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Rockies building momentum ahead of series opener vs. Brewers

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) The Colorado Rockies had gone more than a month without winning a series before they took...


Joc Pederson, Rangers take aim at Guardians

(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images) Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker found an offensive spark when he asked Brandon Nimmo...


Hoping to get a lift from LaMonte Wade Jr., Astros launch series against A's

(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) The Houston Astros are looking for a spark and hope veteran LaMonte Wade Jr. can provide...


After Josh Rojas' hectic but rewarding day, Royals strive for another win vs. Twins

(Photo credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images) Josh Rojas had a dizzying and dazzling Thursday for the Kansas City Royals. His Friday...


Pirates eager to continue power streak in clash vs. Braves

(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) Two of the most prolific offensive teams in the majors will square off Friday night when...


MLB roundup: Cubs rally for 4 in ninth inning, stun A's

(Photo credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images) Dansby Swanson delivered the tying single and Pete Crow-Armstrong followed with the game-winning...


Ryan O'Hearn drives in 3 to lead Pirates past Astros

(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) Ryan O'Hearn slugged a two-run home run as part of a four-run sixth inning and the visiting...


Yankees' Aaron Judge (ribs) out indefinitely, expected back this season

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images) New York Yankees superstar right fielder Aaron Judge is out indefinitely after being...


Texas earns back-to-back WCWS titles with G2 win vs. Texas Tech

(Photo credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images) Two unearned runs in the fifth inning sparked Texas to a 4-1 win over Texas Tech on Thursday...


Division rivals Reds, Cardinals out for stability in latest series

(Photo credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images) Two teams desperately seeking consistency meet when the Cincinnati Reds visit the St. Louis...


Rangers SS Corey Seager (back) set to be in lineup on Friday

(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images) The Texas Rangers activated star shortstop Corey Seager from the 10-day injured list Thursday...


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Google parent expands equity raise amid AI spending boom

Google parent expands equity raise amid AI spending boom

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California: Alphabet has increased the size of its planned equity offerings to US$84.75 billion, underscoring strong...

Trump administration plans fresh tariffs on key partners

Trump administration plans fresh tariffs on key partners

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs of 10 percent or more on imports from dozens of major U.S. trading...

U.S. stocks end divided Thursday but Dow notches up huge gain

U.S. stocks end divided Thursday but Dow notches up huge gain

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks closed sharply higher on Thursday, led by a blockbuster rally in the Dow Jones Industrial Average,...

SpaceX seeks $75 billion raise in unprecedented public debut

SpaceX seeks $75 billion raise in unprecedented public debut

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning an unprecedented stock market debut, aiming to raise a record US$75 billion...

Microsoft unveils AI-designed quantum chip, eyes 2029 debut

Microsoft unveils AI-designed quantum chip, eyes 2029 debut

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Microsoft said it expects to have commercially useful quantum computers by 2029 after unveiling a new quantum...

Dangote eyes global jet fuel market amid export surplus

Dangote eyes global jet fuel market amid export surplus

LONDON, U.K.: Nigeria's Dangote refinery has built up a significant surplus of jet fuel and is well-positioned to supply markets around...

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Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal

Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal

DUBAI/BEIRUT: The Iran-backed Hezbollah group rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on June 4, while Israel said it would not pull its...

Dangote eyes global jet fuel market amid export surplus

LONDON, U.K.: Nigeria's Dangote refinery has built up a significant surplus of jet fuel and is well-positioned to supply markets around...

El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

GENEVA, Switzerland: The United Nations weather agency said on June 2 that a moderate or possibly strong El Niño could develop, which...

Crude prices surge on Hormuz blockade concerns and tensions

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Oil prices surged by about $5 a barrel on June 1 as fears of further disruptions to global energy supplies...

FY26 growth presents a 'balanced picture' across different components of economy: CEA Nageswaran

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): India's FY26 economic growth presents a 'balanced picture' with different components contributing...

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Dublin GP found guilty over anti-vaccine posts
Dublin GP found guilty over anti-vaccine posts

DUBLIN, Ireland: A general practitioner and former member of the Medical Council has been found guilty of professional misconduct because...


China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary
China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary

BEIJING/TAIPEI: China, on June 4, strongly criticized comments made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the deadly crackdown...


Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal
Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal

DUBAI/BEIRUT: The Iran-backed Hezbollah group rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on June 4, while Israel said it would not pull its...


Criminals in Ireland grooming children to work in drug trade
Criminals in Ireland grooming children to work in drug trade

DUBLIN, Ireland: Children as young as seven are being targeted by criminal gangs in parts of Ireland and trained to carry drugs and...


Washington targets Iranian digital asset firms in crackdown
Washington targets Iranian digital asset firms in crackdown

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration this week imposed sanctions on Iran's largest digital asset exchange and three other cryptocurrency...


Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected
Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected

TOKYO, Japan: Severe tropical storm Jangmi hit Japan on June 3, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that disrupted transport and businesses...


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