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New York Knicks one win from ending 53-year NBA title drought, overshadowing World Cup
The New York Knicks lead the NBA Finals 3-1 over the San Antonio Spurs and are close to winning their first title in 53 years, drawing local focus from the World Cup.
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Peter Sarsgaard Cast as Amon in HBO's The Last of Us Season 3
Peter Sarsgaard joins HBO’s The Last of Us season 3 as Amon, leader of the Seraphites cult in Seattle.
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Adobe CFO Dan Durn to Leave on June 15 Amid CEO Search and Strong Q2 Results
Adobe announced CFO Dan Durn will step down June 15 while continuing its search for a new CEO after strong Q2 earnings.
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UK launches meningitis B vaccine for year 13 leavers and new university students after outbreaks
The UK government will offer two doses of meningitis B vaccine Bexsero this autumn to school leavers and first-time university students amid recent outbreaks.
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Ark Investment Forecasts $300 Billion Annual Revenue for SpaceX Orbital Data Centers by Late 2020s
Ark Investment's Brett Winton predicts SpaceX could earn $300 billion annually from orbital data centers by late 2020s.
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BMW secures first Hypercar pole at 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours
BMW took pole position for the 94th Le Mans 24 Hours on June 11, 2023, with car number 15 driven by Vanthoor, Magnussen, and Marciello.
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Haiti midfielder Leverton Pierre ruled out of World Cup with leg injury
Haiti midfielder Leverton Pierre is ruled out of the 2026 World Cup due to an adductor injury; Garven Metusala replaces him.
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Xi Jinping Urges Middle East to Reject External Interference, Builds New Security Architecture
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Middle East nations to oppose outside interference and build new regional security during talks in Egypt on September 2.
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Encrypted Spaces architecture launched for secure collaborative applications
Encrypted Spaces architecture enables secure collaborative apps with encrypted data and cryptographic proof on untrusted servers.
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Orchard Road faces competition and adapts amid changing retail trends in Singapore
Orchard Road struggles with competition from e-commerce and regional shopping hubs as Singapore steps up efforts to reinvent its iconic retail street.
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Raul Jimenez scores in Mexico's World Cup opener after skull injury and personal loss
Raul Jimenez scored in Mexico's 2-0 win over South Africa in his first 2026 World Cup start following a serious injury and his father's death.
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Mexico Embassy hosts World Cup watch party at CHIJMES with 500+ fans
The Embassy of Mexico in Singapore held a World Cup watch party at CHIJMES on June 11 for over 500 fans ahead of Mexico's 2-0 win over South Africa.
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US plans new semiconductor tariffs with exemptions for domestic manufacturing
The US is considering tariffs on imported semiconductors but offering relief to companies building chip fabs domestically, Commerce Secretary Lutnick said.
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Whistleblower warns USPS mail voting system rush risks millions of ballots undelivered
A whistleblower alleges USPS compressed mail voting system development to three months, risking millions of ballots undelivered before midterms.
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UN warns global warming to exceed 1.5°C within years, may reach 2.6°C under current policies
The UN reported Sept 2, 2026 that global warming will likely surpass 1.5°C soon, peaking between 1.8°C and 2.6°C depending on emissions policies.
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Sunway Lagoon roller coaster remains closed after August 22 incident involving 22 riders
Sunway Lagoon's roller coaster in Subang Jaya stays closed as investigations continue following an August 22 ride stoppage affecting 22 riders.
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Bank of Canada holds policy rate at 2.25% amid US tariffs and economic uncertainty
The Bank of Canada kept its policy rate steady at 2.25% on September 2, 2026, marking nearly a year without change amid trade tensions and inflation risks.
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Singapore MPs to propose motion on food resilience and reducing food waste amid rising prices
Four PAP MPs will table a private member's motion in Parliament to boost food resilience and tackle food waste starting September 8, 2026.
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Singapore to Expand Childcare Leave, Allowing Up to 12 Days Per Parent Annually
Singapore announced a new childcare leave scheme increasing leave entitlements up to 12 days per year per parent, with implementation to take several months.
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PETRONAS to Maintain 2 Million Barrels per Day Oil and Gas Output Through 2028
PETRONAS announced plans to sustain Malaysia's oil and gas production at two million barrels of oil equivalent per day through 2028.
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Ryanair lowers fiscal 2027 passenger target, warns of higher European airfares due to fuel costs
Ryanair cut its fiscal 2027 passenger target from 216 million to 214 million and warned of fare rises if high fuel prices persist.
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Israeli ministers propose mass removal of Palestinians from Gaza amid election campaign
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz and security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir unveiled plans to relocate Gaza’s population pending US approval.
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US Energy Secretary Announces Venezuela Oil Output to More Than Double After New Deals
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said agreements signed in Caracas will more than double Venezuela’s crude oil production in coming years.
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Dutch Central Bank Moves 86 Tonnes of Gold from North America to London Amid Geopolitical Concerns
The Dutch Central Bank transferred 86 tonnes of gold reserves from the US and Canada to the UK between March and August 2026 to enhance crisis readiness.