Gl-icked? Movie theaters pin hopes on big 'Wicked,' 'Gladiator' weekend
US movie theaters are hoping the lightning-in-a-bottle magic of last year's "Barbenheimer" phenomenon can strike again this weekend, with the simultaneous release of two of 2024's most hyped films: "Wicked" and "Gladiator II."
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Paolini's Italy beat Slovakia to win Billie Jean King Cup
Italy won the Billie Jean King Cup for the fifth time as Jasmine Paolini beat Rebecca Sramkova to secure a dominant 2-0 win over Slovakia on Wednesday.
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Springboks rest prop Nche for Wales clash
South Africa have decided to rest prop Ox Nche for their Test against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
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Awaiting Trump, US auto execs further temper EV push
US auto giants signaled Wednesday they could further slow the ramp-up of electric vehicle production as Detroit awaits the arrival of a Trump administration eager to reverse key Biden climate initiatives.
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Ryanair threatens to drop 10 French airports over tax hike
Low-cost airline Ryanair threatened Wednesday to stop serving 10 French regional airports if the government goes forward with a proposed tax hike.
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'Kidnapped' Uganda opposition figure appears in military court
Veteran Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye appeared in a military court in Kampala on Wednesday after his reported abduction in neighbouring Kenya at the weekend.
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US women to host Japan, Aussies and Colombia in 2025 event
The reigning Olympic champion United States women's national football team will compete against Japan, Australia and Colombia in the 2025 SheBelieves Cup, US Soccer announced on Wednesday.
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LPGA offers record $131 mln in 2025 for 75th anniverary season
LPGA golfers will compete for a record $131 million in prize money over a 33-event season in 2025, the tour's 75th anniversary campaign, LPGA officials announced on Wednesday.
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Australia coach Schmidt 'proving me wrong' says Wallabies great Campese
Australia great David Campese said Wednesday he had changed his mind about Joe Schmidt, admitting the New Zealander was "proving me wrong" as Wallabies coach.
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Bronzetti gives Italy BJK Cup final lead on Slovakia
Lucia Bronzetti put Italy in touching distance of a fifth Billie Jean King Cup with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Slovakia's Viktoria Hruncakova on Wednesday.
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