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US auto workers leave room to accelerate strike as talks continue

US auto workers leave room to accelerate strike as talks continue

Uncertainty will be the most powerful weapon wielded by US auto workers, industry watchers said as the first ever simultaneous strike by Detroit's "Big Three" looks set for the long haul.

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Scientists warn entire branches of the 'Tree of Life' are going extinct

Scientists warn entire branches of the 'Tree of Life' are going extinct

Humans are driving the loss of entire branches of the "Tree of Life," according to a new study published on Monday which warns of the threat of a sixth mass extinction.

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Taylor Swift, Beyonce reporting jobs trigger controversy

Taylor Swift, Beyonce reporting jobs trigger controversy

It's rare for a news outlet to dedicate a reporter to one personality, but the publication USA Today has decided Taylor Swift and Beyonce are phenomena requiring their own beats.

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For climate activists, New York's lights shine too bright

For climate activists, New York's lights shine too bright

New York's annual Climate Week is underway, bringing together activists, politicians and business leaders for hundreds of events aimed at addressing the planetary crisis.

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Wembanyama targeting Spurs playoff berth in first season

Wembanyama targeting Spurs playoff berth in first season

French basketball prodigy Victor Wembanyama says he hopes to lead the San Antonio Spurs back to the NBA playoffs as he prepares for his first season in the league.

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Spain players reiterate strike intention despite national call-up

Spain players reiterate strike intention despite national call-up

Striking Spanish internationals called up to the women's team reiterated their desire not to form part of the squad in a statement late Monday in a new blow for the shaken Spanish football federation (RFEF).

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Mahomes to earn $210 million under restructured deal: reports

Mahomes to earn $210 million under restructured deal: reports

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be guaranteed $210 million over the next four seasons after restructuring his existing contract with the club, US reports said on Monday.

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Canada links India to slaying of Sikh exile, expels intel chief

Canada links India to slaying of Sikh exile, expels intel chief

Canada on Monday accused India's government of involvement in the killing of a Canadian Sikh leader near Vancouver last June, and expelled New Delhi's intelligence chief in Ottawa in retaliation.

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Hudson-Odoi saves Forest from defeat to Burnley

Hudson-Odoi saves Forest from defeat to Burnley

Callum Hudson-Odoi's stunning strike salvaged a 1-1 draw for Nottingham Forest as Burnley were denied a first Premier League win of the season on Monday.

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Colombian wake for artist Botero before burial in Italy

Colombian wake for artist Botero before burial in Italy

The body of Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero, who died aged 91 last week, will lie in wake in his home country before his burial in Italy, the artist's family said Monday.

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