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Heidi Beirich Arrested in Wire Fraud Case Linked to Southern Poverty Law Center
Heidi Beirich, far-right extremism expert and former SPLC official, was arrested on multiple financial crime charges in California on August 12.
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US charges 11 in decade-long sham marriage fraud involving Chinese nationals and US soldiers
US prosecutors charged 11 people in a sham marriage scheme involving over 1,000 fake marriages including at least 14 active-duty US soldiers.
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U.S. July 2026 Budget Deficit Hits $432 Billion, Highest Since March 2021
The U.S. federal budget deficit surged to $432.3 billion in July 2026, a 48% rise from last year, driven by record spending and calendar timing effects.
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Hull City sign Senegal defender Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano for club record fee
Hull City signed Senegalese left-footed centre-back Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano on a five-year deal for a club record fee.
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AI agents, OSINT tools, and on-device models drive GitHub’s top trending projects today
Today’s top GitHub repositories highlight rapid growth in AI workspaces, browser automation, OSINT, and lightweight foundation models for edge devices.
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SpaceXAI launches Grok 4.6, a cost-efficient AI model matching top performers
SpaceXAI released Grok 4.6, a large language model scoring 61 on the intelligence index with significantly lower costs than competitors.
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ICE to Equip Officers with Electric Shock Gloves by March 2027 at $20 Million Cost
ICE plans to spend up to $20 million to purchase and issue CTG-5 G.L.O.V.E. electric shock gloves to officers by March 2027.
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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill police chief and several Palestinians amid ceasefire breaches
Israeli drone strikes killed Gaza City police chief and multiple Palestinians on August 12-13 amid ceasefire violations.
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Google launches Pixel 11 series smartphones for preorder with gift card and trade-in deals
Google announced the Pixel 11 lineup available for preorder today, offering gift cards and trade-in credits up to $600.
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LIV Golf cancels $40M Michigan team championship, ending season early
LIV Golf canceled its $40 million Michigan team championship set for Aug 27-30, raising fresh questions about the league's future.
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Sony unveils August 2026 PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup
Sony announced new PlayStation Plus games including Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and Vampire Survivors for August 2026.
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Ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz falls to monthly low amid US-Iran conflict
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to around 8 vessels on August 11, its lowest for the month amid ongoing hostilities.
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak nears deadliest on record with over 4,300 cases, WHO says
The 2026 Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has over 4,300 confirmed cases and more than 2,000 deaths, poised to surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa epidemic.
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Coyote vs. ACME to Hit Theaters August 28 After Shelving and Sale
Ketchup Entertainment acquired and will release Coyote vs. ACME in U.S. theaters on August 28, 2026, after Warner Bros. shelved the completed film.
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Over 30 countries and EU condemn Iran's executions of protesters, call for halt
France, the UK, Canada, and over 30 countries along with the EU condemned Iran's execution of protesters and called for an immediate stop and detainee release.
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Google launches $29 Pixel Tag as AirTag competitor for Android devices
Google unveiled the $29 Pixel Tag tracker on August 12, enabling Android users to locate items via Google’s Find Hub network.
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Iran Claims Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Conflict, Fuel Prices Rise in US
Iran's deputy foreign minister declared sole control over the Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran tensions escalate and US gas prices hit $4.08 per gallon.
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Over 500 Fake Websites Impersonating Singapore MHA, Home Team Agencies Taken Down
More than 500 fake websites posing as Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs and Home Team agencies were detected and removed in early August 2026.
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Google unveils Pixel 11 series with 120X zoom and Instant Night Sight upgrades
Google announced the Pixel 11 series with advanced cameras including 120X Pro Zoom and faster night photography.
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Russia Blames Ukrainian Attacks for Rising Global Food Prices and Grain Shortages
Russia accused Ukraine of escalating global food price rises by targeting grain infrastructure and exports in recent strikes.
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US stocks rise on August 12 led by AI earnings and steady inflation data
US stock markets gained on August 12, boosted by strong AI earnings and inflation figures aligning with expectations.
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Google launches tap-to-share feature for Android Quick Share on Pixel and Samsung devices
Google rolled out tap-to-share for its Quick Share feature on Pixel 6 and newer phones starting August 12, 2026.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Returns Home After Hernia Surgery
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was discharged from hospital and returned home on August 12 following hernia surgery.
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Nine Areas in Sarawak Record Unhealthy Air Pollutant Index Readings on August 15, 2026
Nine areas in Sarawak recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings on August 15, 2026, with Kuching showing the highest levels.