Blue whales eat 10 million pieces of microplastic a day: study
Blue whales consume up to 10 million pieces of microplastic every day, research estimated Tuesday, suggesting that the omnipresent pollution poses a bigger danger to the world's largest animal than previously thought.
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SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket for first time in three years
SpaceX launched its Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida Tuesday, the first flight since 2019 of the world's most powerful rocket.
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Police killed, guards held in gang violence-stricken Ecuador
Two police officers were killed, two more wounded and prison guards taken hostage Tuesday in the latest wave of attacks in a deadly gang war consuming Ecuador, authorities said.
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Counter-terror police probe UK migrant centre attack
A British counter-terrorism unit has taken over an investigation into the firebombing of a migrant processing centre, police said on Tuesday.
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Hooker Owens set for Wales return after injury woes
Wales hooker Ken Owens said on Tuesday he is ready to make his Test return against New Zealand this weekend after an 11-month injury battle that left him doubting he would make it back to the international stage.
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Taylor Swift announces return to touring with 'Eras'
Taylor Swift on Tuesday announced she was returning to touring, getting back on the road for the first time since 2018's "Reputation" tour.
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Israel vote turnout up as Netanyahu eyes comeback
Israelis cast ballots Tuesday in their fifth election in less than four years, turning out for their strongest showing in two decades with ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu seeking a comeback.
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Uber shares surge as company says consumers still strong
Shares of Uber rocketed higher Tuesday after it reported a surge in quarterly revenue and described consumer demand as remaining robust.
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Biden in Florida for a final push before the midterms
US President Joe Biden rallies Democrats in Florida Tuesday as he makes his closing pitch for next week's midterm elections that set the balance of power in Congress and state capitols.
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US Fed starts policy meeting with further rate hike expected
US central bankers started their two-day policy meeting Tuesday with persistently high inflation backing expectations of another rate hike -- a fourth straight steep increase as price pressures fail to ease quickly enough.
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