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Adani Solar Case: Most Counts Dismissed With Prejudice
Jared Kim · Aug 12, 2026
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NFL owners approve Seahawks sale at $9.6B
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NFL owners approved the sale of the Seattle Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family for a record roughly $9.6 billion, the largest NFL sale and among the biggest in North American sports, following the death of Paul Allen. Khosla, who previously became a minority owner of the 49ers, is linked to OpenAI investments and is now taking over the Seahawks via the Allen estate.
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Meta to Settle Youth-Safety Case with $17.1B
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Meta has agreed to a settlement of about $16.7–$17 billion with 47 states and a bipartisan coalition of 51 state attorneys general to resolve claims that Facebook and Instagram harmed teens, ending the Oakland trial with mandatory safety measures such as daily usage limits, nighttime blocks, enhanced age verification, and strengthened parental controls. The deal also requires platform changes to curb youth addiction and restrict data practices, while Meta denies wrongdoing.
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Meta Reaches 48-State Teen Safety Settlement
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Meta, led by Instagram's Adam Mosseri, faces a 29-state federal trial accusing Instagram and Facebook of addictive design that harms children and violates federal law by mishandling under-13 data, with potential penalties up to hundreds of billions of dollars. Mosseri is a central witness as the Oakland trial unfolds, amid related actions and prior judgments over platform safety and child addiction.
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LastWeekTonight · 1.9M views · Aug 24, 2026
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Canada Retaliatory Tariffs Take Effect Sept 8
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Canada announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs totaling about $27.6 billion on U.S. goods, effective Sept. 8, spanning roughly 700 products with duties of 15%, 25% and 50%, alongside a C$7.5 billion package to support workers and businesses affected. The measures come as Washington counters with 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, intensifying a trade dispute between the two countries.
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Barcelona Targeting Left-Footed Centre-Back Not Playing in Spain, Per Transfer Reports
FC Barcelona transfer reports indicate the club is targeting a left-footed centre-back not playing in Spain, sparking mostly positive fan speculation and excitement with limited skepticism.
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Ohio to Receive $319M in Meta Settlement
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Ohio will receive more than $319 million over the next decade as part of a $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta to improve safety measures for children and teens on Instagram and Facebook. The agreement requires hard two-hour daily time limits with pauses, nighttime blocks, stronger age verification, safer content controls, removal of like counts, and independent audits to assess implementation.
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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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Meta plans $17B settlement on teen social media
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Meta has agreed to multibillion-dollar settlements with state attorneys general to resolve lawsuits alleging that Facebook and Instagram harmed teens, with penalties ranging from about $16.68 billion to $18 billion and court approval required. The deals include stringent safety measures—default daily time limits, night and school modes, stronger age verification and parental controls, and independent oversight—to curb addictive features and protect underage users.
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BNP Paribas, KB Kookmin in talks 15% Techcombank
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BNP Paribas and KB Kookmin Bank are in talks to acquire at least 15% of Techcombank, with potential deals around $2 billion and a valuation near twice the bank’s book value. Given Vietnam’s 30% foreign ownership cap, bidders may need to buy from existing investors or assemble a bloc, and any agreement could materialize between late 2026 and mid-2027 as Techcombank seeks a foreign strategic partner.
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Vanguard to Acquire Altruist in $4B Deal
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Vanguard is acquiring Altruist for about $4 billion to expand into technology-enabled advisory and custody services, signaling its biggest tech bet yet as it targets independent financial advisers. Altruist will operate as a standalone unit after closing later in 2026, with Vanguard’s investment enabling expanded adviser technology and scale.
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Alibaba issues 710 million Hong Kong shares
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Alibaba completed an HK$80 billion share placement, issuing 710 million new shares at HK$112.7 each (an 8.4% discount) to fund its AI expansion, a move that dilutes existing holders and sent its Hong Kong shares lower. The proceeds will accelerate a broad AI push, marking the company’s largest placement since returning to the Hong Kong market in 2019 amid investor concerns about AI spending and returns.
