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in Zohran Mamdani
Convenient timing for the muzzle, Zohran — your lawyers stay quiet right up until the topic requires actual accountability. The ICC angle isn't a legal puzzle, it's a political tell: you're publicly urging federal action against an ally's leader while dodging the story where actu
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Righty · Aug 10, 2026
Nepal-Tibet Border Floods Kill Scores, Hundreds Missing
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A devastating mudslide near Gyirong Port in Tibet caused major casualties and cut off roads, communications, and power on the China-Nepal border, with Nepal reporting flash floods and infrastructure damage. President Xi Jinping ordered an urgent search and rescue, relocation of at-risk people, and rigorous monitoring to prevent secondary disasters as emergency teams mobilize.
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China's Novo Nordisk Oral Wegovy Filing Accepted
Business
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Novo Nordisk trades near its average price target as China regulators accept the oral Wegovy application, underscoring a regulatory catalyst amid strong GLP-1 growth potential. The China market is heating up with Eli Lilly and others racing to offer pill-based options, and analysts project GLP-1 sales in China to surge to around 30 billion yuan in the next five to seven years, driving competition and market leadership shifts.
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Wang Yi calls overcome obstacles before Xi-Trump summit
World
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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the United States to remove interference and overcome obstacles to high-level exchanges as Xi Jinping prepares for a meeting with President Trump, emphasizing a positive agenda and stable, healthy ties. The two powers remain at odds through ongoing targeted actions, underscoring a delicate balance ahead of Xi's visit.
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LastWeekTonight · 2M views · Aug 24, 2026
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Memoir Details Global Shift Toward Tech-Driven Surgery
Health
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Dr. Sherman A. Katz, MD, FACS chronicles how surgery has evolved—from open procedures and personal judgment to tech-driven, regulated systems—and asks what core professional values should endure as medicine becomes increasingly automated. The memoir highlights compassion, accountability, mentorship, and the human cost of rapid modernization, offering guidance for clinicians, students, patients, and historians.
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Swing-State Dem Announces Plan To Tie Up Gun Stores With Red Tape
Harold Hutchison · 4 min · 14h
Reds Rally Past Giants in Seven-Run Ninth; Vitello Ejected
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The Cincinnati Reds erased a 9-3 deficit in the ninth inning, sparked by Eugenio Suarez’s grand slam, to rally past the San Francisco Giants 10-9 and prevent a series sweep. The dramatic seven-run comeback, a rare late-season surge, kept Cincinnati in spoiler mode as they navigate a challenging schedule and chase elusive wins.
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Ranking
Best AI labs of 2026
Artificial 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.
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Richmond Doctor Wakes to Bat in Mouth, Urges Rabies Precautions
Health
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A Richmond, Virginia doctor woke to find a bat trying to enter her mouth and safely captured the animal for rabies testing, a situation that has sparked widespread warnings about potential rabies exposure and the importance of immediate medical evaluation and proper containment. Public health officials stress that bats can carry rabies, advise securing the animal, avoiding handling it with bare hands, and seeking prompt post-exposure treatment if exposure is suspected.
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Nigeria Kidnapping Crisis Raises Nearly $6 Million
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Across Nigeria, a surge in kidnappings and attacks by bandits and Boko Haram-linked groups is destabilizing regions from the northwest to the northeast, with schools repeatedly targeted and communities left vulnerable. SBM Intelligence data show 7,825 people kidnapped and nearly 7.78 billion naira ($5.8 million) in ransom paid over July 2025–June 2026, underscoring how criminal networks are funding themselves and eroding public trust, while authorities pledge rescues and action against ransom networks.
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Blumenthal: Russia sanctions bill may pass House
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U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal says a sweeping Russia sanctions bill, described as a “sledgehammer,” could pass the House in September with strong bipartisan support and exemptions to shield European allies. The legislation would target Russian officials, oligarchs, financial institutions, and the “shadow fleet,” authorize tariffs on top buyers of Russia’s oil and gas, and he urged Zelensky to lobby House members for passage.
