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Trump car tariff pivot and Detroit's 'Big Three'

Trump car tariff pivot and Detroit's 'Big Three'

After an outcry from Detroit, President Donald Trump has granted one-month tariff exemptions on most auto imports from Canada and Mexico, underscoring the continued clout of US carmakers.

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Man Utd draw in Spain in Europa League last 16 as Spurs beaten

Man Utd draw in Spain in Europa League last 16 as Spurs beaten

Manchester United drew 1-1 away to Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday, while Tottenham suffered a 1-0 loss away to Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.

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California's Democratic governor says trans women in sports 'unfair'

California's Democratic governor says trans women in sports 'unfair'

California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed opposition Wednesday to transgender women competing in women's sports, becoming the highest profile Democrat to break from the party's stance on trans rights.

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Trump says Musk should use 'scalpel' not 'hatchet' in govt cuts

Trump says Musk should use 'scalpel' not 'hatchet' in govt cuts

President Donald Trump responded Thursday to growing criticism over unprecedented cuts to the US government overseen by his billionaire advisor Elon Musk, saying they should be carefully targeted.

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Goodall, Shatner to receive environmentalist awards from Sierra Club

Goodall, Shatner to receive environmentalist awards from Sierra Club

Jane Goodall and William Shatner are set to receive honors from the Sierra Club, the major environmental group said Thursday, at a time when climate and conservation protections are being drastically rolled back in the United States.

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Dingwall glad to be 'the glue' of England's back-line against Italy

Dingwall glad to be 'the glue' of England's back-line against Italy

Fraser Dingwall wants to be "the glue" of England's back division as they look to beat Italy in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Sunday after being recalled to Test duty for the first time in a year.

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Chelsea edge Copenhagen in Conference League last 16 first leg

Chelsea edge Copenhagen in Conference League last 16 first leg

Chelsea took one step into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Conference League with a 2-1 win at Copenhagen on Thursday in their last 16 first leg tie, while Panathinaikos and Fiorentina played out a five-goal thriller.

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Real Sociedad fight back to earn Man United draw in Europa League

Real Sociedad fight back to earn Man United draw in Europa League

Real Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal coolly netted a penalty to hold Manchester United to a 1-1 draw in a Europa League last 16 first leg clash on Thursday.

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Chunky canines: Study reveals dog obesity gene shared by humans

Chunky canines: Study reveals dog obesity gene shared by humans

Obesity is on the rise not just in humans but in dogs, whose history of selective breeding makes them an ideal species for studying the balance between genetics, diet, and lifestyle in weight gain.

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Europe rallies behind Zelensky as US announces new talks with Kyiv

Europe rallies behind Zelensky as US announces new talks with Kyiv

EU leaders rallied around Ukraine and agreed to boost the bloc's defences at a crisis summit Thursday, as Washington said talks with Kyiv were back on track to secure a ceasefire with Russia.

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