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Daily Caller News Foundation
New Jersey School District Pushed ‘Secret Gender Transitions Behind Closed Doors,’ New Lawsuit Alleges
Parental rights group Moms for Liberty has filed a federal lawsuit against the School District of the Chathams Board of Education for allegedly "pushing secret gender transitions behind closed doors," the Daily Caller News Foundation first learned.
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Wrtn Reported Unicorn, Raises 100 Billion Won
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Wrtn Technologies raised about 100 billion won ($72 million) in a Series C, valuing the South Korean AI services platform at over 1 trillion won and accelerating its plans for global expansion across its OOC and Crack services, while implementing stronger safeguards for teenage users. The company is seeing rapid overseas revenue growth, with OOC generating substantial monthly income and expectations of 2026 revenue around 200 billion won, underscoring its push toward a global footprint.
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icebath · 11.4M views · Aug 25, 2026
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Li Auto Reports Q2 2026 Revenue RMB25.7B, Deliveries 98,330
Business
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Li Auto posted Q2 2026 totals of RMB25.7 billion in revenue and 98,330 deliveries, with gross margin at 11.0% and gross profit of RMB2.8 billion, while market attention centers on how new models like the Li L6 could offset a slowing China EV market and pricing pressure. Ahead of results, analysts expect a Q2 loss of about 0.01 per share on roughly RMB3.86 billion in revenue, with July deliveries signaling potential volume gains as investors weigh ongoing competition and profitability pressures.
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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
Qatar LNG Exports Fall 96% Amid US-Iran War
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Qatar's LNG exports plunged 96% over six months of the US-Iran war, costing about $24 billion and forcing budget cuts of up to 30% and a major reduction in overseas aid. Only 18 cargoes were shipped versus 509 a year earlier as damage to Ras Laffan and disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global supply, with repairs potentially taking up to five years and Europe facing possible price spikes amid low gas storage.
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US-Canada Trade War Escalates; Houston Ties Largely Protected
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Despite looming tariffs between the U.S. and Canada, Houston's $12 billion energy trade faces limited risk with most energy products insulated; some sectors may feel impact. Analysts say the U.S.-Canada tariff tensions and Trump-era trade war could spur Canada’s energy transition and diversification, while LNG Canada has ramped up production to Asia amid Iran-related supply disruptions.
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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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Chelsea in advanced talks for €40m deal for 18-year-old Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, with loan development plan before 2027 arrival
Chelsea pursue €40m deal for 18-year-old Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor structured as a loan to another Premier League club until 2027 arrival. Reaction is mostly critical from Chelsea fans frustrated with expensive youth signings and lack of immediate impact, with limited positive support.
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ANTA Sports declares HK$1.51 interim dividend; posts double-digit profit growth
Business
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ANTA Sports posted double-digit H1 2026 growth with revenue of RMB43.5 billion and net profit of RMB7.94 billion, supported by stronger margins and cash generation, and it declared an interim dividend of HK$1.51 per share. Analysts remain positive, with DBS naming a Buy and a HK$106.20 target, while market data shows a sharp drop in short interest, signaling improving sentiment toward the stock.
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The grammar gatekeeper test
Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
4 min · today's quiz
Box Raises Revenue Outlook, Lowers Adjusted EPS
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Box lowered its FY2027 GAAP and non-GAAP earnings guidance, with GAAP EPS about $0.38–$0.40 and adjusted EPS around $1.54–$1.56, while raising full-year sales guidance to roughly $1.28–$1.29 billion. For the next quarter, the company reported a preliminary adj EPS of about $0.39 (below the $0.40 consensus) on roughly $329 million in revenue, with GAAP EPS near $0.12 in line with expectations.
