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politics
IDF Chief Zamir meets with US Air Force Chief Wilsbach to discuss Iran, regional issues
Their meeting comes as US President Donald Trump shifts from military to economic threats against the regime.
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general
Bank Mizrahi employee moderately injured in criminal stabbing attack in Tel Aviv, suspect arrested
The employee, a 45-year-old woman, was evacuated in moderate condition to Wolfson Medical Center in Holon by Magen David Adom.
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politics
Yair Netanyahu criticizes Winter's new party as reports emerge over connection with PM
Netanyahu claimed that the new party would lead to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu losing the upcoming election to Gadi Eisenkot.
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politics
Anti-AIPAC, anti-Israel platforms take center stage as progressive wins Oklahoma Democratic primary
Like many progressives in the current election cycle, N'kyila Thomas repeatedly vowed during her campaign to reject funds from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the pro-Israel lobby.
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politics
Iran economic sanctions leading to extremist regime elements gaining power, dissident says - report
"Under President Trump, the Treasury Department will continue to cut off every economic lifeline sustaining this regime, until Tehran is left completely alone," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
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general
Iran, Oman edge toward Strait of Hormuz reopening plan, but Tehran demands U.S. lift blockade
The two nations, which lie on opposite sides of the vital, narrow waterway, discussed a proposal to temporarily reopen it and clear mines.
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politics
14 newborns killed as fire tears through Pakistani hospital's nursery
Authorities in Islamabad, Pakistan, say a fire caused by an air-conditioning unit exploding in a major hospital nursery ward killed 14 newborns.
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science
How climate change affects different modes of transport – from roads to railways
ET Tisomboon/Shutterstock As climate change makes extreme weather more frequent and intense, floods, heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and storms are increasingly disrupting the roads, railways, airports…
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politics
Netanyahu says no diplomatic deal possible with Iran ‘savages’
He has long been sceptical of diplomacy with Iran.
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general
Soaring Diesel Prices Are Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers
The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
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politics
Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow resume hours after CIA director's visit, mayor says
Ukraine resumed drone attacks on Moscow overnight into Wednesday morning, the city's Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said.
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politics
Man with Sen. Dan Sullivan's name advances from Alaska U.S. Senate primary
A man with the same name as Alaska's incumbent U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan has advanced to the general election
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politics
USS Abraham Lincoln heads to Thailand for brief stop after lengthy deployment at sea
The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is set to make a temporary stop in Thailand after its deployment in the Middle East
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politics
Brazil vote offers opposing politics, similar fiscal outcomes
NEW YORK/SAO PAULO, Aug 26 - Brazil’s October election offers voters yet another stark left-versus-right choice, but investors see less difference on the fiscal front with debt likely to keep rising…
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technology
Japan got caught in the tech selloff. Now it’s time to buy the dip, says strategist.
A research firm says there are cyclical, fundamental and technical reason to buy Japanese stocks.
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politics
Yair Netanyahu identified as PM's son who was target of Iranian assassination plot - report
According to the source, Israeli intelligence learned of the plot targeting Yair in December 2025, believing that Iranian operatives were allegedly already "on the ground" in Miami.
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politics
Even as Trump’s Standing Slips, He Slingshots Darline Graham to Victory
After facing low approval ratings and endorsement setbacks, the president made a show of force in lifting Darline Graham to the Republican nomination for Senate in South Carolina.
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business
Canadians Stand Their Ground as Trump’s New Tariffs Endanger Jobs
Business owners are preparing for financial pain after the latest U.S.-Canada trade talks collapsed. But many Canadians are embracing a show of resistance.
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technology
Ukraine’s Most Potent Weapon: The Software Orchestrating Its Drone Army
The Delta system pulls together battlefield data to identify targets, creating a miles-wide “kill zone.” The technology is credited with helping to cut Russian advances to a near standstill.
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general
Under Threat, Saudi Arabia Reroutes Oil Exports Yet Again
Forced away from the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, the Saudis turned to the Red Sea. Now they are relying on a less dangerous but more complicated detour via the Suez Canal.
