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Leaked macOS video reveals Apple AirPods with built-in cameras and Visual Intelligence feature
A video in macOS 26.7 shows Apple’s new AirPods equipped with cameras that assist Siri through object recognition.
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Trial begins as 29 US states sue Meta over alleged harm to children on social media
A multistate trial started August 18 in Oakland, California, accusing Meta of designing addictive features harming children on Facebook and Instagram.
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South Korean President Lee renews push for wartime control as US cuts joint drills
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed to regain wartime operational control by 2030 amid US reductions of joint military exercises.
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Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Hits Record Lows Amid Economic and Political Struggles
Donald Trump’s approval ratings dropped to historic lows in May 2026 amid economic challenges and intra-party opposition.
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Luigi Mangione's New York state murder trial postponed after federal guilty plea
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges tied to CEO Brian Thompson’s death, delaying his New York state murder trial.
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President Trump honors California teen lifeguard and rescued boy at White House
President Donald Trump met 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams and 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai to honor their dramatic rescue at the White House on August 17, 2026.
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ByteDance signs agreement with MPA to protect copyright in AI models
ByteDance and the Motion Picture Association signed an agreement to strengthen copyright protections for AI-generated content on August 17-18, 2026.
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Eric Swalwell Admits to Physical Relations with Suspected Chinese Spy Christine Fang
Former Congressman Eric Swalwell admitted to the FBI having multiple physical encounters with suspected Chinese spy Christine Fang.
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Google acquires $10 million Spirit Airlines data to train AI models
Google won a $10 million bankruptcy auction for Spirit Airlines’ internal business data to help develop AI products.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit US White House on September 24, skipping UN General Assembly
Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on September 24, foregoing the UN General Assembly in New York.
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No Evidence of Foul Play in Actress Hayden Panettiere’s Death in Greenville
Hayden Panettiere died August 16 in Greenville, South Carolina; police found no evidence of foul play after preliminary investigation.
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Erdogan urges Trump to pursue talks with Iran, offers Turkey's support for peace
Turkish President Erdogan urged US President Trump to engage Iran in talks and offered Turkey’s support for peace efforts in an August 17 phone call.
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Paramount Seeks $1.88 Billion Bond from States Challenging Warner Bros Discovery Merger
Paramount Skydance requested a $1.88 billion bond from 12 US states challenging its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery to cover delay costs.
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US Army 9th Engineer Battalion Offers Four-Day Leave to Play GTA 6 as Reenlistment Incentive
The 9th Engineer Battalion at Fort Stewart is offering soldiers a four-day leave around GTA 6’s launch to encourage reenlistment between August and November 2026.
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White House attacks CNN reporter Kristen Holmes over questions on Trump aide Natalie Harp
CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes faced personal attacks from the White House after questioning Trump on Senator Ossoff's remarks about aide Natalie Harp.
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Trump says Kim Jong Un responded after US scales back South Korea military drills
President Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded to his outreach following US reduction of joint exercises with South Korea.
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Anthropic’s Annualized Revenue Surpasses $65 Billion Ahead of Planned IPO
Anthropic reported an annualized revenue run rate of $65 billion by July 2026, marking a sevenfold increase from 2025.
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Reddit begins testing AI-powered audio and video formats for posts
Reddit started limited testing of AI-generated audio and video versions of text posts on its mobile apps and web.
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Trump says no extension of Iran deal, denies talks amid Strait of Hormuz blockade
President Trump announced he will not extend the June Iran framework deal and denied any ongoing talks amid US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Kushner and Netanyahu agree US general will verify Hamas disarmament before Gaza redeployment
Jared Kushner and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu agreed August 17 that an American general will verify Hamas’s disarmament prior to any Israeli redeployment in Gaza.
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Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz U.S. Territory Amid Heightened Iran Tensions
On August 18, 2026, President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz as new U.S. territory, rejecting talks with Iran and maintaining a naval blockade.
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Wall Street dips amid rising oil, bond yields, and Middle East tensions in August 2026
Wall Street indexes fell mid-August as oil prices climbed toward $91, bond yields hit multi-year highs, and Middle East conflict resumed.
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Jeanie Buss Opposes Sale of Remaining Lakers Stake to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner
Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss opposes her siblings’ sale of the family’s remaining 17.8% stake to new majority owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
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Trump Administration in Talks to Fund US Drone Makers Including Unusual Machines
The Trump administration is negotiating funding for drone companies like Unusual Machines and Neros to boost production and supply chains.