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WTA gives ranking protection for players who freeze eggs

WTA gives ranking protection for players who freeze eggs

Women tennis players who take time out of the game to freeze eggs or embryos will have their ranking protected, the WTA Tour announced on Wednesday.

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Waymo leads autonomous taxi race in the US

Waymo leads autonomous taxi race in the US

Waymo's autonomous vehicles have become part of the everyday landscape in a growing number of US cities, serving as safe transport options, tourist attractions, and symbols of a not-so-distant future. Their market dominance, however, is far from guaranteed.

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New T-Rex ancestor discovered in drawers of Mongolian institute

New T-Rex ancestor discovered in drawers of Mongolian institute

Misidentified bones that languished in the drawers of a Mongolian institute for 50 years belong to a new species of tyrannosaur that rewrites the family history of the mighty T-Rex, scientists said Wednesday.

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Canada town near Vancouver ready to evacuate as fire approaches

Canada town near Vancouver ready to evacuate as fire approaches

Residents of a town near Vancouver were on stand-by to evacuate Wednesday as Canada's devastating wildfire season worsened, with officials warning weather conditions through the summer were ripe for further blazes.

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Scheffler set for 'hardest' test at Oakmont for US Open

Scheffler set for 'hardest' test at Oakmont for US Open

World number one Scottie Scheffler said Wednesday the formidable Oakmont course could provide "the hardest" challenge of his career at the 125th US Open this week.

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Rabada stars as Australia bundled out for 212 in WTC final

Rabada stars as Australia bundled out for 212 in WTC final

Kagiso Rabada took five wickets as South Africa dismissed Australia for 212 after tea on Wednesday's opening day of the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

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South Africa dismiss Australia's Smith in WTC final

South Africa dismiss Australia's Smith in WTC final

South Africa dismissed the dangerous Steve Smith to wrest back the initiative on the opening day of the World Test Championship final Wednesday but the defending champions recovered to reach 190-5 at tea.

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Brewer Heineken unveils $2.75 bn investment in Mexico

Brewer Heineken unveils $2.75 bn investment in Mexico

Dutch brewing giant Heineken announced Wednesday a $2.75 billion investment in Mexico -- the latest vote of confidence in Latin America's second-largest economy despite US President Donald Trump's trade war.

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Steel startup aims to keep Sweden's green industry dream alive

Steel startup aims to keep Sweden's green industry dream alive

The spectacular fall of battery maker Northvolt led to fears over several Swedish green industry projects, but startup steelmaker Stegra believes it can confound the doubters.

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Tuchel wants Bellingham to inspire, not intimidate England team-mates

Tuchel wants Bellingham to inspire, not intimidate England team-mates

England manager Thomas Tuchel is determined to harness Jude Bellingham's "fire" to his side's advantage rather than the Real Madrid star intimidating team-mates or raging at referees.

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