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Motorola Unveils 2026 Razr Foldable Lineup

Motorola unveiled its 2026 Razr foldable lineup Wednesday, introducing refreshed clamshell flip phones alongside its first book-style foldable, the Razr Fold. The new devices, available unlocked for preorder starting May 14 through Best Buy, Amazon and Motorola.com, will ship May 21 and work with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon networks.

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Rickelton scores 123*, MI's highest IPL individual mark

Mumbai Indians opener Ryan Rickelton smashed an unbeaten 123 off 55 balls, including 10 fours and eight sixes, to record the highest individual score by a Mumbai Indians batter and the fastest century for the franchise in Indian Premier League history during their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium on April 29, 2026.

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Daredevil S2 Adds Blake Death in Post-Production Edit

In the penultimate episode of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Deputy Mayor of Communications Daniel Blake met a fatal end at the hands of Buck Cashman, a key enforcer for Mayor Wilson Fisk, after choosing to protect journalist BB Urich from Fisk's retribution.

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Canada Delays Clean Electricity Strategy Release

OTTAWA — The Canadian federal government has yet to release its promised clean electricity strategy more than a month after Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated it would arrive soon. During a news conference in Halifax on March 26, Carney told reporters the government would unveil the plan "next week.

Port Talbot Industrial Fire Burns 200 Tonnes of Waste

Firefighters from multiple stations battled a major industrial blaze at Dock Road in Port Talbot, Wales, on Wednesday, April 29, after crews were dispatched at 3:36 p.m. Thick black smoke from the fire, which involved approximately 200 tonnes of commercial waste, rose high into the sky and was visible from as far away as Mumbles, several miles dist...

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Tkachuk Reaffirms Commitment Amid Trade Rumors

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk expressed frustration Wednesday over persistent rumors about his future with the team, reaffirming his commitment to the organization and the city following a first-round playoff sweep by the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Conservative MP Jivani in Washington for trade talks

OTTAWA, April 29, 2026 - Conservative Member of Parliament Jamil Jivani arrived in Washington on Tuesday for a meeting with Canadian business representatives and United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, as confirmed by the Canadian Embassy, which will send a staff member to attend. The visit marks Jivani's second trip to the U.S.

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Coronation Street: Jodie Returns Stolen USB to Henchmen

Coronation Street's Jodie Ramsay returned a stolen USB stick to two menacing henchmen in Thursday's episode, intensifying the soap's murder mystery week as fans speculate the device holds evidence of cross-soap criminal activity.

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Evita Revival with Zegler to Broadway in 2027

A revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical Evita, directed by Jamie Lloyd and starring Rachel Zegler in the title role, will transfer to Broadway in spring 2027 at a Shubert theater yet to be announced.

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Pam Bondi Deposition Set for May 29 on Epstein Files

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will appear for a deposition before the House Oversight Committee on May 29, the panel announced Wednesday, following her failure to attend a previously scheduled session on April 14 amid questions over the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein case files.

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Bloom Energy Beats Q1 Estimates, Raises Guidance

Bloom Energy Corp. reported first-quarter 2026 earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations, posting adjusted earnings per share of 44 cents and revenue of 751.1 million on April 28, after markets closed in San Jose, California. The results marked a significant turnaround from the prior year.

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Netflix Releases First-Look Images for The Whisper Man

Netflix has released the first-look images for its upcoming psychological thriller The Whisper Man, confirming a global streaming premiere on August 28, 2026. The film, adapted from Alex North's 2019 bestselling novel, centers on a widowed crime writer whose eight-year-old son is abducted.

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Costco Adds Water to $1.50 Hot Dog Combo

Costco has introduced a bottled water option to its longstanding $1.50 hot dog combo for the first time in nearly 40 years, allowing customers to choose a 16.9-ounce Kirkland Signature bottle instead of the traditional 20-ounce refillable soda.

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Tinubu Declares 2027 Re-election Bid in Plateau Talks

ABUJA, Nigeria - President Bola Tinubu declared on Tuesday his intention to seek a second term in the 2027 presidential election, stating that ongoing security challenges would not force him from office and describing himself as a stubborn politician unwilling to yield to pressure.

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Visa Expands Stablecoin Pilot to Nine Blockchains

Visa Inc. announced Wednesday that it has expanded its global stablecoin settlement pilot program to nine blockchain networks by adding five new ones: Arc, Base, Canton, Polygon and Tempo.

Hana, POSCO Intl, Dunamu sign blockchain remittance MOU

Hana Financial Group, POSCO International, and Dunamu signed a memorandum of understanding this week to develop a blockchain-based cross-border remittance system, aiming to enable real-time transactions using actual commercial flows.

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Potapova, First Lucky Loser, Reaches Madrid Semis

Anastasia Potapova became the first lucky loser to reach the semifinals of a WTA 1000 event on Wednesday, defeating former world number one Karolina Pliskova 6-1, 6-7(4), 6-3 in a tense quarterfinal match at the Madrid Open. The 25-year-old Austrian, ranked 56th and born in Russia, entered the main draw after losing in qualifying last week.

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Chimaev vs. Strickland Headlines UFC 328 Title Defense

UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev will defend his title against former champion Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 328 on May 9 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, capping a heated rivalry that began during their time training together at Xtreme Couture gym.

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Van Dijk wants Alisson to stay at Liverpool

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk voiced his desire for goalkeeper Alisson Becker to remain at the club amid growing speculation about the Brazilian's future, describing a potential departure as a significant loss during a press conference ahead of the team's final matches.

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Olivia Wilde Appears Thinner at SF Film Festival

Olivia Wilde sparked widespread concern among fans and observers after appearing noticeably thinner at the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival at The Castro Theatre this week.

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