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Rob Thomas on Clive Davis's death: 'The end of an era'
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Rob Thomas on Clive Davis's death: 'The end of an era'

Rob Thomas, frontman of Matchbox Twenty, has paid tribute to legendary music industry mogul Clive Davis following his death. "He built this entire empire based on what he thought would turn the world on. That was his superpower," Thomas said. The singer described Davis's passing as the end of an era for the music business.

Chrobry Głogów Release 11 Players After Near-Promotion Season
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Chrobry Głogów Release 11 Players After Near-Promotion Season

Chrobry Głogów, the Lower Silesian club that came close to promotion to the PKO Ekstraklasa, have parted ways with 11 players as they rebuild their squad for the new season. The departures mark a significant reshaping of the roster following their near-promotion campaign. No details on incoming transfers have been announced yet.

Conditional Dismissal for Men Who Stabbed Fork into Sandecja VP's Hand
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Conditional Dismissal for Men Who Stabbed Fork into Sandecja VP's Hand

A court conditionally dismissed criminal proceedings against hooligans who assaulted the president and vice-president of Sandecja Nowy Sącz football club, including stabbing a fork into the vice-president's hand. Prosecutor Bartosz Gorzula called the ruling unjust. The case involved a violent attack on club officials.

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Venice Considers Raising Day-Tripper Entry Fee to €50
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Venice Considers Raising Day-Tripper Entry Fee to €50

Venice's mayor has proposed raising the entry fee for day-trippers to as much as €50 during the busiest periods, a significant increase from the current rate. The move is aimed at curbing mass tourism in the city during peak seasons. The proposal is still under consideration and has not yet been enacted.

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Tax Proceedings Banned if Launched Over Six Months After Audit Ends
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Tax Proceedings Banned if Launched Over Six Months After Audit Ends

Under Polish law, initiating tax or customs proceedings related to the same matter is prohibited more than six months after an audit concludes, even if different authorities are involved. The rule is designed to prevent procedural guarantees for taxpayers from becoming meaningless in practice. The principle applies to both tax offices and customs-fiscal authorities.

Colombia Reach World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage After Win Over DR Congo
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Colombia Reach World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage After Win Over DR Congo

Colombia have advanced to the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup after defeating the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Colombians scored four goals during the match, but only one was officially counted. Despite the narrow winning margin, it was enough to secure their place in the next round.

Micah Nori Named Head Coach of Portland Trail Blazers
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Micah Nori Named Head Coach of Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Micah Nori as their new head coach. Nori most recently served as an assistant coach to Chris Finch at the Minnesota Timberwolves. The appointment marks a significant change in the club's coaching staff in the NBA.

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Australian Painter Accused of Imitating Harding; Gallery Cites Basquiat Influence
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Australian Painter Accused of Imitating Harding; Gallery Cites Basquiat Influence

Australian painter Jane Allan won the $20,000 Doyle Art Award with a piece accused of being an imitation of artist Nicholas Harding's work. Her separate Darling Portrait Prize-winning painting was described by the National Portrait Gallery as "clearly influenced" by Jean-Michel Basquiat's 1982 work Untitled (Two Heads on Gold). The gallery declined to comment further on the similarities.

FIFA Bans Almiron One Match for Mouth-Covering; Commentator Loses Accreditation
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FIFA Bans Almiron One Match for Mouth-Covering; Commentator Loses Accreditation

FIFA has suspended Miguel Almiron for one match following a red card for covering his mouth during the match against Turkey at the World Cup. The governing body also revoked the press accreditation of commentator Jorge "Chipi" Vera. The decisions mark a historic disciplinary ruling for this type of offence.

Polish MVP Andrzej Pluta Signs Two-Year Deal with Basquet Girona in Spain
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Polish MVP Andrzej Pluta Signs Two-Year Deal with Basquet Girona in Spain

Andrzej Pluta, who was named MVP of both the Orlen Basket Liga finals and the regular season, has signed a two-year contract with Spanish club Basquet Girona. The Polish point guard will now compete in the Spanish basketball league. The news was reported by the Polish Press Agency PAP.

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Meloni Calls for Normal US-Italy Relations After Trump's Repeated Attacks
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Meloni Calls for Normal US-Italy Relations After Trump's Repeated Attacks

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni declared on Tuesday that bilateral cooperation with the United States should return to normal, responding to a fresh wave of criticism from Donald Trump. Trump had renewed his attacks on Meloni over the weekend, following a dispute over a photo from the G7 summit. Trump has been increasingly critical of Meloni's actions in recent months.

