United States
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Aptoide becomes first third-party app store in Google Play on Android in US
Aptoide launched as the first rival Android app store available to download within Google Play in the US on August 10, 2026.
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Trump Dismisses Concerns Over USS Abraham Lincoln’s Nine-Month Deployment and Crew Conditions
President Trump downplayed concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln’s extended deployment and crew wellbeing as the ship nears replacement by USS George Washington.
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction to continue
The Trump administration petitioned the US Supreme Court on August 14 to allow ongoing White House ballroom construction despite a federal court injunction.
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Apple Watch Design Could Shift to Circular or Screenless Models in Future
Apple's design team is exploring major Apple Watch changes including circular screens and screenless health wearables.
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FCC proposes ban on foreign drones with LiDAR and military-grade features in the US
The FCC proposed banning import and sale of foreign-made drones with LiDAR and other advanced features, affecting popular models like DJI's Air 3S and Mini 5 Pro.
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Trump signals shift to economic pressure on Iran, downplays military threats
US President Donald Trump said Sunday he is reducing military threats and focusing on economic pressure against Iran.
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Taylor Swift Songs Removed From Trump and White House TikTok Posts Amid Feud
Taylor Swift's songs have been muted or removed from multiple Trump campaign and White House TikTok videos amid ongoing tensions.
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Perez Hilton hospitalized in Miami after livestreaming self-harm, faces surgery
Perez Hilton was admitted to a Miami hospital in serious but stable condition after livestreaming self-harm on TikTok, authorities said.
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49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says Tesla Autopilot was engaged during July 14 crash
Kyle Shanahan reported his Tesla was on Autopilot during his July 14 car crash in Palo Alto, causing multiple injuries in a head-on collision.
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Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei appears in first video since taking office amid health doubts
Iranian state media released an undated video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei teaching, amid conflicting reports on his health since a February airstrike.
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WNBA rescinds Caitlin Clark's technical foul, averting one-game suspension
The WNBA removed Caitlin Clark's technical foul from August 8, preventing her suspension for the Indiana Fever's next game.
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X ends Revenue Sharing program, launches Original Content Rewards starting September 8, 2026
X will shut down its Revenue Sharing program on September 7, 2026, replacing it with a new Original Content Rewards program for creators.
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Trump signs executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism
Donald Trump signed two executive orders in early August 2026 aiming to limit birthright citizenship by restricting birth tourism.
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Trump-backed Congressman Andy Ogles loses Tennessee GOP primary to Charlie Hatcher
Incumbent Congressman Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary in Tennessee’s 5th District to Charlie Hatcher on August 6, 2026.
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Wall Street opens mixed amid easing US inflation, lower oil, and Middle East tensions
Wall Street opened mixed on August 14 after a strong session driven by falling oil and softer US inflation data, as investors weighed retail sales and geopolitical risks.
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South Korean Parents Nearly Triple Infant Investment Accounts to 15,000 by June 2026
South Korean brokerage accounts for infants under one year old nearly tripled to 15,000 amid rising interest in long-term stock investing for children.
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Jahmyr Gibbs signs three-year extension with Detroit Lions, becoming highest-paid NFL running back
Jahmyr Gibbs agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract extension with the Detroit Lions, making him the highest-paid running back by average annual value.
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US GAO finds DOGE's reported federal savings inflated and unverifiable
The US Government Accountability Office found many of DOGE's claimed federal savings incorrect or unsupported after reviewing its records.
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Suno to add audio watermarks and download limits for AI-generated music
Suno announced plans to embed invisible watermarks and set download limits on AI-generated songs to fight misuse.
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OpenAI removes text chat limits for free ChatGPT users and upgrades models
Starting next week, OpenAI will allow free ChatGPT users unlimited text chats and launch improved GPT-5.6 models for all tiers.
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American missionary Kevin Rideout released after over nine months held captive in Niger
Kevin Rideout, an American missionary kidnapped in Niamey in October 2025, was released in August 2026 and is now with US officials.
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USA Women’s Basketball names 12-player roster for 2026 FIBA World Cup in Berlin
USA Basketball announced its 12-player women’s roster for the 2026 FIBA World Cup, featuring rookies Clark, Reese, and Bueckers alongside Olympic veterans.
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Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Trump Privately Endorses VP JD Vance for 2028 as Publicly He Supports Both Vance and Rubio
Donald Trump urged GOP donors in a private White House meeting to back Vice President JD Vance for 2028, while publicly staying open to Vance and Marco Rubio as candidates.