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Nine PBS sues Iron Mountain to recover 70 years of archival data after cloud vendor collapse
Nine PBS filed a lawsuit against Iron Mountain to regain access to 50 TB of archival data after its cloud vendor OSS went defunct in 2026.
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Russia and Ukraine exchange drone and missile strikes targeting ports and logistics hubs
Russia and Ukraine launched coordinated drone and missile attacks on each other's ports, industrial sites, and logistics facilities, resulting in casualties and damage.
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Los Angeles Lakers sold for record $12.5 billion to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger bought the Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter for $12.5 billion, setting a sports franchise sale record.
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Marvel Studios unveils cast and release date for new X-Men MCU reboot
Marvel Studios revealed the cast and May 2028 release date for its MCU X-Men reboot at Disney's D23 Expo.
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Ukraine requests 5-10% of US Patriot missile stockpile amid rising Russian attacks
President Zelensky said Ukraine needs 5-10% of US Patriot missiles to counter growing Russian ballistic missile strikes.
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Colombia earthquake rescue enters final phase; death toll at 265
Rescue operations in Colombia's northwestern region entered the critical final phase Wednesday after a magnitude 7.4 quake left 265 dead and thousands injured.
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Malawi reaches Women's Africa Cup of Nations final after defeating Algeria 3-1
Malawi defeated Algeria 3-1 in the 2026 Wafcon semi-final to reach the final for the first time.
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US ICE plans $10-20M purchase of electric shock gloves for enforcement use
ICE will buy electric shock gloves delivering up to 380 volts for officers in Homeland Security Investigations and Enforcement Removal Operations.
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Sam Barlow and Brandon Cronenberg announce sci-fi horror game Precognition for spring 2028
Sam Barlow and Brandon Cronenberg unveiled Precognition, a sci-fi horror game set for release in spring 2028.
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AI agents, OSINT tools, and on-device models drive GitHub’s top trending projects today
Today’s top GitHub repositories highlight rapid growth in AI workspaces, browser automation, OSINT, and lightweight foundation models for edge devices.
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SpaceXAI launches Grok 4.6, a cost-efficient AI model matching top performers
SpaceXAI released Grok 4.6, a large language model scoring 61 on the intelligence index with significantly lower costs than competitors.
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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill police chief and several Palestinians amid ceasefire breaches
Israeli drone strikes killed Gaza City police chief and multiple Palestinians on August 12-13 amid ceasefire violations.
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Google launches Pixel 11 series smartphones for preorder with gift card and trade-in deals
Google announced the Pixel 11 lineup available for preorder today, offering gift cards and trade-in credits up to $600.
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Sony unveils August 2026 PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup
Sony announced new PlayStation Plus games including Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and Vampire Survivors for August 2026.
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak nears deadliest on record with over 4,300 cases, WHO says
The 2026 Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has over 4,300 confirmed cases and more than 2,000 deaths, poised to surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa epidemic.
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Coyote vs. ACME to Hit Theaters August 28 After Shelving and Sale
Ketchup Entertainment acquired and will release Coyote vs. ACME in U.S. theaters on August 28, 2026, after Warner Bros. shelved the completed film.
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Over 30 countries and EU condemn Iran's executions of protesters, call for halt
France, the UK, Canada, and over 30 countries along with the EU condemned Iran's execution of protesters and called for an immediate stop and detainee release.
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Helldivers 2 joins PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium with Devoid of Liberty update
Helldivers 2 was added to PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on August 12, alongside the new Devoid of Liberty update.
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Japan's PM Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine on WWII surrender anniversary
On August 15, 2026, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine while Defense Minister Koizumi and others visited the shrine.
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US inflation rate slows to 3.4% year-on-year in July 2026
The US annual inflation rate eased to 3.4% in July 2026 from 3.5% in June, with monthly inflation rising 0.1%.
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Ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, killing at least 44
A passenger ferry capsized on Lake Kariba near Kariba town on August 11, killing at least 44 people and leaving 77 rescued.
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Manchester City signs Argentine goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli from Marseille
Manchester City signed Argentine goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli from Marseille on a two-year contract.
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Chelsea sets £120m deadline Friday for offers on captain Enzo Fernández amid Man City interest
Chelsea has set a 5pm Friday deadline for bids of £120 million or more for midfielder Enzo Fernández amid interest from Manchester City.
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David Crowley wins Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary over Francesca Hong
David Crowley won the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor, narrowly defeating Francesca Hong ahead of the November general election.