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India's Black Box secures $131 million data centre order from U.S. hyperscaler
(Corrects to add media identifier) Aug 13 (Reuters) - Digital infrastructure services provider Black Box has secured an order worth $131 million from a U.S.-based global Tier-1 hyperscaler for a major...
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Starbucks Korea swings to Q2 operating loss after marketing backlash
SEOUL, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The operator of Starbucks Korea posted an operating loss in the second quarter as sales fell after backlash over a marketing campaign that evoked a brutal 1980 military...
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Mike Trout's 3 hits help Angels' George Klassen get first career win
Mike Trout went 3-for-5 with two RBIs and George Klassen gave up two runs on five hits over six innings to pick up his first major league victory as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Texas Rangers 5...
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Thailand's second-quarter growth seen slowing sharply as weak consumption weighs: Reuters poll
By Pulkit Khanna BENGALURU, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Thailand's economic growth likely slowed sharply in the second quarter, while the economy contracted on a quarterly basis, a Reuters poll of economists...
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Reports: Steelers, veteran LB Elandon Roberts reunite on 1-year deal
The Pittsburgh Steelers are turning to a familiar face to beef up their linebacking corps.
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Analysis-Why UK food inflation has yet to surge
By James Davey LONDON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Britain's food industry warned in February that soaring energy costs following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran could push food price inflation towards 10% by...
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Shohei Ohtani's blast sparks Dodgers to sweep-sealing win over Royals
Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run homer, Eric Lauer pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers finished off a three-game sweep of the visiting Kansas City Royals with a 4-2 victory on...
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Freddie Freeman exits Dodgers game after scary fall down dugout stairs
Los Angeles Dodgers star first baseman Freddie Freeman exited Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals after taking a hard fall in the top of the eighth inning....
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Former reporter settles lawsuit over Kansas newspaper raid for $850K
A former reporter for a small-town Kansas newspaper has settled her federal lawsuit over a 2023 police raid on the paper's office, according to a court filing submitted on the third anniversary of the...
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Reserve Tiffany Hayes leads Valkyries to streak-extending win over Sky
Tiffany Hayes came off the bench for a season-high 22 points, Golden State turned 18 Chicago turnovers into 25 points, and the Valkyries captured a fifth straight win with a 91-71 thumping of the Sky...
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Tennis-Zverev says cutting Masters events to one week is an easy fix for crowded calendar
Aug 13 (Reuters) - World number three Alexander Zverev said cutting Masters tournaments back to one week would help players maintain their fitness instead of having to manage their workload and be...
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Morning Bid: Fed bets cool, BOJ wagers heat up
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Satoshi Sugiyama For all the anticipation, Wednesday's U.S.
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Starlink starts taking orders for satellite internet service in Vietnam
HANOI, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, has begun accepting orders in Vietnam, according to the company's local website....
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Netherlands hire former Barca great Xavi through 2030 World Cup
Former Barcelona star player and coach Xavi Hernandez was hired on Wednesday to coach the Netherlands national team through the 2030 World Cup.
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Lynx nearly squander 29-point lead before holding off Fire
Napheesa Collier recorded 20 points and nine rebounds and Kayla McBride added 19 points and four steals as the Minnesota Lynx held on for an 85-81 victory over the host Portland Fire on Wednesday...
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Tennis-Swiatek reaches her first final of season at Canadian Open
Aug 12 (Reuters) - Iga Swiatek rallied from a break down in the deciding set to beat Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-3 1-6 6-3 at the Canadian Open on Wednesday, securing her place in a final for the...
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China's Lenovo posts 43% jump in Q1 revenue
BANGALORE/BEIJING, Aug 13 (Reuters) - China's Lenovo Group reported a 43% jump in quarterly revenue on Thursday, as the world's largest computer maker rides an AI hardware boom and reaps the benefits...
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Dollar treads water as Fed hike bets pared on benign US inflation
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The dollar's advance stalled on Thursday after an overall benign U.S. inflation reading overnight spurred traders to pare back bets for a near-term Federal...
