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Yahalomi mother, daughter found in Buenos Aires after traveling there voluntarily, police say
A police source told Maarive that police in Buenos Aires questioned the mother and daughter and determined they were traveling voluntarily and were not in danger.
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politics
Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a 'territory of the United States' after defeating Iran
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi responded to Trump's comments later on Friday, saying that "Iran neither fears threats nor cowers before displays of power."
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Woman charged over vandalism of Washington's World War Two memorial
A World War Two memorial was vandalized in Washington, DC, on Thursday after the woman graffitied the fountain and filled it with bubbly soap.
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politics
The lie of apartheid: The 2026 Israel election is a display of the country's diversity - opinion
Regardless of the final outcome of this election, it looks like this race could finally bury the apartheid myth about Israel.
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politics
This Elul, Israel's government should ask forgiveness from the citizens it has wronged - opinion
As yet another Israeli election fast approaches, I ask our government to acknowledge the errors it has made, errors that have affected, often disastrously, every one of our citizens.
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Ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism scandal found dead
Cambridge professor Jason Arday, 41, was found dead in south London, days after resigning from the university amid plagiarism allegation.
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Army temporarily grounds Apache helicopter training flights after deadly crash
The U.S. Army said Friday it is temporarily halting Apache helicopter training flights after two soldiers were killed earlier this week in a crash near Fort Hood, Texas.
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politics
Judge refuses to block Trump administration from building border wall along tribe's reservation
A federal judge has refused to block the Trump administration from taking steps to build 62 miles of international border wall along part of a Native American tribe’s reservation without its consent
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sports
Hodgkinson beaten to European gold by rival Werro
Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for European silver as Switzerland's Audrey Werro denies the Briton a third consecutive title in a thrilling 800m final.
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politics
Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola Pushes Back Against Endorsement From Kamala Harris
The campaign of Mary Peltola said it was focused on issues important to Alaska and did not approve a message of support from Ms. Harris.
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technology
Vance says low oil prices are top US goal in Iran conflict
Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday that the top US priority in the Iran war was keeping oil and gasoline prices low for Americans, with preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon ranking…
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entertainment
New York City Lawmakers Push to ‘Ban the Scan’ at MSG
At a press conference outside Madison Square Garden, politicians, musicians, and privacy advocates argued for tighter restrictions on how public venues deploy biometric surveillance.
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business
Conservative candidate says he’s heard Poilievre criticism from voters
The comments came during an all-candidates panel for the Aug. 31 byelection in North Vancouver—Capilano, where the Conservatives are hoping to flip a seat from the Liberals.
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entertainment
Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead
His family said it was "in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son" after the academic was found dead in London on Friday.
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politics
Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty
Also, an Alaska Democrat says no thanks to Kamala Harris’s support. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
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politics
USS Abraham Lincoln returning home
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Amid reports of low morale, USS Abraham Lincoln returning home, Navy says…
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politics
Trump threatens to declare strait of Hormuz ‘territory of the United States’
Seriousness of remark made in New York on Friday, and whether it signaled new policy position, not clear Donald Trump has threatened to declare the strait of Hormuz as “a territory of the United…
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politics
Hawaii prepares as Tropical Storm Lala approaches Big Island
A hurricane warning has been issued for the Big Island of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala approaches. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky reports as the storm is expected to become a hurricane as it nears the…
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politics
Lula's lead over Bolsonaro narrows ahead of Brazil election, poll shows
SAO PAULO, Aug 14 - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva continues to lead Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, although the right-wing challenger has narrowed the gap with the leftist incumbent ahead…
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politics
USS Abraham Lincoln controversy likely to loom over Pentagon
Reports of low morale and poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln has prompted new scrutiny from Congress and the families of those serving during the Iran War, scrutiny unlikely to end even as the…
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science
Hamilton ‘black soot’ not expected to pose long-term risk, public health says
Hamilton public health says black particulate that fell across parts of the city in July is not expected to pose a long-term health risk.
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technology
Haitians in Maryland live in fear over ICE detentions after end of their TPS status
More than 350,000 Haitians lost Temporary Protected Status as the Trump administration ramps up ICE arrests. In Maryland, a 17-year-old watched how ICE detained her father and a widowed father fears…
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technology
US has lost roughly 25 percent of its Reaper drones in Iran war: Report
The US-Israeli war on Iran has depleted or destroyed more than $1.3bn worth of the US's MQ-9 Reaper drones, roughly translating to 25 percent of the country's pre-war fleet of unmanned aerial…
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entertainment
The Best Movies to Stream This Month (August 2026)
Avatar Aang, Heartstopper Forever, and Exit 8 are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.
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entertainment
Trump dismisses mental health concerns on USS Lincoln aircraft carrier
Members of the US Congress have called for a probe into conditions amid reports of sailors attempting to jump ship.