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general
How Paul Williams Built White and Black Los Angeles
A pioneering architect’s archive, long thought lost, was preserved by his family. Now, three museums are featuring the work of a man who broke California’s color barrier.
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entertainment
Ancient Lebanese Treasures Take a Journey From Modern-Day Conflict
Artifacts from Byblos have been on display in Paris in a show that highlights how modern-day conflict in the Middle East imperils the cultural heritage of the region.
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business
Show HN: Banking Access Index – 19 US banking providers, 8 countries, CC-BY
Article URL: https://www.globalsolo.global/data/banking-access-index Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49445908 Points: 4 # Comments: 0
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business
Former Iranian official living in Toronto was ‘critical’ to terror finance, CBSA alleges
A CBSA report alleges that as a deputy director in Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade, Abbas Omidi, assisted the regime's state sponsorship of terrorism.
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general
Oil prices extend slide as Iran and Oman eye temporary Hormuz deal
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s October contracts declined by almost 7% and 9% in five days, respectively.
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entertainment
Dolly Parton, country music icon,dies at 80, after a remarkable career spanning music, film and philanthropy
From a log cabin in rural Tennessee to the world's biggest stages, Dolly Parton built a career that transcended music — leaving behind a legacy of songs, stories, laughter and generosity that touched…
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politics
Canada's retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump
The president is using US dominance to challenge allies and enemies alike - but both Canada and Iran have found ways to fight back.
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politics
U.S. military attacks alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, killing 4
The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.
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general
Thousands gather in Lagos Nigeria to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birth
Thousands of Muslim worshippers filled the streets of Lagos on Tuesday for Eid al-Mawlid, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad with processions, prayers and religious activities. The celebration also…
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politics
Nigeria orders manhunt after deadly mass kidnapping
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered security forces to track down gunmen accused of killing dozens of people and abducting residents from four villages in Niger state.
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politics
Son of Uganda's president says he will stand for top job in 2031
NAIROBI, Aug 26 - Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the son of the country's long-ruling President Yoweri Museveni, said he would run for president in 2031.
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general
Tottenham agree loan for Man City's Marmoush
Tottenham agree a loan deal to sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer.
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science
What happens to your body when you eat more pulses? Five effects you need to know
marilyn barbone/Shutterstock Lentils, beans and chickpeas have been feeding people for thousands of years. Lentils are among the world’s earliest cultivated crops, with archaeological evidence tracing…
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business
What has the return-to-office movement taught us? People, not technology help companies get ahead
We like to believe that whatever ails a company can be fixed by digitising it. And technology is easy to swap. Rip out the old system, bolt in the new one, declare yourself modern. But a company is…
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business
Europe recycles just 12% of the materials it uses. Here’s how training can accelerate the transition to a circular economy
Since January 2024, ten organisations in four European countries have been working on the following question: If Europe is serious about circular economy, who is actually going to teach people how to…
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science
Live: Main card underway ahead of Nikita Tszyu, Ben Mahoney world title eliminator
Nikita Tszyu and Ben Mahoney both put their undefeated records on the line for a chance to fight IBF super welterweight world champion, England's Josh Kelly. Follow live.
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politics
Bill Gates, alarmed by AI, has policy ideas he wants to discuss with China’s Xi Jinping
Gates is eager to propose global efforts to mitigate the growing risks posed by artificial intelligence.
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general
Mamdani opposes NYC event with leader of India's Hindu nationalist group
"I don't support the rally, but I don't know if the city has any jurisdiction to cancel a private event," Mamdani, who is the first Muslim and Indian American mayor of New York City, said.
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general
14 Newborns Die in Hospital Fire in Pakistan’s Capital
The fire broke out on the third floor of Islamabad’s largest hospital.
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science
Dolly Parton’s philanthropic Imagination Library had a proven effect in Australia, and around the world
Dolly Parton had first-hand experience of the effects of limited literacy. Her father could not read or write. He was, she once said, the smartest man I have ever known but I know in my heart his…
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business
Fire destroys drone-hit Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Tambov region, governor says
Aug 26 - A drone attack caused a massive fire that destroyed a warehouse run by Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries, officials said early on Wednesday, as Ukraine pushes ahead with its campaign to…
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politics
Bodies found on S Korean holiday island as missing persons scandal deepens
A police sergeant has been arrested following accusations that he lied to victims' families and prematurely closed missing persons cases.
