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Vafaei hails Crucible as 'snooker's Wimbledon' after previous criticism
Sabalenka fights rust to reach third round of Madrid Open
Sabalenka fights rust to reach third round of Madrid Open

Aryna Sabalenka shook off some rust to post her first victory of the season on clay and extend her winning streak to 13 matches on Thursday in Madrid.

April 23, 2026

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'Free Timmy!': Beached whale grips and divides Germany
'Free Timmy!': Beached whale grips and divides Germany

The sad saga of a humpback whale stranded a month ago on the German coast has sparked a flood of compassion but also a media frenzy, angry spats, conspiracy theories and death threats.

April 23, 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders back sale to Paramount Skydance
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders back sale to Paramount Skydance

Warner Bros. Discovery on Thursday said shareholders approved its sale to Paramount Skydance, giving a green light to a hostile takeover bid valuing the combined company at $110 billion.

April 23, 2026

US eases access to marijuana for medical use
US eases access to marijuana for medical use

The US government on Thursday made it easier for Americans to use cannabis for medical reasons by reclassifying the drug and enabling more research into its safety and efficacy.

April 23, 2026

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Stocks retreat as US-Iran peace talks stall
Stocks retreat as US-Iran peace talks stall

Stock prices fell across the board Thursday from their recent highs as investors tempered enthusiasm for a quick end to the Middle East war.

April 23, 2026

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US says forces boarded tanker carrying Iranian oil
US says forces boarded tanker carrying Iranian oil

The US Defense Department said Thursday its forces boarded a vessel in the Indian Ocean that was transporting oil from Iran, as disruption from a stand-off with the Islamic republic continued to batter the world economy.

April 23, 2026