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Streak pressure not the problem in loss to Medvedev - Alcaraz

Streak pressure not the problem in loss to Medvedev - Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz said it wasn't pressure to extend his perfect start to 2026 but superb play from Daniil Medvedev that sent him spinning out of the Indian Wells semi-finals on Saturday. Russia's Medvedev, a former world number one now back on the rise and ranked

North Korea conducts test of nuclear-capable rocket launchers

North Korea conducts test of nuclear-capable rocket launchers

North Korea tested nuclear-capable rocket launchers, state media reported on Sunday, a day after Seoul detected the launch of around 10 ballistic missiles. The test comes after South Korean and US forces kicked off their springtime military drills, due to run until March 19. North Korea's leader

Medvedev snaps Alcaraz win streak, sets Indian Wells final with Sinner

Medvedev snaps Alcaraz win streak, sets Indian Wells final with Sinner

Daniil Medvedev ended Carlos Alcaraz's perfect start to 2026, stunning the world number one 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) Saturday to book an Indian Wells title clash with Jannik Sinner. Medvedev avenged losses to Alcaraz in back-to-back Indian Wells finals in 2023 and 2024, using

US Fed expected to hold rates steady as Iran war roils outlook

US Fed expected to hold rates steady as Iran war roils outlook

US Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to leave interest rates unchanged at their meeting next week, as the US-Israel war on Iran sends shock waves through markets and recent economic data has begun to show weakness. The Fed will start its two-day meeting on Tuesday, with an announcement

Oscar nominees in main categories

Oscar nominees in main categories

Here are the nominees in key categories for the 98th Academy Awards, to be handed out in Hollywood on Sunday. Vampire period horror film "Sinners" shattered the all-time record for nominations with 16, followed by "One Battle After Another" with 13. "Frankenstein," "

US mayors push back against data center boom as AI backlash grows

US mayors push back against data center boom as AI backlash grows

Data centers were supposed to be a gift. In cities across the United States, more and more mayors are treating them like a problem. With the midterm election season approaching, big tech's promise of a windfall of jobs and tax revenue has given way to talk of polluting

Who covers AI business blunders? Some insurers cautiously step up

Who covers AI business blunders? Some insurers cautiously step up

As more businesses trust artificial intelligence "agents" to independently grow their revenues, some insurance firms are stepping in to cover any mistakes -- while others are steering clear. "The whole intent of using advanced AI is to substantially replace human assistance and oversight in decisions," said Phil