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politics
US judge clears way for Trump to end Somalis' deportation protections
Aug 14 - A federal judge on Friday cleared the way for U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to strip nearly 1,100 Somalis of legal protections against deportation that have allowed them to…
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business
Elections Alberta addresses concerns about voter registration misinformation
Elections Alberta says its monitoring 'several streams' of misinformation that have been increasing as the Oct. 19 referendum vote draws near.
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sports
Ex-Cambridge professor dies week after resigning amid plagiarism allegations
Jason Arday, who was Cambridge's youngest Black professor, died in London on Friday, the school said.
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general
Judge lifts order on Somalia TPS, clearing way for deportations
A Massachusetts-based federal judge on Friday lifted her stay in a case brought by Somali holders of temporary protected status (TPS), clearing the way for the Trump administration to begin deporting…
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business
Berkshire Hathaway boosts Alphabet to a top three holding, ups Delta and housing bets
Berkshire owned about 106 million shares in the parent of Google, worth $37.9 billion at the end of June, according to a regulatory filing released Friday.
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business
Africa: Feminism As a Labour Instrument - Advancing Workers' Rights and Decent Work in Africa
[Ghanaian Times] Africa's labour market is changing fast, but one question remains stubbornly relevant: who gets a fair chance at work? For millions of women, having a job does not always mean having…
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politics
Winnipeg Filipino tennis community growing amid Eala-mania
From dawn to dusk, the Garden City tennis courts are filled with more people taking up a racquet. Part of the reason is a 21-year-old tennis star inspiring the Filipino community.
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politics
Ontario free to axe Toronto bike lanes, region’s top court rules
Win is significant for region’s premier, Doug Ford, who blames protected zones for city’s traffic ills The Ontario government is now free to rip out Toronto’s bike lanes on its busiest streets after…
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general
Mount Etna eruption and volcanic ash shut Sicily’s busiest airport
Flights will be suspended until at least Saturday afternoon, leaving hundreds of travellers stranded.
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politics
Trump says he’ll soon declare Strait of Hormuz to be US territory
President Donald Trump on Friday said he would “soon” declare the Strait of Hormuz waterway part of US territory after defeating Iran. “After we finish defeating Iran, which is being very badly…
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science
Roslin, Ont. farmer faces insurance dispute after life-changing accident
A Roslin, Ont., farmer is in dispute with his insurance provider over a $1 million payout to help with his recovery from a severe accident.
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business
The Next Big Influencer Is This 4-Foot-Tall Robot From China
The Unitree G1 has found online fame as a relatively affordable robot that can charm a crowd. But can it ever hold down a real job?
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politics
Africa: Harakati Delegates Discuss African Integration in Accra
[Ghanaian Times] Delegates from across universities in 17 African countries have converged in Accra for the fourth International Annual Conference of the Harakati Za Muungano Union for development and…
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politics
Africa: South Africa Seeks Reimbursement for Migrant Repatriations
[Ghanaian Times] South Africa is asking several other African governments to reimburse it for the cost of sending tens of thousands of their citizens back home.
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politics
Former Cambridge professor found dead amid plagiarism allegations
Former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday was found dead on Friday.
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general
Sargassum seaweed levels begin to drop in Quintana Roo after record peak
This year's sargassum season has been one of Quintana Roo's worst on record, but the buildup is now beginning to decline, according to new figures.
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politics
Russian tanker leaking oil off Oman coast, threatening environmental disaster
The Caroline Bezengi, linked to Russia's so-called shadow fleet, is carrying millions of gallons of oil and has run aground off the coast of Oman.
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technology
Justice Department expands military's power to detain migrants near border
The Justice Department issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. military broader powers to detain migrants near certain areas along the southern border.
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Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead
Jason Arday's body was found in south London just a week after he resigned from the University of Cambridge.
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politics
Trump says will ‘soon’ declare Strait of Hormuz US territory
Trump was speaking at a political rally at a police academy in New York state.
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science
Study links coffee consumption to metabolic health and sex hormones
Article URL: https://www.oulu.fi/en/news/study-links-coffee-consumption-metabolic-health-and-sex-hormones Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49304368 Points: 30 # Comments: 16
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‘My form of Zionism’: Jerusalem nonprofit helps new olim build businesses in Israel
MATI Jerusalem gives new immigrants the guidance, tools, and confidence they need to launch successful businesses and keep them growing.
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Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism scandal, found dead
UK academic Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week amid a high-profile plagiarism storm that featured racism claims, was found dead on Friday, the prestigious British…
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technology
Self-driving trucks are officially testing on California highways
Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI, two companies developing self-driving trucks, have received permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
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general
When a Rare Wolf Got Too Close, Denmark Faced a Conservation Dilemma
The authorities tracked the animal after a string of close encounters with residents, reigniting a bitter debate over how a small, densely populated country should live with wolves.
