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politics
Trump says he is happy with Hegseth after ‘treasonous’ reports of fight over munitions shortages
Trump also pushed back on the report in a previous post on Truth Social on Wednesday, writing that the US has "massive amounts of 'munitions.'"
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technology
Your table awaits: Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to be seen by thousands
Not everyone needs a keynote slot to make noise at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Sometimes the best way to meet investors, customers, and partners is by exhibiting directly on the Expo Hall floor at San…
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business
Airbnb stock soars 9% on earnings and revenue beat, strong guidance for third quarter
Airbnb said it's seeing strong demand "across all regions," contributing to the company's better-than-expected forecast.
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politics
Bus explosion near Damascus kills at least two, injures 13
At least two people were killed and 13 wounded when a bomb planted on a minibus exploded on Thursday in the Syrian town of Jaramana, near Damascus, state media reported, citing the health ministry…
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business
Thailand to ramp up creative cities drive
Thailand aims to secure Unesco Creative Cities Network (UCCN) recognition for two new destinations every two years as part of a national strategy to have at least 35 Thai cities designated by 2037…
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sports
Israel’s next big hope: Maayan Gorin aiming high with U18 National Team
Teen point guard discusses representing Israel, her move to one of Canada's top basketball academies, and her dream of getting back to Division A before pursuing a college career and WNBA.
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politics
Edmonton man develops app encouraging people to explore their communities
Called Zelse, the app encourages people to explore Edmonton and visit different landmarks, says its creator.
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general
Morocco ready to cooperate on return of minors from Spain, state media says
RABAT, Aug 6 - Morocco is ready to cooperate with Spain and other European partners on the return of unaccompanied minors who were among tens of thousands of migrants who crossed into the Spanish…
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politics
Stevens on backing El-Sayed after primary loss: "I am going to be a part of stopping MAGA and Trump"
Rep. Haley Stevens just lost a very close Michigan Democratic Senate primary to progressive Abdul El-Sayed. She's endorsed him, but questions persist about Democratic unity. Stevens joins "The…
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politics
Winnipeg shelters see increase in pet surrenders due to high vet costs
Of the 500 animals taken into the Winnipeg Humane Society last month, 150 of them were surrendered by owners who couldn't afford their medical treatments.
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general
Mossad Director Gofman removes two senior officials over failure to replace Iranian regime - report
The officials are the head of the Mossad’s Intelligence Directorate, who entered the position in December, and the head of the agency’s Iran division. Neither official was named in the report.
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politics
Judge finds probable cause that Mike Lindell's pillow handouts violated campaign law
A case against Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell will continue after a judge decided Thursday there is probable cause to believe he violated campaign laws by giving away…
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sports
The Malawi women’s soccer team is on fire. What that means for Africa.
In a historic upset, Malawi is taking Africa’s premier soccer tournament by storm – and challenging ideas about who can be a soccer star.
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politics
America's water systems are getting hacked amid security gaps, experts say
The nation's 152,000 public water systems often lack defenses against malicious actors, cybersecurity experts said. Here's what to know.
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entertainment
Saudi Arabia expects imminent attacks from north and south, senior official says
RIYADH, Aug 6 - Saudi Arabia expects imminent coordinated attacks from the north and south by Iraqi militias and Yemen's Houthis under the supervision of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a…
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general
Water agencies advised to disconnect systems from internet, strengthen passwords amid cyberattacks
Cyberattacks on water systems, which officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers, have been reported in at least 12 states. Vox reporter Sara Herschander joins CBS News to discuss.
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technology
Teamsters suing over California self-driving truck rules
Teamsters California sued the Golden State’s Department of Motor Vehicles and several other agencies on Wednesday, citing issues with its approval of self-driving trucks across the state. The lawsuit…
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politics
Houthi missile attacks kill 58 Saudi-backed Yemeni govt forces: source
At least 58 Yemeni government troops were killed in missile and drone attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
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general
SC dismisses plea challenging Delhi HC relief to Hinduja brothers in Bofors case
The Supreme Court has officially closed the chapter on the Bofors payoff case by dismissing an appeal that challenged the Delhi High Court's 2005 ruling, which had previously annulled criminal…
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general
Thousands of rail passengers hit by power failure disruption
An outage in Manchester caused delays and cancellations, with services expected to be affected throughout the evening.