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sports
Celtic deficiencies laid bare on another night of Champions League pain
When Callum McGregor eviscerated his own team-mates in the wake of Celtic's stupefying Champions League collapse against LASK, he delivered their one coherent moment of a spineless night, writes Tom…
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politics
Africa: All of Africa Today - August 26, 2026
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general
Jonathan Spector’s ‘Birthright’ puts Jewish history and memory on the stage - opinion
In its first act, set in 2006, we join six friends just back from a Birthright Israel trip. Lev, the seeker of “meaning,” introduces “historiography.”
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business
The PM has ruled out changing WA’s GST deal. But there’s another option to consider
Anthony Albanese is standing by his promise this week that “there will be no change […] whilst I’m prime minister” to Western Australia’s current share of the goods and services tax (GST). That…
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general
New York brothers charged with hate crimes after allegedly stealing, burning Israeli flag
Both brothers were charged with hate crimes related to theft and criminal damage, as well as destroying evidence.
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entertainment
With delight and schadenfreude, Ash Flanders’ Commentary skewers the male artistic genius
Matt Byrne/STCSA Bold doesn’t even begin to describe Commentary, the new play written by Ash Flanders: an acerbic flaying of public and private personas. Middle-aged film academic and former film…
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general
How a Ukrainian commander sped through the 'kill zone' to save wounded troops
KHARKIV REGION, Ukraine, Aug 26 - Seeing two wounded fighters stranded on the battlefield — one of them still strapped to a land drone immobilized by a Russian strike — Ukrainian commander Vladyslav…
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sports
Liverpool's midfield is fragile - will they act in the window?
Liverpool's draw at Newcastle emphasised once again their midfield fragility but will they act in the market and bring in a defensive-minded player?
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politics
Swiss to vote on whether to tighten neutrality, end peacetime cooperation with NATO
ZURICH, Aug 26 - Swiss voters will decide in a referendum next month whether to approve a more restrictive form of neutrality that would block their country from imposing economic sanctions or…
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politics
Trump weighs renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' amid escalating trade war
US President Donald Trump said he's considering the name change amid increasingly difficult trade relations between the US and Canada.
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politics
Darline Graham wins South Carolina Republican Senate primary runoff
The win is also a victory for US President Donald Trump, who recruited Graham and endorsed her following the death of her brother, Lindsey Graham, last month.
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politics
Industrial hemp sector wants more seed in the ground across New Zealand
It was part of a suite of changes from a regulation review announced in Ashburton last December.
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politics
China: Dissident artist jailed for satirical Mao sculptures
Sculptor Gao Zhen was charged under China's "Law on the Protection of Heroes and Martyrs." His supporters have called for his immediate release.
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politics
Trump admin sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress, says Abraham Accords still key
The landmark U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement was finalized last month.
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business
Inflation eases less than expected, making another interest rate hike more likely
Rudi Suardi/Getty Images Easing inflation may give mortgage holders a reprieve on further repayment increases for now – but maybe not for long. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.5% in the year to…
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science
Instagram chief testifies at Meta trial, says few teens used safety feature
Meta is on trial over claims it hooked young users on its platforms despite mental health risks.
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business
Stock futures are little changed as traders await key inflation report, Nvidia earnings: Live updates
Traders awaited inflation data along with Nvidia's latest quarterly results. Both are due Wednesday.
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general
Cashless Nation: The UPI Success Story Behind India's FinTech Revolution
India's UPI system revolutionised digital payments, driving financial inclusion and reshaping commerce nationwide.
