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Meme-lord Newsom riles Republicans with Trump-trolling posts

Meme-lord Newsom riles Republicans with Trump-trolling posts

All-caps hyperbole, wild accusations and idiosyncratic spelling: not just an average Wednesday on Donald Trump's Truth Social feed, but a new digital media strategy for California Governor Gavin Newsom that is delighting Democrats -- and riling Republicans.

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Messi ruled out of Miami's Leagues Cup quarter-final v Tigres

Messi ruled out of Miami's Leagues Cup quarter-final v Tigres

Lionel Messi was ruled out of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup quarter-final against Tigres UANL on Wednesday, a day after coach Javier Mascherano revealed the Argentine superstar was still struggling with injury.

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Trump raises pressure on Fed with call for governor to resign

Trump raises pressure on Fed with call for governor to resign

President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US central bank Wednesday with a call for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to step down, as he repeatedly criticizes Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates.

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Trump flirts with Ukraine security, with narrow margins

Trump flirts with Ukraine security, with narrow margins

Donald Trump's newfound if vague willingness to entertain security guarantees for Ukraine could be a game-changer, but the US president's right-wing base is already warning him not to go too far.

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US sends three warships near Venezuela coast

US sends three warships near Venezuela coast

US President Donald Trump is deploying three warships off the coast of Venezuela as part of efforts to curb drug trafficking, a source familiar with the move said Wednesday.

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Celtic held by Kairat Almaty in Champions League play-off

Celtic held by Kairat Almaty in Champions League play-off

Celtic's Champions League hopes are firmly in the balance after they were held to a goalless draw by Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan in Glasgow in the first leg of their play-off tie on Wednesday, while Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce played out a goalless draw with Benfica.

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North Carolina braces for flooding from 'Enormous' Erin

North Carolina braces for flooding from 'Enormous' Erin

Hurricane Erin was nearing North Carolina's coast Wednesday, threatening huge waves and flooding as the strengthening Category 2 storm triggered mandatory evacuation orders despite its offshore path.

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Arsenal could hijack Spurs' bid for Palace star Eze - reports

Arsenal could hijack Spurs' bid for Palace star Eze - reports

Arsenal are poised to snatch Eberechi Eze from under the noses of arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur in what could be one of the most audacious moves of the Premier League's summer transfer window, it was reported Wednesday.

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Namibian Shalulile equals South African scoring record

Namibian Shalulile equals South African scoring record

Namibian Peter Shalulile equalled the South African Premier Soccer League scoring record by claiming his 129th goal when Mamelodi Sundowns beat Magesi 2-0 in the Premiership on Wednesday.

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PlayStation prices rise as US tariffs bite

PlayStation prices rise as US tariffs bite

Sony on Wednesday said it is bumping up the price of PlayStation 5 video game consoles by $50 in the United States due to a "challenging economic environment."

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