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sports
Watch live: Trump honors Team USA with Rose Garden reception
President Trump will welcome more than 100 members of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams to the White House on Thursday. The U.S. won a total of 33 medals in the 2026 Winter Olympics held in…
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general
Flights grounded throughout Midwest after outage at air traffic control facility: FAA
Flights were diverted and others grounded throughout the Midwest after a temporary outage at a Minnesota air traffic control facility caused issues, the FAA said.
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business
AMD buys chip startup that hardwires AI models into its silicon
Taalas' current chip runs a small version of Meta's Llama 3.1, though the company is working on chips for bigger and more advanced models.
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general
Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman won’t fully reopen strait
Oil prices jumped after the comments by senior Iranian officials on the talks to manage traffic through the waterway.
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politics
Australia news live: Surge in EV demand and fuel diplomacy push sends trade surplus to nine-year low
Jump in imports narrowed Australia’s goods trade surplus to $1.1bn in June quarter. Follow today’s news live Penny Wong says Australia has ‘more work to do’ forging relationships in the Pacific The…
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technology
Hackers Stalked Me by Hijacking a Smartwatch for Kids
Security researchers tracked and eavesdropped on a WIRED reporter using vulnerabilities in a pink plastic smartwatch. It’s just one piece of a deeply insecure supply chain of GPS-enabled gadgets.
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politics
Criticism of Hong Kong’s economy and rule of law is baseless
Recent criticism of aspects of Hong Kong’s economic development and work on safeguarding national security, by a so-called expert on Hong Kong, is factually baseless. The Hong Kong Special…
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general
Former Mossad official urges forceful Lebanon strikes against Hezbollah, warns against all-out war
Oded Eilam told 103FM on Thursday that Israel should strike any Hezbollah activity in southern Lebanon without restrictions, while avoiding a return to all-out war.
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technology
Michigan eases lettuce advice as state health department says cyclosporiasis reports decline
Michigan has seen the worst of the outbreak, reporting the first two associated deaths this week. Both individuals had significant underlying health conditions.
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business
Groups challenge FCC approval of startup’s plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space
Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reverse approval of a startup’s plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space to Earth…
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politics
Trump signs new executive orders seeking to limit US birthright citizenship
The US president's latest effort comes after Supreme Court ruled against his push to reinterpret constitutional right.
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entertainment
Vogue just gave another nod of approval to the tech world
Vogue World is coming to San Francisco next year — perhaps another indication that tech bros are now part of the fashion zeitgeist.
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business
Sweetgreen cuts full-year outlook as cyclospora fears weigh on sales
The salad chain has not been implicated in the ongoing cyclospora outbreak.
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politics
Trump’s military leverage against Iran nearly gone, warns former Israel Air Force commander
Speaking to 103FM on Thursday, Maj.-Gen. (res.) Eitan Ben Eliyahu said the Strait of Hormuz talks remained incomplete and warned that regional demands could stretch US air defenses thin.
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politics
Videos show devastating damage in Kyiv, Ukraine, as Russian strikes kill at least 17
Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv killed at least 17 people the night of August 5. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after the attack that ballistic missile interceptors…
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general
US Pacific north-west blanketed in thick smoke as firefighters push back blazes
Cities in Washington and Oregon seeing some of world’s worst air quality indices as smoke from fires cloaks region Wildfires raging in the US Pacific north-west are blanketing the region with thick…
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general
Antisemitism by proxy: Blood libels against UAE and Morocco - opinion
Medieval versions of antisemitic blood libels accused Jews of taking Christian blood. Now, they are placing blame for recent regional events on countries that have normalized relations with Israel.
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politics
Trump administration installs Project 2025 author at Interior's internal watchdog, Democrat alleges
The Trump administration has installed a former White House official and author of the Project 2025 Republican policy playbook at what is supposed to be an independent internal watchdog at the…
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politics
‘It’s a national tragedy’: Manitoba’s chief medical examiner on addictions crisis
The number of drug-related deaths in Manitoba has been rising again over the last several months, according to the province's chief medical examiner.
