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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Premieres on Paramount+ Featuring Diverse Episodes
Season 4 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds premiered July 23 on Paramount+ with varied adventures and callbacks to the original series.
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House of the Dragon Season 3 premieres with Battle of the Gullet, wins critical acclaim
House of the Dragon Season 3 premiered June 21 on HBO, opening with the Battle of the Gullet and earning a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score.
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Triple Pacific hurricanes Lowell, Karina, and Marie active amid historic El Nino
Hurricanes Lowell, Karina, and Tropical Storm Marie are simultaneously active in the Pacific, fueled by a strong El Nino event.
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Dolly Parton laid to rest beside husband Carl Dean in private Nashville funeral
Dolly Parton was buried alongside her husband Carl Dean in a private Nashville ceremony on August 28, 2026.
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Idris Elba says playing James Bond was never realistic due to global audience reaction
Idris Elba said it was never realistic for him to be cast as James Bond because some markets would not accept a Black African actor in the role.
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Guadalajara Zoo animals predict winners for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches
Elephants, gorillas, a puma, and giraffes at Guadalajara Zoo are making match winner predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 in Tokyo hospital
Yayoi Kusama, renowned Japanese avant-garde artist known for polka dot art, died at 97 on August 14, 2026, in Tokyo.
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Thieves Steal Most of Bronze Age Gold from Villena Museum in Four-Minute Heist
Thieves stole most of the Treasure of Villena’s gold artifacts during a four-minute raid at Villena Museum in Alicante, Spain, on August 27, 2026.
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Tim Curry, Star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Dies at 80
Tim Curry, known for his role as Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died peacefully at 80 in Los Angeles.
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Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 in Tokyo hospital
Yayoi Kusama, renowned for polka dots and Infinity Mirror Rooms, died of multiple organ failure at 97 on August 14 in Tokyo.
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Tim Curry, Star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Dies at 80
British actor Tim Curry, famous for his role as Dr. Frank N. Furter, died at 80 at his Los Angeles home on August 25 or 26, 2026.
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Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80 in Nashville
Dolly Parton, iconic American country singer and philanthropist, died at age 80, her family announced on August 25.
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Global Ocean Surface Temperature Hits Record 21.1°C Amid Strong El Niño
Global ocean surface temperature outside polar regions reached a record 21.1°C on August 22, 2026, driven by a strong El Niño and long-term warming.
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South Korean Beekeeper Warns Climate Change Threatens Bees and Honey Production
Park Gyeong-je, a veteran South Korean beekeeper, highlights climate change’s impact on bees and challenges to beekeeping viability.
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Japan’s ancient Soma Nomaoi horse festival shifts to May to beat summer heat
The thousand-year-old Soma Nomaoi horse festival in Minamisoma moved from summer to late May starting 2025 to avoid dangerous heat for riders and horses.
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Restoration of Milan’s Rampant Bull Mosaic Spurs Mockery Over Missing Testicles
Milan’s Rampant Bull mosaic was restored last week but sparked public ridicule over the apparent loss of the bull’s testicles after repairs.
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Severe Mouse Plague Ravages Western Australia Crops Since March 2026
Western Australian farms have faced a devastating mouse plague since March 2026, causing widespread crop damage and mental strain on farmers.
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European Forests Face Severe Damage from Heatwaves and Drought
Heatwaves and drought linked to climate change are causing severe stress and damage to European forests, including those in France.
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YouTuber Allen Ferrell banned for life from Cedar Point and Six Flags over roller coaster chicken nugget stunt
Allen Ferrell received a lifetime ban from Cedar Point and all Six Flags parks after filming himself eating chicken nuggets on a roller coaster.
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Demon Hunter sues Netflix over trademark conflict with KPop Demon Hunters franchise
Christian metal band Demon Hunter filed a trademark lawsuit against Netflix and AEG Presents over KPop Demon Hunters usage.
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history with 2,325 deaths
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, surpassing previous records and reaching 4,945 confirmed cases as of August 17.
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Sweden achieves smoke-free status as daily smoking falls below 5% in 2025
Sweden became officially smoke-free in May 2026 after its daily smoking rate dropped below 5 percent in 2025, meeting a national political goal.
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Hurricane Lala brings flooding, strong winds, and power outages across Hawaii
Hurricane Lala skirted Hawaii's Big Island on August 15, causing flooding, power outages, flight disruptions, and one death.
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Scientists discover new deep-sea blue octopus species near Galapagos Islands
Researchers found a tiny blue octopus species nearly 1,800 metres underwater near the Galapagos Islands.