Fed Chair calls US the best-performing major economy in the world
The recent performance of the US economy has been "the best of any major economy in the world," Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday, a week after the bank cut interest rates for a second consecutive meeting.
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England boss fears new directive risks rugby turning into Aussie rules
A new law directive designed to create fairer aerial contests is in danger of turning rugby union into Australian rules football, according to England coach Steve Borthwick.
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Brother of late Harrods owner also accused of sexual violence: BBC
Three women formerly employed by Harrods have accused the brother of its late boss Mohamed Al-Fayed of sexual violence, following hundreds of similar claims against the former owner of the luxury London store, the BBC reported Thursday.
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England captain Kane axed for Greece clash after blast at absentee stars
England captain Harry Kane was left out of the starting line-up for Thursday's Nations League clash with Greece just 24 hours after his remarkable blast at the team's absentee stars.
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French Senate rejects bill to ban under-16s from attending bullfights
France's upper house of parliament on Thursday rejected a bill to ban children under 16 from attending bullfights, which has sparked emotional debate.
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Borthwick adamant England focus still sharp as Springboks await
England coach Steve Borthwick insists talk about his own position is no distraction as he bids to end the team's losing run against world champions South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.
Read moreNew York to revive driver congestion charge plan, drawing Trump ire
New York said Thursday it will revive a controversial scheme to charge drivers entering parts of the city, a first in the United States, putting local authorities on a collision course with President-elect Donald Trump.
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Martin calls on rival Bagnaia for advice ahead of MotoGP title showdown
Championship leader Jorge Martin suggested on Thursday that his nearest rival and close friend Francesco Bagnaia should give him some advice on how to close out his first title at this weekend's Grand Prix of Barcelona.
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Philadelphia completes lineup for Johnson's Grand Slam meets
Grand Slam Track, the upstart athletics series founded by four-time Olympic champion sprinter Michael Johnson, announced Philadelphia's Franklin Field as the final venue for its debut 2025 season on Thursday.
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'Harness the now': British singer Imogen Heap embraces AI
Unlike the bulk of her peers, Grammy-winning British singer Imogen Heap is embracing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in her music as well to set up a music collaboration platform.
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