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New Zealand plans law to require Facebook, Google to pay for news

The New Zealand government said it will introduce a law that will require big online digital companies such as Google and Meta Platforms to pay New Zealand media compan

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Footballers' position and length of career increase their risk of dementia, says study

According to a new landmark study from the University of Glasgow, goalkeepers only suffer the neurodegenerative disease as much as the public in general - but defenders are five times more likely to be diagnosed.

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Willie Green officially becomes head coach of New Orleans Pelicans

Willie Green, new head coach of the New Olreans Pelicans. /CFP Willie Green, 39, was officially named head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, the team announced on Thursday."After an extensive

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College COVID vaccine trial to aid in determining effectiveness

02:34 It’s a key question scientists hope to answer in a new U.S. trial: Do COVID-19 vaccines prevent transmission of the disease? The results of the trial could affect the kinds of pr

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Singapore to accept COVID-19 digital travel pass from next month

Singapore will next month accept visitors who use a mobile travel pass containing digital certificates for COVID-19 tests and vaccines, its aviation regulator said on M

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South by Southwest Festival Returns, Virtually

02:43 For nearly 35 years now, the hugely popular South by Southwest festival has celebrated the arts, tech, culture and all things creative in Austin, Texas. This opportunity for sens

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Toronto Blue Jays land George Springer with 6-year, $150mln deal

George Springer of the Houston Astros looks on during Game 7 of the American League Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Petco Park in San Diego, California, October 17, 2020. /CFP

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Airline industry to suffer $118.5bn loss this year, says IATA

The airline industry will suffer a record $118.5 billion loss this year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).At its annual meeting, the industry body said the financial im

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Nasdaq hits record high close due to tech rally

The Nasdaq surged to a record high close on Monday, while the SP 500 approached its own record level, with both indexes lifted by Nvidia and other technology stocks.The benchmark SP 500 reached ju

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S&P 500, Dow drop as financial sector declines counter tech gains

The SP 500 and the Dow fell on Wednesday as declines in financials and defensive groups countered gains in tech shares and as data showed U.S. private employers laid off 20 million workers in April,

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Wall Street tumbles, Dow confirms bear market, what's next?

Wall Street stocks plunged on Wednesday, with the Dow confirming a bear market for the first time since the financial crisis, after the World Health Organization called the coronavirus outbreak a pan

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New Zealand to promote youth employment

A programme for New Zealand employers to better engage with younger employees was launched on Wednesday by the New Zealand government. The Youth Ready Employer Programme, unveiled by the New Zealand