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sports
Walter puts dominant Super Giants in Hundred final
All-rounder Paul Walter is the unlikely star with 80 off 46 balls as Manchester Super Giants comfortably beat Sunrisers Leeds to reach the men's Hundred final.
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politics
Trump says record USS Lincoln deployment 'not nearly long enough'
Trump said USS Lincoln family members are not concerned about conditions.
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politics
Trump Says Will "Soon" Declare Strait Of Hormuz US Territory
President Donald Trump on Friday said he would "soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz waterway part of US territory after defeating Iran.
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technology
FBI reports record decrease in violent crime in 2025
Both the violent crime and murder rates have decreased annually since spiking in 2022, the bureau has found. President Donald Trump touted the statistics Friday.
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general
Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, found dead week after resigning
Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday was found dead at his London home on Friday, one week after he resigned from his position after accusations of plagiarism.
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general
Stories that caught our eye: August 7 to 14
A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina. Leer más
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politics
Trump says he will 'soon' declare Hormuz strait US territory
President Donald Trump on Friday said he would "soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz waterway part of US territory after defeating Iran. "After we finish defeating Iran, which is being very badly…
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politics
Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a US territory
President Trump claimed during remarks on Long Island, N.Y., on Friday that he will make the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory, despite the fact that Oman and Iran share jurisdiction of the waterway…
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general
Hundreds evacuated from Croatian and Greek resorts as wildfires stretch across Europe
A wildfire in Croatia killed one person, injured 40 and forced 1,200 people to evacuate, while Greece, France and England also faced major fires.
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politics
Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire
Officials say the blaze, near the port town of Omis, is one of the worst in Croatia's history.
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politics
Trump administration strips AMLO’s son of his US visa
"Andy," as he's often called, pulled no punches in his letter to President Trump protesting the action, which he referred to as “politically motivated and propagandistic, in the Hitlerian style.”
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politics
Trump says record Navy deployment in Iran operations 'not nearly long enough'
US President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed concerns about the toll on sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, who have endured a record deployment of almost nine months, saying…
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politics
US has lost roughly 25 percent of its Reaper drones in Iran war: Report
The US has depleted critical standoff munitions and interceptors as it wages war on Iran A US military MQ-9 Reaper drone approaches for landing at Rafael Hernandez Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico…
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general
Race to reach trapped survivor offers hope in Colombia quake zone
285 have been killed, nearly 4,000 were injured, and 400 others are still missing from a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday.
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business
Your Investments: Justice and successful finance are achieved through following the process
Whether it’s studying, our legal system, trying to perfect character traits or having a secure financial future, don’t get frustrated if you hit some bumps in the road.
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Your Taxes: Is a hotel a real estate play in Israel?
Israeli real estate purchases can face up to 10% purchase tax, with anti-avoidance rules also taxing shares in entities whose assets are primarily Israeli property.
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Two slicks appear in Gulf as huge oil spill off Oman threatens disaster
One slick appeared off the southern tip of Weshm Island, while a smaller one was spotted near Sirri Island in the center of the Gulf.
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politics
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case related to UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
Mangione's lawyers are expected to argue his federal plea means he cannot be prosecuted in state court for Brian Thompson's slaying due to double jeopardy.
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politics
Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers
The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.
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politics
De la Espriella Removes Five Colombian Ambassadors and Restores Ties With Israel
President De la Espriella declared five Colombian ambassadors removed on 14 August 2026, as his government restores full ties with Israel and reverses Gustavo Petro's foreign policy.
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Students squeezed out of university courses after bumper crop of top A-level grades
Students narrowly missing grades are being rejected, while some on oversubscribed courses are asked to defer Students across the UK have found themselves unexpectedly squeezed out of their desired…
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politics
US Revokes Visa of López Obrador’s Son, Who Fires Back at Trump
Andy López Beltrán, son of former president López Obrador, says the US revoked his visa. He fired back at Trump in a public letter, and Sheinbaum called it interference.
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politics
Mangione admits to shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO as he pleads guilty in federal case
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty Friday to two federal stalking counts in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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business
Milei’s Reform Package Heads to Congress as Argentina Lifts Its Dollar Ceiling
Milei is sending a central-bank charter reform and a balanced-budget rule to Congress, while Argentina's dollar band ceiling keeps climbing into September.
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business
Brazil Approves R$13 Billion State Credit Deal, US$1 Billion for São Paulo
Brazil's Treasury approved roughly R$13 billion in new state credit, including R$5.4 billion for São Paulo, resolving a loan fight that reached the Supreme Court.
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business
Panama Opens Its Market to Argentine Lemons from Tucumán
Panama has approved imports of Argentine lemons, oranges and grapefruit, handing Tucumán's citrus growers a new market beyond their usual buyers in the EU, US and Russia.
