Remains of Mayan city nearly 3,000 years old unearthed in Guatemala

Remains of Mayan city nearly 3,000 years old unearthed in Guatemala

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Guatemala City -- Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a Mayan city nearly 3,000 years old in northern Guatemala, with pyramids and monuments that point to its significance as an important ceremonial site, the Central American country's culture ministry said Thursday.

Possible new dwarf planet spotted near the edge of the solar system

Possible new dwarf planet spotted near the edge of the solar system

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WASHINGTON -- Scientists have identified an object about 435 miles (700 km) wide inhabiting the frigid outer reaches of our solar system that might qualify as a dwarf planet, spotting it as it travels on a highly elongated orbital path around the sun.

Microsoft unit in Russia to file for bankruptcy, database shows

Microsoft unit in Russia to file for bankruptcy, database shows

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One of Microsoft Corp's (MSFT.O) subsidiaries in Russia plans to file for bankruptcy, according to a note published on the official Fedresurs registry on Friday.

Flood death toll rises to 117 in Nigeria's Niger state, emergency official says

Flood death toll rises to 117 in Nigeria's Niger state, emergency official says

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ABUJA -- At least 117 people have died and several others are still missing after heavy flooding destroyed thousands of homes in Nigeria's Niger state, an emergency official said on Friday.

'My greatest dream' - Taylor Swift buys back rights to old music

'My greatest dream' - Taylor Swift buys back rights to old music

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Pop sensation Taylor Swift, who was locked in a feud with record executives since 2019 over ownership of her music, has bought back the rights to her entire back catalog, she said Friday.

World Boxing to introduce mandatory sex testing for all boxers

World Boxing to introduce mandatory sex testing for all boxers

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World Boxing will introduce mandatory sex testing for all boxers in its competitions, the body said on Friday, adding that Paris Olympics gold medallist Imane Khelif will not be allowed to compete until she undergoes such a test.

Trump says he plans to double steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%

Trump says he plans to double steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%

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WEST MIFFLIN, Pennsylvania -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he planned to increase tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50 percent from 25 percent, ratcheting up pressure on global steel producers and deepening his trade war.

Google judge mulls softer remedies in US search antitrust case

Google judge mulls softer remedies in US search antitrust case

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WASHINGTON -- A federal judge in Washington suggested on Friday he is considering making Alphabet's Google take less aggressive measures to restore competition in online search than the 10-year regime proposed by antitrust enforcers.

Flood risk threatens Swiss valley after village destroyed by glacier

Flood risk threatens Swiss valley after village destroyed by glacier

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Water trapped behind a mass of glacial debris that this week buried a village and blocked a river in southern Switzerland has sparked warnings that further evacuations may be needed amid the risk of flooding in the Alpine valley.

Rooted in the earth, India's traditional mud wrestling thrives

Rooted in the earth, India's traditional mud wrestling thrives

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Crowds cheer as muscular men in tight loincloths slap sacred scented soil on their bulging thighs and arms for a mud wrestling bout in India.