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Balancing act for pro-Trump influencers as Epstein furor spirals

Balancing act for pro-Trump influencers as Epstein furor spirals

Far-right MAGA influencers are treading a tightrope as outrage escalates over the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein: they are caught between a fired-up base demanding more information and President Donald Trump, who is eager to turn the page.

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US regulators greenlight contentious $8 bn Skydance-Paramount merger

US regulators greenlight contentious $8 bn Skydance-Paramount merger

US regulators on Thursday approved an $8 billion deal for Skydance to acquire Paramount Global amid tumult in the latter's news and late night programming on CBS, a leading American broadcaster.

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Puerto Rico's community-owned solar power: alternative to frequent blackouts

Puerto Rico's community-owned solar power: alternative to frequent blackouts

Enid Medina Guzman always has candles on hand -- not for creating ambiance, but because one of the blackouts that plague Puerto Rico could strike at any time.

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Google ordered to pay Argentine pictured naked in his yard

Google ordered to pay Argentine pictured naked in his yard

An Argentine captured naked in his yard by a Google Street View camera has been awarded compensation by a court after his bare behind was splashed over the internet for all to see.

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Argentina and Exeter lock Molina joins Western Force

Argentina and Exeter lock Molina joins Western Force

Powerful Argentina lock Franco Molina penned a two-year contract with Western Force Friday, beefing up the Super Rugby side's tight-five stocks.

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Macron says France will recognise State of Palestine, angering Israel

Macron says France will recognise State of Palestine, angering Israel

French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday his country would formally recognise a Palestinian state during a UN meeting in September, the most powerful European nation to announce such a move.

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US regulators let Skydance acquire Paramount Global

US regulators let Skydance acquire Paramount Global

US regulators on Thursday approved an $8 billion deal for Skydance to acquire Paramount Global after receiving assurances the merged company will follow Trump administration guidelines against programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

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US chip maker Intel says revenue rose as it cut ranks

US chip maker Intel says revenue rose as it cut ranks

Intel on Thursday posted quarterly revenue that topped market expectations, saying it has cut about 15 percent of its workforce to be "more agile."

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Macron says France will recognise State of Palestine

Macron says France will recognise State of Palestine

French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday his country would formally recognise a Palestinian state during a UN meeting in September, the most powerful European nation to announce such a move.

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Mexico star Hernandez sorry for sexist comments

Mexico star Hernandez sorry for sexist comments

Mexican football icon Javier Hernandez apologised on Thursday for making sexist remarks which led to him being sanctioned by Mexico's football federation and his club Guadalajara.

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