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NATO Pre-Positions Assets Near Strait of Hormuz; Rutte Responds to Trump Criticism
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NATO Pre-Positions Assets Near Strait of Hormuz; Rutte Responds to Trump Criticism

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that European allies are pre-positioning significant resources near the Strait of Hormuz, with tasks including potential mine-clearing operations on the waterway. Rutte also addressed renewed criticism of the Alliance from US President Donald Trump. The European deployments are described as coordinated and preventive in nature.

Colombian Footballer Shot Dead After Own Goal at 1994 World Cup
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Colombian Footballer Shot Dead After Own Goal at 1994 World Cup

During the 1994 World Cup in the USA, Colombian defender Andrés Escobar scored an own goal against the United States, effectively eliminating Colombia from the tournament. Days after returning home, he was shot dead outside a nightclub in Medellín. His murder shocked the football world and remains one of the darkest moments in World Cup history.

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YouTube Settles Lawsuit Filed by Teen Over Addictive Design Causing Mental Harm
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YouTube Settles Lawsuit Filed by Teen Over Addictive Design Causing Mental Harm

YouTube has settled a lawsuit brought by a Florida teenager who claimed the platform's addictive design caused her depression, anxiety, and sleep loss. The case is part of a broader wave of litigation targeting social media platforms, with Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok facing similar allegations about their harmful impact on young users' mental health. Financial terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

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Copper Prices Stay Low as Strong Dollar and Hawkish Fed Weigh on Metals
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Copper Prices Stay Low as Strong Dollar and Hawkish Fed Weigh on Metals

Copper and industrial metals continued to hold Tuesday's losses as a stronger US dollar and the Federal Reserve's hawkish policy stance dampened the demand outlook. A stronger dollar makes dollar-priced commodities more expensive for foreign buyers. The metals market remains under pressure amid cautious monetary policy signals from the Fed.

Magda Linette Misses Wimbledon 2025, Announces Absence from Tournament
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Magda Linette Misses Wimbledon 2025, Announces Absence from Tournament

Magda Linette announced she will not compete at Wimbledon 2025, signing off with "see you next year." Meanwhile, Katarzyna Kawa advanced comfortably through the first round of qualifying, while Linda Klimovicova was eliminated after a tight match against Lulu Sun. Poland's presence at this year's grass-court Grand Slam is therefore limited.

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Valve Has No Bargaining Power Over RAM Prices: 'Say No and They Never Talk to Us Again'
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Valve Has No Bargaining Power Over RAM Prices: 'Say No and They Never Talk to Us Again'

Valve engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais admitted in a Gamers Nexus interview that the company has zero bargaining power with RAM manufacturers. Suppliers set a monthly price and purchase cap — if Valve refuses, the supplier cuts off contact entirely. The explosive demand from AI companies hoarding memory components has driven up prices and squeezed supply for consumer electronics makers like Valve.

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New Procurement Rules Require Full Supply Chain Verification
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New Procurement Rules Require Full Supply Chain Verification

New public procurement regulations require contractors to verify the origin of entities, technologies, supplies and financing throughout the supply chain. A competitive price and proven experience are no longer sufficient to win a tender. Errors in supply chain documentation can result in an offer being disqualified outright.

Senegal Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy Injured Before Crucial Iraq Match
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Senegal Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy Injured Before Crucial Iraq Match

Senegal face Iraq in a must-win World Cup group stage match without first-choice goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, who has suffered a knee injury. The African side has already lost to France and Norway, putting them on the verge of a group-stage exit. The injury to Mendy could potentially end his entire tournament.

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Airport Rights for Seniors with Disabilities: What You're Entitled To
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Airport Rights for Seniors with Disabilities: What You're Entitled To

Seniors and passengers with disabilities are entitled to free airport assistance, covering everything from check-in to boarding. The key step is notifying the airline or airport of specific needs in advance. Knowing these rights helps avoid stress and ensures smooth passage through all stages of travel, including connections.

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Chinese Zinc Producers Eye Exports to Offload Domestic Surplus
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Chinese Zinc Producers Eye Exports to Offload Domestic Surplus

Chinese zinc producers and traders are waiting for export margins to improve so they can offload a growing domestic surplus of the metal. The glut is putting downward pressure on domestic zinc prices in China. The industry is watching global market conditions closely for a window to redirect excess supply abroad.