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Stars ready for busy Toronto International Film Festival

Stars ready for busy Toronto International Film Festival

North America's largest film festival kicks off Thursday in Toronto with a jam-packed line-up of more than 200 films and high-wattage stars including John Malkovich, Penelope Cruz, Chris Rock and K-pop superstar Lisa.

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Trump takes center stage as Republicans fight midterm tide

Trump takes center stage as Republicans fight midterm tide

US Republicans opened an extraordinary midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday betting that putting Donald Trump at the center of their campaign can rescue a party facing grim election forecasts -- despite the president's deeply negative approval ratings.

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Rubio defends anti-drug boat strikes, warns of cartel 'cancer'

Rubio defends anti-drug boat strikes, warns of cartel 'cancer'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended controversial strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats during a visit to Ecuador on Wednesday, arguing Latin American cartels would "eat these countries alive" if left unchecked.

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Gauff takes inspiration from Tiafoe in US Open fightback win

Gauff takes inspiration from Tiafoe in US Open fightback win

Drawing inspiration from Frances Tiafoe's rally from two sets down to reach the US Open semi-finals, Coco Gauff saved two match points in her own fightback victory on Wednesday.

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Rybakina books US Open semi against Gauff, secures No.1 ranking

Rybakina books US Open semi against Gauff, secures No.1 ranking

Elena Rybakina ended Zheng Qinwen's spirited US Open run with a three-set victory on Wednesday, ensuring she'll rise to number one in the world for the first time.

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Ralph Lauren opens fur-free New York Fashion Week

Ralph Lauren opens fur-free New York Fashion Week

Legendary US designer Ralph Lauren on Wednesday kicked off New York Fashion Week with his namesake brand's Spring/Summer 2027 collection, as the industry showcase implements its first full ban on fur on the runway.

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Surmodics Opens Medical Device Coating Capabilities in Ireland

Surmodics Opens Medical Device Coating Capabilities in Ireland

The Galway Facility Brings Nearly 50 Years of Coating Expertise, Cleanroom Coating Services and Analytical Testing Closer to Medical Device Manufacturers Across Ireland and Europe

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MicroVision to Preview Next-Generation Lidar-Based Perception Platform at IAA Transportation 2026

MicroVision to Preview Next-Generation Lidar-Based Perception Platform at IAA Transportation 2026

New modular approach will bring together MicroVision lidar hardware, perception software and open sensor integration to enable flexible perception solutions across applications

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GA-ASI Unveils Wildfire UAS for Military, Civil and Commercial Roles

GA-ASI Unveils Wildfire UAS for Military, Civil and Commercial Roles

New Uncrewed Aircraft Combines Exceptional Endurance and Range with Unsurpassed Payload and Affordability at Scale

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Pegula aiming to thwart Sabalenka three-peat in US Open semis

Pegula aiming to thwart Sabalenka three-peat in US Open semis

Aryna Sabalenka is gunning for her third US Open title in a row -- can Jessica Pegula stop her this time?

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