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business
Get up to $400 off your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until tomorrow
Starting today, you can take an additional $100 off your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus on top of our current discounted pricing.
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technology
Saudi, Turkish, Pakistan leaders to hold summit in Jeddah
A source close to the Saudi government told AFP that the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey will hold a summit on Friday in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah. The agenda was not given, but the meeting…
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sports
Former Rugby World Cup winner Mike Catt joins Fijian Drua as assistant coach
Former England star Mike Catt has been appointed as senior assistant coach of the Fijian Drua men's team ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.
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business
Raising GST threshold just shifts the problem, tax expert says
Labour leader Chris Hipkins said it would make changes designed to help small businesses, if it becomes the government.
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general
Top prosecutor leads drone probe in suspected attack on Germany’s national security
Evidence suggests a drone found at Leipzig/Halle Airport on Aug 4 had been intended to cause an explosion.
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politics
US presses China over alleged scam bosses despite growing police cooperation
US President Donald Trump has personally pressed Chinese President Xi Jinping over transnational criminal organisations involved in Southeast Asia’s sprawling online scam industry, a senior State…
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technology
Israeli artillery attack on town in southern Lebanon
The Israeli army has fired artillery shells on the town of Hadatha in Bint Jbeil district, Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported on Thursday. This comes as a new round of talks wrapped up in…
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general
Toronto police arrest two in US Consulate shooting investigation
Suspects recruited via encrypted app and offered money for violent acts, Toronto police reveal after arrests.
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business
Entrepreneurship is booming in the U.S. Gen Zers are leading the way.
Young Americans, tired of working for others and boosted by AI, are driving a surge in new businesses.
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politics
Trump signs new orders targeting birthright citizenship
Executive orders come after supreme court rejected president’s first bid to restrict guarantee enshrined in US constitution Donald Trump on Thursday signed two executive orders that the White House…
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technology
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief – Thursday, August 6, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for August 6: jobless claims held at 199,000 and July layoffs fell to a two-year low, while productivity jumped and labour cost…
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technology
Saudi official says it expects imminent attacks from Houthis and aligned groups
A senior Saudi official told Reuters that intelligence reports indicated that Iraqi militias coordinating with Yemen's Houthis were preparing imminent attacks under the guidance of Iran's Islamic…
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politics
What the left’s Michigan breakthrough does – and doesn’t – mean: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, Jonathan Allen digs into the lessons progressives can take away from Abdul El-Sayed’s victory.
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politics
‘It is British life’: No 10 vows to stop councils trying to limit standing in pubs
Westminster council has recommended banning ‘vertical drinking’ or ordering at the bar in new draft licensing policy No 10 has vowed to confiscate powers from local councils which try to restrict…
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technology
Trump issues new executive orders aimed at birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
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politics
Trump says he thinks war with Iran will end 'pretty soon'
WASHINGTON, Aug 6 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday told reporters that he believed the war with Iran would be over soon and said the armed forces were experiencing issues with supplies of…
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politics
Trump orders ‘birth tourism’ ban in new bid to limit birthright citizenship
The order comes after an earlier effort by Trump to overturn birthright citizenship was rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court, which ruled it's protected by the U.S. Constitution.
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politics
Trump uses El-Sayed's calls to nix filibuster to pressure Senate Republicans
President Trump on Thursday used Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed’s calls to abolish the filibuster to pressure Senate Republicans to nix the legislative procedure themselves. “For…
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politics
Nova Scotia to ban children under 14 from riding e-bikes and e-scooters
Public Works Minister Fred Tilley said Thursday that the age restriction is part of a slate of changes that will be made to the province’s Traffic Safety Act this fall.
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politics
Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing
They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.
