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Ford profits rise on strong Q2 sales, pricing

Ford profits rise on strong Q2 sales, pricing

Ford shares zoomed higher Wednesday as the US auto giant reported increased second-quarter profits on a surge in auto sales that more than offset the hit from higher costs.

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US stocks rally, dollar retreats as Fed hikes interest rates again

US stocks rally, dollar retreats as Fed hikes interest rates again

Wall Street stocks rallied and the dollar retreated Wednesday as the Federal Reserve again proceeded with a large interest rate hike, maintaining its forceful stance to combat inflation.

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Alarm as Earth hits 'Overshoot Day' Thursday: NGOs

Alarm as Earth hits 'Overshoot Day' Thursday: NGOs

Mankind marks a dubious milestone Thursday, the day by which humanity has consumed all earth can sustainably produce for this year, with NGOS warning the rest of 2022 will be lived in resource deficit.

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NASA details plans to bring back Mars rock samples

NASA details plans to bring back Mars rock samples

NASA plans to bring 30 Martian rock samples back to Earth in 2033, the agency said Wednesday -- and is sending two small helicopters to help the mission.

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Harden eyes championship after inking new Sixers deal

Harden eyes championship after inking new Sixers deal

James Harden says the Philadelphia 76ers have the pieces in place to challenge for an NBA championship after signing a new deal to remain with the franchise on Wednesday.

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Bairstow leads England to victory over South Africa in 1st T20

Bairstow leads England to victory over South Africa in 1st T20

Jonny Bairstow's excellent season continued as he made 90 in England's 41-run win over South Africa in the 1st T20 international at Bristol on Wednesday.

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Global fight against HIV 'In Danger' amid resource crunch, says UN

Global fight against HIV 'In Danger' amid resource crunch, says UN

The global fight against HIV has stalled from shrinking resources due to Covid-19 and other crises, according to a new report presented at the International AIDS Conference in Montreal, Canada.

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Brazil great Zagallo hospitalized over respiratory infection

Brazil great Zagallo hospitalized over respiratory infection

Iconic Brazilian football player and coach Mario Zagallo has been admitted to hospital with a respiratory infection, the clinic that admitted him said on Wednesday.

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Spirit terminates Frontier deal, says in talks with JetBlue

Spirit terminates Frontier deal, says in talks with JetBlue

After months of back-and-forth, Spirit Airlines announced Wednesday that it was breaking off a merger with Frontier Group, opening the door to a possible takeover by JetBlue.

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Prolific Popp sends Germany into Euro 2022 final against England

Prolific Popp sends Germany into Euro 2022 final against England

Germany will face England in Sunday's Euro 2022 final after Alexandra Popp struck twice to beat France 2-1 in Milton Keynes on Wednesday.

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