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Rybakina topples Swiatek to book Indian Wells final with Sabalenka

Rybakina topples Swiatek to book Indian Wells final with Sabalenka

Elena Rybakina again proved too much for world number one Iga Swiatek, denying the defending champion a return to the Indian Wells final with an emphatic 6-2, 6-2 semi-final victory on Friday.

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A Yellow Vest rerun? Anti-Macron protests could harden

A Yellow Vest rerun? Anti-Macron protests could harden

French President Emmanuel Macron's move to force through his pension reform by short-circuiting parliament, unions and public opinion could rekindle social unrest reminiscent of the Yellow Vest movement, union leaders predict.

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Mexico into World Baseball Classic semis as rally stuns Puerto Rico

Mexico into World Baseball Classic semis as rally stuns Puerto Rico

Mexico staged a dramatic comeback to stun Puerto Rico 5-4 on Friday and set up a semifinal showdown with Japan at the World Baseball Classic.

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JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon plays key role in bank rescue, in echo of 2008

JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon plays key role in bank rescue, in echo of 2008

Consulted by policymakers and able to nudge his peers into action, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon played a key role in a bank rescue effort this week -- a situation sparking reminders of 2008.

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In US, 'tip fatigue' raises questions about sacrosanct habit

In US, 'tip fatigue' raises questions about sacrosanct habit

To tip, or not to tip? That is the question many Americans are grappling with in a country where the tip is king -- but even at a grocery store? Or for a bunch of flowers?

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Mexico president calls big rally with election on horizon

Mexico president calls big rally with election on horizon

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has called for a big political rally in Mexico City on Saturday aimed at energizing his supporters ahead of key elections next year.

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Sabalenka beats Sakkari to reach first Indian Wells final

Sabalenka beats Sakkari to reach first Indian Wells final

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka beat Maria Sakkari 6-2, 6-3 in a Stadium Court slugfest on Friday to reach the final of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters 1000 hard court tennis tournament.

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Canada's Beckie to miss Women's World Cup after knee injury

Canada's Beckie to miss Women's World Cup after knee injury

Canadian forward Janine Beckie, who helped her squad capture Tokyo Olympic gold, will miss the 2023 Women's World Cup and National Women's Soccer League season with a right knee injury.

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Schenk grabs PGA Valspar lead with Spieth lurking

Schenk grabs PGA Valspar lead with Spieth lurking

Adam Schenk, playing for a 10th consecutive week, fired a two-under-par 69 to grab a one-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the PGA Valspar Championship.

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Musk says code for recommending tweets will be public

Musk says code for recommending tweets will be public

Twitter owner Elon Musk on Friday put out word that he will make public the long-secret algorithm for recommending tweets.

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