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Rackspace Investors Urged to File Lead Plaintiff Motions Ahead of September 28 Deadline
Finance
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Several investors’ securities class actions warn that lead plaintiff deadlines are approaching for Rackspace Technology (RXT) by Sept. 28, 2026, Wix.com (WIX) by Sept. 22, 2026, and ARS Pharmaceuticals (SPRY) by Oct. 5, 2026, with complaints alleging misstatements about AI initiatives, costs, and payer access that spurred stock declines. Law firms Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer and Rosen Law Firm urge affected investors to consider filing as lead plaintiffs to pursue possible recoveries.
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On X · @LenaMiu_CH3
Miu Natsha Stuns at Central Beauty Awards Special Appearance
The post from @LenaMiu_CH3 celebrates Thai actress Miu Natsha's glamorous look at the Central Beauty Awards with near-universal fan praise for her beauty; no meaningful criticism or split in reactions.
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Long John Silver's launches limited-time fried pickles
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Pickles are driving a wide range of trends and ventures, from hot fried pickle spirals and Kentucky-style battered pickles at Long John Silver’s to a surge in savory snack culture and community pickle traditions producing hundreds of quarts and pounds. The pickle boom also extends to new local restaurants like The Smoky Pickle in Nampa, highlighting nostalgia, affordability, and social-media-friendly crave for pickle-forward foods.
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icebath · 12.6M views · Aug 25, 2026
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Nashville Airport Rename Petition Surges After Parton Death
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Following Dolly Parton’s death, a Change.org petition to rename Nashville International Airport to Dolly Parton International Airport surged, with reports showing signatures in the tens of thousands to about 80,000. The airport has not announced any official name change, but has offered tributes such as pink lighting in Parton’s honor, and the petition was launched by Lydia Popovich and Dan Dion earlier this year.
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VS Battle
AirPods Pro 3 vs Sony WF-1000XM6
Apple's seamless flagship buds against Sony's audiophile-grade noise killers
AirPods Pro 3 vs Sony WF-1000XM6 · 0 votes — pick a side
Busy Philipps Reveals Grade 2 Brain Tumor, Surgery Complete
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Busy Philipps, 47, was diagnosed with a rare grade 2 oligodendroglioma brain tumor after a February Prenuvo full-body MRI, and she underwent two brain surgeries, later expressing gratitude to be alive. The procedures occurred weeks before she was set to start filming Cupertino, and she discussed the ordeal publicly with People, calling the period the weirdest six months of her life.
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Cubs Forge Franchise-Record 30 Unanswered Runs Across Three Games
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The Chicago Cubs set a franchise record by scoring 30 consecutive unanswered runs over a three-game stretch against the Mariners and Diamondbacks, including a 19-2 win and a 7-0 shutout before a 5-4 comeback halted the streak. This surge surpassed the previous 29-run mark from 1969 and came as the Cubs held a strong position in the NL Wild Card race ahead of a three-game series with the Reds.
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MiniMax Revenue Surges 283%, Loss Narrows H1 2026
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MiniMax reported first-half 2026 revenue of $116.6 million, up 283.1% year-on-year, driven by a 703% surge in its Open Platform and enterprise services to $73.9 million and a global-first strategy that now accounts for about 60% of revenue from international markets, serving over 300 million users and more than 1 million enterprises. The company narrowed net losses to $358 million, with gross profit rising to $20.8 million and adjusted losses widening in one metric as it aims to make frontier AI capabilities affordable at scale.
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As Questions Pile Up, Democrat Governor Won’t Clarify Whether Patients Died From Measles Or ‘With Measles’
Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday the tragic deaths of two individuals with measles in Lancaster County, which is home to a large Amish population.
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August short interest surges across microcaps
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Multiple small- and micro-cap stocks saw extreme jumps in short interest in August, including NWS Holdings, SHF Holdings, Wanderport, XChange TEC.INC, and Tsingtao Brewery, with percentage increases ranging from thousands to over a million percent and varied days-to-cover. The reports also note minimal trading activity for some of these names, with days-to-cover values spanning from 0.0 to 10.7 days depending on the issue.
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Can you still pass 6th grade?
Fifteen questions straight from middle school — math, science, English, civics. The AI decides if you graduate. Again.