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DeMeco Ryans lays out his expectations for Houston in first preseason game
The first preseason game for the Houston Texans is coming this Thursday, when the Los Angeles Chargers arrive for a rematch of the 2024 wild-card round bout....
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Beyoncé company faces new copyright lawsuit over 'Alien Superstar'
Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment is once again facing a new copyright infringement lawsuit over her 2022 song "Alien Superstar," more than a month after a previous lawsuit involving the Renaissance...
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Field set to drink in drama as playoffs begin at St. Jude Championship
The heat is on both figuratively and literally at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, beginning Thursday at TPC Southwind in Memphis.
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FAA hired 2,000 air traffic controllers through gamer campaign
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the Federal Aviation Administration has hired more than 2,000 people as air traffic controllers after launching a recruitment campaign aimed in part at video...
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S&P 500 ends higher as CoreWeave results fuel AI optimism
By Noel Randewich and Purvi Agarwal Aug 12 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq ended higher on Wednesday, lifted by upbeat quarterly results from CoreWeave and other AI infrastructure firms, while...
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Report: Josh Kushner, Bob Iger to buy Lakers for record $12.5B
American businessman Josh Kushner and former Disney executive Bob Iger are purchasing the Los Angeles Lakers for a record-breaking price of $12.5 billion, ESPN reported on Wednesday....
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This major cruise line just revealed a new Caribbean beach destination
MSC Cruises will begin offering year-round Southern Caribbean sailings in November for the first time and is launching a new beach experience to go with them....
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Meta says it has taken down 756,000 Australian teen accounts as ban enforcement looms
SYDNEY, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Facebook and Instagram owner Meta said on Thursday it had taken down more than 750,000 accounts it suspected were held by Australians aged under 16 since a world-first ban...
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Anthropic in talks to buy Decart AI, source says
By Sumedha Mukherjee Aug 12 (Reuters) - Anthropic is in talks to buy Nvidia-backed startup Decart AI, according to a source familiar with the matter, as the Claude maker explores acquisitions that...
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Iga Swiatek edges Elina Svitolina, advances to first final of 2026
Iga Swiatek is headed to her first WTA final of the season after beating Elina Svitolina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 at the National Bank Open on Wednesday in Toronto....
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Swimming-Pallister edges McIntosh in 200 free at Pan Pacs, enjoys 'first taste' of LA28 Games
Aug 12 (Reuters) - Australian Lani Pallister edged Canada's Summer McIntosh to win the 200 metres freestyle title at the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California, on Wednesday....
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The Cubs never doubted Alex Bregman and neither did he. His three-homer game shows why.
WASHINGTON – Alex Bregman is more locked in than any hitter in the major leagues. The Chicago Cubs are as close to the Milwaukee Brewers as they’ve been in nearly three months....
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Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers odds, picks and predictions
The Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers clash Thursday to kick off their preseason schedules. Kickoff from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, is at 9 p.m. ET (NFL Network)....
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Immigrant who was detained at ICE facility in New Jersey died after medical emergency
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - An immigrant from Guatemala who was taken to a U.S.
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South Korea unveils package to boost housing supply, support young buyers
SEOUL, Aug 13 (Reuters) - South Korea said on Thursday it would raise financial support for construction projects and ease regulations for young homebuyers as part of efforts to stabilise a red-hot...
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Paige Bueckers’ big second half leads Wings over Tempo
Paige Bueckers scored all 22 of her points in the second half and had a key steal and basket late in the game to help the Dallas Wings to a 94-88 win over the struggling Toronto Tempo on Wednesday in...
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Report: Panthers agree to deal with veteran TE Darren Waller
Tight end Darren Waller, who made a comeback with the Miami Dolphins last year after a year of retirement, agreed to a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers, ESPN reported on Wednesday....
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Error helps Blue jays score five in 8th, win 3rd straight over Red Sox
Kazuma Okamoto singled in the go-ahead run in a five-run eighth inning Wednesday night and the Toronto Blue Jays held on to defeat the visiting Boston Red Sox 6-4....
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Trent Grisham belts 2 homers (4 RBIs) as Yankees rally past Mariners
Trent Grisham hit a tiebreaking RBI double with one out in the seventh inning and homered twice Wednesday night as the host New York Yankees overcame a pair of three-run deficits in their 10-5 victory...