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politics
Live results: Tennessee Senate race could be 2020 rematch
Tennessee primary voting ends Thursday in the election to select the Republican and Democratic candidates for November's Senate election. One-term incumbent Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), who previously…
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politics
Live results: Tennessee voters pick congressional candidates after redistricting battle
Tennessee voting will finish Thursday in the primary to set key races after the state’s congressional lines were dramatically reshaped by GOP-friendly redistricting that squeezed out the state’s lone…
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politics
Live results: Blackburn, Rose face off for GOP nod in Tennessee governor's race
Voting concludes Thursday in Tennessee to select the Republican and Democratic candidates who will face off in November's gubernatorial election. In the reliably red Volunteer State, Sen. Marsha…
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politics
US diplomat Rubio targets Cuban military officials, companies in sanctions
US says the five entities and eight individuals sanctioned help Cuba acquire military equipment from Russia and China.
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politics
Iran aims to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz and charge others a toll
Iran's parliament is reviewing a plan to ban ships linked to the U.S., Israel and other "hostile countries" from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration has rejected the plan.
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general
Capybaras Were the Newest Lobbyists in This Brazilian Legislature
In Mato Grosso, Brazil, capybaras wandered into the building, but they were polite during the incursion.
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politics
Fact checking Trump's birthright citizenship claims
President Trump signs new executive orders aiming to impose further restrictions on birthright citizenship, despite a recent Supreme Court ruling upholding the law. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor joins…
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politics
Trump denies reports of low munitions supplies again
The US president Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US has “an unlimited supply” of weapons. “We’re in very good shape,” Trump told reporters in Washington, adding that “we have literally massive…
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politics
Mitch McConnell Discharged From Rehabilitation Facility
The Kentucky Republican has been absent from Congress for nearly two months after a health episode. He said he would continue recovering from home.
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entertainment
US Senator Fetterman struggles to defend support for Israel as progressives win big
In what was at times a bizarre exchange with TV host Jon Stewart, Fetterman pivoted to exaggerated or unrelated talking points Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman, right, speaks to…
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general
Puebla’s Chiles en Nogada: An Ancestral Recipe for Mexico’s Flag Dish
Gastronomy & Heritage Key Facts —Season. Chiles en nogada are available in Puebla from July through September, peaking around Mexican Independence Day. —Origins. The dish was created in Puebla in 1821…
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general
Forbes Spain Courts European Tourists with 36-Page Costa Rica Feature
Tourism Marketing Key Facts —The feature. Forbes Spain published a multi-page special section promoting Costa Rica as a premium destination for European travellers. —European arrivals. Costa Rica…
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science
Eldar Dayan's body found near Petah Tikva after three weeks of searching, police confirm
Dayan’s family said it learned that a body had been found through media reports rather than directly from police.
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technology
Developing next surprises: Defense Ministry officials discuss defense-tech future with top startups
Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram told industry leaders that Israel aims to expand domestic production, innovation, and defense exports.
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general
Israel may suffer from same missile shortage as US, giving Iran leverage, fmr. Navy head Marom says
Marom expressed concern that Israel may ultimately have to strike Iran on its own because Washington is unwilling to act while Tehran exploits the delay to advance its nuclear and missile programs.
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general
Class action lawsuit against McGill University for alleged campus antisemitism allowed to proceed
The class action, taken by law firm FFMP, is on behalf of all Jewish students registered at McGill University from October 8, 2023, onwards.
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politics
Turkey’s PKK amnesty could ease Kurdish tensions, expand regional reach, expert tells ‘Post’
Turkey’s proposed PKK amnesty could reduce security pressures, ease tensions with Iraq, and allow Ankara to redirect military, intelligence, and economic resources across the region.
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science
Elderly man dies from West Nile Virus as infected mosquitoes are found in central Israel
The patient developed symptoms in July and was hospitalized due to complications from the disease. As of Thursday, three other patients remain hospitalized in good condition.
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general
PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan’s anti-Israel rhetoric threatens Kurdish-Jewish relations - opinion
The PKK leader's latest ideological shift blames Israel for Kurdish suffering, despite historical evidence to the contrary.
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general
Tehran’s control over Baghdad may create conditions for more extreme protests, expert tells ‘Post’
Iraq’s failure to pay July salaries could trigger wider, potentially violent protests as oil export disruptions and US financial controls strain Baghdad, an expert said.
