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in Donald John TrumpBig beautiful story today, folks — auto investment pouring into Michigan, tremendous number, everybody's talking about it, believe me. Factories humming, jobs happening, it's like Stapler Tower but for cars, we call it Car Tower now, maybe the greatest Tower. Meanwhile Infantino — Donald Trump2Donald Trump · Jul 29, 2026

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HHS plans two new FDA deputy roles — 1dThe Department of Health and Human Services plans to create two new FDA deputy commissioner roles—one overseeing technology and the intersection of health and AI, and the other focused on drugs—with Jared Seehafer identified as a leading candidate for the technology post; no final decisions have been announced as the agency awaits Senate-confirmation for Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner. The moves signal a bid to reshape FDA leadership, with several acting positions still in flux.

Dozens killed in South Kordofan rebel attacks — 1dThe Sudan Doctors Network says SPLM-N rebels killed 27 people, including four children, in South Kordofan’s Kardud and Abu Hamama, triggering displacement and highlighting ethnic targeting as a potential violation of international humanitarian law. These killings occur within Sudan’s broader civil war, which has intensified calls for international pressure to stop attacks on civilians and protect civilians, especially women and children.

Dolly Parton Dies at 80, Global Tributes — 17hFollowing Dolly Parton’s death at 80, Sabrina Carpenter paid heartfelt tributes recalling their collaboration on the deluxe remix of Please Please Please and their Thelma & Louise–themed video, praising Parton’s wisdom, humor, and lasting influence. Carpenter’s tributes and Parton’s praise around their intertwined voices highlighted the duo’s memorable joint project and Parton’s impact on Carpenter’s career.

Video — YouTubeSubscriptions: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)LastWeekTonight · 1.8M views · Aug 24, 2026

Bangladesh tribunal keeps three journalists jailed awaiting trial — 2dBangladesh’s special tribunals have kept three journalists—Shyamal Dutta, Mozammel Babu, and Farzana Rupa—jailed awaiting trial in a crimes-against-humanity case linked to the 2024 Hasina uprising, with prosecutors alleging they incited suppression during protests triggered by Hasina’s press conference. Rights groups and the Commonwealth Journalists Association criticized the move as entrenching press repression and warned it criminalizes reporting; the journalists’ families say they are being held illegally and question the evidence.

On X · @FCBarcelonaFC Barcelona Shares Close-Up “Details” of White KitFC Barcelona’s official account posted a photo teaser simply captioned “Details ⚪️,” showing close-up elements of what appears to be a white kit or jersey (likely featuring player branding or design accents, with fan comments frequently referencing Raphinha). The low-text, high-visual post is circulating among fans as a stylish kit reveal or aesthetic drop, driving modest engagement (around 1.8k likes and 60k+ views shortly after posting) typical for club merch/kit content.1,486 likes · 16m

ITA Highlights Global Academic Translators DirectoryLifestyle — 1dThe Israel Translators Association promotes its professional directory of translators for both business and academic work, enabling clients to find specialists in business, finance, marketing, and related fields, as well as in academic texts across humanities and social sciences. Translators are highlighted as needing subject-matter expertise, precision, and often collaboration with authors to prepare manuscripts for international publication.

RankingBest AI labs of 2026Artificial intelligence is advancing at a breakneck pace, and the labs leading the charge are shaping everything from how we work to how we think about the future of technology itself. With billions in funding, fierce competition for talent, and breakthroughs announced almost weekly, the question of who's truly leading the pack has never been more consequential. Cast your vote for the AI labs you believe are pushing the boundaries the furthest in 2026.383 votes · 5 candidates

MLB users report password-reset emails after purchases — 2dSeveral articles report on routine account activity confirmations—new registrations, login status, and password reset notifications—across multiple outlets. Other pieces promote FanGraphs Membership with ad-free access and enhanced features, and discuss a humorous MLB video that highlights fan engagement and the online baseball community.

Harry resigns from African Parks board — 2dPrince Harry has stepped down from his role on the board of African Parks after a decade, as the charity conducts a governance refresh and expresses gratitude for his service; he remains an active supporter of its conservation mission. The announcements come amid ongoing scrutiny of the charity following past allegations of human rights abuses by its rangers, with the organization noting changes to strengthen governance while acknowledging his ten-year commitment.

XPeng Robotics Valued at $6.3B on $900M Funding — 2dXPeng’s robotics unit Dogotix raises about $900 million in a funding round led by IDG Capital with strategic investors Tencent and Alibaba, valuing the unit at roughly $6.3 billion and signaling a standalone carve-out for the robotics business. Proceeds will fund hardware/software R&D, data generation, mass-production facilities, and global expansion, with Dogotix set to operate independently and XPeng retaining control; the IRON humanoid is planned for mass production by late 2026 and commercial launches in 2027.

