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How much of Nokia's profit beat is genuine AI-driven demand for network gear versus one-off cost cuts or easy comparisons—and can it last through the rest of the year?
— Elena Vasquez
Elena Vasquez · 9h
Athletics Top Twins 4-2 Behind Jump
Sports
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Gage Jump delivered a standout 6 1/3-inning, two‑run effort with nine strikeouts to help Oakland beat Minnesota 4-2, flashing 98 mph and a developing changeup that contributed to a strong performance despite mixed recent results. Managers and analysts lauded his outing, emphasized the bullpen's solid work, and noted the continued development of his repertoire as the A’s ride the momentum of the win into upcoming starts.
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Love You to Death Tops Revolver’s Greatest Metal Love Songs List
Entertainment
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From Revolver’s ranking of Type O Negative’s "Love You to Death" as the top metal love song to enduring classics by Dolly Parton, the Beatles, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, these articles trace how a wide range of artists and eras have produced genre-defining songs that continue to resonate. The selections span metal, 1980s pop ballads by superstar solo women, classic soft rock, and landmark releases tied to Apple Records, illustrating the enduring pull of iconic tracks across rock, pop, and country.
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Autodesk Reports Q2 Earnings Beat, Raises Guidance
Business
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Autodesk reported a strong Q2 performance with revenue around $2.046 billion and adjusted earnings of $3.30 per share, beating estimates and driving raised guidance for the next quarter and full year (EPS $12.52-$12.60 and revenue about $8.295-$8.345 billion; next quarter EPS $3.04-$3.09). The stock moved higher on the results amid bullish technicals and momentum, though indicators show overbought conditions, as the company reiterates its focus on AI-enabled project intelligence across design, make, and operate workflows.
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Workday Q2 Revenue Beat; Shares Fall
Business
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Workday reported Q2 revenue of $2.65 billion, up 12.8% year over year, with non-GAAP EPS of $2.75 as AI-driven products boosted new ACV and a FY subscription revenue growth around 13%. While results aligned with estimates, analyses note slowing growth relative to the five-year trend and respond to the update with mixed stock reactions.
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Swing-State Dem Announces Plan To Tie Up Gun Stores With Red Tape
Harold Hutchison · 4 min · 2d
Ulta Beats Q2 2026, Raises Full-Year Guidance
Business
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Ulta Beauty is anticipated to report Q2 results with an EPS around $6.18 and revenue near $2.95 billion, following a quarter that beat on EPS and revenue and ahead of guidance for fiscal 2026. Despite a tougher year-over-year comparison and focus on comparable sales and margins, analysts remain constructive on the stock and store expansion plans, with targets in the high $700s and ongoing coverage of strategic initiatives such as Space NK and a Times Square flagship.
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Ranking
Most underrated cities in America
America's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.
693 votes · 21 candidates
Peters Extends Homer Streak as Sox Top Rangers
Sports
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Tristan Peters extended his MLB rookie-record five-game homer streak, tying a White Sox franchise mark with a two-run shot that helped Chicago beat Texas 10-4. Peters totaled three hits and three RBIs as the White Sox moved past the slump, while the Rangers continued a road-woes stretch and search for consistency against division rivals.
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Real Madrid tops La Liga after Mbappé hat-trick
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Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu in the opening match of the 2026-27 La Liga season, with the side pulling away after a first-half equaliser. Mourinho, back for a second spell, oversaw a dominant second half as Mbappé’s form—following a 25-goal previous season—fuels Ballon d'Or chatter and Real Madrid’s title ambitions.
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Starodubtseva Upsets Tjen to Reach Monterrey Quarterfinals
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Ukrainian star Yuliia Starodubtseva, after a six-match slump, advanced to the Monterrey quarterfinals by beating seventh-seeded Janice Tjen in straight sets, aided by a 5-0 ace edge and converting most break chances. The Monterrey slate also featured France’s Diane Parry progressing to the quarterfinals, with other first-round winners and a lucky loser round continuing the draw.
