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Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens

Canada marked the opening of a bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, on Friday in a quiet celebration without U.S. officials after a

Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens
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Brazil's Lula signs into law foie gras ban, angering France

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed a law late on Thursday to ban the sale and production of the

Brazil's Lula signs into law foie gras ban, angering France
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'There's no sleep at night:' Woman continues to fight years-long flooding at Kentucky home

'There's no sleep at night:' Woman continues to fight years-long flooding at Kentucky home

'There's no sleep at night:' Woman continues to fight years-long flooding at Kentucky home
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Tens of thousands flee fires in France, blazes merge outside Madrid

Tens of thousands of people fled wildfires in southwest France by car and boat on Friday, and

Tens of thousands flee fires in France, blazes merge outside Madrid
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Oil falls on report China pushing for end US-Iran war

Crude oil futures prices were more than 4% lower on Friday after sources said that China had initiated a push to resume stalled peace talks between the United States and

Oil falls on report China pushing for end US-Iran war
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Final contenders revealed for 2026 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition

Final contenders revealed for 2026 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition

Final contenders revealed for 2026 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition
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Black members of Oklahoma Native American tribe file federal lawsuit to gain citizenship rights

Two descendants of Black people once enslaved by a Native American tribe are asking a federal court in Oklahoma to force tribal leaders to issue them citizenship cards as ordered a year ago by a tribal court

Black members of Oklahoma Native American tribe file federal lawsuit to gain citizenship rights
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JPMorgan warns 'super' El Niño and oil shock could prop up global inflation

A rapidly intensifying El Niño weather pattern combined with higher energy prices could add 0.3 percentage points to global inflation next year, hitting

JPMorgan warns 'super' El Niño and oil shock could prop up global inflation
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Wisconsin voters sue to allow for vote to count if absentee ballot is late

A new lawsuit argues that voters in swing state Wisconsin whose absentee ballots haven't arrived by Election Day should be allowed to cast provisional ballots at the polls to ensure their vote is counted

Wisconsin voters sue to allow for vote to count if absentee ballot is late
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Jimothy the raccoon survived against the odds, a testament to sophisticated brains and devoted mothers

Surviving in the wild is no small feat for animals, especially ones like Jimothy, with rare conditions And yet he persevered to viral celebration, thanks to an adaptable brain and a caring mother.

Jimothy the raccoon survived against the odds, a testament to sophisticated brains and devoted mothers
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Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in Avila

The Spanish government on Thursday night declared a national emergency after a series of wildfires threatened communities near Madrid and in the neighbouring province of

Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in Avila
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China's CATL tops quarterly profit forecasts on robust energy storage business

Chinese battery giant CATL reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter profit, driven by robust growth in its energy storage business that helped offset softer demand

China's CATL tops quarterly profit forecasts on robust energy storage business
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WFP warns of deeper cuts in Gaza aid due to donor fatigue

The U.N.

WFP warns of deeper cuts in Gaza aid due to donor fatigue
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Flash flood emergency issued in West Virginia

Torrential rain triggered dangerous flash flooding across parts of West Virginia as severe storms sweep through the Eastern US.

Flash flood emergency issued in West Virginia
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How do scientists know if climate change made a heat wave, extreme storm or wildfire worse?

A National Academy of Sciences report examined the latest advances in extreme event attribution science. As four of the authors explain, the type of disaster makes a difference.

How do scientists know if climate change made a heat wave, extreme storm or wildfire worse?
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Pennsylvania roads are being coated in radioactive wastewater − here’s why

Wastewater from Pennsylvania’s oil and gas wells is salty and radioactive, and doesn’t suppress dust. Two researchers explain why it keeps ending up on rural roads.

Pennsylvania roads are being coated in radioactive wastewater − here’s why
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Is withholding federal counterterrorism funds from states – as FEMA has threatened – legal?

Legal scholars argue that when executive branch agencies impose conditions on federal funds, courts should give these cases special scrutiny.