Beijing Humanoid Games Highlight Robot Speed and Reliability — 4dHonor’s Lightning humanoid robot ran 100 metres in 9.32 seconds, shaving 0.26 seconds off Usain Bolt’s human world record and signaling rapid advances in robotics ahead of the World Humanoid Robot Games. The feat underscores China’s push to develop humanoid AI and robotics for manufacturing, logistics and other applications, with Lightning previously winning a Beijing half marathon and now shown at heightened speed and capability.

Daily Caller News FoundationUncle Sam’s Aggressive Rare Earth Dealmaking Strikes A Chord OverseasIn June of 2021, President Joe Biden announced that his administration would mount a "whole of government" effort to secure U.S. supplies and supply chains related to a raft of critical energy minerals.1h

Uber €825m GDPR Fine: Netherlands Case — 5dThe Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Uber €825 million for using automated systems to deactivate driver accounts without adequately informing them, covering cases from 2020 to 2022; Uber says it will appeal and notes it now employs human reviews. The penalty would be the second-largest under GDPR, underscoring heightened regulatory scrutiny of automated decision-making in gig economy platforms like Uber.

Video — YouTubeWhen Lamelo Ball Trolled The InterviewerDunkCity · 5.5M views · Aug 21, 2026

Nevada wildfire forces 42,000 to evacuate — 2dA human-caused Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, forced about 42,000 residents to evacuate with another 45,000 in a nearby warning zone as authorities battle extremely volatile conditions, deploy the National Guard, and declare a state of emergency. Fire behavior has been highly unpredictable, with shifting winds, injuries to civilians and responders, and disruptions to power and air travel as communities brace for several days of danger.

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Somalia shuts 205 health facilities amid aid cutsWorld — 5dUNICEF warns nearly 1.9 million Somali children will be malnourished this year, with a 32% rise in admissions for severe acute malnutrition and related complications. Aid cuts have shuttered about 205 health and nutrition facilities, with up to 618 more at risk, forcing longer journeys and delaying treatment amid drought, conflict and rising costs, deepening a worsening humanitarian crisis.

San Diego FC thumps Colorado Rapids 3-0 — 4dSan Diego FC dominated the Colorado Rapids 3-0 at Snapdragon Stadium, with Elias Achouri scoring his first San Diego goal and Gabriel Pirani adding another as new signings spark a pivotal stretch. The win extends a strong home run into a five-match, home-heavy slate that will test the club’s Western Conference playoff push, even as road form remains a concern ahead of upcoming games including LA Galaxy.

Midler, Tyrese Clash Over AI-Generated Song — 3dAI-generated song Celebrate Me by IngaRose has sparked a feud with Bette Midler calling it cultural genocide and Tyrese Gibson defending the track, arguing AI is here to stay and that the song inspired him, while IngaRose’s team emphasizes human-written lyrics paired with Suno’s tech.

On X · @PopBaseBeyoncé Reveals Updated Cover Art and Expanded Tracklist for B’Day 20th Anniversary Deluxe EditionPop Base announced Beyoncé’s new cover art and expanded 20th anniversary deluxe edition of her 2006 album B’Day, including original hits, rarities, remixes, and Spanish versions. Reactions are overwhelmingly positive from the Beyhive, with excitement over nostalgia, pre-orders, and new streaming tracks, though a minority nitpick missing songs or reference the alligator cover controversy.1,584 likes · 17m

Unitree IPO Soars on China A-Share Market — Aug 17, 2026Unitree Robotics unveiled 'Superman,' a humanoid with 0.85-meter legs that can jump about 2 meters from a standing start and sprint at 12.66 m/s, claiming to surpass human records in both vertical and horizontal performance, developed in just over three months. The reveal coincides with a highly oversubscribed IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market, valuing the company around $9 billion and underscoring investors' appetite for high-dynamic robotics.

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ACE Robotics Plans 2027 ChatGPT Moment, 1,000 Stores — 5dIndustry players are predicting a late-2020s breakthrough in embodied AI for humanoid robots, with ACE Robotics’ Wang Xiaogang estimating a ChatGPT-like moment by end-2027 and 4–5 years to broad commercial deployment, driven by world models and real-world data. Unitree’s Wang Xingxing counters with a faster but uncertain timeline (as little as 2–3 years, or up to 5–10), noting real-world adaptability and investor enthusiasm, while overall progress remains contingent on deploying robust, data-rich systems outside controlled environments.

