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Waymo looks to test its self-driving cars in New York

Waymo looks to test its self-driving cars in New York

Google-owned Waymo on Wednesday said it has applied for a permit to start testing its self-driving cars in New York City, a first for the Big Apple.

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Lakers to be sold in record-breaking $10 billion deal: ESPN

Lakers to be sold in record-breaking $10 billion deal: ESPN

The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold in a record-breaking $10 billion deal that makes the iconic franchise the highest-valued sports team in US history, ESPN reported Wednesday.

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Real Madrid held by Al-Hilal after Man City win Club World Cup opener

Real Madrid held by Al-Hilal after Man City win Club World Cup opener

Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in new coach Xabi Alonso's debut at the Club World Cup on Wednesday, after Manchester City got off to a winning start earlier.

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Warning signs on climate flashing bright red: top scientists

Warning signs on climate flashing bright red: top scientists

From carbon pollution to sea-level rise to global heating, the pace and level of key climate change indicators are all in unchartered territory, more than 60 top scientists warned Thursday.

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Real Madrid held by Al-Hilal in Alsonso's debut

Real Madrid held by Al-Hilal in Alsonso's debut

Federico Valverde missed a stoppage-time penalty as Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in the Club World Cup on Wednesday.

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Korda 'hungry' for Women's PGA after US Open heartbreak

Korda 'hungry' for Women's PGA after US Open heartbreak

World number one Nelly Korda says her agonising near-miss at the US Women's Open earlier this month has left her hungrier for success as the Women's PGA Championship tees off on Thursday.

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US stocks flat as Fed keeps rates steady, oil prices gyrate

US stocks flat as Fed keeps rates steady, oil prices gyrate

Wall Street stocks treaded water Wednesday after the Federal Reserve met expectations and kept interest rates steady while oil prices nudged higher following a volatile session amid ongoing clashes between Iran and Israel.

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US to screen social media of foreign students for anti-American content

US to screen social media of foreign students for anti-American content

Foreigners seeking to study in the United States will be required to make public their social media profiles to allow screening for anti-American content under new State Department guidelines released Wednesday.

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'Argentina with Cristina': Thousands rally for convicted ex-president

'Argentina with Cristina': Thousands rally for convicted ex-president

Tens of thousands of Argentines took to the streets Wednesday in support of former president Cristina Kirchner, who vowed to make a comeback as she serves a six-year fraud sentence under house arrest.

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Guardiola hails new signings as Man City survive 'tough conditions'

Guardiola hails new signings as Man City survive 'tough conditions'

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola hailed the impact of the new signings who came straight into the team for the 2-0 win over Wydad Casablanca in their opening match at the Club World Cup on Wednesday.

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