Is withholding federal counterterrorism funds from states – as FEMA has threatened – legal?
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Brazil uses forensic science to trace gold's origin and tackle illegal mining in the Amazon

Brazil is using forensic science to tackle illegal gold mining in the Amazon

Brazil uses forensic science to trace gold's origin and tackle illegal mining in the Amazon
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Colorado prepares for screwworms, as the pest that was eradicated in 1966 returns to the US

After screwworm cases were reported in Texas and New Mexico, Colorado is taking preventive measures against the pest.

Colorado prepares for screwworms, as the pest that was eradicated in 1966 returns to the US
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Ford to recall more than 565,000 US vehicles over engine compartment fire risk

Ford is recalling 565,691 vehicles in the U.S. as the engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Ford to recall more than 565,000 US vehicles over engine compartment fire risk
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42-acre park in New Jersey helps people find wellness in art and nature

42-acre park in New Jersey helps people find wellness in art and nature

42-acre park in New Jersey helps people find wellness in art and nature
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Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on its vessels for a second day

The Philippine Coast Guard on Friday accused its Chinese counterpart of firing water cannon at government vessels near a disputed shoal for a second day, in the

Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on its vessels for a second day
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Someone is painting illegal red curbs in Sacramento, and the city wants it to stop

Someone is painting illegal red curbs in Sacramento, and the city wants it to stop

Someone is painting illegal red curbs in Sacramento, and the city wants it to stop
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More Colorado homeowners are replacing thirsty lawns with drought-friendly landscapes

More Colorado homeowners are replacing thirsty lawns with drought-friendly landscapes

More Colorado homeowners are replacing thirsty lawns with drought-friendly landscapes
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Faith leaders and community members sue Colorado town of Hudson in effort to block planned ICE detention center

Faith leaders and community members sue Colorado town of Hudson in effort to block planned ICE detention center

Faith leaders and community members sue Colorado town of Hudson in effort to block planned ICE detention center
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Trump pledge on data center power supplies draws skepticism

President Donald Trump announced a non-binding pledge by U.S. power producers and data centers on Thursday to fund

Trump pledge on data center power supplies draws skepticism
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Tropical Storm Bertha moves inland near Texas-Louisiana border, NHC says

The U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Thursday that Tropical Storm Bertha had moved inland near the Texas-Louisiana border about 75 miles (121 km) from Galveston, Texas.

Tropical Storm Bertha moves inland near Texas-Louisiana border, NHC says
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Women in Sudan's al-Obeid face drone attacks and rape when fetching water, UN says

Women and girls in Sudan's al-Obeid face a dire choice between the threat of drone attacks during the day and sexual violence at night when they go

Women in Sudan's al-Obeid face drone attacks and rape when fetching water, UN says
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Running on empty

From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! Cash burn and spiking crude prices dominated market headlines this week.

Running on empty
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France sends boats to evacuate tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires rage

France sends boats to evacuate tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires rage

France sends boats to evacuate tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires rage
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Volkswagen profits drop 10% as embattled automaker considers massive job cuts

Volkswagen profits drop 10% as embattled automaker considers massive job cuts

Volkswagen profits drop 10% as embattled automaker considers massive job cuts
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Why Venezuela can’t access $4 billion in gold that could help with earthquake recovery

Why Venezuela can’t access $4 billion in gold that could help with earthquake recovery

Why Venezuela can’t access $4 billion in gold that could help with earthquake recovery
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Chinese ship shoots water cannon at Philippine vessel with CNN crew on board near flashpoint shoal

Chinese ship shoots water cannon at Philippine vessel with CNN crew on board near flashpoint shoal

Chinese ship shoots water cannon at Philippine vessel with CNN crew on board near flashpoint shoal
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China coast guard uses water cannons on 2 Philippine vessels as top diplomats meet in Manila

Chinese coast guard ships have fired water cannons at two Philippine fisheries vessels in the South China Sea

China coast guard uses water cannons on 2 Philippine vessels as top diplomats meet in Manila
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Add a month at sea and $2.5 million - what it costs oil tankers to flee Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb

With two of its key oil export routes - the Hormuz and Bab el- Mandeb straits - disrupted by Iran and Iran-allied Houthi militants,

Add a month at sea and $2.5 million - what it costs oil tankers to flee Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb
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Poultry firm recalls nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs over salmonella risk, FDA says

The U.S. FDA said on Wednesday that Midwest Poultry Services is recalling nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs produced in Texas due to potential Salmonella contamination. 

