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ALMA lets astronomers see building blocks of early galaxies

ALMA lets astronomers see building blocks of early galaxies

Chile's ALMA observatory, which houses some of the world's most powerful telescopes, has captured its most detailed images to date of the building blocks of the early universe -- primarily cold gases, dust and stellar light in 39 galaxies.

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Philippines biodiversity hotspot pushes back on mining

Philippines biodiversity hotspot pushes back on mining

A nickel stockpile towers over farmer Moharen Tambiling's rice paddy in the Philippines' Palawan, evidence of a mining boom that locals hope a new moratorium will tame.

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Deal or no deal: What happens with Trump's July tariff deadline?

Deal or no deal: What happens with Trump's July tariff deadline?

A week before US President Donald Trump reimposes steep tariffs on dozens of economies, including the EU and Japan, many are still scrambling to reach a deal that would protect them from the worst.

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Canada turns to drones for reforestation after wildfires

Canada turns to drones for reforestation after wildfires

A large aerial drone flies over the charred remains of Canadian forests devastated by wildfires, bombarding the ground with seed capsules to accelerate reforestation.

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US, Japan, India, Australia pledge mineral cooperation on China jitters

US, Japan, India, Australia pledge mineral cooperation on China jitters

The United States, Japan, India and Australia pledged Tuesday to work together to ensure a stable supply of critical minerals, as worries grow over China's dominance in resources vital to new technologies.

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Son of kingpin 'El Chapo' to plead guilty to drug trafficking in US

Son of kingpin 'El Chapo' to plead guilty to drug trafficking in US

A son of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has agreed to plead guilty to drug trafficking in the United States as part of a plea deal, court documents show.

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Fineqia Issues Bitcoin Yield ETP via DeFi; Yield Compounds Investors' BTC Holdings

Fineqia Issues Bitcoin Yield ETP via DeFi; Yield Compounds Investors' BTC Holdings

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / July 2, 2025 / Fineqia International Inc. (CSE:FNQ)(OTC:FNQQF) (Frankfurt:FNQA), a digital asset and investment business, announces the Fineqia Bitcoin Yield Exchange Traded Product (ETP) (Ticker: YBTC, ISIN: LI1444931821), a listed product that enables investors to garner additional Bitcoin while holding it. YBTC targets an annual yield of 6% via decentralised finance (DeFi) activities on the blockchain.

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Global Sports Brand U.S. Polo Assn. Launches in Brazil With Grupo Pasquini

Global Sports Brand U.S. Polo Assn. Launches in Brazil With Grupo Pasquini

As U.S. Polo Assn. continues to expand its multi-billion-dollar global presence, Brazil marks an exciting new chapter in the brand's international journey. With its vibrant retail landscape and deep-rooted passion for lifestyle fashion, Brazil offers a natural fit for U.S. Polo Assn.'s authentic connection to the sport of polo. The debut collection in Brazil will showcase timeless, versatile styles across both menswear and womenswear, designed to honor the heritage of the sport while embracing a modern, accessible approach to fashion.

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Trump urges 60-day Gaza ceasefire deal ahead of Netanyahu visit

Trump urges 60-day Gaza ceasefire deal ahead of Netanyahu visit

US President Donald Trump urged Hamas on Tuesday to accept a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, saying that Israel had agreed to finalize such a deal, as its forces also stepped up operations in the Palestinian territory.

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Partial verdict in Combs trial, jury will keep deliberating

Partial verdict in Combs trial, jury will keep deliberating

A jury reached a partial verdict Tuesday in the sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, but the panel was as of yet unable to agree on the most serious charge facing the music mogul -- racketeering.

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