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Victims Deliver Emotional Testimony Against Purdue Pharma

Dozens of people affected by the US opioid crisis testified Tuesday against Purdue Pharma, recounting grief and anger over the role of the company’s OxyContin in their losses....

Published Apr 29, 2026, 2:33 AM EDT

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Australian climber begins record sea-to-summit Everest bid

Among the hundreds of climbers aiming to scale Everest this season, 27-year-old Australian Oliver Foran has launched a record sea-to-summit bid. He began his journey far from the...

Published Apr 29, 2026, 2:24 AM EDT

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Wembanyama, Spurs advance in NBA playoffs

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs after a 114-95 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Spurs led...

Published Apr 29, 2026, 12:54 AM EDT

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Tigres edges Nashville 1-0 in CONCACAF semi first leg

Angel Correa's 33rd-minute goal delivered Mexico's Tigres UANL a 1-0 victory over host Nashville of MLS in Tuesday's CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-final first leg. The win gives Tigres...

Published Apr 28, 2026, 11:29 PM EDT

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New Zealand rejects statue honoring 'comfort women'

New Zealand officials on Wednesday rejected an application to install a statue commemorating so-called 'comfort women' enslaved by Japan before and during World War II. The decision followed...

Published Apr 28, 2026, 11:16 PM EDT

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Japanese laundry goes viral for spa-like plushie service

A Japanese laundry service has gone viral for offering a spa-like cleaning service for plush toys. Worn-out Pikachu dolls, tired teddy bears and stained stuffed animals can be...

Published Apr 28, 2026, 11:04 PM EDT

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Electric trucks overhaul China’s logistics

At a dusty lot an hour outside Beijing, a steady stream of vehicles come and go for quick battery charges. The site is one node in China’s rapidly...

Published Apr 28, 2026, 10:42 PM EDT