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Fire that killed at least 44 still burns in Hong Kong

Fire that killed at least 44 still burns in Hong Kong

HONG KONG (AP) — Firefighters battled one of Hong Kong’s deadliest modern blazes for a second day Thursday, fighting to control the fire that blackened several high-rise towers and killed at least...

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Asian shares climb, tracking Wall Street’s rise

Asian shares climb, tracking Wall Street’s rise

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares rose on Thursday, taking their cue from Wall Street, where a winning streak extended to a fourth straight day. U.S. futures were nearly unchanged while oil ...

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Dominican Republic authorizes more flights for tourist influx

Dominican Republic authorizes more flights for tourist influx

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The Dominican Republic has authorized the arrival of 800 new flights to accommodate a surge in tourists who were originally planning to vacation in Jamaica...

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LSU confirms Kelly was fired ‘without cause’ and is owed his full $54 million buyout

LSU confirms Kelly was fired ‘without cause’ and is owed his full $54 million buyout

Former LSU coach Brian Kelly received a letter from LSU on Wednesday confirming that he was fired without cause and is owed “liquidated damages as required” under his contract of about $54 million...

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Thousands rally to protest Bulgaria’s 2026 budget

Thousands rally to protest Bulgaria’s 2026 budget

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Thousands took to the streets of Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital, on Wednesday to denounce steep tax hikes in next year’s draft budget before its final vote in parliament. The opp...

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Campbell’s fires executive who was recorded saying company’s products are for ‘poor people’

Campbell’s fires executive who was recorded saying company’s products are for ‘poor people’

The Campbell’s Co. said Wednesday it has fired an executive who was recorded making racist comments and mocking the company’s products and customers. Martin Bally, a vice president in Campbell’s i...

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