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business
Markets Price a 37% Chance of a 2028 US Copper Tariff on Chile
Societe Generale reads a roughly 37% market-implied chance of a 30% US tariff on refined copper by 2028. For Chile, the world's top producer, the risk is real but bounded.
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business
Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges stemming from the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in midtown Manhattan two years ago, a development that comes…
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business
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in Brian Thompson death
The plea resolves the remaining federal charges tied to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and could affect a separate New York state case,
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technology
Federal surveillance operation targeted progressive groups, unions in Minnesota, documents show
Federal agents secretly monitored progressive groups and protesters during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, according to court documents filed Thursday. The…
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business
Colombia Earthquake Reconstruction Faces a Funding Gap as the Toll Hits 281
The death toll from Colombia's 10 August earthquake reached 281 as the government confronts a reconstruction bill near US$6.35 billion and a stretched 2027 budget.
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politics
Ocasio-Cortez: 'Pretty funny' some people are freaking out about decision to freeze eggs
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said Thursday she found it "funny" that some people are criticizing her for publicly sharing her journey to freeze her eggs. The New York Democrat, who is seen…
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Baby with heart defect at center of US surrogacy dispute handed to parents
Biological parents given custody of child born in Texas amid dispute over surrogate mother’s claim of abortion request A two-day-old baby with a rare heart defect at the center of a complex surrogacy…
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business
OpenAI talent exodus raises 'huge red flag' ahead of IPO
OpenAI's C-suite turnover gives investors another reason for concern as the company pushes toward a mammoth IPO.
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business
Brazil’s Central Bank Liquidates Simpala, a Finance Group Holding US$129 Million in Deposits
Brazil's Central Bank has ordered the liquidation of the Simpala finance group and its roughly R$669 million in deposits, the latest shutdown since the Banco Master collapse.
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business
Brazil’s 2027 Minimum Wage Set at US$334 a Month in New Budget Bill
Brazil's government proposed a 2027 minimum wage of R$1,741, a 7.4% rise, inside its new budget bill. The figure drives federal spending far beyond a single paycheck.
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general
Pew survey: What US, UK and others think about India at 80
India's standing on the global stage reveals a mixed bag of perceptions among nations, with only 45% viewing it favorably. While Pakistan's outlook remains critical, Sri Lanka showcases significant…
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business
URA posts HK$338 million operating surplus after three years of losses
Hong Kong’s Urban Renewal Authority (URA) has recorded an operating surplus of HK$338 million (US$43.3 million) for the 2025-26 financial year, after reporting three straight years of losses. At a…
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business
Luigi Mangione says he will plead guilty in federal case on CEO's killing | Special Report
Luigi Mangione, who faces federal and state trials in New York for the deadly 2024 shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, told a judge Friday he plans to plead guilty in his federal case…
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technology
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief August 14, 2026: The Spending Cracked
Rio Times · USA & Canada Intelligence Brief August 14 Key Facts — Spending fell American retail sales dropped 0.6% in July from the previous month, the steepest decline since May 2025. — Against a…
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business
UAE accuses Iran of Hormuz attacks as Vance says cheap gas is "goal number one"
The UAE accuses Iran of attacking two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as Vance says cheap oil and gas is "goal number one" from the war.
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politics
Qatar challenges AFC over open letter attacking FIFA President Infantino
Qatar FA President Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani complains about lack of consultation about AFC open letter to FIFA.
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politics
Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.
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technology
WHO says no one held accountable for 10,000 attacks on healthcare
The World Health Organization said on Friday that more than 10,000 attacks on healthcare had been recorded since 2018, but nobody had ever been brought to justice. These attacks, reported across 29…
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politics
Son of former Mexican president says US revoked his visa
MEXICO CITY, Aug 14 - Andres Manuel Lopez Beltran, a son of former Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, said the United States has revoked his visa, accusing Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
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politics
How not to fix the War Powers Resolution
Rep. John Larson's bill seeking to amend the War Powers Resolution failed to address the law's core weakness regarding the definition of hostilites and the ability of presidents to circumvent…
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politics
Violent crime plummeted in U.S. last year, White House official says
The White House is touting a historic drop in violent crime as the FBI prepares to release the latest data from its annual Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
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science
France wildfire forces 520 to evacuate
Around 520 residents in France’s southwestern Landes region have been evacuated as a raging wildfire has burned through more than 1,000 hectares since Thursday. Significant reinforcements have been…
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politics
Russell Fry Backs Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate Runoff Amid Trump Pressure
The president has been focused on the race since the death of Lindsey Graham in July. Ms. Graham, the late senator’s sister, is competing against Representative Ralph Norman in a runoff on Aug. 25.
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politics
France blocks under 15 social media ban
France’s Constitutional Council has blocked a bill that would have banned social media access for under-15s, ruling that it infringed on freedom of expression. It’s a setback for President Emmanuel…
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