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49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says Tesla Autopilot was engaged during July 14 crash
Kyle Shanahan reported his Tesla was on Autopilot during his July 14 car crash in Palo Alto, causing multiple injuries in a head-on collision.
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Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei appears in first video since taking office amid health doubts
Iranian state media released an undated video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei teaching, amid conflicting reports on his health since a February airstrike.
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Matthias Jaissle wins first match as Newcastle coach in 2-1 Valencia friendly
Newcastle United defeated Valencia 2-1 in a pre-season friendly on August 8 in Jaissle's first match as head coach.
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WNBA rescinds Caitlin Clark's technical foul, averting one-game suspension
The WNBA removed Caitlin Clark's technical foul from August 8, preventing her suspension for the Indiana Fever's next game.
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Kano state marries 1,500 couples in mass wedding to aid low-income families
Kano state government held a mass wedding for 1,500 couples to support low-income families unable to afford marriage costs.
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Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Until US Meets Six Demands
Iran’s top security official declared the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US meets Tehran’s six demands.
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Mason Mount injured as Manchester United draw 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain in friendly
Manchester United played Paris Saint-Germain to a 1-1 draw on August 8 in Gothenburg, with Mason Mount leaving early due to a foot injury.
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Penang suspends ANPR parking enforcement after public backlash
Penang state government ordered an immediate suspension of the Automated Number Plate Recognition parking system after complaints from motorists.
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Opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo's acting Prime Minister during parliamentary session
Opposition MP Time Kadrijaj threw eggs at Kosovo’s acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti during a session on August 8, prompting suspension of parliament.
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Malaysia's Works Ministry seeks top development allocation in 2027 Budget
The Works Ministry aims to secure the highest development funding among ministries in Malaysia's 2027 budget to boost infrastructure projects nationwide.
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Singapore to face seven-time champions Thailand in 2026 ASEAN Championship semi-finals
Singapore's football team will play Thailand in two-legged ASEAN Championship semi-finals on August 15 and 18.
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Ipswich Town sign Serbian midfielder Sasa Lukic from Fulham on contract until 2030
Ipswich Town signed 29-year-old Serbian midfielder Sasa Lukic from Fulham on August 8, 2026, on a contract running to 2030.
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Penang Pakatan Harapan to Keep Barisan Nasional Exco Until Next General Election
Penang Pakatan Harapan has decided to retain Barisan Nasional's state executive councillor until the next general election, following their 2023 electoral pact.
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Unidentified Drone Explodes Near Trans-Balkan Gas Pipeline at Bulgaria-Romania Border
An unidentified drone exploded near Bulgaria's Trans-Balkan gas pipeline on August 8, entering from Romania with no casualties reported.
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Singapore PM Wong to unveil detailed family support plans at National Day Rally
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will announce government plans to support families and reduce child-raising costs on August 23 at the National Day Rally.
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Red Sox beat Athletics 13-1 with Payton Tolle's 14 strikeouts, extend winning streak to 9 games
On August 8, 2026, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Oakland Athletics 13-1 at Fenway Park, led by Payton Tolle's 14 strikeouts over six innings.
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Malaysia allocates RM4.06 billion to Sabah for rural water supply projects
The federal government has allocated RM4.06 billion to Sabah to improve clean water supply in rural areas, with the state government managing the projects.
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X ends Revenue Sharing program, launches Original Content Rewards starting September 8, 2026
X will shut down its Revenue Sharing program on September 7, 2026, replacing it with a new Original Content Rewards program for creators.
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Nvidia to Invest Up to $3 Billion in Lancium for AI Data Center Expansion
Nvidia will invest an initial $2 billion for a 20% stake in Lancium, with an additional $1 billion possible based on grid hookups.
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Trump signs executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism
Donald Trump signed two executive orders in early August 2026 aiming to limit birthright citizenship by restricting birth tourism.
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Rybakina, Fernandez advance while Andreeva exits at WTA Toronto Masters
Elena Rybakina and Leylah Fernandez won their third-round matches at the WTA Toronto Masters; Mirra Andreeva lost her match.
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Selangor to meet Panasonic workers affected by TV production shutdown next week
Selangor government will meet Panasonic factory workers next week to discuss support and job alternatives amid TV production closure affecting 400 workers.
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Fenway Sports Group sells 30% stake in Liverpool FC to consortium including Jeff Bezos
Fenway Sports Group agreed to sell 30% of Liverpool Football Club to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, including Jeff Bezos.
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Palestinian Doctor Hussam Abu Safia Detained by Israel Faces Health Crisis in Custody
Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, a Palestinian pediatrician detained by Israel since December 2024, suffers severe health decline amid alleged torture and denied release appeals.