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[Breaking News]Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO, United States, Dec. 23 Kyodo - New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami attends a press conference after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami gives a thumbs-up on the field following a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami puts on his new team cap and jersey during a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami gives a thumbs-up on the field following a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami gives a thumbs-up on the field following a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami (L) shakes hands with General Manager Chris Getz on the field following a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami gives a thumbs-up during a press conference after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami attends a press conference after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami attends a press conference after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

An instructor speaks to servicemen during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen load magazines during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen participate in the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen line up during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

A serviceman digs in the forest during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

A drone flies during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

A serviceman speaks to the press during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

A serviceman walks with a rifle in the forest during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen get familiar with weapons during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen get familiar with weapons during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen get familiar with weapons during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen load magazines during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

A serviceman walks along a burning ground during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

An instructor speaks to servicemen during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen get familiar with weapons during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

An armed serviceman walks along the road during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen clean weapons during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen walk past the burning grass in the forest during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

A serviceman carries a spade and a rifle during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

An instructor speaks to servicemen during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

An instructor speaks to servicemen during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen practise to assemble and disassemble weapons during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen clean weapons during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

An instructor speaks to servicemen during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen participate in the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen get familiar with weapons during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

An instructor speaks to servicemen during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen participate in the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

An instructor speaks to servicemen during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

A man squats by a drone during the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Drills of military volunteers enlisted under "Contract 18-24" programme

Servicemen participate in the training of military volunteers who enlisted in military service under the "Contract 18-24" project, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 15, 2025. The initiative of Ukraines Ministry of Defence was designed for Ukrainians aged 18-24 who are willing to voluntarily join the Defence Forces for one year. The project offers new opportunities for volunteers aged 18-24, including attractive financial rewards, professional military training based on NATO standards, and social guarantees unavailable in any civilian job. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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US: Yankees Fans Set Soto Jersey On Fire After Mets Deal Announcement

Angry New York Yankees fans burned Juan Soto's jersey following the announcement on Sunday, December 8, that he had signed a massive 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets.

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NASA Selects SpaceX for Dragonfly Mission to Titan

Handout photo dated 2024 shows Artist’s concept of Dragonfly soaring over the dunes of Saturn’s moon Titan. NASA has selected SpaceX to provide launch services for the Dragonfly mission, a rotorcraft lander mission under NASA’s New Frontiers Program, designed to explore Saturn’s moon Titan. The mission will sample materials and determine surface composition in different geologic settings, advancing our search for the building blocks of life. The firm-fixed-price contract has a value of approximately $256.6 million, which includes launch services and other mission related costs. The Dragonfly mission currently has a targeted launch period from July 5, 2028, to July 25, 2028, on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Dragonfly centers on novel approach to planetary exploration, employing a rotorcraft-lander to travel between and sample diverse sites on Saturn’s largest moon. With contributions from partners around the globe, Dragonfly’s scientific payload

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Nokia Sells Subsea Cable Unit To French State

Handout photo courtesy of Alcatel Submarine Networks. France has a new public company: Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), the submarine telecom cable production and installation subsidiary of Finnish equipment manufacturer Nokia. Antoine Armand, the French economy minister, and Marc Ferracci, the French industry minister, will sign the contract to acquire 80 % of the capital at the company's historic plant in Calais, northern France, on the morning of November 5. Negotiations between the French state and Nokia were announced on June 27. Photo by ASN via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nokia Sells Subsea Cable Unit To French State

Handout photo courtesy of Alcatel Submarine Networks. France has a new public company: Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), the submarine telecom cable production and installation subsidiary of Finnish equipment manufacturer Nokia. Antoine Armand, the French economy minister, and Marc Ferracci, the French industry minister, will sign the contract to acquire 80 % of the capital at the company's historic plant in Calais, northern France, on the morning of November 5. Negotiations between the French state and Nokia were announced on June 27. Photo by ASN via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nokia Sells Subsea Cable Unit To French State

Handout photo courtesy of Alcatel Submarine Networks. France has a new public company: Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), the submarine telecom cable production and installation subsidiary of Finnish equipment manufacturer Nokia. Antoine Armand, the French economy minister, and Marc Ferracci, the French industry minister, will sign the contract to acquire 80 % of the capital at the company's historic plant in Calais, northern France, on the morning of November 5. Negotiations between the French state and Nokia were announced on June 27. Photo by ASN via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nokia Sells Subsea Cable Unit To French State

Handout photo courtesy of Alcatel Submarine Networks. France has a new public company: Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), the submarine telecom cable production and installation subsidiary of Finnish equipment manufacturer Nokia. Antoine Armand, the French economy minister, and Marc Ferracci, the French industry minister, will sign the contract to acquire 80 % of the capital at the company's historic plant in Calais, northern France, on the morning of November 5. Negotiations between the French state and Nokia were announced on June 27. Photo by ASN via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nokia Sells Subsea Cable Unit To French State

Handout photo courtesy of Alcatel Submarine Networks. France has a new public company: Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), the submarine telecom cable production and installation subsidiary of Finnish equipment manufacturer Nokia. Antoine Armand, the French economy minister, and Marc Ferracci, the French industry minister, will sign the contract to acquire 80 % of the capital at the company's historic plant in Calais, northern France, on the morning of November 5. Negotiations between the French state and Nokia were announced on June 27. Photo by ASN via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nokia Sells Subsea Cable Unit To French State

Handout photo courtesy of Alcatel Submarine Networks. France has a new public company: Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), the submarine telecom cable production and installation subsidiary of Finnish equipment manufacturer Nokia. Antoine Armand, the French economy minister, and Marc Ferracci, the French industry minister, will sign the contract to acquire 80 % of the capital at the company's historic plant in Calais, northern France, on the morning of November 5. Negotiations between the French state and Nokia were announced on June 27. Photo by ASN via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nokia Sells Subsea Cable Unit To French State

Handout photo courtesy of Alcatel Submarine Networks. France has a new public company: Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), the submarine telecom cable production and installation subsidiary of Finnish equipment manufacturer Nokia. Antoine Armand, the French economy minister, and Marc Ferracci, the French industry minister, will sign the contract to acquire 80 % of the capital at the company's historic plant in Calais, northern France, on the morning of November 5. Negotiations between the French state and Nokia were announced on June 27. Photo by ASN via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nokia Sells Subsea Cable Unit To French State

Handout photo courtesy of Alcatel Submarine Networks. France has a new public company: Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), the submarine telecom cable production and installation subsidiary of Finnish equipment manufacturer Nokia. Antoine Armand, the French economy minister, and Marc Ferracci, the French industry minister, will sign the contract to acquire 80 % of the capital at the company's historic plant in Calais, northern France, on the morning of November 5. Negotiations between the French state and Nokia were announced on June 27. Photo by ASN via ABACAPRESS.COM