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‘Virgin’ pregnant stingray Charlotte has ‘rare disease’, says North Carolina aquarium

A stingray whose “virgin” pregnancy made global headlines has a rare reproductive disease, the aquarium housing her has said. In an update on the...

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ECF ouster not ‘special’ ending Rangers expected

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJun 2, 2024, 01:06 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions SUNRISE,...

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Judge, ‘an MVP for a reason,’ continues HR tear

Associated Press Jun 2, 2024, 01:42 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN FRANCISCO — Aaron Judge homered for the third time in two games...

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Emotional Strawberry sees No. 18 retired by Mets

Associated Press Jun 1, 2024, 06:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Darryl Strawberry stood on the Citi Field grass as his...

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Phils’ Suarez takes liner off hand; X-rays negative

ESPN News Services Jun 1, 2024, 08:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — Suarez, who entered the game tied for the major league...

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The Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final: Keys to their run, early look at next potential matchups

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJun 1, 2024, 11:10 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions The...

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Keys to the offseason: What’s next for the Rangers, other eliminated teams?

Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN...

World

Russia weighs biggest tax shake-up in almost 25 years as Putin scrambles to finance Ukraine war

Signs of Russia’s so-called special military operation are everywhere in Moscow, from roadside recruitment adverts to Z-themed souvenirs. Now there is another example –...

Politics

Warning to UK politicians over risk of audio deepfakes that could derail the election

As AI deepfakes cause havoc during other elections, experts warn the UK’s politicians should be prepared. “Just tell me what you had for breakfast”,...

Woman who was raped held on to ‘guilt and shame’ for years but then took action to ‘show the world no means no’

A rape survivor who held on to “the guilt and the shame” for years before reporting her attacker has told Sky News she has...

General election: Conservatives pledge £20m each for 30 towns

The Conservatives have pledged to give £20m to 30 towns across the country – a move the Labour Party has branded a “reckless, unfunded...

Sex, money and dark spirits: Inside the doomsday murders trial that gripped millions

Self-styled prophet Chad Daybell told the world the apocalypse was coming and spoke of dark spirits, but prosecutors say he lusted for sex, money...

Business

Ofwat hits ailing Thames Water with £40m fine over dividend payment

Britain’s biggest water company has been told it faces a fine of more than £40m over the payment of a shareholder dividend in spite...

Technology

Software stocks got pummeled this week after a cluster of troubling earnings reports

Salesforce executives told investors that deals are shrinking or getting delayed. Dell said its margin is getting smaller. Okta highlighted macroeconomic challenges. And Veeva’s...

Sports

Oilers win, on cusp of first Cup Final in 18 years

ESPN News Services May 31, 2024, 11:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and the Edmonton Oilers went into Game...

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‘Disjointed’ Stars face elimination; DeBoer heated

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 1, 2024, 01:03 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — Like the majority...

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Judge caps torrid May with another 2 HRs, 4 RBIs

ESPN News Services Jun 1, 2024, 01:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN FRANCISCO — 1 Related He got his first chance to step...

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D-backs put Gallen on IL with strained hamstring

Associated Press May 31, 2024, 06:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Already stuck in a slump, the 1 Related “He’s going...

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Back in MLB, new Met Iglesias feels ‘like a rookie’

Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterMay 31, 2024, 06:29 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the...

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Oilers one win from Cup Final: Game 5 takeaways, early look at Game 6

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 1, 2024, 12:20 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The Edmonton Oilers and Dallas...