United States
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US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Dan Driscoll resigned as US Army Secretary after 18 months amid reported conflicts with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Turkey returns to World Cup after 24 years to face Australia in Group D opener
Turkey will play Australia in the Group D opener in Vancouver, marking Turkey's first World Cup appearance since 2002.
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US Military Confirms No Troop Deployment to Polling Sites for 2026 Midterms
General Dan Caine stated the military will not send federal troops or federalized National Guard to polling places for the November 2026 midterm elections.
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Anthropic ends secret performance limits on Claude Fable 5 after researcher backlash
Anthropic reversed a covert policy downgrading Claude Fable 5 AI model performance for researchers after criticism and now notifies users of restrictions.
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US Supreme Court allows Trump White House ballroom construction to continue in 5-4 ruling
The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to let Trump administration continue building a $400 million White House ballroom, blocking orders to halt above-ground work.
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Argentina and Ivory Coast fans denied US visas for 2026 World Cup; 100 Argentines get free TVs
Hundreds of Argentina and Ivory Coast football fans were denied US visas for the 2026 World Cup, with 100 Argentines receiving free TVs for their troubles.
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FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon for Secretly Overcharging Advertisers Since 2019
The FTC and 22 states sued Amazon on August 31, 2026, alleging the company secretly inflated advertising prices through manipulated auctions since 2019.
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Haskell Free Library opens new Canada-only entrance after US border restrictions
The Haskell Free Library created a new entrance for Canadian visitors after US border rules closed the shared main door in October 2025.
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SpaceX debuts on Nasdaq at $2.1 trillion valuation amid investor caution
SpaceX launched on Nasdaq June 12, opening at $150 and closing at $176 per share with a $2.1 trillion market cap.
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Nikki Haley urges Trump to threaten Russia and China over military aid to Iran
Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley called on President Trump to threaten Russia and China with force if they continue supporting Iran militarily.
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Aryna Sabalenka wins first-round US Open match, aims for third straight title
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Camila Osorio 6-2, 6-4 on August 31 to begin her bid for a third consecutive US Open title.
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American Teen Cooper Lutkenhaus Edges Olympic Champion Wanyonyi in 800m in Oslo
Seventeen-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus won the men's 800m at Oslo Diamond League, beating Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi by 0.01 seconds.
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Colombian President Petro Faces Suspension Proposal Amid US Election Interference Claims
Colombian President Gustavo Petro faces a temporary suspension proposal over election meddling as US ex-President Trump backs a conservative candidate.
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Phil Schiller Steps Down from Leadership Roles at Apple App Store and Events
Phil Schiller stepped down as head of Apple’s App Store and product events in late August 2026.
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Instagram renames AI creator label to 'AI-generated profile' and limits reach of undisclosed accounts
Instagram announced it will rename its AI creator label and reduce reach for undisclosed AI-generated profiles starting August 31 in the US.
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US to launch military strikes on Iranian facilities under Trump orders
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced strikes against key Iranian targets aimed at weakening Iran’s military capabilities.
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Microsoft Xbox to Cut Jobs Next Month Amid Rising Hardware Costs
Microsoft’s Xbox division will carry out significant layoffs next month due to soaring hardware costs and challenging business conditions.
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Sony and Warner Music Sue Anthropic Over Alleged Copyright Theft in AI Training
Sony Music Publishing and Warner Music filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Anthropic in California federal court.
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Eight pro-Palestinian activists indicted in Michigan over intimidation campaign
Eight pro-Palestinian activists were federally indicted for conspiring to intimidate University of Michigan officials and others through vandalism and threats.
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Trump says US may not renew USMCA trade deal with Canada and Mexico
President Donald Trump said on June 10, 2026, the US is not looking to renew the USMCA trade agreement with Canada and Mexico.
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Trump to Attend 2026 FIFA World Cup Final and Present Trophy
Former US President Donald Trump plans to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final and present the trophy on July 19, 2026.
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Top 1% of Firms Spend $7,500 Monthly per Employee on AI, Ramp AI Index Shows
The highest-spending US firms allocate $7,500 per employee monthly on AI, a 14.1% rise last month, far exceeding median industry levels.
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Trump vows strong retaliation after US-Iran exchanges of fire near Strait of Hormuz
US struck Iranian rocket launchers on August 30; Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks August 31, prompting Trump to vow a hard response.
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Former Congressman George Santos Permanently Banned by Kalshi Over State of the Union Bets
Kalshi permanently banned former Congressman George Santos and fined him $71,356 for insider trading and market manipulation related to 2026 State of the Union bets.