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June 8, 2025

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail for high speed crash
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice pleaded guilty to charges connected to a high-speed crash in Dallas last year and agreed to a 30-day jail sentence, officials said Thursday. Rice will also receive five years probation for causing a crash March 30 last year when he was behind the wheel of a Lamborghini which…
Japan’s Fujifilm, others invest in domestic antibiotics supply chain
TOKYO — Japanese pharmaceutical companies are ramping up investment to build a domestic supply chain for antibiotics, fueled by government subsidies designed to reduce the nation’s reliance on China for critical medicines. Fujifilm Toyama Chemical, a subsidi of Fujifilm Holdings, will invest about 10 billion yen ($67.3 million) to expand its plant in the city of Toyama.…
Chris Martin jokes couple is ‘having an affair’ at Coldplay concert after man ducks on kiss cam
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7-Eleven parent faces solo path to growth after Couche-Tard drops bid
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Democrats challenge whether Emil Bove’s controversial judicial nomination advanced after they walked out of vote
Democrats walked out of a Senate Judici Committee meeting Thursday to advance senior Justice Department official Emil Bove’s nomination for a federal judgeship, alleging Republicans improperly rushed the process. A spokesperson for the top Democrat on the panel, Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, said that as a result, it is an open question whether the…
Buy Suzuki Alto for Just Rs. 38,500 Per Month
Buy Suzuki Alto for Just Rs. 38,500 Per Month Even though prices have recently gone up, Suzuki Alto is now available on easy monthly installments at Suzuki Mian Channu Motors. This offer is a welcome relief for buyers who are finding it hard to afford vehicles due to rising costs. The dealership has announced that…
Floodwater reaches Islamabad Motorway, Causing major traffic jams
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Japan and EU to elevate ties, explore joint rare-earths procurement
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