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At the New York State Fair, it’s easy to work up a sweat, especially on a hot, sunny day. The rides, games and most food stands are outside, and many of the buildings are not air-conditioned. But ...

As the sun breaks over the golden plains of the Maasai Mara, giant hot air balloons slowly rise, their colourful domes glowing against the dawn sky. Below, herds of giraffes and elephants stir awake, ...

Big-four bank Standard Bank will make it compulsory for its employees to undergo training in artificial intelligence (AI) risks and ethics. So said Jörg Fischer, Standard Bank group chief information ...

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Eberechi Eze could make his Arsenal debut as early as Saturday, when the Gunners host Leeds United in the Premier League. Arsenal have reached an agreement with Crystal Palace to sign their talisman ...

Syracuse, N.Y. — After the Dallas Cowboys’ latest practice squad signings, Syracuse football is set to have to NFL reunions in 2025. After being waived, former Syracuse linebacker Justin Barron and ...

Peach harvest is underway in Niagara-on-the-Lake, where farmers say this year’s weather has trimmed yields but boosted flavour. At Epp Family Fruit Farms on East and West Line, Scott Epp said this ...

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The prospects for additional consolidation in the rail industry derailed this week when both of CSX’s potential partners said they weren’t interested in a deal. Moore: Stop the ...

Several counties have turned national highways into toll points, imposing several levies that have increased the cost of transport. On major highways, counties have erected toll-like barriers and are ...