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Brady says family will decide future amid retirement talk

Brady says family will decide future amid retirement talk

Tom Brady says family consideration will play a big part in determining his future as speculation builds that the NFL superstar could retire.

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Making smartphone data anonymous no longer enough: study

Making smartphone data anonymous no longer enough: study

Privacy measures that are meant to preserve the anonymity of smartphone users are no longer suitable for the digital age, a study suggested on Tuesday.

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Elton John positive for Covid-19, postpones Dallas shows

Elton John positive for Covid-19, postpones Dallas shows

Pop megastar Elton John on Tuesday postponed two concerts in Dallas -- part of what is expected to be a lengthy farewell tour -- after testing positive for Covid-19.

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Anger mounts in Istanbul, Athens over blizzard chaos

Anger mounts in Istanbul, Athens over blizzard chaos

Stranded passengers chanted protests at Europe's busiest airport in Istanbul on Tuesday and soldiers dug out snowed-in drivers in Athens as a rare blizzard stirred up anger and chaos across swathes of the eastern Mediterranean.

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US firms have only few days supply of semiconductors: govt

US firms have only few days supply of semiconductors: govt

American companies have an average of less than five days worth of semiconductors on hand, a level leaving them vulnerable to production shutdowns if supply is disrupted, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

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US sues to block Lockheed Martin-Aerojet deal

US sues to block Lockheed Martin-Aerojet deal

US authorities announced Tuesday they are suing to block Lockheed Martin's $4.4 billion takeover of Aerojet Rocketdyne, asserting the proposed deal would lead to higher costs on defense systems.

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Wall Street slumps as Fed meets, Europe rebounds

Wall Street slumps as Fed meets, Europe rebounds

Wall Street stocks sank on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve began a two-day monetary policy meeting, while European stocks rebounded.

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UK's Johnson promises cooperation with police probing 'partygate'

UK's Johnson promises cooperation with police probing 'partygate'

The threat to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's position deepened on Tuesday, as police said they were investigating lockdown-breaking parties at his Downing Street office and government departments.

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Iran jails French 'tourist' for eight years for spying

Iran jails French 'tourist' for eight years for spying

An Iranian court has sentenced a French man to eight years in prison on spying charges, his family and Paris-based lawyer said Tuesday, arguing that Tehran was using him as a "hostage" in talks with the West.

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Football reacts to Olembe Stadium Cup of Nations tragedy

Football reacts to Olembe Stadium Cup of Nations tragedy

Eight people died and 38 injured as fans attempted to enter the Olembe Stadium where hosts Cameroon were playing the Comoros at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.

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