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Australia teen social media ban has little impact: research

Australia teen social media ban has little impact: research

Australia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said Thursday in one of the first evaluations of the world-leading measures.

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Space shuttle ready for new mission in California

Space shuttle ready for new mission in California

The Space Shuttle Endeavour, which took astronauts into orbit 25 times, went on display at the California Science Center on its final mission Wednesday.

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Modigliani nude sets European record at London auction

Modigliani nude sets European record at London auction

The first part of a London auction of a museum-worthy private art collection raked in $392.6 million Wednesday, powered by an Amedeo Modigliani nude portrait that set a new European record.

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Tunisia coach Renard demands pride in final World Cup outing

Tunisia coach Renard demands pride in final World Cup outing

Tunisia's emergency coach Herve Renard has called on his team to play with "pride and dignity" in their final World Cup match on Thursday after a disastrous campaign.

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Switzerland, Canada advance as Brazil eye last 32

Switzerland, Canada advance as Brazil eye last 32

Switzerland and Canada became the latest teams to book their places in the World Cup knockout rounds on Wednesday as Brazil aimed to seal their passage to the last 32.

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Wyatt-Hodge stars as England ease into Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals

Wyatt-Hodge stars as England ease into Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals

Danni Wyatt-Hodge's fine innings at the top of the order laid the foundation for England's 38-run win over the West Indies at Lord's on Wednesday as the tournament hosts moved into the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup.

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Bosnia in strong position to reach last 32, Qatar out of World Cup

Bosnia in strong position to reach last 32, Qatar out of World Cup

Bosnia-Herzegovina are on the verge of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time after beating 2022 hosts Qatar 3-1 in their final Group B match on Wednesday.

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Switzerland down World Cup co-hosts Canada to top Group B, both progress

Switzerland down World Cup co-hosts Canada to top Group B, both progress

Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi fired Switzerland to top spot in World Cup Group B on Wednesday with a 2-1 win over Canada as the co-hosts also ensured a historic spot in the knockout rounds.

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Korda chases 3rd straight major at Women's PGA Championship

Korda chases 3rd straight major at Women's PGA Championship

Nelly Korda is chasing her third straight major at the Women's PGA Championship, but the world number one says she won't be focusing on her chance of the rare feat.

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Scheffler says PGA Tour headed 'in right direction' with two-tier system

Scheffler says PGA Tour headed 'in right direction' with two-tier system

World number one Scottie Scheffler says he's still digesting the radical overhaul planned for the PGA Tour but believes elite golf in the United States is "heading in the right direction".

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