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Two Media Groups Sue Trump Over Paid Faster Access to Truth Social Posts
The Intercept and Freedom of the Press Foundation sued Donald Trump over his company’s plan to sell early access to his Truth Social posts for up to $100,000 a month.
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Lilian Weng resigns from Thinking Machines Lab for health, rejoins OpenAI research team
Lilian Weng stepped down from Thinking Machines Lab citing health and stress, then joined OpenAI to lead a research group on AI self-improvement.
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UPS beats Q2 earnings estimates and raises full-year revenue and profit forecasts
UPS reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.76, surpassing estimates, and raised full-year revenue guidance to $91.2 billion.
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Former unit trust consultant jailed 18 months and fined RM2 million for investment fraud
Amran Mohd Amin, 59, was sentenced to 18 months in jail and fined RM2 million for cheating two men over unit trust investments in Kuala Lumpur.
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Baidu and Lyft start robotaxi testing in London with Freenow app
Baidu began public road tests of its Apollo Go RT6 robotaxis in London on July 28, operating via Lyft-owned Freenow app.
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UBS Reports 17% Profit Rise, Announces US$3 Billion Share Buyback Plan
UBS posted a 17% jump in Q2 net profit to US$2.8 billion and revealed a US$3 billion share buyback program by mid-2027.
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EU AI transparency rules requiring labeling of AI content take effect August 2, 2026
The European Union requires firms to label AI-generated content, including deepfakes, starting August 2, 2026, with large fines for noncompliance.
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Menara Merdeka 118 Renamed Menara Merdeka Maybank as Bank Moves HQ
Maybank officially changed Menara Merdeka 118’s name to Menara Merdeka Maybank on July 28, reflecting its new headquarters location.
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Aspyr remasters The Lord of the Rings: War in the North with plans for more LOTR game re-releases
Aspyr released a remastered Legacy Edition of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North on modern platforms and plans more LOTR game remasters.
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Keppel surpasses S$100 billion funds under management target ahead of schedule
Keppel exceeded its end-2026 interim funds under management target of S$100 billion as of July 28.
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Josh Kushner and Bob Iger to Buy Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 Billion
Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger agreed to purchase controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers for a record $12.5 billion.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres renews push to restart Cyprus peace talks
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met leaders in Cyprus in late July to revive peace talks stalled for nearly a decade.
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Origin Energy data breach exposes details of 900,000 customers
Origin Energy disclosed a data breach affecting about 900,000 current and former customers, including personal and partial financial information.
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Australia's June quarter inflation slows; RBA governor signals possible further rate hikes
Australia's consumer price inflation slowed in the June quarter as RBA Governor Michele Bullock said more rate hikes may be needed to meet targets.
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Malaysia to offer free 3-month AI software subscriptions to 100,000 youths completing courses
Malaysia will give 100,000 youths aged 18-30 free AI software access for three months after completing AI courses starting August 31, 2026.
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Google unveils Pixel Watch 5 with smarter AI, advanced health features, and faster performance
Google announced the Pixel Watch 5 with enhanced AI, health monitoring, and improved speed, available for pre-order August 12 and shipping August 20.
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Google unveils Pixel 11 series, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag with Gemini AI
Google announced the Pixel 11 lineup, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag with Gemini AI integration at its August 12 Made by Google event.
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Most Malaysian schools ready for six-year-olds entering Year One in 2027, reforms to launch
Malaysia’s Ministry of Education completed key infrastructure for six-year-old Year One intake in 2027 and plans a nationwide school reform pilot program.
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Singer Carly Simon reveals diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease at age 83
Carly Simon, 83, announced on July 27, 2026, that she has Parkinson’s disease and is preparing a new album for August release.
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Suicide deaths in Singapore rise 1.6% in 2024 with sharp increase among adults aged 30-39
Singapore reported 441 suicide deaths in 2024, a 1.6% rise from 2023, with suicides among adults aged 30-39 up 50%.
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Elon Musk’s X launches X Money banking service for US Premium subscribers
Elon Musk's social media app X launched X Money banking for US Premium and Premium+ users on July 28, 2026.
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Lionel Messi questions future in football after father Jorge’s death at 68
Lionel Messi expressed doubts about continuing his football career following the death of his father and longtime agent Jorge Messi last week.
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US Consumer Prices Rise Moderately in July 2026, Annual Inflation Eases to 3.4%
US Consumer Price Index edged up 0.1% in July, with annual inflation slipping to 3.4% as core prices and energy costs showed mixed trends.
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Justin Greaves sets Test record with five consecutive wicket maiden overs vs Pakistan
Justin Greaves took five wickets in five consecutive maiden overs on day three of the first Test against Pakistan in Trinidad.