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Noisy racket on Australian Open 'party court' forces match move

Noisy racket on Australian Open 'party court' forces match move

Unbearable noise forced a match close to the Australian Open's polarising "party court" to be moved, but the men playing in front of "extremely drunk" fans said they loved the atmosphere.

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AFP strikes deal for France's Mistral AI to use news articles

AFP strikes deal for France's Mistral AI to use news articles

Global news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) and French artificial intelligence company Mistral AI have signed a deal for the start-up's chatbot to use news agency reports to respond to users' requests, executives from the two organisations said Thursday.

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Cuba frees jailed protesters in Biden terror list deal

Cuba frees jailed protesters in Biden terror list deal

Cuba began releasing people Wednesday who had been jailed for protesting against the regime under a deal that saw departing US President Joe Biden remove the communist island from a list of terrorism sponsors.

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KAN Football Club Expands Commitment to Women's Soccer

KAN Football Club Expands Commitment to Women's Soccer

KAN Football Club, Quebec's premier online platform dedicated to soccer culture, is proud to announce its enhanced commitment to women's soccer through comprehensive coverage, strategic partnerships, and active community engagement.

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The Now Corporation (OTC:NWPN) Engages OTC PR Group, Inc. to Lead Investor Relations and Amplify Market Presence

The Now Corporation (OTC:NWPN) Engages OTC PR Group, Inc. to Lead Investor Relations and Amplify Market Presence

PASADENA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / The Now Corporation (OTC PINK:NWPN), a pioneer in urban solar energy innovation, is thrilled to announce the engagement of OTC PR Group, Inc., a premier investor relations and public relations firm, as its official communications partner. This collaboration represents a pivotal moment for The Now Corporation as it seeks to elevate its brand, attract broader investor interest, and fortify its reputation as a leader in sustainability and energy transformation.

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'Sensational' Arsenal back in title race: Arteta

'Sensational' Arsenal back in title race: Arteta

Mikel Arteta warned Liverpool that "sensational" Arsenal are back in the Premier League title race after beating Tottenham 2-1 in the north London derby on Wednesday.

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Survivors count the mental cost of Los Angeles fires

Survivors count the mental cost of Los Angeles fires

When the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles went up in smoke, Alexander Swedelson lost his apartment, but also a bit of his identity: the flames ravaged the businesses he loved, the trails he ran, and even the place he fished.

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Arsenal reignite Premier League title charge as Isak stars again

Arsenal reignite Premier League title charge as Isak stars again

Arsenal came from behind to beat Tottenham 2-1 and reignite their Premier League title challenge on Wednesday as Alexander Isak fired Newcastle into the top four.

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Thousands across Gaza celebrate ceasefire deal

Thousands across Gaza celebrate ceasefire deal

Crowds of Gazans chanted and embraced on Wednesday as news spread that a ceasefire and hostage release deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas aimed at ending more than 15 months of war in the Palestinian territory.

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Postecoglou slams 'nowhere near good enough' Spurs after Arsenal defeat

Postecoglou slams 'nowhere near good enough' Spurs after Arsenal defeat

Ange Postecoglou slammed his Tottenham flops as "nowhere near good enough" after a 2-1 defeat against Arsenal on Wednesday plunged them into the fight for Premier League survival.

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