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Asian markets track Wall St higher after tech surge

Asian markets track Wall St higher after tech surge

Asian markets rose Friday following a tech-led rally on Wall Street that helped soothe traders' concerns that the Federal Reserve will likely not cut interest rates as early or by as much as hoped this year.

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'Unbelievable' Anisimova halts Badosa comeback at Australian Open

'Unbelievable' Anisimova halts Badosa comeback at Australian Open

A rejuvenated Amanda Anisimova ended former world number two Paula Badosa's injury comeback Friday at the Australian Open, admitting she could not believe how well she was playing after a long break.

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New Zealander Schmidt confirmed as new Wallabies coach

New Zealander Schmidt confirmed as new Wallabies coach

Former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt vowed to "build a way forward" for the Wallabies on Friday as officials confirmed he is taking over as coach to replace Eddie Jones.

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Mission impossible? 94-year-old star channels Tom Cruise in 'Thelma'

Mission impossible? 94-year-old star channels Tom Cruise in 'Thelma'

Packed full of nail-biting chases, hi-tech gadgets and an armed standoff, "Thelma" could be the next "Mission: Impossible" movie -- except its star, June Squibb, is 94.

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Sabalenka smashes Tsurenko 6-0, 6-0 at Australian Open

Sabalenka smashes Tsurenko 6-0, 6-0 at Australian Open

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka demolished 28th seed Lesia Tsurenko 6-0, 6-0 on Friday to surge into the fourth round of the Australian Open with the loss of just six games in the tournament so far.

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Biden the 'anti-Trump' - winning strategy or no strategy at all?

Biden the 'anti-Trump' - winning strategy or no strategy at all?

US President Joe Biden's agenda for a second term has so far hinged on the fact that he isn't Donald Trump -- but will it be enough to keep him in the White House?

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Is North Korea's Kim preparing for war?

Is North Korea's Kim preparing for war?

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared the South his country's "principal enemy", jettisoned agencies dedicated to reunification and outreach, and threatened war over "even 0.001 mm" of territorial infringement.

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In Davos, an Australian mining boss presses industries to go green

In Davos, an Australian mining boss presses industries to go green

Andrew Forrest, a blunt Australian billionaire who made his fortune in iron ore mining, stood out among the heads of emissions-spewing industries at the meeting of global elites in Davos.

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Beyond algorithms: Sandra Rodriguez hacks AI tools for art

Beyond algorithms: Sandra Rodriguez hacks AI tools for art

Canadian artist and academic Sandra Rodriguez, by hacking artificial intelligence, hopes to demystify the novel technology topping the news of late, while showcasing its power and potential to brighten but also disrupt our lives.

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US spaceship lost over S. Pacific following failed Moon mission

US spaceship lost over S. Pacific following failed Moon mission

A crippled American spaceship has been lost over a remote region of the South Pacific, probably burning up in the atmosphere in a fiery end to its failed mission to land on the Moon.

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