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    30-Year Treasury Yield Hits Highest Level Since 2007

    The yield on 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds has surged to its highest level since 2007, reaching as high as 5.244% during trading. This significant increase comes after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, with yields on the benchmark 10-year note also rising to 4.671%. Market analysts attribute this development to growing concerns about long-term fiscal health and inflation.
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    Google Launches Gemini Spark: 24/7 AI Agent for Productivity

    Google has launched Gemini Spark, a 24/7 AI agent that can run in the background to execute complex tasks according to user instructions. Currently available to Google AI Ultra subscribers in Hong Kong and rolling out to Google AI Pro subscribers in India and Hong Kong, Spark is powered by the Gemini 3.6 Flash model and runs on Google's cloud infrastructure. It can connect with various Google Workspace apps and act as an active partner, performing tasks like organizing travel plans, analyzing emails, and managing calendars even when the user is asleep.
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    Grealish Misses Manchester City's Asian Tour Due to Injury Recovery

    Jack Grealish has been left out of Manchester City's preseason tour of Hong Kong and Seoul due to not having fully recovered from a foot injury sustained during his loan spell at Everton. The 30-year-old midfielder, who is entering the final year of his contract with City, has been open about his rehabilitation process and has denied reports that he was 'left out' of the squad. His future at the club remains uncertain, with Everton reportedly interested in another loan move and other clubs, including those in the Saudi Pro League, also showing interest. Meanwhile, City's preseason tour will feature matches against Inter Milan, K-League All Stars, and Atlético Madrid.
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    Japan Temporarily Slashes Food Tax to 1% for Inflation Relief

    Japan's government has announced a temporary reduction of the consumption tax on food from 8% to 1%, effective from April next year. This move aims to alleviate the pressure on living costs in the world's fourth largest economy, which are being exacerbated by the war in the Middle East and a weak Japanese yen. The program is expected to cost $61 billion and economists have warned about potential inflation.
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    Warriors' Inactive Offseason Raises Concerns About Stephen Curry's Future

    The Golden State Warriors have made no significant roster additions this offseason, leaving fans frustrated. The team's lack of action is reportedly due to owner Joe Lacob's apprehension about the franchise's future once Stephen Curry's prime ends. While the Warriors have re-signed key players like Draymond Green, they face a challenging season with injuries to Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody. Curry, entering his contract year, could use his leverage to push for roster changes.
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    NBA Investigation Delays Kawhi Leonard Trade to Raptors

    The Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers agreed to a trade involving Kawhi Leonard, but the deal is on hold due to an NBA investigation into possible salary cap circumvention. The probe, which began nearly 10 months ago, could extend into 2027 if the parties don't agree on findings or proposed settlements. Both teams still intend to complete the trade, but the outcome of the investigation may impact their ability to do so. The Raptors believe adding Leonard gives them the firepower to contend for the Eastern Conference crown, but they're unsure when he'll join the team.
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    Unidentified Object Crashes in Poland, Prosecutor's Office Investigates

    An unidentified aerial object was detected moving westward in Polish airspace at approximately 03:40. A F-16 fighter was dispatched to intercept it, but the object disappeared from radar six minutes later. A probable crash site was later indicated near Tarnawa-Kolonia in the Lublin region. The Military Department of the Lublin Regional Prosecutor's Office is conducting an investigation into the incident.
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    Moscow Region's Winter Preparations: Modernizing Heating and Gas Infrastructure

    The Moscow region is actively preparing for winter by modernizing its heating and gas infrastructure. This includes constructing and repairing heat supply facilities, modernizing boiler houses and heat networks, and connecting more households to gas. These efforts aim to provide reliable heat and gas supply to over 2 million residents, improving the quality of life for many.
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    Cabinet Agrees to Disclose Tabung Haji RCI Report

    The Malaysian Cabinet has decided to reclassify and make public the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) for the period 2014 to 2020. The report, which outlines mismanagement and betrayal of public trust, will be presented and discussed at a special meeting of the House of Representatives. The report also contains warnings from Bank Negara Malaysia that were ignored, leading to significant losses. The government has committed to conducting a full investigation and bringing those responsible to justice.
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