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Andreeva, Rublev Reach US Open Mixed Doubles Semifinals
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Andrey Rublev and Mirra Andreeva advanced to the US Open mixed doubles semifinals by beating Errani/Vavassori and then overcoming Shnaider/Ruud, with both players praising each other’s performances. Andreeva revealed a childhood crush on Rublev during interviews, and the duo are set to face Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik in the semis.
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On X · @MadridXtra
Retired Sami Khedira Still Training with Real Madrid
Former midfielder Sami Khedira remains in excellent shape and joins Real Madrid drills, sparking light-hearted positive fan reactions and jokes about his fitness rather than debate.
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JOYY Q2 2026 revenue up 16% to $590.8 million
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JOYY reported Q2 2026 revenue of $590.8 million, up 16.3% year over year, led by BIGO Ads and Shopline alongside Social Entertainment, with non-GAAP operating income of $49.1 million and EBITDA of $56.9 million as the company reiterated a roughly 20% full-year non-GAAP operating income growth and expanded its $1.5 billion shareholder return program through 2028. The quarter beat revenue estimates but faced a EPS miss on adjusted basis, while year-to-date returns to shareholders totaled about $359 million as the company steadies its diversification strategy across non-live streaming segments.
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AU Bank Hits All-Time High; Paradeep Rises
Business
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MarketBeat screeners flag Nike, Lululemon, and On Holding as the top luxury-goods stocks to watch, while entertainment names like Verizon, Spotify, and Disney are drawing notable investor attention, reflecting divergent sector dynamics. Industry discussions also emphasize brand-specific demand with Estee Lauder benefiting from fragrances, but pressured by reliance on skincare/makeup, and the push into Amazon and TikTok Shop as growth channels.
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VS Battle
Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese · 157 votes — pick a side
Red Sox beat Marlins 4-2 in Miami
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The Miami Marlins were aggressive on the bases but hurt themselves with key outs and missed opportunities, including a late throw-home play and multiple runners left on base in a setback to the Red Sox, as manager Clayton McCullough stressed continued emphasis on tenacious baserunning. Ace Sandy Alcantara delivered his usual high-quality start, seven innings of one-run ball, but the offense went 2-for-18 with runners in scoring position and the bullpen failed late, leaving Miami with a series-opening loss.
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Braves end Dodgers six-game streak with Albies
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Ozzie Albies delivered the go-ahead RBI in the eighth as the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3, snapping Dodgers’ six-game winning streak in a first-place showdown. Raisel Iglesias earned his 28th save as Tyler Glasnow returned from a back injury for LA and the Braves capitalized on late-inning and early offense in a pivotal series opener that could affect playoff seeding.
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Naz Hillmon Fined $500 for Second Tech, WNBA Rules
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In recent WNBA action, Naz Hillmon was fined for her second technical foul of the season as Atlanta beat Los Angeles, while Alyssa Thomas delivered a historic triple-double and became the first player to reach 5,000 points, 3,000 rebounds and 2,000 assists—despite also accumulating a sixth tech and contributing to Phoenix’s playoff elimination. The week also featured Angel Reese’s career-high 31 points for Atlanta and A’ja Wilson’s near-triple-double for Las Vegas in a win that underscored a mix of standout performances and ongoing discipline-related fines across the league.
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The Pulse
Trump Takes a Sharpie to the Map — Teases More to Come
Renaming lakes with a Sharpie from the Oval Office. We're in a new era of cartography and no body of water is safe.
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Semtech Reports Record Q2 2027 Revenue, Earnings Surge
Business
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Semtech reported record Q2 FY2027 revenue of $341.9 million with strong GAAP and non-GAAP margins and a doubling of net income, signaling sustained growth driven by AI data center and IoT demand. Management highlighted expanding bookings and backlog with an upbeat outlook; analysts are mixed to positive, and a conference call is scheduled to discuss results and guidance.
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Quiz
The world food IQ test
Fifteen questions about what the world actually eats. Score high and the AI certifies your palate. Score low and it recommends a food court.
