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Musk bashes Trump-backed AI mega project

Musk bashes Trump-backed AI mega project

Tech titan Elon Musk cast doubt Wednesday on a $500 billion AI project announced by US President Donald Trump, saying the money promised for the investment actually wasn't there.

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Musk seeks Trump pardon for 'Bitcoin Jesus,' charged with fraud

Musk seeks Trump pardon for 'Bitcoin Jesus,' charged with fraud

Elon Musk said Tuesday he was exploring a presidential pardon for "Bitcoin Jesus," who was arrested last year on fraud and tax evasion charges, after applauding Donald Trump for exonerating the founder of a dark web drug marketplace.

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Shakhtar deal blow to Brest's Champions League last-16 ambitions

Shakhtar deal blow to Brest's Champions League last-16 ambitions

Shakhtar Donetsk eased to a 2-0 win against Brest in the Champions League on Wednesday, denting the high-flying French side's hopes of earning an automatic spot in the last-16.

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Does China control the Panama Canal, as Trump claims?

Does China control the Panama Canal, as Trump claims?

US President Donald Trump's threat to seize the Panama Canal over alleged undue Chinese influence may really be aimed at limiting Beijing's growing diplomatic and economic presence in Latin America, experts say.

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Yemen's Huthis say freed detained ship's crew after Gaza truce

Yemen's Huthis say freed detained ship's crew after Gaza truce

Yemen's Huthi rebels on Wednesday freed the crew of the merchant ship Galaxy Leader after detaining them for more than a year, citing the ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas as motivation.

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Mel B, Trump and Milei: What happened at Davos Wednesday

Mel B, Trump and Milei: What happened at Davos Wednesday

Even when Donald Trump wasn't in the room or even the main theme, the US president kept coming up again Wednesday at the gabfest of global elites in the Swiss resort of Davos.

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Wembanyama returns to Paris for NBA games as a global star

Wembanyama returns to Paris for NBA games as a global star

Victor Wembanyama will take to the court in Paris on Thursday with the San Antonio Spurs in front of an adoring home crowd, having gone from the French league to global stardom.

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Besiktas romp to victory over Athletic in Solskjaer's first game

Besiktas romp to victory over Athletic in Solskjaer's first game

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer enjoyed a dream start to life as Besiktas coach on Wednesday as his new team powered to a 4-1 Europa League win over Athletic Bilbao.

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'Best feeling' as Hamilton drives first laps for Ferrari

'Best feeling' as Hamilton drives first laps for Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton drove a Ferrari Formula One car for the first time on Wednesday after the seven-time world champion took to the track at the team's test circuit and admitted it was "one of the best feelings" of his life.

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Argentina's Milei says would leave Mercosur for US trade deal

Argentina's Milei says would leave Mercosur for US trade deal

Argentina's President Javier Milei said Thursday he would be willing to leave the South American Mercosur bloc if necessary to secure a coveted trade agreement with the United States.

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