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A quarter of large non-Iranian oil tankers trapped in Persian Gulf have escaped since Iran war began
Since the Iran war erupted in February, 29 of 109 large non-Iranian oil tankers trapped in the Persian Gulf have crossed the Strait of Hormuz.
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Multiple ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing regional tensions
Multiple vessels have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz this week amid continuing war-related risks, Chevron says.
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'Obsession' Surpasses 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' at US Box Office in Second Weekend
'Obsession,' a low-budget horror film, outperformed 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' in its second US weekend, earning up to $30 million domestically.
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Fed Holds Rates Steady in July Amid Inflation Concerns and Debate on Future Hikes
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates at 3.5%-3.75% in July but flagged the need for potential tightening if inflation stays high.
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Majority of Young Americans More Concerned Than Excited About AI, Worry Over Job Losses
A 2026 survey shows 55% of Americans under 30 view AI with concern over excitement, citing job losses and creativity fears.
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Acer to launch Nitro Blaze Link Linux handheld for PC game streaming in Q4 2026
Acer announced the Nitro Blaze Link, a Linux handheld streaming device for PC games, launching in Q4 2026 in North America and EMEA.
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Fire on Amtrak work train near New York's Penn Station injures five and disrupts rail service
A fire on an Amtrak work train near New York's Penn Station early Friday injured five and delayed regional rail services.
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European Central Bank Set to Raise Rates in June Amid Rising Inflation in France and Spain
The European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points in June due to accelerating inflation in major Eurozone economies.
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Ocado to Upgrade and Manage Asda’s Online Grocery Sales and Deliveries from 2027
Ocado Group will replace and run Asda’s online grocery platform and deliveries starting early 2027.
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China’s Wuxi Taclink plans potential secondary listing in Singapore, may raise $156M
Wuxi Taclink Optoelectronics is considering a secondary share sale in Singapore, targeting at least S$200 million, marking a potential first for a mainland-traded company [s1,s2].
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Majority of Americans Say Trump Inappropriately Profited from Cryptocurrency Since Return to Office
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 63% of Americans believe President Trump and family profited improperly from cryptocurrency since his return to office.
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US and Canada near trade deal to cut tariffs on key goods including agriculture and autos
The US and Canada are finalizing a trade deal to reduce tariffs on goods including agriculture, autos, steel, and liquor, officials say.
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US Justice Department Defends Prosecution of James Comey Over Threatening Seashells Post
The US Justice Department defended its prosecution of James Comey for a social media post interpreted as threatening President Trump.
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US Bitcoin ETFs see $2.8 billion outflows in longest streak since launch
US spot-Bitcoin ETFs recorded $2.8 billion in net outflows over nine straight days in May, marking their longest withdrawal streak since January 2024 launch.
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HSG emerges as top bidder to buy Blackstone’s 45% stake in Leica Camera AG
HSG is leading the bid to acquire Blackstone Inc.’s 45% stake in German camera maker Leica Camera AG.
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Donald Trump nominates Dr. Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner
Donald Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to become commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration.
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Google launches Pixel 11 series with minor hardware updates and AI software features
Google unveiled the Pixel 11 series, featuring subtle hardware changes and new AI-driven software, with prices rising from last year’s models.
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Photo and video journalists in Gaza to receive 2026 Golden Pen of Freedom award
Professional photo and video journalists in Gaza will receive the 2026 Golden Pen of Freedom for risking their lives reporting on the war.
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India Lowers 2026 Monsoon Rainfall Forecast to 90% of Normal, Raising Crop and Inflation Concerns
India revised its June-September 2026 monsoon rainfall forecast to 90% of the long-term average, citing a likely El Niño event and raising concerns over crops and inflation.
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US 30-year Treasury yield hits highest since 2007 amid inflation and debt concerns
US 30-year Treasury yield climbed above 5.3%, the highest since 2007, driven by inflation fears, rising debt, and large corporate bond issuances.
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Amazon makes AI-powered Alexa+ free for all US Fire TV users
Amazon announced Alexa+ will be free for all compatible Fire TV devices in the US with automatic upgrades starting today.
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Angie Nixon wins Florida Democratic Senate primary, will face Ashley Moody in November
Florida state representative Angie Nixon secured the Democratic Senate nomination, defeating Alexander Vindman on August 18.
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US Treasury to Double Long-Term Bond Buybacks to Curb Rising Yields
The US Treasury announced it will at least double buybacks of 10- to 30-year bonds to ease rising yields hitting multi-decade highs.
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Angela Hill, first Black female UFC headliner, readies for Macau strawweight bout
Angela Hill, the first African American woman signed to the UFC, will fight Xiong Jingnan in Macau on August 22.