Humanity in 'race against time' on AI: UN
Humanity is in a race against time to harness the colossal emerging power of artificial intelligence for the good of all, while averting dire risks, a top UN official said Thursday.
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Oil giant Aramco says to offer shares worth over $10 bn on Saudi bourse
Oil giant Saudi Aramco said on Thursday it plans to sell 1.545 billion shares worth more than $10 billion in one of the biggest such offerings in recent years.
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Columbus ready for altitude test in CONCACAF Champions Cup final
Columbus Crew coach Wilfried Nancy has put his players through a crash course in altitude training as they prepare to face Mexican side Pachuca at nearly 8,000 feet above sea level in Saturday's CONCACAF Champions Cup final.
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Nishikori's Grand Slam return cut short by injury
Kei Nishikori's first Grand Slam appearance in almost three years was curtailed by a shoulder injury that forced him to retire in the second round against Ben Shelton on Thursday.
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US reports third human case of bird flu in current outbreak
US officials on Thursday reported the country's third human case of bird flu linked to the current outbreak of the virus in dairy cattle.
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No.1 Korda fires 10 at par-3 12th in 80 to start US Women's Open
Top-ranked Nelly Korda stumbled to a nightmare 10 at the par-3 12th hole on her way to a 10-over-par 80 in Thursday's opening round of the US Women's Open to all-but doom her victory hopes.
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Pique probed over Saudi deal to host Spanish Super Cup
A Madrid court on Thursday placed former Barcelona player Gerard Pique under official investigation as part of a probe into suspected corruption in a deal to take the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia.
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Rainbows and yellow ribbons: Jerusalem celebrates Pride solemnly
Rainbows and yellow ribbons mingled at this year's Jerusalem Pride March Thursday, as marchers called for gay rights and the release of hostages held in Gaza in a less festive mood than usual.
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Five things to know about Mexico's outgoing president
Mexico's outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is a veteran leftist and self-proclaimed anti-corruption fighter who remains widely popular after nearly six years in office.
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Bagnaia set for more Mugello magic
Defending two-time world champion Francesco Bagnaia is relishing the prospect of putting on a show fit for his home fans in this weekend's Italian MotoGP.
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