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Thunder crush Grizzlies, Celtics and Cavs open NBA playoffs with wins

Thunder crush Grizzlies, Celtics and Cavs open NBA playoffs with wins

The Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in the most lopsided game-one win in NBA playoff history on Sunday as reigning champions Boston and top seeds Cleveland opened the post-season with victories.

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Beijing slams 'appeasement' of US in trade deals that hurt China

Beijing slams 'appeasement' of US in trade deals that hurt China

China on Monday hit out at other countries making trade deals with the United States at Beijing's expense, promising countermeasures against those who "appease" Washington in the blistering tariff war.

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Trump in his own words: 100 days of quotes

Trump in his own words: 100 days of quotes

Donald Trump's first 100 days back in the US presidency have showcased his unique ability to shock -- and sometimes entertain -- with outrageous remarks that pull no punches.

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Padres say slugger Arraez 'stable' after scary collision

Padres say slugger Arraez 'stable' after scary collision

San Diego Padres slugger Luis Arraez was in stable condition after being stretchered off the field and taken to hospital on Sunday after a frightening first-base collision in a game in Houston, the Major League Baseball team said.

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Trump tariffs stunt US toy imports as sellers play for time

Trump tariffs stunt US toy imports as sellers play for time

Josh Staph fears the fun-packed shelves of his toy warehouse might start looking joyless in the months ahead, with made-in-China flying discs and model gliders grounded -– like much of his product line –- by Donald Trump's tariffs.

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El Salvador offers to swap US deportees with Venezuela

El Salvador offers to swap US deportees with Venezuela

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele offered Venezuela Sunday a trade of 252 Venezuelans deported to his country by the United States for an equal number of political prisoners held by President Nicolas Maduro's regime.

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Higgo holds on for win after Dahmen's late collapse

Higgo holds on for win after Dahmen's late collapse

South Africa's Garrick Higgo held on to win the PGA Tour's Punta Cana Championship on Sunday by a stroke, taking advantage of a dramatic, late meltdown from American Joel Dahmen.

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Moolec Science Enters Into Transformational Transaction Expanding Across Multiple Technology Platforms

Moolec Science Enters Into Transformational Transaction Expanding Across Multiple Technology Platforms

Subject to the terms and conditions of the BCA, which was signed on April 17, 2025, several parties will transfer their respective holdings in Bioceres Group, Nutrecon LLC ("Nutrecon"), and Gentle Technologies Corp ("Gentle Tech", and together with Bioceres Group and Nutrecon, the "Contributed Entities"), resulting in an enlarged corporate structure with Moolec as the parent company. In exchange, Moolec will issue a combination of up to 87 million newly issued shares and 5 million warrants to the shareholders of the Contributed Entities, as more fully described below in the Timing and Approvals section.

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El Salvador's president proposes prisoner exchange with Venezuela

El Salvador's president proposes prisoner exchange with Venezuela

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele offered Venezuela Sunday a trade of 252 Venezuelans deported to his country by the United States for an equal number of political prisoners held by President Nicolas Maduro's regime.

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Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, Antetokounmpo named NBA MVP finalists

Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, Antetokounmpo named NBA MVP finalists

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo were named finalists for the 2025 NBA Most Valuable Player award on Saturday.

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