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Georgia jury hits Bayer with $2.1 billion verdict over roundup claims
Bayer ordered to pay $2.1 billion in Roundup cancer lawsuit

NEW YORK CITY, New York: A jury in Georgia has ordered Bayer, the parent company of Monsanto, to pay nearly US$2.1 billion to a man...

World mobilizes assistance for quake-hit Myanmar
Myanmar earthquake death toll expected to rise

The death toll in Friday's massive earthquake in Myanmar has risen to obver 1,000, and is expected to rise significantly. At least...

US boosts egg imports from Brazil amid bird flu spread
US turns to Brazil, other sources for eggs during bird flu outbreak

WASHINGTON, D.C.: In response to soaring egg prices and supply shortages driven by a devastating bird flu outbreak, the United States...

Trump pledges more nations will join Abraham Accords
Trump predicts more countries will be added to Abraham Accords

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump vowed this week that more countries will be added to the Abraham Accords, the series...

Japan’s cherry blossom season officially begins in Tokyo
Japan's cherry blossom season begins as first blooms appear in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan: This week, Japan's cherry blossom season officially began as experts confirmed the first blooms in Tokyo. A specialist...

67,000 Seek U.S. Refugee Status Under Trump’s White Minority Plan
67,000 white South Africans favor Trump's plan for refugee status

CAPE TOWN, South Africa: The U.S. Embassy in South Africa said it received a list of over 67,000 people interested in refugee status...

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Waymo gears up for driverless expansion in Washington, D.C.
Waymo aims for 2026 self-driving ride-hailing launch in D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Alphabet's self-driving division Waymo is preparing to expand its driverless ride-hailing footprint to the heart...

Regulatory win in India paves way for Starlink's expansion
For Musk's Starlink, India approval could unlock emerging markets

BENGALURU, India: A major regulatory breakthrough in India could mark a turning point for Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet...

U.S. stocks plummet on Trump trade policies, techs worst hit
Dow Jones tumbles 716 points as Trump's trade war escalates

NEW YORK, New York - Renewed fears about inflation, and U.S. Donald Trump's trade policies say American markets take a deep dive Friday....

Segway recalls 220,000 scooters over fall hazard
Segway recalls 220,000 scooters after reporting 20 injuries

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Segway is recalling about 220,000 scooters in the U.S. because of a safety issue that can cause riders to...

China reassures Apple CEO Tim Cook amid geopolitical tensions
Apple welcome to expand investment, Chinese minister tells Tim Cook

BEIJING, China: As global tech firms navigate rising geopolitical tensions, China has extended a warm signal to Apple, one of its most...

Automakers lead U.S. stock markets lower after tariff hit
Wall Street rattled by 25% tariff on all cars made outside U.S.

NEW YORK, New York - Shares in automakers fell sharply Thursday after U.S.President Donald Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on all...

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The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue (Fin de semana para los muertos) [Blu-Ray]