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USS Abraham Lincoln deployment extended over 250 days amid crew welfare concerns
USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed in the Middle East for over 250 days with worsening crew conditions, set to be relieved by USS George Washington soon.
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Trump Media launches Truth API charging up to $100,000/month for early access to posts
Trump Media on August 1 launched the Truth API, offering institutional clients early access to Trump Social posts for up to $100,000 monthly, raising insider trading concerns.
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Anthropic begins embedding invisible watermarks in Claude AI outputs worldwide to meet EU AI Act
Anthropic started embedding invisible, machine-readable watermarks in all Claude AI outputs globally on August 2, 2026, to comply with EU AI Act transparency rules.
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49ers place WR Ricky Pearsall on season-ending IR for PCL surgery
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will miss the 2026 season after undergoing surgery to repair a right knee PCL injury.
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US Justice Department subpoenas NYT freelancer over 2019 North Korea Navy SEAL mission story
The US Justice Department subpoenaed New York Times freelancer Matthew Cole for notes and testimony on a 2025 story about a failed 2019 Navy SEAL mission in North Korea.
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Yealimi Noh Takes Three-Shot Lead After Third Round at Women's British Open
American Yealimi Noh leads the Women's British Open by three shots after shooting two-under 69 in the third round at Royal Lytham.
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WWE SummerSlam 2026 held in Minneapolis with major title matches and returns
WWE SummerSlam 2026 took place August 1-2 at U.S. Bank Stadium featuring top title bouts and Randy Orton's surprise return.
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U.S. Armored Brigade Simulated Destroyed by Ukrainian Drone Unit in German Exercise
A U.S. armored brigade was simulated as annihilated by a Ukrainian drone unit during Germany’s Combined Resolve exercise in April-May 2026.
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NYC extends pied-à-terre tax exemption deadline to September 18, 2026
New York City extended the pied-à-terre tax exemption application deadline from August 21 to September 18, 2026.
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Ferran Torres' Barcelona future remains uncertain amid PSG transfer interest
Ferran Torres scored the 2026 World Cup winner but faces an uncertain future at Barcelona amid strong PSG interest.
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US authorities arrest 11 in large sham marriage ring aiding 1,000+ green card frauds
US officials arrested 11 suspects linked to a decade-long Chinese-American marriage fraud ring that helped over 1,000 foreign nationals obtain green cards.
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Trump Signs Memo Authorizing US Private Companies to Launch Cyber Operations Against Criminal Groups
President Donald Trump on August 12 signed a memorandum letting vetted private firms conduct offensive cyber actions against foreign transnational criminal organizations under government oversight.
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Karoline Leavitt to resign as White House press secretary at end of August 2026
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down at the end of August 2026 to focus on her young children and family.
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US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter crashes in Texas, killing two soldiers and sparking wildfire
An AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas on August 12, killing two soldiers and causing a 100-acre wildfire.
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F-35B Fighter Jet Crashes Near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego
An F-35B fighter jet crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on July 31; the pilot ejected safely and was treated for minor injuries.
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Iran denies extending temporary ceasefire with US, says no talks underway
Iranian officials said on August 12 there are no negotiations with the US to extend the temporary ceasefire agreement signed in June 2026.
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US proposes major Colorado River water cuts for Arizona, California, and Nevada
The US government proposed cutting up to 3 million acre-feet annually from Colorado River supplies to Arizona, California, and Nevada to manage the water crisis.
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Tony Romo placed on leave by CBS Sports after OWI arrest in Wisconsin
CBS Sports placed Tony Romo on leave following his July 23 OWI arrest in Wisconsin, naming J.J. Watt as his NFL analyst replacement.
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Trump denies discussing FIFA’s $20 billion investment plan with Infantino
President Donald Trump said he did not discuss FIFA’s plan to offer stakes to outside investors with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
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Trump and Far-Right Leaders Use Ceuta Migrant Surge to Warn US Voters
Donald Trump and far-right figures cited Spain’s Ceuta migrant crisis as a warning to US voters ahead of 2024 elections.
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Spent SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage to hit Moon near Einstein Crater on August 5, 2026
A spent SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage launched in January 2025 is predicted to collide with the Moon near Einstein Crater on August 5, 2026.
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Japan and U.S. intervene to support yen amid sharp depreciation in late July
Japan and the U.S. jointly intervened in late July to halt the yen’s sharp decline against the dollar, pushing the currency to a two-year high.
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Amazon AWS posts fastest growth in 18 quarters, hikes 2026 spending forecast
Amazon reported 37% year-over-year AWS revenue growth in Q2 2026 and raised its capital expenditure forecast to $220 billion.
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WWE SummerSlam 2026 concludes in Minneapolis with multiple title defenses and returns
WWE held SummerSlam 2026 on August 1-2 at U.S. Bank Stadium featuring six matches each night including key title defenses and Randy Orton’s surprise return.