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Google launches Pokémon Sleep special-edition Fitbit Air with Pikachu design
Google announced a special-edition Fitbit Air themed on Pokémon Sleep, available to preorder now for $129 with shipping from September 15, 2026.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate denied bail in Miami amid UK extradition fight on rape charges
Andrew and Tristan Tate were denied bail in Miami federal court as they await extradition to the UK on rape and trafficking charges.
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Inflation slows in Philippines and Thailand as oil prices fall in May 2026
Inflation eased to 6.8% in the Philippines and 2.79% in Thailand in May 2026 amid falling oil prices and easing energy costs.
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Hugging Face launches $399 open-source roller-skating robot Microduck
Hugging Face's Pollen Robotics launched the Microduck, a $399 bipedal duck-inspired roller-skating robot, with strong preorder demand and open-source software.
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UEFA prepares criminal case against FIFA chief Infantino over failed World Cup rights sale
UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over a scrapped $4.2 billion plan to sell World Cup commercial rights stakes.
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Alienware launches 39-inch 5K ultrawide OLED gaming monitor at $1,100
Alienware released the AW3926QW 39-inch 5K ultrawide OLED gaming monitor with 165Hz refresh and advanced OLED tech.
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U.S. Justice Department disrupts Chinese-backed hacking targeting government agencies
The U.S. Justice Department and FBI disrupted a Chinese-linked hacking operation targeting key U.S. agencies and seized hacking platforms.
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Trump administration considers broad new tariffs covering semiconductors and related tech goods
The Trump administration is weighing sweeping tariffs on semiconductors and products like laptops and gaming consoles, aiming to boost U.S. chip manufacturing.
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Novak Djokovic struggles with heat in US Open loss as he chases 25th Grand Slam
Novak Djokovic lost his first match at the 2026 US Open amid heat struggles while pursuing a record 25th Grand Slam title.
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US imposes 50% tariffs on $20B Canadian goods; Canada vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation
President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods; Canada responded with matching tariffs to start September 8, 2026.
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Trump declares national emergency to ban certain foreign-made US power grid equipment
On August 26, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an order banning certain foreign-made electrical grid equipment in the US over national security concerns.
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Nvidia agrees to acquire AI platform Hugging Face for about $13 billion
Nvidia has agreed to buy AI platform Hugging Face in a deal valued around $13 billion, according to multiple reports.
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Meta to pay up to $18 billion in settlement over teen addiction and privacy claims
Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion and adopt new child safety measures in a settlement with 29 US states over teen addiction and privacy lawsuits.
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Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy lead 2026 PGA Tour Championship at East Lake
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are the favorites as the top 30 players compete at the 2026 Tour Championship in Atlanta.
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US July PCE Inflation Rises 3.7% Amid Debate Over September Fed Rate Hike
US July inflation rose 3.7% year-on-year with steady economic growth, fueling debate over a possible Fed rate hike in September.
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US Flags Lowered Nationwide for One Week to Honor Dolly Parton After Her Death
President Donald Trump ordered American flags lowered to half-staff across the US from August 25 to September 1 for Dolly Parton, who died aged 80.
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Qatar's Prime Minister Visits Tehran to Push Mediation Amid US-Iran War Tensions
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani visited Tehran on August 27 to seek mediation between Iran and the US amid ongoing conflict and sanctions.
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Salesforce and Anthropic launch Claudeforce plugin, expand partnership amid SaaSpocalypse debate
Salesforce and Anthropic expanded their partnership on August 26, unveiling Claudeforce, a plugin integrating Claude with Salesforce.
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Trump says Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei seriously wounded, war with Iran to end soon
Former US President Donald Trump stated Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is seriously wounded but alive and predicted the US-Iran war will end soon.
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NFL Ends Pro Bowl Games, Keeps Player Honors Beginning 2026 Season
The NFL will eliminate all Pro Bowl games starting in 2026 but continue naming 88 players to Pro Bowl honors annually.
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US stocks fall ahead of Nvidia earnings amid persistent inflation and Fed rate hike concerns
US stocks closed lower on August 26-28 as inflation remained above expectations and Fed Chair Warsh signaled possible September rate hikes.
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Roger Federer returns to Arthur Ashe Stadium for US Open exhibition match at 45
Roger Federer played an exhibition singles and doubles match at Arthur Ashe Stadium on August 25, 2026, ahead of the US Open.
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Seth Jarvis scores overtime power-play winner as Hurricanes rally to beat Golden Knights 4-3
The Carolina Hurricanes rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.
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US and India Near Finalizing Bilateral Trade Deal with Reduced Tariffs
US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that a US-India trade deal will soon be finalized after recent talks in New Delhi.