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Kanye West ends Gap partnership, aims to open own boutiques

Kanye West ends Gap partnership, aims to open own boutiques

Kanye West told Gap on Thursday he was unilaterally severing his partnership with the retail brand and had plans to open his own stores.

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'Somehow' still alive: Bakhmut residents face daily shelling

'Somehow' still alive: Bakhmut residents face daily shelling

Driving up to Bakhmut, a city in the embattled Donbas region, you can see thick white smoke swirling in the sky.

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Florida governor flies migrants to wealthy Martha's Vineyard

Florida governor flies migrants to wealthy Martha's Vineyard

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took credit Thursday for sending two planeloads of undocumented Venezuelans from Texas to wealthy Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, as Republicans play up immigration issues before November midterm elections.

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Argentina call up Messi, Di Maria for pre-World Cup friendlies

Argentina call up Messi, Di Maria for pre-World Cup friendlies

Star forwards Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria were called up by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni on Thursday for two friendlies later this month as the Copa America holders prepare for the World Cup in Qatar.

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Biden administration seeks to tap into offshore wind

Biden administration seeks to tap into offshore wind

The Biden administration announced plans on Thursday to expand the use of wind energy by building floating offshore wind platforms.

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Michael Jordan 'Last Dance' jersey sells for $10.1 mn

Michael Jordan 'Last Dance' jersey sells for $10.1 mn

A jersey worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan during Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals, his last title victory, sold for a record $10.1 million Thursday, Sotheby's said.

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New UNICEF ambassador seeks to give louder voice to climate change victims

New UNICEF ambassador seeks to give louder voice to climate change victims

Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate recently traveled to the drought-ravaged Horn of Africa to hear from children suffering from starvation. The next day she learned that one of the boys she met had died.

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Cardi B pleads guilty to two charges in strip club brawl case

Cardi B pleads guilty to two charges in strip club brawl case

Cardi B on Thursday pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges in New York court, avoiding jail time in a deal that closes a years-long case alleging her involvement in a strip club brawl.

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Ronaldo scores first goal this season as Man Utd stroll in Europa League

Ronaldo scores first goal this season as Man Utd stroll in Europa League

Cristiano Ronaldo scored for the first time this season as Manchester United got their Europa League campaign back on track with a 2-0 win at Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday.

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Fitzpatrick takes early lead at Italian Open

Fitzpatrick takes early lead at Italian Open

Matthew Fitzpatrick claimed a one-shot lead after the opening day of the Italian Open on Thursday, but darkness fell before he could complete his first round.

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