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SpaceX Lockup Expiration Unlocks 911.5M Shares Without Immediate Sell-off
On August 6, 2026, SpaceX unlocked 911.5 million shares, doubling free float, but shares rose 6.14% instead of selling off.
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White House exempts Chinese open-weight AI models from US safety testing under Trump-era rules
The White House told US AI firms on August 4 that open-weight AI models from Chinese rivals will be exempt from government safety reviews under a Trump administration framework.
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Japan’s 2026 Defense White Paper Labels China as Biggest Strategic Challenge
Japan released its longest Defense White Paper on August 4, 2026, identifying China as its top strategic challenge amid rising Taiwan Strait tensions and regional military activity.
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Russian soldier kills four, including three civilians, in Crimea shooting near Sevastopol
A Russian soldier opened fire on soldiers and civilians in Khmelnytske village near Sevastopol on August 4, killing four and wounding four others.
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Malaysia considers EV sales levy to fund public charging network expansion
Malaysia is considering a levy on every electric vehicle sold to fund expansion of its public EV charging infrastructure amid insufficient industry investment.
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Saudi Aramco reports $33.4 billion Q2 net profit amid US-Iran war-driven oil price surge
Saudi Aramco's second-quarter net income rose to about $33.4 billion, up 33-44% year-over-year amid disruptions to regional oil supplies.
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AI agent memory, coding skills, and loop control dominate GitHub trends today
Top GitHub repos highlight innovations in AI agent frameworks, coding skillsets, and long-running workflow systems.
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TikTok settles three California lawsuits over teen addiction and mental health claims
TikTok agreed to settle three lawsuits by teenagers alleging addiction and mental health harm caused by the platform.
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Microsoft to enable Xbox 360 games on PC and extend backward compatibility to new devices
Microsoft will let developers bring Xbox 360 games to PC and expand backward compatibility to next-gen Xbox and handheld devices starting 2027.
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Iran adopts calibrated escalation to pressure US over Strait of Hormuz control
Iran is intensifying threats to Middle East shipping lanes to pressure the US over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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US Defense Department signs $3B deal to expand Patriot and THAAD missile parts production
The US Department of Defense signed a $3 billion deal with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to boost production of Patriot PAC-3 and THAAD missile interceptors.
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Trump Media launches Truth API to deliver fastest access to Truth Social posts
Trump Media & Technology Group launched Truth API on August 1, 2026, offering paid, near real-time access to posts from key Truth Social accounts.
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Ohio GOP Rep. Max Miller Faces Resignation Calls Over Abuse Allegations
Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno and other Republicans called on Congressman Max Miller to resign over domestic abuse claims; Miller denies the allegations and seeks reelection.
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Myanmar's detained Aung San Suu Kyi meets with Red Cross representative in Naypyidaw
Aung San Suu Kyi met with the International Committee of the Red Cross representative in Naypyidaw on August 3, her first confirmed contact with foreign officials since 2021.
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Shiho Kuwaki wins 2026 Women's British Open in playoff over Esther Henseleit
Shiho Kuwaki claimed her first major title by defeating Esther Henseleit in a sudden-death playoff at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
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Confederation of African Football unanimously backs FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid global dissent
The Confederation of African Football unanimously confirmed support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino on August 6 amid criticism from other regions.
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Two firefighting helicopters collide near Athens, killing two crew members
Two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air near Athens on August 2, killing two crew members and injuring two others.
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Microsoft raises Xbox Series S and X prices sharply in UK and Europe
Microsoft increased Xbox Series S and X console prices by up to 49% in the UK and €200 in Europe on August 1, 2026.
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Dodgers acquire two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal from Tigers in trade
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded for left-hander Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, sending three prospects in return.
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Shooting at In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls kills three, injures multiple
A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho on August 1 left at least three dead and several injured.
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BN and PN win two-thirds majority in Negeri Sembilan state election as PH concedes defeat
Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional secured a two-thirds majority in the August 1 Negeri Sembilan election, with Pakatan Harapan conceding defeat.
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2026 Bahrain Grand Prix to Take Place at Sepang Circuit, Boosting Malaysian Tourism
The 2026 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix will run at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit from October 2-4 amid Middle East conflicts, boosting local tourism [s1,s3,s5].
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Chinese Military Uses US AI Model Outputs to Develop Domestic Defense Systems
Chinese military researchers used outputs from US AI models like OpenAI's GPT-3.5 to train defense AI systems for surveillance and target recognition.
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Trump says US has not agreed to let Ukraine build Patriot missile systems
President Trump stated on July 31 that the US has not approved licensing Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles, despite recent talks and differing statements from Kiev.