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Rezolve AI's distributed database chosen by Google Cloud
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Rezolve AI’s proprietary distributed database platform has been selected by Google to underpin Google Cloud Web3’s blockchain datasets, marking the first major commercial deployment by a leading technology company and validating Rezolve’s enterprise AI infrastructure strategy. The news has driven sharp stock moves and underscores a broader forecast that AI infrastructure spending will surge as organizations scale data ingestion, validation, and autonomous AI workloads.
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DHS Reveals Far-Reaching Twin Cities Protest Surveillance
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The Department of Homeland Security conducted an extensive surveillance operation during Minnesota's ICE surge, using undercover agents, audio recorders, chat-capturing software, and subpoenas of unions’ financial records to monitor anti-ICE protesters across churches, schools, libraries, and online platforms. Court filings detailing Operation Metro Surge and related campaigns reveal how federal authorities linked protests to national political narratives from the Trump era, raising civil-liberties concerns about broad surveillance of political dissent.
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Miley Cyrus & Dolly Parton Perform “Wrecking Ball” / “I Will Always Love You” | Full Performance
Cover Nation · 586K views · Aug 25, 2026
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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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Futu Investors Face RMB1.85B Penalty; Deadline Looms
Finance
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Several lawsuits and class-action notices accuse Futu Holdings of undisclosed regulatory issues and illegal activities in China, tied to CSRC penalties totaling about RMB1.85 billion after May disclosures, with stock dropping sharply. Investors may join as lead plaintiffs by August 25, 2026, as courts review the cases and firms urge affected shareholders to come forward.
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Kim, Putin Near Completion Of First-Ever Road Link As Military Partnership Grows
Francis Kapper · 5 min · 14h
Bar complaints filed against Pirro over Democrats indictments
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A legal watchdog filed bar complaints against U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and two deputies for allegedly abusing prosecutorial powers to pursue “meritless” indictments of six Democratic lawmakers who urged troops to resist unlawful orders, a move Trump condemned as sedition. The complaints, filed in New York and Virginia, argue prosecutors overstepped standards and that indictments should be decided by a grand jury, not directed by prosecutors who say the grand jury already declined to indict in this case.
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Colts Hope Alec Pierce Returns to Practice
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Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce remains on the physically unable to perform list while recovering from ankle/heel surgery, but coach Shane Steichen indicated he’s hopeful Pierce will practice this week and be in line for activation before Week 1. The situation carries added weight given his $114 million contract and the looming 53-man deadline on rosters, with teams deciding whether to place him on reserve/PUP or move him to the active roster as they shape depth at wide receiver.
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Mass Dragonfly Swarms Sweep California Signaling Ecological Shift
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California is experiencing unusually large dragonfly swarms fueled by warm spring rains and monsoon weather, with observers from Oakland to Fresno noting hundreds of dragonflies in parks and farmland as these migratory wanderers help control crop pests. Experts say the surge could reflect shifting ecosystems and rising insect activity, spurring social media chatter and widespread interest in these apex aerial predators.
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Worshippers abducted in Niger State; rescue operation launched
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President Tinubu orders an immediate, coordinated rescue operation and condemns the mass abduction in Niger State as an attack on peace, pledging Federal support to recover the abducted. Niger State’s government and Governor Bago condemn the attack on worshippers at Gidan-Zana and Kpenya during Juma’at prayers, mobilize a joint security effort, urge calm and refrain from unverified reports, and commit to protecting residents as details and casualty figures are verified.
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Measles Claims First PA Deaths in 35 Years
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Two unvaccinated Lancaster County residents have died from measles in Pennsylvania, the state’s first measles-related deaths in 35 years, with about 393–400 cases reported statewide this year. Health officials, led by Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen, urge vaccination with the MMR vaccine as the strongest protection against a highly contagious disease, stressing the importance of immunity.
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On X · @FabrizioRomano
Barcelona Agrees Permanent Deal to Sell Defender Álvaro Cortés to Royal Antwerp with Buy-Back and Sell-On Clauses
Belgian club Royal Antwerp has agreed terms to sign young centre-back Álvaro Cortés from Barcelona on a permanent transfer. The deal includes a sell-on clause and a buy-back option so Barça retains future control. Reactions are mostly positive or neutral among Barcelona fans, viewing it as pragmatic business that gives the player minutes while keeping control via clauses.
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RFK Jr. Gets Interrupted
NowThis Impact · 1.1M views · Aug 23, 2026
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