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Ocado to Upgrade and Manage Asda’s Online Grocery Sales and Deliveries from 2027
Ocado Group will replace and run Asda’s online grocery platform and deliveries starting early 2027.
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China’s Wuxi Taclink plans potential secondary listing in Singapore, may raise $156M
Wuxi Taclink Optoelectronics is considering a secondary share sale in Singapore, targeting at least S$200 million, marking a potential first for a mainland-traded company [s1,s2].
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Majority of Americans Say Trump Inappropriately Profited from Cryptocurrency Since Return to Office
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 63% of Americans believe President Trump and family profited improperly from cryptocurrency since his return to office.
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US and Canada near trade deal to cut tariffs on key goods including agriculture and autos
The US and Canada are finalizing a trade deal to reduce tariffs on goods including agriculture, autos, steel, and liquor, officials say.
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US Justice Department Defends Prosecution of James Comey Over Threatening Seashells Post
The US Justice Department defended its prosecution of James Comey for a social media post interpreted as threatening President Trump.
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US Bitcoin ETFs see $2.8 billion outflows in longest streak since launch
US spot-Bitcoin ETFs recorded $2.8 billion in net outflows over nine straight days in May, marking their longest withdrawal streak since January 2024 launch.
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HSG emerges as top bidder to buy Blackstone’s 45% stake in Leica Camera AG
HSG is leading the bid to acquire Blackstone Inc.’s 45% stake in German camera maker Leica Camera AG.
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Donald Trump nominates Dr. Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner
Donald Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to become commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration.
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Google launches Pixel 11 series with minor hardware updates and AI software features
Google unveiled the Pixel 11 series, featuring subtle hardware changes and new AI-driven software, with prices rising from last year’s models.
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Photo and video journalists in Gaza to receive 2026 Golden Pen of Freedom award
Professional photo and video journalists in Gaza will receive the 2026 Golden Pen of Freedom for risking their lives reporting on the war.
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India Lowers 2026 Monsoon Rainfall Forecast to 90% of Normal, Raising Crop and Inflation Concerns
India revised its June-September 2026 monsoon rainfall forecast to 90% of the long-term average, citing a likely El Niño event and raising concerns over crops and inflation.
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US 30-year Treasury yield hits highest since 2007 amid inflation and debt concerns
US 30-year Treasury yield climbed above 5.3%, the highest since 2007, driven by inflation fears, rising debt, and large corporate bond issuances.
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Amazon makes AI-powered Alexa+ free for all US Fire TV users
Amazon announced Alexa+ will be free for all compatible Fire TV devices in the US with automatic upgrades starting today.
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Angie Nixon wins Florida Democratic Senate primary, will face Ashley Moody in November
Florida state representative Angie Nixon secured the Democratic Senate nomination, defeating Alexander Vindman on August 18.
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US Treasury to Double Long-Term Bond Buybacks to Curb Rising Yields
The US Treasury announced it will at least double buybacks of 10- to 30-year bonds to ease rising yields hitting multi-decade highs.
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Angela Hill, first Black female UFC headliner, readies for Macau strawweight bout
Angela Hill, the first African American woman signed to the UFC, will fight Xiong Jingnan in Macau on August 22.
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Amazon to Expand Prime Air Drone Delivery to 500 US Cities by End of 2026
Amazon announced plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 US cities by the end of 2026, a sixfold increase from current sites.
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US Sanctions ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Lawyer over Israel Investigations
On August 18, 2026, the US sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye for investigating officials from non-member states including Israel.
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TikTok developing peer-to-peer payments through direct messages in the US
TikTok is creating a feature letting US users send money via direct messages using TikTok Pay, currently in early hidden-code testing.
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Sony to Launch Pulse Elevate Wireless Gaming Speakers on November 12, 2026
Sony announced the Pulse Elevate wireless gaming speakers will launch November 12, with preorders opening in September in the US and Hong Kong.
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US and South Korea end Ulchi Freedom Shield drills six days early following Trump order
The US and South Korea agreed to cut short the 2026 Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise, ending it August 21 instead of August 27.
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Angie Nixon wins Florida Democratic Senate primary, defeating Alexander Vindman
Florida state representative Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary for US Senate, beating Alexander Vindman 56% to 44%.
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NASA releases new images of crater from SpaceX Falcon 9 impact on Moon
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured new photos of an 18-meter-wide crater formed by SpaceX Falcon 9 impact on August 5, 2026.
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French Dior PR Chief Mathilde Favier and Producer Nicolas Altmayer Die in Car Crash
Mathilde Favier and Nicolas Altmayer died in a head-on collision with a truck in western France on August 17, 2026.