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Asian markets build on global rally ahead of key US data

Asian markets build on global rally ahead of key US data

Asian markets extended a global rally Tuesday ahead of US data this week that could be key to the Federal Reserve's decision-making on interest rates.

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Toyota factories in Japan hit by massive glitch

Toyota factories in Japan hit by massive glitch

Toyota said Tuesday it halted operations at 12 of its 14 factories in Japan due to a system glitch, but that it did not appear to be a cyberattack.

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Tropical Storm Idalia strengthens off Cuba, barrels toward Florida

Tropical Storm Idalia strengthens off Cuba, barrels toward Florida

Tropical Storm Idalia strengthened as it passed by the western tip of Cuba on Monday, taking aim at the Gulf coast of Florida with what forecasters predicted would be a "life-threatening" rise in tides and storm surge.

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Gauff battles into US Open second round

Gauff battles into US Open second round

American teenager Coco Gauff battled into the second round of the US Open on Monday with a stormy three-set victory over German veteran Laura Siegemund.

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Australian doctors find live parasitic worm in woman's brain

Australian doctors find live parasitic worm in woman's brain

A parasitic roundworm typically found in snakes has been pulled "alive and wriggling" from a woman's brain in a stomach-churning medical first, Australian doctors said Tuesday.

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London vehicle pollution toll zone expands despite controversy

London vehicle pollution toll zone expands despite controversy

London's Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is set to be expanded on Tuesday, with proponents promising cleaner air throughout the British capital but opponents decrying the financial burden during a cost-of-living crisis.

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Brazil seeks next generation of MMA champions

Brazil seeks next generation of MMA champions

Self-described "nerd" Caio Borralho quit his chemical engineering studies to become a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, part of a new generation looking to reinvigorate the sport in Brazil, home of legendary champions.

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'Like an urban dumpster': rare corpse flower stinks out California

'Like an urban dumpster': rare corpse flower stinks out California

A rose by any other name might smell as sweet, but with a corpse flower -- well, tinkering around the edges isn't going to help.

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NBA stars rip sprint king Lyles over 'world champ' claims

NBA stars rip sprint king Lyles over 'world champ' claims

American NBA stars ripped world sprint king Noah Lyles on social media for comments saying he is offended when teams declare themselves "world champions" for winning an NBA crown.

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Rapper Eminem tells Ramaswamy to drop the mic, quit playing songs

Rapper Eminem tells Ramaswamy to drop the mic, quit playing songs

Rap star Eminem has formally asked Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy to stop using his music on the campaign trail, according to a letter made public on Monday.

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