearly 120,000 fans, saying it included elements that offended its spiritual sensitivities.

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Zverev powers into French Open semis as Fonseca run ends

Zverev powers into French Open semis as Fonseca run ends

Alexander Zverev breezed past Rafael Jodar to stay on course for an elusive Grand Slam title at the French Open, while Joao Fonseca's scintillating run came to an end in the quarter-finals on Tuesday.

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Foreign companies take flight from US-sanctioned Cuba

Foreign companies take flight from US-sanctioned Cuba

With a US deadline to sever ties with Cuba's military conglomerate GAESA fast approaching, foreign companies had by Tuesday vastly reduced their presence on the island.

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