'Breakthrough' mRNA cancer drug curbs melanoma in large trial
US drugmakers Merck and Moderna said Wednesday a personalized cancer treatment had shown success in reducing the recurrence of melanoma tumors in a late-stage trial hailed by experts as a "breakthrough."
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Some of Meta's safety tools were 'designed to fail': witness
A former employee testified on Wednesday that some of Meta's safety tools for Facebook and Instagram were "designed to fail," contradicting the company's defense strategy in a landmark trial in California.
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Many US Fed policymakers back interest rate hikes if inflation stays high
Many US Federal Reserve policymakers believe that interest rate hikes will be necessary if inflation does not decline, minutes of their July meeting showed on Wednesday, firming up expectations of monetary policy tightening on the horizon.
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PSG Ligue 1 opener moved over state of Parc des Princes pitch
Paris Saint-Germain's opening match of their Ligue 1 title defence has been moved to scheduled visitors Rennes' Roazhon Park ground due to the poor condition of the European champions' pitch, the French league (LFP) said Wednesday.
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Robinson and Tongue star as Pakistan collapse in England opener
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue took five wickets apiece as England made a strong start to the post-Bazball era by dismissing Pakistan for 171 in the first Test at Headingley on Wednesday.
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UK PM launches bid to help homeless, donating part of his wages
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveiled plans Wednesday to offer those sleeping rough a way off the streets by Christmas, and vowed to donate part of his wages to help curb homelessness.
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All Blacks must get 'everything right' to beat Springboks, says legend Fitzpatrick
Sean Fitzpatrick, captain of the only New Zealand team to win a Test series in South Africa, told AFP on Wednesday the current All Blacks must get "everything right" to match that feat.
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Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d'Or after 'best season ever'
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has set his sights on the Ballon d'Or after receiving his second European Golden Shoe in Munich on Wednesday.
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Robinson and Tongue star as Pakistan all out for 171 in England opener
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue took five apiece wickets as England made a strong start to the post-Bazball era by dismissing Pakistan for 171 in the first Test at Headingley on Wednesday.
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Kyiv's ex-defence chief makes risky bet by venturing into electoral grounds
Even supporters of Ukraine's former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, gathered outside the parliament in Kyiv on Wednesday, felt uneasy about his risky bet: entering the political fray with a call for wartime elections.
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