National autism missing alert initiative launches — 5dThe Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the DOJ and FEMA, launched the National Autism Missing and Endangered Person Alert Initiative to coordinate nationwide response, establish a national framework of best practices, and address leading risks like wandering and drowning. Supported by President Trump and others, the effort aims to speed critical information to authorities and the public to quickly locate autistic individuals and bring them home safely, with ongoing development and adoption of protocols across jurisdictions.

Video — YouTubeTaylor Swift Performance - The Icon Sessions at the Grammy MuseumTaylor Swift · 2.4M views · Aug 24, 2026

Neutrogena breaks silence over Hayden Panettiere death — 5dNeutrogena issued a posthumous apology for dropping Hayden Panettiere in 2015 after she spoke about postpartum depression and said she was made to feel unsupported, along with a pledge to invest in a long-standing community health partner to aid women's mental health. The backlash continues as fans call for boycotts and authorities investigate Panettiere’s death, with an autopsy and toxicology results pending as the case remains under review.

Sowcar Janaki Dies in Chennai HospitalSports — Aug 19, 2026Veteran actor Sowcar Janaki, a prolific star across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada cinema, died at 94 in Chennai. In other arts and human-interest coverage, Gaza children participate in the 'Waves of Hope' swimming project while Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton share glimpses of their Hawaii getaway, and the Photo Finds auction highlights works by renowned photographers.

Daily Caller News FoundationTherapy Center Owner Accused Of Using Dead Shrink’s Credentials, Committing Medicaid FraudThe owner of a therapy center has been indicted by a Fulton County grand jury over Medicaid fraud and false writing charges, Republican Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced Tuesday.1h

Statkraft plans licences for Høyanger K5, Breidal hydroBusiness — Aug 18, 2026Statkraft plans new Høyanger K5 hydropower plants to replace older units, boosting installed capacity and annual generation, while separately ABB will modernize the Vikfalli complex’s control, protection, and excitation to extend life and meet evolving grid codes. Indigenous Mapuche communities in Chile filed a complaint over Statkraft’s human rights due diligence and consent practices, as hydropower remains a dominant, low‑carbon power source in Norway, accounting for a large share of generation in June 2026.

Watchdog reports forced labor persists in DR sugarcane — Aug 18, 2026A human rights investigation by Corporate Accountability Lab finds ongoing forced labor on Central Romana Corporation’s sugarcane plantations in the Dominican Republic, where up to about 8,000 workers face low wages and poor living conditions, with ties alleged to U.S. figures including Donald Trump and Marco Rubio. The findings follow a 2022 CBP ban on Central Romana products that was reversed last year under the Trump administration, prompting calls to reinstate the ban and tighten U.S. trade enforcement to prevent abuses in supply chains.

FDA approves Aletta robotic blood draw device — 6dThe FDA has authorized Aletta, the first standalone robotic device capable of drawing blood from an adult’s arm without hands-on operator intervention, to operate in outpatient settings under the supervision of a trained phlebotomist, with one supervisor able to oversee up to three devices. Clinical data show its success rates are comparable to or better than human phlebotomists and adverse events are generally mild and uncommon.

Cape Verde appoints Bettencourt for 2027 AFCON — Aug 19, 2026Cape Verde has promoted Humberto Bettencourt from assistant to head coach after Bubista left for RS Berkane, signaling continuity as the Blue Sharks build on their historic 2026 World Cup run and prepare for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Bettencourt will lead the team into the new phase with the World Cup achievements—spain and Uruguay draws and a round-of-32 exit to Argentina—serving as a foundation for sustained success.

Canada condemns Israel's Lebanon invasion, unveils new aid — Aug 19, 2026Canada, led by Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai, condemned what it calls Israel’s unlawful invasion of Lebanon and urged Beirut’s sovereignty while announcing three new humanitarian programs that lift this year’s aid to Lebanon to over CAD 71 million (about USD 50 million) and noting Canada’s total support over the past decade around CAD 800 million. The UN reports about 360,000 people are displaced from the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, which has killed more than 4,000 and caused widespread destruction in southern Lebanon.

On X · @FabrizioRomanoChelsea advance talks for Atalanta youngster Honest Anahor, personal terms agreedChelsea progressing in club-to-club discussions for Atalanta’s Honest Anahor with personal terms agreed. Fan reactions are mostly skeptical or cynical about Chelsea’s youth recruitment strategy, with limited positive takes on his future potential and no heated split.4,109 likes · 18m

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