Australian Open triggers maximum heat warning with 45C forecast
The Australian Open suffered more disruption Tuesday when it hit its maximum "heat stress" rating with forecasts of 45C, meaning the day's remaining quarter-finals will take place under a closed roof until the weather relents.
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Rampant Sabalenka sweeps past Jovic into Australian Open semi-finals
Relentless top seed Aryna Sabalenka muscled past American teenager Iva Jovic and into the Australian Open semi-finals Tuesday to accelerate her bid for a third Melbourne title.
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US immigration agents face backlash after Minneapolis killings
The fatal shooting of two civilians in Minneapolis has reignited accusations that federal agents enforcing US President Donald Trump's militarized immigration crackdown are inexperienced, under-trained and operating outside law enforcement norms.
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Shelton plans to ride on 'rowdy' Melbourne crowd to stun Sinner
All-action American Ben Shelton plans to harness the energy of a "rowdy" Australian Open crowd to pull off a shock in the quarter-finals against two-time reigning champion Jannik Sinner.
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Montreal ice dance academy churns out Olympic champions
When the Winter Olympics start in Italy next month, ice dancers from rival countries will be competing for the same medals -- but in the buildup to the Games, many of them trained under the same roof.
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Health threat of global plastics projected to soar
The threat posed by plastic production, usage and disposal to human health will skyrocket in the coming years unless the world does something to address this global crisis, researchers warned Tuesday.
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French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s
French lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban social media use by under-15s, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time.
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U.S. Polo Assn. Celebrates a Landmark Debut as the Official Jersey and Apparel Partner of the 41st Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz
Standing Rock Claims Victory Over Flexjet in a Thrilling Final Showdown
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Extreme cold grips millions as US digs out of deadly snowstorm
Perilously cold temperatures threatened millions of Americans Monday in the wake of a sprawling winter storm that left at least 23 people dead as it knocked out power and paralyzed transportation.
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Trump says hiking tariffs on South Korean goods to 25%
US President Donald Trump said Monday that he would raise tariffs on South Korean goods including autos, lumber and pharmaceuticals, taking aim at the country for "not living up to" an earlier trade pact struck with Washington.
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