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Pharrell Williams to co-chair Met Gala exploring Black dandyism

Pharrell Williams to co-chair Met Gala exploring Black dandyism

Singer and designer Pharrell Williams is among the co-chairs of New York's next Met Gala, which will wade into race relations in the context of fashion, the museum announced Wednesday.

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Injured Kane won't start England's Nations League clash with Greece

Injured Kane won't start England's Nations League clash with Greece

England interim boss Lee Carsley has revealed Harry Kane will not be in the starting line-up for Thursday's Nations League clash with Greece as his captain recovers from injury.

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Discord seen as online home for renegades

Discord seen as online home for renegades

Known for its appeal to online renegades, chat platform Discord finds itself in the crosshairs of Turkey and Russia.

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US forecasts severe solar storm starting Thursday

US forecasts severe solar storm starting Thursday

A massive ball of plasma and accompanying magnetic field ejected from the Sun is expected to strike Earth on Thursday morning, potentially triggering auroras as far south as Alabama, according to US forecasters.

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Ratan Tata: Indian mogul who built a global powerhouse

Ratan Tata: Indian mogul who built a global powerhouse

Industrialist Ratan Tata, who has died aged 86, was credited with transforming India's Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate with a portfolio ranging from software to sports cars.

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Rodgers rejects 'false' suggestions of role in Saleh dismissal

Rodgers rejects 'false' suggestions of role in Saleh dismissal

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Wednesday rejected reports that he played a role in the firing of the team's head coach Robert Saleh.

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One dead as storm Kirk tears through Spain, Portugal, France

One dead as storm Kirk tears through Spain, Portugal, France

The remnants of Hurricane Kirk swept into western Europe Wednesday, tearing up trees in Portugal and Spain before dumping heavy rains on France that left at least one dead.

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Indian business titan Ratan Tata dead at 86

Indian business titan Ratan Tata dead at 86

Indian industrialist Ratan Tata, who is credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, has died at age 86, the company said late Wednesday.

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Musk's X returns in Brazil after 40-day showdown with judge

Musk's X returns in Brazil after 40-day showdown with judge

Elon Musk's social media platform X, which was banned in Brazil for 40 days in a legal tussle over disinformation, was available again in the country on Wednesday.

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Lucian Freud 'masterpiece' fetches £13.9 million at London sale

Lucian Freud 'masterpiece' fetches £13.9 million at London sale

A nude by Lucian Freud that took 16 months to paint sold for £13.9 million ($18.2 million) at a London auction on Wednesday, the first time the work, hailed as a "masterpiece," has come to market.

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