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US 30-year Treasury yield hits highest since 2007 amid Middle East tensions and fiscal concerns
US 30-year Treasury yields rose to 5.34%, the highest since 2007, driven by geopolitical tensions and increased government spending.
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French Teen Accused of Licking iJooz Straw in Singapore Returns as Case Adjourned
Didier Maximilien, 18, returned from overseas trip as his Singapore court case over licking a vending machine straw was adjourned to June 26.
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Dune: Part Three Tickets Go on Sale Ahead of December 18 Release with Early Screenings
Tickets for Dune: Part Three are now available, with early 'Dune Insider' screenings set for December 14 and 15 before the full release December 18.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with enhanced safety, parental controls globally
On August 18, 2026, OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT for Teens, a tailored version with stronger safety features and educational tools for ages 13 to 17 worldwide.
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SentinelOne to cut 8% of staff to boost AI and cloud investments
SentinelOne announced on May 28 a layoff of about 8% of its workforce to increase AI, data, and cloud spending.
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US pauses new 50% tariffs on $20B in Canadian goods amid trade talks
US President Donald Trump announced a three-day pause on new 50% tariffs on Canadian imports pending a trade deal finalization.
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Knicks center Mitchell Robinson suffers broken right pinky ahead of NBA Finals
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson fractured his right pinky finger before the 2026 NBA Finals, with no timetable for return announced.
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Oklahoma City Thunder's Jalen Williams ruled out for Game 7 of Western Conference Finals
Jalen Williams will miss Game 7 on August 19 against the Spurs due to a left hamstring injury sustained earlier in the series.
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Malaysian government plans support for media amid AI and economic challenges
Malaysia's Communications Ministry is developing initiatives to help media practitioners address AI and economic uncertainties, says Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
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US Navy Destroyer USS Benfold Loses Power, Drifts Four Days in South China Sea
USS Benfold suffered a generator failure on July 24 causing total power loss and drifting for four days before being towed to Subic Bay for repairs.
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Jacob Daniel Baker Arrested in Connection to Three Killings on Hawaii's Big Island
Jacob Daniel Baker, 36, was arrested Thursday on Hawaii's Big Island for suspicion in three killings of elderly men.
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China’s private fund assets reach record 23.46 trillion yuan amid tech and quant growth
China’s private fund assets hit a record 23.46 trillion yuan by April 2026, driven by surging tech and quantitative fund investments.
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Linux 7.1-rc6 Released with Driver Updates and USB Fixes; Linux 7.2 Development Continues
Linux 7.1-rc6 launched with multiple driver updates and USB fixes as Linux 7.2 development adds NVIDIA GA100 support.
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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77 after six decades with band
Frank Beard, longtime drummer of ZZ Top, died at 77 on August 17 at his Texas ranch in hospice care.
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France to expel two Iranian diplomats after July detention of French embassy staff in Tehran
France will expel two Iranian diplomats in response to the July detention and intimidation of French embassy staff by Iranian security forces in Tehran.
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Amazon Ends Internal AI Usage Leaderboard After Misuse Raises Costs
Amazon shut down its internal AI usage leaderboard in August 2026 after employees misused it, driving up compute costs through excessive AI calls.
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Apollo and Blackstone seek partners for $36B debt deal to fund AI chips for Anthropic
Apollo and Blackstone are seeking investors for a $36 billion debt financing deal to help Anthropic acquire AI chips from Google.
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26th Golden Trailer Awards Honor Excellence in Hollywood Movie Previews
The 26th Golden Trailer Awards recognized the creators behind Hollywood movie trailers across more than 100 categories in Los Angeles.
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US Judge Lifts Stay on Ending Deportation Protections for 5,000 Ethiopians Under TPS
US District Judge Brian Murphy lifted the stay on ending Temporary Protected Status for roughly 5,000 Ethiopians, allowing DHS to terminate their deportation protections.
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AI Startup Groq Raises $650 Million to Launch Groq2 Focused on AI Cloud Services
Groq is raising $650 million from existing investors to create Groq2, a company focused on AI inference cloud platforms after a $20 billion Nvidia licensing deal.
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Connecticut Sun waive Hailey Van Lith after nine games to activate Leïla Lacan
Connecticut Sun waived guard Hailey Van Lith on August 17 to make room for rookie Leïla Lacan.
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Texas Tech Coach Joey McGuire Challenges Texas to Week 1 Football Game After Sarkisian Comments
Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire challenged Texas to schedule a Week 1 football game following disparaging remarks by Texas coach Steve Sarkisian.
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Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy differ on Vikings QB competition and relationship
Veteran Kyler Murray and rookie J.J. McCarthy are competing for the Minnesota Vikings starting QB job, offering contrasting views on their working relationship.
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Israeli Strikes Damage Multiple UNESCO-Protected Heritage Sites in Southern Lebanon
Israeli military attacks near Tyre and Nabatieh damaged historic sites under UNESCO protection, drawing condemnation from Lebanese officials and NGOs.