United States
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Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez hits home runs in first three MLB at-bats
Joshua Báez became the first MLB player to homer in his first three major league at-bats on August 15, 2026.
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Stampede Injures 19 at South Carolina Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival
At least 19 people were injured in a stampede near the stage area at the Black Pearl Festival in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina.
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San Francisco Immigration Court Closes After Judge Purge, Backlog Moves to Concord
San Francisco immigration court closed May 1, 2026 after nearly all judges were removed, shifting 117,000 cases to Concord court 30 miles away.
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Felix Rosenqvist wins 110th Indianapolis 500 in closest finish ever
Felix Rosenqvist clinched the 110th Indianapolis 500 by 0.0233 seconds over David Malukas, marking the race's closest finish.
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Nishesh Basavareddy upsets seventh seed Taylor Fritz in French Open first round
Wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy defeated seventh seed Taylor Fritz 7-6, 7-6, 6-7, 6-1 at the 2026 French Open first round.
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Thomas Massie warns Trump-backed GOP risks midterm losses over alienated voters
Defeated Congressman Thomas Massie warned in May 2026 that the Trump-backed Republican Party faces midterm losses due to disenfranchised voter groups.
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Google CEO Pichai outlines AI advances and addresses graduate concerns ahead of Stanford speech
Google CEO Sundar Pichai detailed new AI strategies and future plans while preparing to speak at Stanford in September 2026.
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Job Offers, Visa Sponsorships for International Graduates Drop Sharply in US
International graduates in the US face fewer job openings and visa options as postings and sponsorships decline sharply since 2025.
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Stanford study finds AI hallucination rates from 22% to 94% across 26 models
The 2026 Stanford HAI AI Index found high hallucination rates in top AI models, highlighting the need for rigorous fact-checking especially for critical queries.
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SpaceX completes $60 billion acquisition of AI coding startup Cursor
SpaceX finalized its $60 billion purchase of AI coding startup Cursor on August 14, 2026, integrating its AI capabilities with SpaceX’s advanced computing resources.
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Tennessee Titans' Nazeeh Johnson suspended six games for PED violation linked to fertility drug
Titans cornerback Nazeeh Johnson was suspended six games for testing positive for a banned substance in fertility medication.
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Islam Makhachev defends UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev defends his UFC welterweight championship versus Ian Machado Garry on August 15 in Philadelphia.
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Better Home & Finance fires CEO Vishal Garg amid steep stock decline and board reshuffle
Better Home & Finance dismissed CEO Vishal Garg on August 3, 2026, appointing Daniel Lewis as his successor amid company struggles.
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Shooting at Virginia State University Injures Five, One Critically
Five people were injured in a shooting early Saturday at Virginia State University, with one victim in critical condition.
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Disney Reveals Marvel’s New X-Men Cast and Frozen 3 Details at D23 Event
Marvel Studios announced the new X-Men cast and Frozen 3 storyline and release dates at Disney’s D23 fan event in Anaheim.
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Stripe-led group in talks to acquire PayPal at revised terms
Stripe and Advent International are negotiating updated terms to acquire PayPal weeks after an initial $53 billion offer.
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US Senate launches bipartisan probe into Roblox over child safety concerns
U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Dick Durbin initiated a bipartisan Senate investigation into Roblox for alleged child sexual abuse and exploitation on its platform.
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Andrew Giuliani defends FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid stake sale backlash
Andrew Giuliani publicly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid criticism over a halted World Cup stake sale plan.
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Brookfield buys 3,700 rental units in Japan's major cities for over ¥100 billion
Brookfield acquired 3,700 rental units across Japan's top urban centers for more than 100 billion yen, marking its first direct residential real estate deal in Japan.
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USS George Washington departs Vietnam to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln in Middle East
The USS George Washington left Da Nang heading to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln after its extended 266-day deployment.
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Australian PM Albanese urges Trump to exempt Australia from US tariffs in call
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called US President Donald Trump on August 14 to seek exemption from 12.5% tariffs imposed last month.
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Fitch affirms US credit rating at AA+ with stable outlook despite rising debt concerns
Fitch Ratings confirmed the US long-term sovereign credit rating at AA+ with a stable outlook on August 15, 2026.
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Apple alerts users in 110 countries of mercenary spyware targeting on August 13
Apple sent push notifications on August 13 to users in 110 countries suspected of mercenary spyware targeting.
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Reddit to join S&P 500 index on August 18, shares surge over 10% after announcement
Reddit will join the S&P 500 on August 18, replacing AvalonBay Communities, after its shares rose over 10% Thursday.