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entertainment
The Airport Chaplain: SBS’s global Netflix debut is heartfelt TV that will blow you away
SBS When the trailer for SBS’s new drama The Airport Chaplain was released, it looked too good to be true: national treasure Hugo Weaving, rising star Shabana Azeez, and an endearing conceptual…
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entertainment
Fears for ‘gregarious’ local celebrity Sammy the elephant seal in Victorian bird flu hotspot
Seals and sea lions often communicate by touch and share spaces with wild birds, placing them at risk of infection from H5N1 virus Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
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technology
Nine CEO confident new AI laws will deliver a ‘world of growth in publishing’ as network slashes costs
Matt Stanton says company has ‘good pipeline’ of AI deals ahead even as it aims to cut $160m in costs Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or…
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business
India’s Ringg gets backing from Peak XV as it pushes voice AI past the phone call
Ringg has raised $10 million from Peak XV as a part of its Series A extension.
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politics
Philadelphia's Chucky-style masked man arrested in Las Vegas
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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general
South Korea says Russian military planes entered its air defence zone
South Korea said it scrambled fighter jets in response to multiple Russian aircraft entering its air defence identification zone over the East Sea.
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business
Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets Likely To Open In Green As Oil Slips Below $90
Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates: Oil prices slide over 2% following report of US-Iran ceasefire.
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politics
Judge delays custody decision in surrogacy fight over newborn with heart defect
Dallas judge has delayed a custody decision, extending a temporary restraining order another two weeks as the legal fight over custody of a baby with a rare heart defect born to a surrogate continues.
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politics
Trump sends Saudi civil nuclear agreement to Congress for review
US President Donald Trump has submitted a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, an administration official said. The classified pact, sent to Capitol Hill on…
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politics
‘I want to survive’: Malaysian commando adrift in South China Sea for 15 hours
“I want to survive.” That was uppermost in Senior Seaman Michael Coccon Johen’s mind while he was drifting in the South China Sea, hours after a free-fall parachute training exercise went wrong…
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sports
Record number of Japanese in Premier League
Ten players from Japan were registered with top-tier English teams when the campaign kicked off last weekend, and more are potentially on the way before the transfer window closes.
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science
Hao Feng sentenced to four years and two months in prison for fatally strangling partner in her home
Hao Feng strangled Xiaoyan Wang until she was unconscious, moved her body, and went outside for a cigarette. Today he was jailed for four years.
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politics
Graham, and Trump, Triumph: Six Takeaways From South Carolina’s Senate Runoff
President Trump went all in for Senator Darline Graham in a primary runoff on Tuesday. It worked, preserving his undefeated streak in Republican Senate primaries this year.
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business
Pierrefonds residents flooded again after rain, raising concerns over infrastructure
After flooding again, Pierrefonds residents say they're living in fear of the next storm and want answers on flood prevention and infrastructure.
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general
Too small for fries: Drought shrinks Belgian potatoes
Belgium has been hit by a devastating combination of weather extremes this summer.
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politics
Judge strikes down Texas ban on drag shows, tells people offended by them ‘just don’t go’
The federal judge, who cited Dolly Parton in his ruling, found that the state law violated the First Amendment.
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politics
Trump-backed Mike Mazzei wins the GOP nomination in the Oklahoma governor’s race
Former state Sen. Mike Mazzei has secured the Republican nomination for governor in Oklahoma, NBC News projects, a victory for President Donald Trump’s preferred candidate.
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technology
Writing the rulebook? China to steer world’s first solid-state battery standards
A Chinese-proposed international standard for automotive solid-state batteries has been approved as a new work item by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) – marking the first of its…
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business
WATCH: David Muir looks back at the life and legacy of Dolly Parton
The music legend, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist has died at age 80. Beyond her humble country roots in Tennessee, Dolly's career spanned more than six decades.
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politics
Trump nabs crucial primary wins in South Carolina, Oklahoma: 4 takeaways
President Trump notched two critical wins in South Carolina and Oklahoma on Tuesday, with Sen. Darline Graham (S.C.) and former state Sen. Mike Mazzei (Okla.) clinching the GOP nominations in their…
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entertainment
Jolene, I Will Always Love You and 9 to 5: the genius of Dolly Parton in three songs
Jason Kempin/Getty Images The world has lost a music legend in Dolly Parton, who has died at 80 after a “brief battle” with cancer. She’s remembered for her twanging country vocals, decades of hit…
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entertainment
Elton John, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney lead tributes to Dolly Parton
The tributes have included artists across musical genres, fans from all generations and politicians from all spectrum sharing their love for the country icon.
