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Bird strike likely caused helicopter crash that killed six people in New York last year: Investigators
AP – The remains of several geese were found on a New York City sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year and killed six people, investigators said Thursday, strong suggestions that multiple bird strikes contributed to the trag

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News

CXC to phase out traditional SBA for most CSEC, CAPE subjects amid AI concerns

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has announced sweeping reforms to its School-Based Assessment (SBA) framework, including the phased removal of the traditional SBA for most non-practical Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbe

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Sports

UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup

The British government on Thursday urged FIFA to investigate Argentinas team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the contested Falkland Islands.

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Business

US producer prices drop 0.3 per cent from May to June on lower energy prices

U.S. wholesale inflation fell from May to June on plunging energy prices, but intensifying hostilities with Iran are clouding the outlook. The US Labor Department reported Wednesday that its producer price index – which captures inflation before it reac

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Entertainment

‘With Love, Meghan' gets Daytime Emmy nomination

LOS ANGELES (AP): Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for her Netflix show. The former actor who married Britains Prince Harry in 2018 was nominated in the outstanding lifestyle programme category for With Love, Meghan o

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Commentary

Niccolò Lupone | How an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy that became an icon

MILAN (AP) — The Italian sculptor who designed the FIFA World Cup trophy wanted to capture three sporting emotions in a single spiraling form: the athlete's struggle, the fan's jubilation and the moment of victory.

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Lifestyle

Something Extra | Thursday

Hollywoods biggest stars stepped out in style for the New York premiere of The Odyssey at AMC Lincoln Square on Tuesday. From couture gowns and custom tailoring to rare archival sneakers, the red carpet delivered an eclectic mix of high fashion and sta

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Food

Four MVPs of your football spread - UBTR unveils tasty World Cup menu

There are plenty of debates ahead of the FIFA World Cup Final. Who scores first? Will it go to penalties? One decision, however, should be much easier: what everyone is eating. Usain Bolts Tracks & Records created a menu designed for fans who want

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World News

Bird strike likely caused helicopter crash that killed six people in New York last year: Investigators

AP – The remains of several geese were found on a New York City sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year and killed six people, investigators said Thursday, strong suggestions that multiple bird strikes contributed to the trag

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