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Futu Investors Face RMB1.85B Penalty; Deadline Looms
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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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Miley Cyrus & Dolly Parton Perform “Wrecking Ball” / “I Will Always Love You” | Full Performance
Cover Nation · 377.1K views · Aug 25, 2026
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Woodside ditches clean energy targets, shifts $7bn investment
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Woodside Energy is abandoning its Scope 3 emissions targets and scrapping a US$5 billion plan for new energy products and lower-carbon services by 2030, shifting toward higher returns and reviewing projects like Beaumont New Ammonia as part of a broader strategic reset that coincides with a rise in half-year profits. The move drew sharp criticism from the Conservation Council of Western Australia, which called it grossly negligent and warned it betrays climate obligations while the company argues the energy transition pace requires reprioritization.
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Dole Contest Sets Banana World Record in Latrobe
Lifestyle
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National Banana Split Day on Aug. 25 was celebrated with a pop quiz and National Park Service Founders Day, while Latrobe’s 13th Great American Banana Split Celebration featured banana-eating contests and other festivities, with William Price winning the Dole Banana Challenge by eating 12 bananas. National Banana Lovers Day highlights the fruit’s culinary versatility while the global banana market is expanding—from about $145.9 billion in 2025 to $180.96 billion projected by 2032.
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Daily Caller News Foundation
Dolly Parton Was Packing Heat: Legendary Singer Recounts Backing Off Harasser With Gun In Resurfaced Clip
Legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton, who passed away Tuesday at the age of 80, recounted a time she used a firearm for self-defense in a resurfaced interview.
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Frozen Dinners Boom Restaurant-Quality Meals Redefine Freezer Aisle
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Frozen foods evolved from Swanson’s 1953 TV dinner solution to a diverse, high-protein and takeout-style market, now a multi-billion-dollar category shaped by continuous product reinvention. The history of freezing technology underpins this growth, while nostalgic items like Viennetta and rising global brands such as We Are Food illustrate both consumer appeal and the expanding reach of ready-made meals.
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Philippines Plans Expanded Drone Fleet
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The Philippines plans a significant expansion of its unmanned drone capabilities as part of a 50 billion peso modernization program for 2027, with increased emphasis on external defense and preparedness against rising tensions with China in the South China Sea. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said the effort includes developing secure communications, network capabilities, and integration with other major assets like guided-missile corvettes, while highlighting that drone expansion is one element of a broader push to strengthen external defense.
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Dick's Sporting Goods Cuts Full-Year Forecast, Shares Fall
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Dick's Sporting Goods cut its full-year outlook, guiding 2026 revenue of about $21.9 billion to $22.2 billion and GAAP EPS of roughly $10.94 to $11.94 as softer demand weighs on sales. The Q2 results showed adjusted EPS of $3.53 on $5.59 billion in revenue, with much of the pressure stemming from the Foot Locker integration and a promotional market environment, leaving 2026 guidance well below Wall Street expectations.
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Alibaba Raises HK$80B for AI Push
Business
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Alibaba plans a HK$80 billion Hong Kong share placement to fund its full-stack AI buildout, signaling that its AI expansion has outpaced free cash flow. The move is framed as external funding rather than a new initiative, with the June quarter capex around RMB 67.7 billion and negative free cash flow, implying near-term dilution could weigh on the stock until the new shares are absorbed.
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Lego Posts 21% First-Half Revenue Rise Globally
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Lego’s first-half 2026 revenue rose 21% to 41.9 billion Danish crowns, with net profit up 32% as consumer sales climbed 22% on broad demand and more than 330 new sets, including World Cup, Formula One, Pokemon, and K-Pop Demon Hunters tie-ins that attracted new and returning buyers. The company is expanding capacity and sustainability, building a large solar installation in Billund, moving toward paper packaging, and planning a Virginia factory/distribution center to open by mid-2027, while continuing investments and strategic partnerships to reach a broader audience.
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Fabrizio Romano Posts Photo Claiming Savinho’s First Tottenham Goal
Fabrizio Romano shared a photo implying Savinho scored his first goal for Tottenham, but reactions largely correct, mock, or question the claim due to errors like the player being on the bench or another scorer.
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RFK Jr. Gets Interrupted
NowThis Impact · 1.1M views · Aug 23, 2026
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