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business
National AI Directorate announces 'Project Nexus' to develop, build quantum computer in Israel
Israel's national AI strategy backs a locally produced quantum computer and physical AI tools to secure tech sovereignty and future global leadership.
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politics
Beyond war: Why the Middle East needs courage, dialogue, and reconciliation - opinion
Yet history teaches us something different. Military victories may change realities on the ground, but they rarely resolve the deeper wounds that fuel conflict.
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science
Hantavirus detected in France tourist now isolated in Spain
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business
Restaurant Brands International earnings beat as Burger King's U.S. business soars
Burger King's U.S. business reported same-store sales growth of 8.5%.
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general
Lightning sparked dozens of wildfires in Quebec in July
Quebec recorded above-average wildfire activity in July, with lightning sparking more than 40 per cent of fires, the province's wildfire protection agency says.
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politics
DOGE's "wall of receipts" riddled with inaccuracies, GAO says
The Government Accountability Office found that DOGE overestimated its savings, among other issues.
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business
'AI Kill Switch' bill needs to be passed this year amid ongoing rogue agent hacks, Rep. Lieu says
Anthropic, Meta and OpenAI have all had incidents of AI models hacking other companies during cybersecurity testing.
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technology
Hamas calls on US, mediators to stop Israel ‘sabotaging’ Gaza agreement
Hamas has welcomed the joint statement from several Arab countries following a meeting of foreign ministers in Amman which condemned Israel’s escalation in Gaza, saying it “underscores the gravity of…
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entertainment
Gen Z dating apps like Ditto ditch swiping in favor of AI matchmaking
This generation of 20-somethings is so disillusioned with swipe-based dating apps that they'll try literally anything else -- even an AI matchmaker.
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entertainment
There’s No Good Way to Talk About Celebrities and Eating Disorders
Online speculation over the weight loss of celebrities like Ariana Grande—even out of genuine concern—can make things worse for people struggling with eating disorders.
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science
More in new poll say extreme heat impacting their lives
More Americans are saying extreme heat is impacting multiple facets of their lives, according to a new poll. In an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll, 50 percent of…
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entertainment
Some 100 dead following Moroccan migrant border rush into Spain, Ceuta leader says
Ceuta city leader says approximately 100 people have died during last week's massive border rush, and between 3,000 and 5,000 migrants remain in the enclave.
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politics
Iran and Oman edging closer to finalizing Strait of Hormuz deal without Trump, Tehran says
Iran says it is nearing the finalization of a deal with Oman to co-manage the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said a lot of progress has been made on the waterway, but Iran says the U.S. is not…
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technology
Hearing set to decide 'terror sentencing' of activists who targeted Barclays
Judge Altham, who previously issued 'manifestly excessive' sentences to anti-fracking activists, is set to determine whether the offences carry a 'terrorist connection' The defendants allegedly spray…
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technology
Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory
Ukraine's president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia "used to finance" its war.
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business
Saudi Arabia names commander for maritime defence coalition
Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri will lead multinational coalition's naval defence to secure vital waterways.
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entertainment
Watch live trial: Lindsay Clancy sobs as jury is shown autopsy photos
The Lindsay Clancy trial continues on Day 8 of testimony with a Massachusetts medical examiner taking the stand.
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politics
Iran President Met Mojtaba Khamenei In 'Darkness', Isn't Convinced It Was Him: Report
The report stated that the president was asked to leave after the interaction, which only lasted a few minutes. Khamenei's guards did not allow Pezeshkian to even as much as shake hands.
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sports
Rare twin girls born hugging finally go home after two months in intensive care
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general
Hamas terrorists push Palestinians to kill Israeli-backed militia members, Gazans tell ‘Post'
The call to assassinate figures in the armed militias follows the announcement of a roadmap for advancing to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire.
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science
Ebola outbreak spreading faster than efforts to fight it: WHO
New reported cases of Ebola are outpacing the response capabilities from international health partners, a top World Health Organization (WHO) official said this week. WHO Director-General Tedros…
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