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Tesla first quarter sales sink amid anger over Musk politics

Tesla first quarter sales sink amid anger over Musk politics

Tesla reported a 13 percent drop in first quarter auto sales Wednesday amid lower production during factory upgrades and blowback over CEO Elon Musk's work for President Donald Trump's administration.

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World's tiniest pacemaker is smaller than grain of rice

World's tiniest pacemaker is smaller than grain of rice

Scientists said Wednesday they have developed the world's tiniest pacemaker, a temporary heartbeat regulator smaller than a grain of rice that can be injected and controlled by light before dissolving.

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Judge dismisses corruption case against NY mayor

Judge dismisses corruption case against NY mayor

A US judge on Wednesday permanently dismissed corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, weeks after President Donald Trump's administration pushed to stop the unprecedented prosecution.

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Nintendo to launch Switch 2 console on June 5

Nintendo to launch Switch 2 console on June 5

Japanese video game giant Nintendo announced Wednesday that its new Switch console would be available on June 5, starting the countdown for one of the most hotly awaited gaming launches in years.

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France Le Pen eyes 2027 vote, says swift appeal 'good news'

France Le Pen eyes 2027 vote, says swift appeal 'good news'

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said in an interview published Wednesday that she would use all possible legal avenues to stand in 2027 elections despite a ban on her running and hailed the promise of a speedy appeal of her criminal conviction.

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Postecoglou hopes Pochettino gets Spurs return wish

Postecoglou hopes Pochettino gets Spurs return wish

Ange Postecoglou says he does not feel "disrespected" by former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino's stated desire to manage the club again one day.

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US, European stocks fall as looming Trump tariffs raise fears

US, European stocks fall as looming Trump tariffs raise fears

US and European stock markets fell Wednesday as investors fretted over what shape US President Donald Trump's fresh wave of tariffs would take at the end of the day.

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Nintendo says Switch 2 console to be launched on June 5

Nintendo says Switch 2 console to be launched on June 5

Japanese video game giant Nintendo announced Wednesday that its new Switch console would be available on June 5, starting the countdown for one of the most hotly awaited gaming launches in years.

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France's Zemmour fined 10,000 euros over claim WWII leader 'saved' Jews

France's Zemmour fined 10,000 euros over claim WWII leader 'saved' Jews

French far-right politician Eric Zemmour was ordered Wednesday to pay a fine of 10,000 euros ($10,800) for contesting crimes against humanity by saying Nazi collaborator Philippe Petain had "saved" French Jews during World War II.

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Le Pen ally denies planned rally a 'power play' against conviction

Le Pen ally denies planned rally a 'power play' against conviction

Marine Le Pen's party chief Jordan Bardella denied Wednesday any intent to strong-arm the French judiciary with a rally in support of the veteran far-right leader, after her conviction of embezzlement and a ban from standing for office.

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