Poultry firm recalls nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs over salmonella risk, FDA says
Asia|Environment|World

China braces for heavy rain as tropical storm Noul edges closer

China on Friday warned of heavy rain and severe flood risks as the third tropical cyclone this month tracked closer to the country's southern coast, where it is expected

China braces for heavy rain as tropical storm Noul edges closer
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Brazil report cites icing, pilot actions, safety culture in deadly Voepass crash

Brazilian air accident investigators said on Thursday that a buildup of ice, failures in the aircraft's de-icing system,

Brazil report cites icing, pilot actions, safety culture in deadly Voepass crash
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Famine has ended in Gaza. But the gains are fragile and it could get worse

The world’s leading authority on food insecurity said on Thursday that the situation in Gaza had improved since famine swept parts of the Palestinian territory last year

Famine has ended in Gaza. But the gains are fragile and it could get worse
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How Trump upended the Saudi nuclear deal less than 24 hours after its signing

How Trump upended the Saudi nuclear deal less than 24 hours after its signing

How Trump upended the Saudi nuclear deal less than 24 hours after its signing
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Tropical Storm Bertha weakens after bringing strong winds and heavy surf to Louisiana and Texas

Tropical Storm Bertha brought heavy surf and some flooding to southern Louisiana and Texas as it came ashore on the Gulf Coast before it was downgraded to a tropical depression

Tropical Storm Bertha weakens after bringing strong winds and heavy surf to Louisiana and Texas
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A model Indigenous territory in Brazil's Amazon seeks protection from criminal gangs

The Ashaninka Indigenous people, who reclaimed their territory on the Brazil-Peru border decades ago, now face threats from gangs and drug traffickers

A model Indigenous territory in Brazil's Amazon seeks protection from criminal gangs
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Trump administration urges Congress to pass permanent daylight saving time

The Trump administration is urging Congress to make daylight saving time permanent, deprioritize bicycle lanes and mass transit, cut funding for electric

Trump administration urges Congress to pass permanent daylight saving time
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US energy officials consider power shift in PJM electric grid

U.S. energy officials questioned PJM Interconnection's power structure on Thursday as regulators weigh reforms to the country's largest power grid, which

US energy officials consider power shift in PJM electric grid
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Sweden declares mining national security interest to counter dependence on China

Sweden's government declared mining of critical metals and rare earth minerals a national security interest on Thursday, saying a new mining strategy was needed to

Sweden declares mining national security interest to counter dependence on China
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Bike and bus tour to commemorate victims of 1919 Chicago Race Riot, now honored with historical markers

Bike and bus tour to commemorate victims of 1919 Chicago Race Riot, now honored with historical markers

Bike and bus tour to commemorate victims of 1919 Chicago Race Riot, now honored with historical markers
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What went wrong: How an OpenAI model went rogue

What went wrong: How an OpenAI model went rogue

What went wrong: How an OpenAI model went rogue
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Blackstone is addressing community concerns around AI, CEO says

Blackstone is working to address the societal and environmental implications of artificial intelligence development, CEO Stephen

Blackstone is addressing community concerns around AI, CEO says
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France wildfire forces thousands to flee as tinder box conditions persist in warming Europe

A fast-moving wildfire has forced more than 10,000 people from homes and campsites near France's Atlantic coast, as extreme heat and

France wildfire forces thousands to flee as tinder box conditions persist in warming Europe