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In Big Star’s “Radio City,” the Old Spells Don’t Work
In the early months of 1973, the band that dared to call itself Big Star was anything but. The album of glittering, tightly orchestrated…
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Southern Africa elections brought big changes in 2024
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — In Southern Africa, where democracy remains relatively stable, elections held in 2024 saw long-governing…
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Arctic League announces closure of the Big Book; meets goal for 22 consecutive years
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — The closing bell rang, and the final name was signed into the ‘Big Book’ at the Arctic League on Friday, capping off…
Business
Grab’s big quarter has some analysts seeing further stock gains
There are more gains to come in Grab Holdings’ stock after a 35 per cent surge so far this quarter, according to some analysts. The…
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Donald Trump gets big win as ABC apologizes, agrees to pay $15 million
ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump's presidential library and issue a public apology to settle a defamation…
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China's 1,000 km/h Maglev Trains Aim to Surpass Planes: Elon Musk Calls It a "Super Big Deal
China is developing high-speed maglev trains that could revolutionize transportation by achieving speeds up to 1,000 km per hour,…
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China's big air show opened with a glitzy aerial display of its fighters, but crowds couldn't see much in the smog
China's hyped air show kicked off with performances from its aerobatics team on Tuesday. But the grand display was dampened by smog…
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Veterans Day service in Fruita draws big crowd
FRUITA, Colo. (KREX) — On November 11, 11 am of 1918, a blanket of silence fell onto the scorched battlefields. Armistice Day, now known…
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How the UK's 'big brother' role in Africa is changing
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is coming to the end of his maiden tour of Africa with the aim of resetting relations with the 54-nation…
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Big tobacco companies reach tentative multibillion-dollar settlement with Canada
TORONTO (AP) — Three large tobacco companies would pay nearly $24 billion to settle a long-running legal battle in Canada, according to a…
Business
Indonesia's $30 Billion Free Lunch Plan Hinges on Big Tax Revamp
(Bloomberg) -- In northern Jakarta Bay, a region with the highest prevalence of growth stunting and malnutrition in Indonesia’s capital,…
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These big shipyards are China's shipbuilding power players and are cranking out new warships at a breakneck pace
China's shipbuilding industry is massive, expanding, and fueling its naval modernization. Its most significant shipyards produce both…
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Brazil's government considers taxing big techs if revenue falls short
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's Finance Ministry said on Monday that if there is a shortfall in revenue, it will submit proposals to…
Politics
Far-right AfD eyes big gains in German elections
Voters in Germany's two eastern states are due to cast their ballots in elections in which the far right is expected to perform strongly.…
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Was Ukraine’s role in big Wagner defeat an own goal in Africa?
As Ukraine’s foreign minister completes his latest tour of Africa, his country risks paying a serious diplomatic price for helping…
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Canary Islands Surfer Gets A Big Atlantic Right You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
Part of the goal of the 2024 SURFER Big Wave Challenge is to recognize the rides outside of the mainstays to which we’ve become…
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Uber’s Plans with This Electric Vehicle Maker Are a Big Deal
Uber and BYD reveal plans for the ride-hailing company to offer some 100,000 EVs produced by the Chinese automaker to its drivers in a…
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Big Sudan camp pushed into famine - experts
The civil war in Sudan has pushed a camp housing about 500,000 displaced people near the besieged Darfur city of el-Fasher into famine, an…
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UN launches global principles to combat online hate and demands big tech take action now
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief on Monday launched global principles to combat online hate and lies and demanded that big…
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Niger pulls French firm's permit for big uranium mine
Niger's military government has revoked a French fuel producer's permit to operate at one of the world's biggest uranium mines, the…
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'Big mistake' for South Korea to arm Ukraine - Putin
Vladimir Putin has warned South Korea it would be making "a big mistake" if it arms Ukraine in the war against Russia. His comments come…
Business
China's property measures give sales a boost, but only in big cities
By Liangping Gao and Marius Zaharia BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) - China's latest property support measures have boosted transactions in…
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The far right made big gains in European elections. What's next, and why does it matter?
BRUSSELS (AP) — For decades, the European Union — which has its roots in the defeat of Nazi Germany and fascist Italy — confined the…
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German Defence Ministry plans big boost in army reserves
The German Defence Ministry is planning for a significantly strengthened Bundeswehr or army reserve, to include up to 60,000 men and…