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Dodgers clinch playoff berth in bid for third straight World Series

Dodgers clinch playoff berth in bid for third straight World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers, seeking a third straight World Series crown, booked their playoff berth Monday with a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds.

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New Zealand agencies missed red flags in child kidnapping case: inquiry

New Zealand agencies missed red flags in child kidnapping case: inquiry

New Zealand authorities failed to act on prior warnings that a man who went on the run with his kids for four years had a stash of guns and fears he would kidnap his children, an inquiry into a case that drew global headlines found Tuesday.

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Doomers and boosters: who's who in the AI wars

Doomers and boosters: who's who in the AI wars

The furious debate over artificial intelligence has hardened into warring camps -- and a cautious middle.

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Brazil's Amazon defender Raoni has cancer

Brazil's Amazon defender Raoni has cancer

Brazilian tribal chief Raoni Metuktire, the most recognized face of the fight to save the Amazon rainforest, has gastrointestinal cancer and is receiving palliative care at home, his organization said Monday.

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GAC presents autonomous trucks and MONTX concepts at Hannover show

GAC presents autonomous trucks and MONTX concepts at Hannover show

GAC Commercial Vehicle announced its debut at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 in Hannover, Germany, presenting autonomous and battery-swapping heavy trucks alongside new light commercial vehicle concepts under its MONTX brand.

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HFCL expands planned fibre investment to ₹1,800 crore

HFCL expands planned fibre investment to ₹1,800 crore

HFCL has increased its planned manufacturing investment to approximately ₹1,800 crore after approving further expansion of optical fibre, optical fibre cable and preform production.

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EU extends Russia sanction deadline

EU extends Russia sanction deadline

EU countries on Monday delayed a deadline for prolonging sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war after France pushed for billionaire Alisher Usmanov to be removed from a blacklist.

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Emmy Awards begin as 'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' vie for top prizes

Emmy Awards begin as 'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' vie for top prizes

The Emmy Awards kicked off Monday in Los Angeles to celebrate television's brightest stars, with horror-comedy series "Widow's Bay" and gritty hospital drama "The Pitt" expecting to win big.

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Thai wildlife investigators track traffickers through social media

Thai wildlife investigators track traffickers through social media

Thai wildlife investigators are using social media monitoring and undercover surveillance to locate illegally traded animals, while rescued creatures often require treatment before they can be moved to sanctuaries.

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U.S. Polo Assn. Taps David Swetman as Global Design Lead, Men's and Boys' as Brand Targets $4 Billion in Global Retail Sales

U.S. Polo Assn. Taps David Swetman as Global Design Lead, Men's and Boys' as Brand Targets $4 Billion in Global Retail Sales

Former Abercrombie & Fitch Menswear Leader Joins U.S. Polo Assn. to Advance Global Growth and Elevate Brand Worldwide

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