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politics
Trump-backed Mazzei defeats Drummond in Oklahoma governor GOP runoff
Former state Sen. Mike Mazzei (R) is projected to defeat state Attorney General Gentner Drummond (R) in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma governor — a win for President Trump who backed…
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sports
Chinese worker develops severe muscle breakdown after manager punishes her with 200 squats
A Chinese woman developed life-threatening muscle breakdown after her company forced her to perform 200 squats as punishment for unfinished work. The young woman, surnamed Yang, recently moved to…
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general
Mamdani opposes Hindu nationalist event in New York
Zohran Mamdani says he opposes a right-wing Hindu nationalist event scheduled for next week at Madison Square Garden.
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entertainment
India’s listless Hockey World Cup show sparks alarm
Monday’s 3-5 defeat to Argentina summed up a campaign littered with familiar flaws. There have been moments of promise in Amstelveen, but they have been overshadowed by defensive lapses, poor…
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technology
Instagram head Mosseri, at children's addiction trial, says few teenagers knew of safety feature
Four US states, California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey, have accused Meta of designing the platforms to hook young users, fueling anxiety, depression, and even suicide.
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politics
Time to take forestry out of the emissions trading scheme - environment watchdog
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton is calling for the scheme to be overhauled.
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general
College student fatally shot by police after knocking on wrong door
Glenn Pysher was trying to find his friends when he accidentally knocked on the door of the wrong house. The homeowners called 911 to report an attempted break-in.
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politics
US halts visa appointments globally amid Trump's immigration crackdown
United States visa appointments are paused worldwide for consular officer training. This initiative supports the administration's broader immigration enforcement efforts. Immigrant visa applicants are…
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general
Singapore court hands Amos Yee 4 new charges for posts on race, child porn
Singaporean online commentator Amos Yee Pang Sang on Wednesday received four fresh charges linked to posts he made about race and children. This brings his total number of charges to seven, including…
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business
SpaceX to build $100 billion rocket launch facility in southern Louisiana
SpaceX unveiled plans on Tuesday for a $100 billion rocket launch complex in southern Louisiana, its largest yet, aimed at supporting Starship and AI satellite missions. The 125,000-acre Starbase…
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politics
Sen. Darline Graham thanks Trump after winning GOP Senate primary runoff in S.C.
Sen. Darline Graham expressed her gratitude to President Trump after her projected win over Rep. Ralph Norman in South Carolina’s Republican primary runoff. Trump recruited, endorsed, and campaigned…
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politics
Trump's Saudi nuclear deal reaches Congress as experts warn of proliferation risk
Some Democratic lawmakers and nonproliferation advocates have criticized the pact for not including a permanent prohibition on enrichment or reprocessing.
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politics
Three takeaways from Tuesday's South Carolina Republican Senate primary
WASHINGTON, Aug 25 - South Carolina Republicans on Tuesday nominated Darline Graham to run in November's general election for her late brother's U.S. Senate seat, as she defeated Representative Ralph…
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science
Flu vaccine to be free for all under fives
The change means about 260,000 more children will be eligible next winter.
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politics
El-Sayed distances himself from Hasan Piker as Jewish Democrats question his Israel stance
If not necessarily a sharp pivot, El-Sayed’s words, coming from a strident Israel critic in his own right, still represented an acknowledgement that his biggest campaign surrogate poses problems.
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politics
Sen. Darline Graham projected to win runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate primary
Sen. Darline Graham won the GOP Senate runoff in South Carolina on Tuesday night, CBS News projects, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman in the special primary to replace Graham's late brother, Sen. Lindsey…
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politics
In win for Trump, Darline Graham secures Republican nomination for US Senate in South Carolina
Graham defeated representative Ralph Norman and will run in November’s election for a full, six-year Senate term.
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science
US court orders Guardant Health to pay $245 million for cancer patent infringement
A federal judge ordered Guardant Health to pay over $245 million to TwinStrand Biosciences and the University of Washington. This judgment follows a jury verdict for infringing patented DNA sequencing…
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