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NY pauses new large data center projects for one year

NY pauses new large data center projects for one year

New York will stop issuing permits for new large-scale data centers in the state for one year, according to an order signed by the governor on Tuesday.

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Green groups sue to block Trump rule gutting species habitat protections

Green groups sue to block Trump rule gutting species habitat protections

Conservation groups sued US President Donald Trump's administration Tuesday, accusing it of gutting a core protection in the Endangered Species Act by excluding habitat destruction from the legal definition of "harm" to vulnerable plants and animals.

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First day of new Lebanon-Israel talks in Rome has ended: US official

First day of new Lebanon-Israel talks in Rome has ended: US official

Lebanon and Israel concluded the first day of Washington-mediated talks in Rome on Tuesday, a US official said, as Israel said it was ready to move forward with plans to withdraw from two parts of southern Lebanon.

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Man Utd sign Aston Villa midfielder Tielemans

Man Utd sign Aston Villa midfielder Tielemans

Manchester United on Tuesday announced the signing of Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for a reported fee of £35 million ($47 million).

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Cuba faces third nationwide blackout in less than 10 days

Cuba faces third nationwide blackout in less than 10 days

Cuba's power grid failed for the third time in less than 10 days, sparking another nationwide blackout, the national electricity company said Tuesday.

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US, Iran launch strikes as Trump backs down on Hormuz levy

US, Iran launch strikes as Trump backs down on Hormuz levy

The United States and Iran launched new attacks on each other's interests in the Gulf on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump backed down on his threat to heavily tax ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Pogacar inspired by Djokovic after Tour de France jeers

Pogacar inspired by Djokovic after Tour de France jeers

Tour de France leader Tadej Pogacar said on Tuesday that he took inspiration from tennis star Novak Djokovic when he faced jeers on French roads.

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Trump backtracks on plan to toll Hormuz ships

Trump backtracks on plan to toll Hormuz ships

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly scrapped a planned 20 percent levy on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid clashes with Iran, saying he would instead seek compensation from Gulf allies via trade deals.

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Balogun admits red card furore affected US World Cup team

Balogun admits red card furore affected US World Cup team

Folarin Balogun admitted Tuesday that the suspension of his red card in the World Cup after President Donald Trump intervened put added pressure on the US team.

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France, Spain battle for place in World Cup final

France, Spain battle for place in World Cup final

France and their deadly attack led by Kylian Mbappe will attempt to reach a third consecutive World Cup final on Tuesday as they take on a Spain team that combines flair with defensive steel.

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