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Tetris distances itself from controversial White House 'arcade' games
Tetris distances itself from controversial White House 'arcade' games

Tetris said on Friday that it did not give permission for the White House to use the game's iconic imagery for a controversial online arcade that the Trump administration released on Thursday.

September 04, 2026

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Trump again seeks to remove protections for wolves
Trump again seeks to remove protections for wolves

President Donald Trump's administration on Friday pushed to drop endangered species protections for wolves, outraging conservationists who said the move would jeopardize the iconic predators' recovery from the brink of extinction.

September 04, 2026

Africa bigger, US smaller - UN adopts new map
Africa bigger, US smaller - UN adopts new map

The United Nations General Assembly voted Friday to adopt a new world map that makes the African continent bigger while shrinking North America and Europe, drawing ire from Washington.

September 04, 2026

'Getting there' - Alcaraz into US Open last 16 along with Sabalenka
'Getting there' - Alcaraz into US Open last 16 along with Sabalenka

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fended off hard-hitting Wu Yibing in straight sets on Friday and says his game is "getting there" as he hits the US Open fourth round.

September 04, 2026

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PSG still winless in Ligue 1 as Monaco go top
PSG still winless in Ligue 1 as Monaco go top

Paris Saint-Germain's slow start to the French season continued on Friday as the reigning European champions went in front only to lose 2-1 at home to Monaco, who are top of Ligue 1.

September 04, 2026

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Stocks slip as robust US jobs data stokes rate hike odds
Stocks slip as robust US jobs data stokes rate hike odds

Stocks mostly fell on Friday on news that the US economy created far more jobs than expected last month, making it more likely the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates to rein in stubbornly high inflation.

September 04, 2026