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NFL projects huge salary cap jump for 2025 season

NFL projects huge salary cap jump for 2025 season

NFL team salary caps for the 2025 season have been projected by the league at $277.5 million to $281.5 million, a huge hike for each club according to multiple reports on Wednesday.

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Groups launch first green lawsuits against new Trump administration

Groups launch first green lawsuits against new Trump administration

Green groups on Wednesday launched the first environmental challenges against the new Trump administration, targeting the president's plans to expand offshore drilling.

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Venus Williams, Kvitova issued wildcards for Indian Wells

Venus Williams, Kvitova issued wildcards for Indian Wells

Grand Slam champions Venus Williams and Petra Kvitova were among four wildcard entrants announced Wednesday for next month's ATP and WTA Indian Wells tennis tournament.

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Heartbreaking day ahead for Israel, says Netanyahu

Heartbreaking day ahead for Israel, says Netanyahu

An Israeli group campaigning for the release of hostages described the deaths of three members of the Bibas family as "heart-shattering" Wednesday as Hamas prepared to hand over their bodies.

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US Fed officials worried Trump policies could hinder inflation fight: minutes

US Fed officials worried Trump policies could hinder inflation fight: minutes

US Federal Reserve policymakers expressed concern last month about the potentially inflationary effects of President Donald Trump's trade and immigration proposals, according to minutes of the meeting published Wednesday.

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Dortmund ease into Champions League last 16 after Sporting stalemate

Dortmund ease into Champions League last 16 after Sporting stalemate

Borussia Dortmund cruised into the last 16 of the Champions League after a goalless draw with Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday sealed a 3-0 aggregate victory.

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Apple adds lower-price iPhone 16e to line-up

Apple adds lower-price iPhone 16e to line-up

Apple on Wednesday introduced a new iPhone 16e model with a lower price tag as the company seeks to revive sales of its iconic device.

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Latin America's 'terrorist' cartels in Trump's sights

Latin America's 'terrorist' cartels in Trump's sights

From Mexico's most ruthless drug cartels to Central America's most notorious street gang, these are the eight drug trafficking groups being designated terrorist organizations by US President Donald Trump's administration:

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EU trade chief says bloc will respond swiftly to US tariffs

EU trade chief says bloc will respond swiftly to US tariffs

The European Union will respond "firmly and swiftly" to protect its interests if Washington imposes tariffs on the bloc's goods, its trade chief said Wednesday, rejecting President Donald Trump's claim that US-EU trade ties are unfair.

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MLB to launch pre-season testing of automated ball-strike calls

MLB to launch pre-season testing of automated ball-strike calls

Major League Baseball will begin pre-season testing of an automated system to allow challenges of ball-strike calls on Thursday with the technology backstopping home plate umpires in about 60% of exhibition games.

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