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Macabre night in La Guaira, Venezuela's earthquake epicenter
Macabre night in La Guaira, Venezuela's earthquake epicenter

A macabre darkness, the glare of spotlights, the droning of generators and jackhammers, and often the stench of decomposing corpses: eight days after the double earthquake in Venezuela, nighttime in La Guaira, once a festive seaside resort, has transformed into a grim scene of survival and despair.

July 02, 2026

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Wolff urges 'perspective' as Russell chases Mercedes' teammate Antonelli
Wolff urges 'perspective' as Russell chases Mercedes' teammate Antonelli

Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff on Thursday urged George Russell to dump his emotions and remain cool and balanced ahead of his home race, this weekend’s British Grand Prix.

July 02, 2026

Tesla global auto sales jump 25% in 2nd quarter, beating expectations
Tesla global auto sales jump 25% in 2nd quarter, beating expectations

Tesla reported a jump in second-quarter auto sales Thursday, as Elon Musk's electric vehicle company easily topped expectations in a period of lofty gasoline prices due to the US-Iran war.

July 02, 2026

Superb Swiatek, Zverev cruise into Wimbledon last 32
Superb Swiatek, Zverev cruise into Wimbledon last 32

Iga Swiatek put a stuttering start to her Wimbledon title defence firmly behind her by powering to a statement second-round victory over Karolina Pliskova, while Alexander Zverev also eased through on Thursday.

July 02, 2026

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Hamilton cools fans Ferrari fervour  
Hamilton cools fans Ferrari fervour  

Lewis Hamilton on Thursday dampened his fans’ enthusiasm and downplayed his chances of winning his home British Grand Prix for a record-increasing 10th time and, with it, his hopes of a record eighth drivers world title,

July 02, 2026

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Hot spell roasts eastern US as holiday weekend approaches
Hot spell roasts eastern US as holiday weekend approaches

Millions of Americans sweltered in stifling heat and humidity Thursday with dangerous temperatures expected to hit swaths of densely populated areas through the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

July 02, 2026