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Purdue Pharma to be dissolved as US judge says to approve bankruptcy
Purdue Pharma to be dissolved as US judge says to approve bankruptcy

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, blamed for helping to fuel a deadly opioid crisis, said Friday that a US bankruptcy judge will sign off on a deal to settle thousands of lawsuits against the company, which will cease to exist.

November 15, 2025

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Iran's first woman orchestra conductor inspires
Iran's first woman orchestra conductor inspires

When Paniz Faryoussefi mounts the podium and reaches for her baton, she represents more than just the hope of a thrilling orchestral performance.

November 15, 2025

Wood gets all-clear in boost for England
Wood gets all-clear in boost for England

Pace spearhead Mark Wood was Saturday cleared any hamstring injury after a precautionary scan in a huge relief for England just days away from the first Ashes Test against Australia.

November 15, 2025

Golf's world No. 8 Thomas has back surgery
Golf's world No. 8 Thomas has back surgery

Two-time major-winner Justin Thomas said Friday he has undergone a microdiscectomy procedure to treat hip pain and will be sidelined through the start of the 2026 US PGA Tour season.

November 15, 2025

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Musk's Grokipedia leans on 'questionable' sources, study says
Musk's Grokipedia leans on 'questionable' sources, study says

Elon Musk's Grokipedia carries thousands of citations to "questionable" and "problematic" sources, US researchers said Friday, raising doubts about the reliability of the AI-powered encyclopedia as an information tool.

November 14, 2025

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Woltemade sends Germany past Luxembourg in World Cup qualifier
Woltemade sends Germany past Luxembourg in World Cup qualifier

Nick Woltemade scored a brace to send a sluggish Germany past Luxembourg 2-0 away and within touching distance of direct World Cup qualification on Friday.

November 14, 2025