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Anonymous AI Model Ox Alpha Released on OpenRouter with High Capacity and Free Access
Ox Alpha, a free AI model supporting coding and multi-modal inputs, launched anonymously on OpenRouter on August 20, 2026.
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AI Coding Agents and Local-First Tools Dominate GitHub Trending Today
Rust and JavaScript projects enabling local AI coding agents, prompt engineering, and hardware remapping lead stars gained, highlighting utility and privacy focus.
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Coco Gauff wins 2026 Cincinnati Open women’s singles title over Jessica Pegula
Coco Gauff defeated Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 on August 23 to claim her second Cincinnati Open title.
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Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game after altercation with Natasha Cloud
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game on August 23 after a verbal confrontation with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
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Haze From Indonesian Forest Fires Causes Unhealthy Air Quality Across Malaysia
Between Aug 23 and 26, multiple Malaysian states including Sarawak saw unhealthy air pollution levels due to haze from Indonesian forest fires.
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Japanese Olympic figure skating pair Rikuryu announces engagement
Japanese pair skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their engagement on August 23, 2026.
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Taiwanese artist Tsai Yi-chen arrested for damaging Japan's Buddha Footprint Stone
Taiwanese artist Tsai Yi-chen was arrested in Japan for allegedly damaging a national treasure, the Buddha Footprint Stone, in April 2026.
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Amnesty International says Indian police used excessive force in youth protests over exam leaks
Amnesty International reported Indian police used pellet guns and other weapons excessively against youth protesters in New Delhi and Bihar in July 2026.
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Moderna and Merck announce personalised mRNA cancer vaccine cuts melanoma recurrence
Moderna and Merck developed a personalised mRNA cancer vaccine that reduced melanoma recurrence in a late-stage trial, boosting Moderna shares 177%.
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Nvidia to Raise AI Server Prices by Over 15% in Early 2027 Due to Memory Cost Surge
Nvidia has notified major customers that AI server prices will increase by more than 15% starting early 2027, driven by rising memory chip costs.
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Iran-linked hackers shut down small UK gas power plant for 4 days
Iran-linked hackers shut down a small UK gas peaking power plant for four days in early July, the first confirmed attack on UK energy infrastructure by this group.
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Trump's Investment Account Conducted Over 1,000 Stock Trades in June 2026
President Donald Trump's investment account made more than 1,000 stock transactions totaling up to $263 million in June 2026, according to disclosures.
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Ten undocumented migrants escape from Tanah Merah Immigration Depot, one recaptured
Ten undocumented migrants escaped from Tanah Merah Immigration Depot early Aug 23; one was recaptured and nine remain at large.
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Newcastle and Liverpool honor Kevin Keegan ahead of Premier League opener
Newcastle United and Liverpool paid tribute to Kevin Keegan before their Premier League opener at St James' Park on August 23, 2026.
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Shein to IPO on Hong Kong Exchange with Valuation Up to $27 Billion
Shein launched its Hong Kong IPO seeking to raise $1.77 billion, valuing the fast-fashion giant up to $27 billion amid recent losses.
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US expands Iran sanctions as oil prices dip and markets await Nvidia earnings, Jackson Hole speech
US Treasury expanded sanctions on Iran, sending oil prices lower and rattling markets ahead of Nvidia’s earnings and Fed Chair Warsh’s speech.
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Iran announces discovery of over 7.5 trillion cubic feet natural gas field in Fars province
Iran revealed a new natural gas field in Fars province with more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet of reserves amid ongoing Middle East war damage.
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Syria and Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan to ease tensions after strikes
On August 23, 2026, Syria and Israel met in US-mediated talks in Jordan to ease tensions and discuss security agreements following Israeli strikes on Syrian territory.
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Selangor denies viral poster claiming special holiday for Sukma 2026 victory
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari denied a viral poster claiming a special holiday for the state's Sukma 2026 win.
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Iranian Parliamentary Committee Approves Fees on Ships Passing Strait of Hormuz, Blacklists Violators
Iran’s parliamentary committee approved draft law to charge fees on ships through Strait of Hormuz and blacklisted 45 vessels for violations.
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Erling Haaland shaves iconic long hair to buzz cut ahead of new Manchester City season
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland cut his long hair to a short buzz cut before Manchester City's 2026-27 Premier League opener.
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least two Palestinians including child amid ceasefire breaches
Israeli air and drone attacks in Gaza on August 23-24 killed two Palestinians, including a 4-year-old boy, and wounded seven amid ongoing ceasefire violations.
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King Harald V Hospitalized with Blood Infection, Public Engagements Canceled
Norway’s 89-year-old King Harald V is hospitalized with haemolytic anaemia and blood infection, responding to antibiotics, with Crown Prince Haakon acting as regent.
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UK PM Andy Burnham visits Kyiv, announces missile tech sharing to support Ukraine
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Kyiv on Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day and pledged ongoing support, including missile technology sharing.