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BTS takes over central Seoul for comeback concert

BTS takes over central Seoul for comeback concert

South Korean megastars BTS will reunite Saturday for their first show in nearly four years, taking over central Seoul for a massive livestreamed K-pop spectacle expected to draw over 260,000 fans.

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Jury signals tech titans on hook for social media addiction

Jury signals tech titans on hook for social media addiction

A question by jurors in a landmark social media addiction trial on Friday signaled Meta or YouTube may have to pay for letting a girl get hooked onto their platforms.

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Brumbies mark Slipper record in thriller against Chiefs

Brumbies mark Slipper record in thriller against Chiefs

Coach Stephen Larkham said the ACT Brumbies' sensational 33-24 come-from-behind win over the Waikato Chiefs would build confidence as they celebrated James Slipper becoming the most capped Super Rugby player ever in style.

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Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war, US eases oil sanctions

Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war, US eases oil sanctions

President Donald Trump said Friday that he was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran, as the United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil shipments to stem a global supply crisis.

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US jury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders

US jury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders

A federal jury in California found Friday that tech tycoon Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders, driving down the company's share price as he was poised to buy it in a $44 billion deal.

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Gauff rallies to avance at Miami Open

Gauff rallies to avance at Miami Open

Reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff advanced to the third round of the WTA and ATP Miami Open on Friday, rallying to defeat Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.

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WNBA, players union confirm agreement on 'groundbreaking' labor deal

WNBA, players union confirm agreement on 'groundbreaking' labor deal

The WNBA and the league's players union said Friday they had reached a tentative agreement on a "groundbreaking" seven-year labor deal after months of tense negotiations.

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Carrick 'baffled' by inconsistent penalty calls as Man Utd held

Carrick 'baffled' by inconsistent penalty calls as Man Utd held

Michael Carrick described the inconsistency of penalty decisions in Manchester United's 2-2 draw at Bournemouth as "crazy" after his side twice blew a lead on Friday.

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Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war but rules out ceasefire

Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war but rules out ceasefire

President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran but was not seeking a ceasefire with the Islamic republic.

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Trump mulls 'winding down' Iran war

Trump mulls 'winding down' Iran war

US President Donald Trump said Friday he was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran three weeks into the war, but warned the Strait of Hormuz would need to be policed by other countries.

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