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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.
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Jared Kushner May Visit Israel Next Week for Gaza Peace Plan Talks
The U.S. is considering sending envoy Jared Kushner to Israel next week to discuss Trump’s Gaza peace plan amid Netanyahu's opposition.
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US Judge Dismisses Trump Administration Lawsuit Alleging Harvard Antisemitism
A US federal judge dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard of tolerating antisemitism during pro-Palestinian campus rallies.
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Renewed attacks on shipping heighten US-Iran standoff over Strait of Hormuz
Iran enforces blockade on the Strait of Hormuz amid US demands and rising violence around key shipping lanes.
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WNBA addresses transgender player debate amid controversy over draft eligibility
WNBA confirms no immediate transgender eligibility issues as two former NBA players declare for 2027 draft.
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2K launches Small Axe Studios led by ex-EA FIFA producer Aaron McHardy
2K Sports unveiled Small Axe Studios in Vancouver to develop a new AAA sports game led by former EA FIFA producer Aaron McHardy.
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US executes three death row inmates in Oklahoma, Tennessee and Alabama on August 13
Three death row inmates were executed simultaneously in three US states on August 13, the first triple execution since 2010.
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X open sources For You ranking algorithm, launches shadowban transparency pilot
X released its 'For You' timeline ranking algorithm source code and launched a pilot transparency tool on August 13.
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Databricks closes $5 billion funding round at $190 billion valuation
Databricks raised $5 billion in funding, reaching a $190 billion valuation and surpassing $7 billion in annual revenue run rate.
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Jayden Daniels challenges LSU over No. 5 jersey and NIL rights
Jayden Daniels disputes LSU's assignment of his No. 5 jersey to D.J. Pickett and demands a halt to NIL use.
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Iran and US Dispute Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Conflict
Iran asserts exclusive control over the Strait of Hormuz, while US President Trump claims US authority amid ongoing conflict.
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Iran mocks Trump for secret plane switch during Turkey visit over missile threat
On July 8, 2025, US President Donald Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey citing missile threats; Iran responded with mocking memes and warnings.
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Nvidia discloses $21 billion stake in SpaceX as second largest holding after Intel
Nvidia revealed it holds 122.8 million SpaceX shares worth about $21 billion as of Q2 2026, making it the second largest investor after Elon Musk.
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Midwest Poultry Services recalls 19 million eggs over Salmonella contamination risk
Midwest Poultry Services voluntarily recalled 19 million eggs over Salmonella Enteritidis contamination risk, with FDA issuing highest risk warning.
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17-year-old Arjun Aravind charged with murdering mother and brother in Massachusetts
Arjun Aravind, 17, is charged with killing his mother and brother in Acton, Massachusetts, after police linked him to the crimes and found him in a stolen vehicle.
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DeepSeek launches V4 Pro AI model with advanced features but withdraws after user issues
DeepSeek released its V4 Pro AI model on August 13 with enhanced capabilities and higher prices but quickly pulled it after users reported performance problems.
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Asian stocks rise amid US inflation data easing Fed rate hike concerns
Asian stocks climbed on August 13-14 after US inflation data showed modest price gains, lowering odds of a September Fed rate hike.
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US ICE to spend $20 million on electric shock gloves amid New York legal challenges
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to equip officers with electric shock gloves despite criticism and legal risks in New York.
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Trump administration renews economic pressure campaign to curb Iranian oil exports
The Trump administration resumed its ‘maximum pressure’ strategy using sanctions and a naval blockade to restrict Iran’s oil exports, reversing a prior threat of stepped-up military action.
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Nick Reiner indicted for the murders of his parents Rob and Michele Reiner
Nick Reiner was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder for stabbing his parents to death in December 2025.
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Heidi Beirich Arrested in Wire Fraud Case Linked to Southern Poverty Law Center
Heidi Beirich, far-right extremism expert and former SPLC official, was arrested on multiple financial crime charges in California on August 12.
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ICE to Equip Officers with Electric Shock Gloves by March 2027 at $20 Million Cost
ICE plans to spend up to $20 million to purchase and issue CTG-5 G.L.O.V.E. electric shock gloves to officers by March 2027.
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Ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz falls to monthly low amid US-Iran conflict
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to around 8 vessels on August 11, its lowest for the month amid ongoing hostilities.