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Trump threatens to bomb Oman over Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran war tensions
On August 17, 2026, President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with US actions regarding the Strait of Hormuz and Iran.
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer after DOJ departure
Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving the Department of Justice and is now recovering from surgery.
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Anthropic adds invisible watermark to Claude AI text to meet EU AI Act rules
Anthropic implemented an invisible watermark in its Claude chatbot to comply with the EU AI Act’s text transparency requirements in August 2026.
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Meta faces US trial over alleged harm to children from Instagram and Facebook
Twenty-nine to 33 US states sue Meta for designing Instagram and Facebook to cause harm to children and teens.
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JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon urges UK Chancellor Healey to avoid bank tax hikes
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned UK Chancellor John Healey against raising bank taxes ahead of the October budget.
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American actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36
American actress Hayden Panettiere died aged 36 on August 16, her family and representatives confirmed.
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Iran offers $30,000 bounty for capturing or killing US soldiers, double for female operatives
Iran’s military announced a $30,000 bounty for capturing or killing US soldiers, doubling the amount for female operatives.
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Japan's Q2 GDP grows 1.1% annualized, missing expectations amid weak demand
Japan's economy expanded 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2026, an annualized 1.1%, falling short of forecasts due to weak consumption and capital spending declines.
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US military strikes kill over 200 on vessels in eastern Pacific drug trafficking campaign
The US military has conducted multiple strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific since September, killing at least 202 people.
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SEC to end traditional late-season 'cupcake weekend' as conference schedule grows to nine games
The SEC voted to expand its conference schedule to nine games starting in 2026 and eliminate the late-season nonconference 'cupcake weekend' from 2027 onward.
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Jared Kushner meets Hamas and Netanyahu to push US-backed Gaza peace plan
Jared Kushner met Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya and Israeli PM Netanyahu on 16-17 August to advance a US 15-point Gaza peace plan.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a collective defense pact in Mecca on August 7, 2026, pledging mutual military support.
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Drunk illegal immigrant charged with killing four in wrong-way crash in Oklahoma
Michael Rosario-Cruz, 27, faces multiple charges after a wrong-way DUI crash killed four young people on Interstate 40 in Oklahoma.
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US and Thailand speed up LNG supply talks amid Qatar export disruptions
The US and Thailand are accelerating negotiations on a long-term LNG supply deal as Qatar’s exports face disruption from regional conflicts.
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Obstacle Racing to Replace Equestrian Jumping in Modern Pentathlon at 2028 Olympics
Obstacle course racing inspired by 'Ninja Warrior' will replace equestrian jumping in the modern pentathlon at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Dodgers Prospect Kendall George Injures Knee Avoiding Bat Dog in Minor League Game
Kendall George, Dodgers top minor league prospect, injured his knee after sidestepping a bat dog during a Tulsa Drillers game on Monday.
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SpaceX’s Starship test flight impacts IPO outlook and reusability prospects
SpaceX’s May 22 Starship V3 test flight succeeded in satellite release but failed booster recovery, influencing its $80 billion IPO plans.
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OpenAI plans $60 billion IPO in 2026 as ChatGPT expands advertising amid growing competition
OpenAI aims to raise $60 billion in a 2026 IPO while expanding ChatGPT advertising amid rising AI competition.
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US Justice Department sues UCLA over alleged anti-Semitic hostile environment during 2024 protests
The US Department of Justice sued UCLA on May 26, 2026, alleging the university ignored anti-Semitic harassment affecting Jewish students in 2024 protests.
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Piper Sandler predicts Strait of Hormuz closure for months, oil prices to rise sharply
Piper Sandler forecasts the Strait of Hormuz will remain mostly closed for months, driving urgent supply shortages and higher oil prices this summer.
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Aaron Rodgers signs one-year deal with Steelers for final 2026 NFL season
Aaron Rodgers has signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 season, which he says will be his last in the NFL.
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Morocco names injured Aguerd in 26-man 2026 World Cup squad, excludes En-Nesyri
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi included injured defender Nayef Aguerd but left out forward Youssef En-Nesyri in the 26-player World Cup squad announced May 26.
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Three Chilean Nationals Arrested in Argentina for Burglaries Targeting U.S. and Argentine Athletes
Argentine police arrested three Chilean suspects in Buenos Aires linked to burglaries of NBA, NFL players and Argentine athletes.
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NYC Mayor Mamdani unveils $22B plan to build 200,000 affordable homes, stabilize public housing
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a $22 billion, five-year plan to build 200,000 affordable homes and improve public housing in New York City.