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For Argentine farmers, Milei's free-market reforms fall short

For Argentine farmers, Milei's free-market reforms fall short

Twenty months after Argentina's President Javier Milei came to power vowing to lead a free-market revolution in the so-called sick man of South America, the farming community is egging him on to go further.

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Bank of England set to cut rate as UK economy weakens

Bank of England set to cut rate as UK economy weakens

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut its key interest rate Thursday, with policymakers mindful of US tariffs and their potential risks to an already-struggling UK economy.

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Canadian teen Mboko beats Rybakina to reach WTA Montreal final

Canadian teen Mboko beats Rybakina to reach WTA Montreal final

Canadian wild card Victoria Mboko saved a match point on the way to a thrilling 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) victory over former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina on Wednesday to reach the final of the WTA Canadian Open.

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Ohtani homers for 1,000th MLB hit in Dodgers defeat

Ohtani homers for 1,000th MLB hit in Dodgers defeat

Shohei Ohtani notched the 1,000th hit of his Major League Baseball career in impressive style Wednesday, belting a two-run homer as part of an impressive two-day display that couldn't get the Los Angeles Dodgers past St. Louis.

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Graid Technology Announces Global Availability of SupremeRAID(TM) HE (HPC Edition), Wins Best of Show at FMS 2025

Graid Technology Announces Global Availability of SupremeRAID(TM) HE (HPC Edition), Wins Best of Show at FMS 2025

Award-winning GPU-based RAID solution delivers unmatched resilience and efficiency for modern HPC and AI workloads.

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U.S. Polo Assn. Named No. 1 Sports Licensor and Top 25 on License Global' Prestigious ‘Top Global Licensors’ List

U.S. Polo Assn. Named No. 1 Sports Licensor and Top 25 on License Global' Prestigious ‘Top Global Licensors’ List

Sport-Inspired Brand Recognized for Reaching $2.5 Billion in Global Retail Sales in 2024

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Smiling through: Alcaraz won't let Wimbledon defeat get him down

Smiling through: Alcaraz won't let Wimbledon defeat get him down

Carlos Alcaraz says he has refused to let his Wimbledon finals loss to Jannik Sinner wipe the smile from his face as he prepares for his start at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.

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Apple to invest additional $100 bn in US

Apple to invest additional $100 bn in US

Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in the United States, taking its total pledge to $600 billion over the next four years, US President Donald Trump said Wednesday.

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Major climate-GDP study under review after facing challenge

Major climate-GDP study under review after facing challenge

A blockbuster study published in top science journal Nature last year warned that unchecked climate change could slash global GDP by a staggering 62 percent by century's end, setting off alarm bells among financial institutions worldwide.

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Rare 'Hobbit' first edition auctioned for £43,000

Rare 'Hobbit' first edition auctioned for £43,000

A rare first edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" sold for 43,000 pounds ($57,000) at auction on Wednesday, after it was found during a house clearance in southwest England.

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