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For kids on summer break, Canada's wildfire smoke hits hard

For kids on summer break, Canada's wildfire smoke hits hard

For many Canadian parents, the start of the summer holidays is turning into a headache, as thick wildfire smoke forces them to check air quality indices the same way they might normally check the weather forecast.

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Dressel denied again at US swimming's world championship trials

Dressel denied again at US swimming's world championship trials

Seven-time Olympic swimming gold medallist Caeleb Dressel was denied again in his bid to return to the World Championships on Thursday, finishing tied for fifth in the 100m butterfly at the US championships in Indianapolis.

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July 4th weekend celebration to test US travel system

July 4th weekend celebration to test US travel system

Travel forecasters are predicting record travel for the July 4th weekend, but this year's celebration may also be something of a battle with the elements.

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Smog and extreme heat, an unsafe combo for Texans

Smog and extreme heat, an unsafe combo for Texans

Extreme temperatures have combined with habitual smog in Houston for more than two weeks, and Erandi Trevino feels the hazardous combination in her body.

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Qualifier Kuest shares US PGA Tour lead in Detroit

Qualifier Kuest shares US PGA Tour lead in Detroit

Monday qualifier Peter Kuest nabbed nine birdies in an eight-under par 64 on Thursday to share the first-round lead with Taylor Moore at the US PGA Tour Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit.

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Task force recommends major reparations for Black Californians

Task force recommends major reparations for Black Californians

California should pay substantial financial reparations to African-Americans to compensate for the legacy of US slavery and systemic racism, a committee report published Thursday said.

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Higher costs dent Nike profits

Higher costs dent Nike profits

Nike reported a drop in quarterly profits Thursday despite higher sales due to the drag from increased costs and the liquidation of unwanted merchandise.

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UN General Assembly creates body to probe fate of Syria's missing

UN General Assembly creates body to probe fate of Syria's missing

The UN General Assembly on Thursday created an independent body to "clarify" the fate of thousands of people who remain missing in Syria since war broke out in 2011, overriding objections from Damascus.

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Santos end contract of player caught up in bribery scandal

Santos end contract of player caught up in bribery scandal

Brazilian club Santos said Thursday they have terminated the contract of defender Eduardo Bauermann, who has been implicated in a match-fixing scandal rocking Brazilian soccer.

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Messi and Busquets not moving to Miami for a holiday says Martino

Messi and Busquets not moving to Miami for a holiday says Martino

Newly appointed Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino says there is no question of Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets moving to South Florida to chill on South Beach.

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