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Rufus Wainwright's 'Dream Requiem' explores catastrophe and redemption

Rufus Wainwright's 'Dream Requiem' explores catastrophe and redemption

The historic Mount Tambora volcanic eruption spewed so much ash and debris that it triggered a "year without summer" and the apocalypse seemed nigh -- an apt parallel to our own chaotic existence, says the eclectic musician Rufus Wainwright.

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Pacers shock Cavs in NBA playoff series opener

Pacers shock Cavs in NBA playoff series opener

The Indiana Pacers started hot and held on late to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-112 on Sunday, defeating the Eastern Conference top seeds on their home floor to open their NBA second-round playoff series.

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Northway Biotech Launches Full-Service Viral Clearance Studies, Delivering Results Faster Than Industry Standards

Northway Biotech Launches Full-Service Viral Clearance Studies, Delivering Results Faster Than Industry Standards

With six newly established, identical BSL-2 laboratories now operational, biologics CDMO Northway Biotech can conduct VCS programs for up to six clients simultaneously, significantly alleviating current market bottlenecks

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'Sarcastic' Hamilton shows frustration as Ferrari struggle again

'Sarcastic' Hamilton shows frustration as Ferrari struggle again

Lewis Hamilton showed his frustration with his Ferrari team's tactics at the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday as the Scuderia once again struggled to compete.

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Three in a row Piastri wins in Miami to lead McLaren one-two

Three in a row Piastri wins in Miami to lead McLaren one-two

Oscar Piastri made it a hat-trick of wins with victory in the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday as McLaren enjoyed a one-two on the podium to continue their dominant Formula One season.

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Scheffler ties 72-hole PGA record in CJ Cup Byron Nelson romp

Scheffler ties 72-hole PGA record in CJ Cup Byron Nelson romp

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler matched the lowest 72-hole score in PGA Tour history on Sunday, overwhelming the field to complete a wire-to-wire victory at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament.

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Far right tops Romania's presidential rerun, to face pro-EU candidate in run-off

Far right tops Romania's presidential rerun, to face pro-EU candidate in run-off

Romania's far-right candidate George Simion took a comfortable lead in Sunday's first round of presidential elections, near-final results for the rerun of last year's annulled ballot showed.

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Nicaragua says quitting UNESCO over press prize award

Nicaragua says quitting UNESCO over press prize award

Nicaragua has notified UNESCO of its withdrawal from the organization in response to its press prize going to a Nicaraguan newspaper in exile, local media reported Sunday.

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Oscar Piastri wins Miami Grand Prix to lead McLaren one-two

Oscar Piastri wins Miami Grand Prix to lead McLaren one-two

Oscar Piastri grabbed his fourth win in six races with victory in the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday as McLaren enjoyed a one-two on the podium to continue their dominant season.

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Bednarek runs this year's world-best 200m to win at Miami Grand Slam

Bednarek runs this year's world-best 200m to win at Miami Grand Slam

American Kenny Bednarek set the fastest time in the world this year by winning the 200 meters in 19.84 seconds at Sunday's Grand Slam Track series Miami meet.

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