United States
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Amazon’s Zoox and Alphabet’s Waymo expand robotaxi services to more US cities
Zoox began testing driverless vehicles in Houston and San Diego while Waymo launched autonomous rides in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa.
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Alibaba replaces Dingtalk CEO amid debate over AI strategy
Alibaba replaced Dingtalk CEO Chen Hang with technologist Chen Yusen after internal debate on AI strategy and leadership concerns.
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Nvidia launches DLSS 5 with NBA 2K27, limited to RTX 50-series GPUs
Nvidia released DLSS 5 on September 3, 2026, alongside NBA 2K27, requiring RTX 50-series GPUs and introducing new AI-driven visual enhancements.
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USPS Whistleblower Warns New Ballot System Could Disrupt November Midterms
A USPS whistleblower said a rushed new mail-in ballot system ordered by Trump risks rejecting large batches of ballots due to minor errors before November.
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Sonos unveils Sonos 27 OS update with AI features, new Beam Ultra soundbar and Ace Ultra headphones
Sonos announced the Sonos 27 OS update featuring generative AI and two new audio products, launching AI integrations this fall and September.
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Canada’s Liberal Party wins three by-elections amid US trade dispute
Canada’s Liberal Party secured three special election wins on August 31, boosting their House majority amid rising US trade tensions.
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Carlos Alcaraz Returns from Injury to Win First Round at 2026 US Open
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in his first match back after a four-month wrist injury layoff at the 2026 US Open.
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Donald Trump Jr’s 1789 Capital leads $1B funding round for prediction market Polymarket
Donald Trump Jr’s venture capital firm 1789 Capital is leading a $1 billion funding round in Polymarket, investing $300 million and valuing it at $21 billion.
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Dyson launches CameraJet toothbrush with built-in camera and flossing spray
Dyson unveiled the CameraJet smart toothbrush with a camera and mouthrinse spray on September 1 in Paris.
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US-backed NABEP secures 100-year rights to 17 Venezuelan oil fields with 65B barrels reserves
North American Blue Energy Partners won 100-year concessions for 17 Venezuelan oil fields, backed by a US government equity stake and $100B investment pledge.
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Iran pledges to reciprocate if US honors June interim deal commitments
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will immediately reciprocate if the US returns to its June memorandum of understanding commitments.
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John Galliano cancels planned Met exhibition after antisemitism backlash
John Galliano canceled a nine-month retrospective at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art after criticism over his past antisemitic remarks.
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US Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue amid lawsuit
The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to permit White House ballroom construction during ongoing litigation by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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Trump administration plans $4 million to support right-wing media in Europe
The Trump administration plans to spend $4 million to support right-wing media outlets in Europe as part of a $25 million funding package for conservative groups.
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Naomi Osaka and Amanda Anisimova win first-round matches at 2026 US Open
Naomi Osaka and Amanda Anisimova both won their first-round matches at the 2026 US Open on August 31, 2026.
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Signs point to possible North Korea-US summit as Kim Jong Un’s daughter emerges as successor
South Korea’s intelligence agency sees North Korea-US dialogue signs and succession moves for Kim Jong Un’s daughter Kim Ju Ae.
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US-Iran Clashes Push Oil Above $95, Shake Global Markets and Bonds
Renewed US-Iran military exchanges since August 29 have driven oil prices higher and triggered global bond selloffs amid geopolitical and inflation concerns.
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Keppel DC Reit and Keppel to acquire two Tokyo data centres for up to US$1.5 billion
Keppel DC Reit and Keppel announced a deal to buy a 90% stake in two Tokyo data centres, with closing expected in Q4 2026.
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FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon for Manipulating Ad Auctions and Overcharging Advertisers
The US FTC and 22 states sued Amazon on August 31, 2026, accusing it of manipulating digital ad auctions and overcharging 1.2 million advertisers by over $20 billion.
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Four fans arrested as police use stun grenades near Madison Square Garden in NBA Finals
Police arrested at least four fans and used stun grenades outside Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals on June 10.
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Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov Attends 2026 G20 Finance Meeting in US, Drawing European Criticism
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attended the 2026 G20 finance meeting in Asheville, sparking strong disapproval from European officials.
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Duane 'Keffe D' Davis found guilty of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur
Duane Davis was convicted of first-degree murder for Tupac Shakur’s 1996 drive-by killing after nearly 30 years of investigation.
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Apple sues OpenAI and ex-employees over alleged trade secret theft and evidence destruction
Apple filed suit accusing OpenAI and former employees of stealing trade secrets and destroying evidence related to hardware design and supply chain operations.
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Woman stabs Bank of America VP to death in Times Square, suspect shot by police
Pamela Cisneros stabbed two people in Times Square on August 31, killing Bank of America VP Erin Piacenti; police shot Cisneros dead after four-minute standoff.