4 min · today's quiz
Germany Ifo Business Climate Rises to 88.8
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Germany's IFO Business Climate Index rose to 88.8 in August, beating expectations and marking a fourth consecutive monthly gain. Both the current conditions and the expectations components improved, reinforcing views of a gradual stabilization in Germany's economy.
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Guardians beat Angels 4-2, reach .500
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The Cleveland Guardians kept their postseason push alive with a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels, extending a five-game winning streak and closing in on the AL Central lead while staying in the mix for the third wild-card spot. Parker Messick earned his 10th win as Cleveland improved to 66-66, with Jo Adell contributing in the Angels’ lineup during the same game.
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Twins beat Athletics 9-6 in West Sacramento
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The Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 9-6 in West Sacramento to snap a three-game skid, with Zebby Matthews throwing seven innings of one-run ball and Josh Bell driving in three runs. Byron Buxton, Kaelen Culpepper and Ryan Kreidler contributed multi-hit nights as the Twins’ offense produced 16 hits, while the A’s rally fell short in the late innings.
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Gauff Wins Cincinnati; Pegula Runner-Up
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— Aug 20, 2026
Coco Gauff reached the Cincinnati Open semi-finals for the fifth time this year and is set to face Sara Bejlek, who upset Madison Keys and earlier beat Aryna Sabalenka. Ahead of the 2026 US Open, she underwent a major serve overhaul with biomechanics coaching, reflecting on last year’s mental and technical struggles and noting the significant changes to her game since then.
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Kim, Putin Near Completion Of First-Ever Road Link As Military Partnership Grows
Francis Kapper · 5 min · 2d
Rays Beat Tigers 4-1 as Rasmussen Extends Win Streak
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Drew Rasmussen worked six strong innings to earn the win against Detroit, allowing one run on three hits as the Rays opened their three-game series with a 3-1 victory and continued his solid run this season. With a 14-5 record and a 2.95 ERA, he’s poised to face the Mets next as Tampa Bay tries to maintain its AL East lead and rebound from recent struggles.
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Norris Wins Dutch GP After Sprint Pole
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— Aug 21, 2026
George Russell clinched the Dutch Grand Prix Sprint pole at Zandvoort, beating Lando Norris by 0.041 seconds in a razor-tight Q3 while Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piastri and Kimi Antonelli remained close in the top five. The session featured a flurry of advances and notable driver moves, with McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes sharing the near-top positions as the field battled for pole.
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Sogard homers, Red Sox beat Giants
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Nick Sogard powered the Red Sox with a solo homer and multi-hit games, helping fuel a series sweep of the Giants and highlighting the team's growing middle-infield depth. Across the season he’s hitting .287/.401/.426 and has been central to Boston’s offense as the infield trio delivers strong production since July.
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Rays end skid, beat Orioles 3-1
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The Tampa Bay Rays avoided a series sweep against the Baltimore Orioles as Nick Martinez pitched six scoreless innings on just one hit to earn his 13th win, with the Rays breaking through in the sixth inning on a three-run burst that included Chandler Simpson's run-scoring single. The win trimmed Tampa Bay's lead in the AL East and keeps the Rays focused on extending their margin, with Martinez having several strong outings amid a season-long pattern of strong road starts.
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Florida stuns No. 3 FSU, ends decade-long drought
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— Aug 21, 2026
Florida Gators stunned No. 3 Florida State 3-1 at home, with Kyra Taylor scoring twice to snap FSU's long unbeaten streak against non-conference opponents and secure Florida's first win over the Seminoles since 2015. The result adds another notable upset as FSU had entered the season with a string of wins and strong defensive numbers.
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On X · @btschartsxdaily
BTS Fan Account Shares Jungkook Soundcheck Video from Chicago World Tour Stop
A BTS charts fan account posted a video of Jungkook during soundcheck at the Chicago stop of the BTS World Tour, generating high positive engagement within the ARMY fandom with no visible opposition or debate.
1,009 likes · 24m