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A robot broke Usain Bolt's sprint record by running 100 meters in 9.39 seconds, and another robot jumped 2.88 meters from a standstill, beating the human record!
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Liam Lawson is racing for Red Bull because Isack Hadjar got hurt!
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The special name for these colorful clouds is cloud iridescence!
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Countries disagree with FIFA's plan to sell part of the tournaments to investors.
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Finn Allen's new contract is worth NZ$740,000 over three years!
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What tasty treat was spotted with King Charles III?
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King Charles III was seen with RJ's black licorice in his car!
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  • differential The difference in numbers, like points scored in a game. Points differential helps decide which team is better when scores are tied.
  • thrashing To defeat someone very badly in a game. The team gave their opponents a thrashing with a score of 38-10.
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