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Prolonged Heat Wave Hits New York City with Temperatures Over 40°C, Prompting Energy Measures
New York City faced a prolonged heat wave in early July 2026 with record temperatures prompting public cooling efforts and energy conservation appeals.
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Meta quietly launches AI-driven social gaming app Pocket
Meta launched Pocket, an AI-powered app to create and share interactive games called gizmos, on iOS and Google Play in late June 2026.
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US Adds 57,000 Jobs in June, Dow Hits Record Amid Eased Fed Rate Hike Odds
The US economy added 57,000 jobs in June, below expectations, while the Dow closed at a record high on July 2 as rate hike bets declined.
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Papua separatists kill American pilot and burn plane in Yahukimo, Indonesia
Separatist rebels in Papua killed American pilot Nicholas F. Gosselin and burned his plane after it landed in Yahukimo on July 2, officials and militants said.
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Apple plans redesigned 14-inch MacBook Pro and upgraded iPad Pro models for 2027
Apple will launch a redesigned entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro and four new iPad Pro models with internal upgrades in early 2027.
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Alyssa Thomas suspended one game after foul on Caitlin Clark, receives death threats
Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas received a one-game suspension for a flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark and has faced death threats since the ruling.
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Airbnb posts strong Q2 2026 with $3.61B revenue, raises full-year outlook
Airbnb reported Q2 2026 revenue of $3.61 billion and raised its full-year revenue and EBITDA forecasts on strong travel demand and the World Cup boost.
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Trump says US-Iran war will end soon amid ammunitions and strategic challenges
President Donald Trump said August 6 he believes the six-month war with Iran will end soon, citing munitions limits and ongoing negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz.
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FDA approves Moderna’s first mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older
The FDA approved Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine mFlusiva for US adults aged 50 and older, marking the first mRNA flu shot authorized in the country.
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Ford unveils Fathom, a midsize electric truck starting at $28,350
Ford announced its new midsize electric pickup, the Fathom, with a starting price of $28,350 before fees and deliveries set for fall 2027.
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FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine mFlusiva for adults 50 and older
The US FDA approved Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine mFlusiva for adults aged 50 and above, with full approval for ages 50-64 and accelerated approval for 65+.
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Four Senior Google AI Researchers, Including Jeff Dean, Leave to Found Discovery Loop Startup
Jeff Dean and three other top Google AI scientists left the company to launch Discovery Loop, an AI startup focused on automating scientific discovery.
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Perez Hilton hospitalized after livestreaming self-harm on TikTok
Perez Hilton livestreamed self-harm on TikTok on August 4, then was hospitalized under Florida’s Baker Act for psychiatric evaluation.
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Google Assistant to be discontinued on Android phones and devices starting September 4, 2026
Google will shut down Google Assistant on Android phones, tablets, Wear OS watches, headphones, and Android Auto cars from September 4, 2026.
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US Stocks Rise to Records on Strong AI Earnings and Strait of Hormuz Deal Hopes
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones hit record highs in early August 2026, driven by strong AI earnings and optimism over a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Todd Blanche in Close 12-10 Vote for Attorney General
Todd Blanche was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on August 4 by a 12-10 party-line vote ahead of full Senate confirmation.
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White House exempts Chinese open-weight AI models from US safety testing under Trump-era rules
The White House told US AI firms on August 4 that open-weight AI models from Chinese rivals will be exempt from government safety reviews under a Trump administration framework.
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TikTok settles three California lawsuits over teen addiction and mental health claims
TikTok agreed to settle three lawsuits by teenagers alleging addiction and mental health harm caused by the platform.
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US Defense Department signs $3B deal to expand Patriot and THAAD missile parts production
The US Department of Defense signed a $3 billion deal with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to boost production of Patriot PAC-3 and THAAD missile interceptors.
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Iran adopts calibrated escalation to pressure US over Strait of Hormuz control
Iran is intensifying threats to Middle East shipping lanes to pressure the US over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump Media launches Truth API to deliver fastest access to Truth Social posts
Trump Media & Technology Group launched Truth API on August 1, 2026, offering paid, near real-time access to posts from key Truth Social accounts.
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Ohio GOP Rep. Max Miller Faces Resignation Calls Over Abuse Allegations
Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno and other Republicans called on Congressman Max Miller to resign over domestic abuse claims; Miller denies the allegations and seeks reelection.
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Dodgers acquire two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal from Tigers in trade
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded for left-hander Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, sending three prospects in return.
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Shooting at In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls kills three, injures multiple
A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho on August 1 left at least three dead and several injured.