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NFL expands overseas games and books Brazil contest in 2024

NFL expands overseas games and books Brazil contest in 2024

NFL team owners voted on Wednesday to stage a 2024 regular-season game in Brazil and approved boosting the number of international contests from four to eight starting in 2025.

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Abortion pill at the center of a US court battle

Abortion pill at the center of a US court battle

A widely used abortion pill is at the center of the latest legal battle in America's ongoing debate over abortion.

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US Fed holds rate steady and signals three cuts ahead

US Fed holds rate steady and signals three cuts ahead

The US Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to hold interest rates at a 22-year high for the third straight meeting and signaled it expects to make three cuts next year.

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'Fall of the ogre': Depardieu sparks #MeToo moment in French cinema

'Fall of the ogre': Depardieu sparks #MeToo moment in French cinema

For more than a year after rape allegations against French actor Gerard Depardieu, the film industry shrugged its shoulders and the cinematic legend with more than 200 titles to his name continued working.

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US House to vote on Republican-led impeachment inquiry against Biden

US House to vote on Republican-led impeachment inquiry against Biden

The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives will vote on Wednesday whether to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden based on his son's controversial international dealings -- a move deemed baseless by Democrats.

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BP sacks former CEO for 'serious misconduct'

BP sacks former CEO for 'serious misconduct'

BP on Wednesday denied its former chief executive of more than £32-million ($40-million) payout because of his failure to disclose past personal relationships with colleagues.

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Slumping NHL Blues axe Berube as coach

Slumping NHL Blues axe Berube as coach

Craig Berube was fired as head coach of the NHL's St. Louis Blues on Wednesday and replaced on an interim basis by Drew Bannister, who had been guiding their top developmental club.

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Pfizer shares tumble on disappointing 2024 profit outlook

Pfizer shares tumble on disappointing 2024 profit outlook

Pfizer issued a disappointing 2024 forecast Wednesday, denting shares as the company navigates a profound plunge in sales tied to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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NBA Wizards and NHL Capitals set for 2028 move to suburbs

NBA Wizards and NHL Capitals set for 2028 move to suburbs

The NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Capitals plan on moving to a proposed new arena in suburban Virginia in 2028, ownership group chairman Ted Leonsis announced on Wednesday.

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Tesla files recall on 2 million vehicles to fix autopilot software

Tesla files recall on 2 million vehicles to fix autopilot software

Electric car maker Tesla has initiated a recall of over two million vehicles in the United States due to a risk linked to its autopilot software, the US traffic safety regulator said Wednesday.

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