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Luis Castillo helps White Sox shut down Reds
Luis Castillo delivered seven shutout innings to spark a combined two-hitter and Drew Romo and Chase Meidroth homered as the host Chicago White Sox defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on Wednesday....
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Soccer-Messi pens emotional tribute to late father, questions own future in the game
Aug 12 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi said on Wednesday he is having doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father last week.
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Alex Bregman's 3 homers, 7 RBIs power Cubs past Nationals
Alex Bregman slammed three homers and drove in seven runs, both career highs, leading the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 12-6 win against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday....
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Former Cowboys HC outranks current Cowboys HC in CBS Sports' Top 10
There's no evidence yet that Brian Schottenheimer is a good head coach. At least not my the measuring stick that is used in every conceivable situation....
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Jo Adell homers, Cade Smith holds on as Guardians top Tigers
Jo Adell hit a go-ahead, two-run homer and the Cleveland Guardians held off the host Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Wednesday.
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Tyron Woodley: Islam Makhachev won't let ego get in way of UFC 330 win
Tyron Woodley says UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev is too experienced to play Ian Machado Garry's game.
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Tyler Mahle, Braves hold Mets in check to take rubber match
Tyler Mahle pitched six strong innings and was supported by three solo homers as the Atlanta Braves defeated the visiting New York Mets 6-3 on Wednesday....
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Florida program with six state titles opts to cancel varsity, JV seasons
Jefferson County has pulled the plug on its 2026 football season before it ever got started.
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Griffin Conine homers again as Marlins extend Pirates' slump
Griffin Conine homered for the 10th time in his past 28 games to lead the host Miami Marlins to their fourth straight win, an 8-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night....
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Rodrigo Vera vs. Ramiro Jimenez added to Noche UFC
A showdown between bright Latin American prospects has been added to this year's Noche UFC.
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Brandon Nakashima downs Rafael Jodar to reach Montreal final
It will be an all-American final at the National Bank Open in Montreal, as Brandon Nakashima swept Spain's Rafael Jodar 7-6 (3), 6-4 on Wednesday to secure a spot in the championship match....
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Florida high school football team cancels season after three straight Final Four runs
The domino effect of high school football programs cancelling their seasons right before the 2026 season starts has continued.
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Texas A&M QB, transfer DE speak to media after sixth preseason practice
The Texas A&M Aggies wrapped up their sixth fall camp practice session on Wednesday, leaving many impressed with the body of work from quarterback Marcel Reed and solid performances from the defensive...
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Dustin Stoltzfus took a deep breath before booking UFC 330 bout – but for good reason
PHILADELPHIA – Dustin Stoltzfus is just happy to breathe.
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US immigration agency plans to buy electric shock gloves, raising alarm among rights advocates
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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WNBA denounces 'bad-faith' actors in transgender athlete debate
The WNBA and team representatives from across the league met Wednesday, Aug. 12 for planned talks on various matters, including ongoing debate over transgender females' participation in women's...
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Oil drops on lower demand forecasts despite deadlock in US-Iran talks
By Sam Li and Lewis Jackson BEIJING, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell more than $1 on Thursday as forecasters lowered global oil demand projections for 2026 because of the disruptions from the U.S.-...
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Asian stocks rise as US inflation data dents September Fed hike bets
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose on Thursday after U.S. inflation data came in as expected, dampening expectations of further near-term Federal Reserve rate hikes, while...
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WNBA denounces 'bad-faith efforts' in transgender debate after anti-hate task force meeting
The WNBA released a statement on Wednesday explaining that the league's anti-hate task force met and discussed recent events.
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We will continue to engage all league stakeholders in …
The league's statement Wednesday, in full, reads: "Today's meeting covered a wide range of topics, including ongoing discussions on transgender athletes and the continued hate and vitriol directed at...
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No known transgender woman has ever played in the …
No known transgender woman has ever played in the WNBA. Two known nonbinary athletes have played in the league: Layshia Clarendon and AD Durr. Both players' birth sex is female....