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German growth prospects brighten as economy defies Mideast turmoil

German growth prospects brighten as economy defies Mideast turmoil

German growth this year is set to come in stronger than previously estimated, leading research institutes said Thursday, as Europe's biggest economy withstands the fallout from the Middle East war.

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Retirement Income Planning Florida Launches No-Cost 'Income Gap Analysis' Program for Pre-Retirees

Retirement Income Planning Florida Launches No-Cost 'Income Gap Analysis' Program for Pre-Retirees

Retirement Income Planning Florida Launches No-Cost Retirement Income Gap Analysis Program for Pre-Retirees Statewide. No-cost planning service helps Florida households approaching retirement quantify the shortfall between essential monthly expenses and guaranteed income

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Outrage mounts in Malta after acquittal over journalist's murder

Outrage mounts in Malta after acquittal over journalist's murder

Hundreds of people demonstrated in the Maltese capital Valletta after a wealthy businessman was found not guilty of masterminding the murder of an investigative journalist.

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Iraola hails Barcola mentality after blockbuster Liverpool move

Iraola hails Barcola mentality after blockbuster Liverpool move

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said Thursday that Bradley Barcola arrived at the club with the "right mentality" after making clear his desire to join the Premier League club from Paris Saint-Germain.

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Malaysia starts cloud seeding to help clear toxic haze

Malaysia starts cloud seeding to help clear toxic haze

Malaysia launched a three-day cloud-seeding operation on Thursday in a bid to ease hazardous haze choking Sarawak state, as smoke from Indonesian forest fires pushed air quality to dangerous levels.

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Michelsen shocks Nakashima in US Open clash of rising Americans

Michelsen shocks Nakashima in US Open clash of rising Americans

Brandon Nakashima, one of the hottest players in men's tennis this summer, couldn't find his best game Wednesday, losing to fellow American Alex Michelsen in the US Open second round.

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El Nino could be strongest in decades, UN warns

El Nino could be strongest in decades, UN warns

El Nino could be the strongest since records began four decades ago, the United Nations' climate agency warned Thursday, with the UN chief warning the world is in the "danger zone of extreme weather".

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US govt sides with OpenAI in New York Times copyright lawsuit

US govt sides with OpenAI in New York Times copyright lawsuit

US President Donald Trump's administration sided with OpenAI in a lawsuit brought by the New York Times, defending training AI models on copyrighted works, according to a court document filed Tuesday.

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Kenya steps up crocodile hunt as rising lakes fuel conflict

Kenya steps up crocodile hunt as rising lakes fuel conflict

Kenya's wildlife officers are trapping crocodiles on the shores of Lake Baringo in a bid to curb growing human-wildlife conflict as rising waters push the reptiles towards homes.

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Grammy-Winning Jazz Vocalist Cassandra Wilson Dies at 70

Grammy-Winning Jazz Vocalist Cassandra Wilson Dies at 70

Cassandra Wilson, the acclaimed jazz singer, songwriter and producer known for a deep contralto voice and an expansive approach to American music, has died at age 70.

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