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Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu to skip 2026-27 season for development
Alysa Liu will miss the entire 2026-27 figure skating season to focus on technical skills and artistry improvements.
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GTA 6 Prologue Featuring Lucia Leaked Online by Hacker Cyberleek
Hacker Cyberleek leaked 4:38 minutes of GTA 6 prologue footage featuring new protagonist Lucia and demanded cosplay protests before more leaks.
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Tim Curry, Star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Dies at 80
British actor Tim Curry, famous for his role as Dr. Frank N. Furter, died at 80 at his Los Angeles home on August 25 or 26, 2026.
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Barcelona maintains interest in Atlético's Julián Álvarez despite club denial
Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed the club's ongoing offer for Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez amid Atlético's refusal to sell.
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Trump administration warns Kennedy Center may face demolition amid legal dispute over renovations and naming
The Trump administration warned courts that the Kennedy Center could face demolition if renovation plans blocked amid legal battles over renaming rights.
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Xbox to launch disc-to-digital program for Xbox One and Series X games on August 31
Xbox announced a program letting players convert physical Xbox One and Series X game discs into digital copies starting August 31, 2026.
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TWG Global denies fraud, says Dodgers not for sale amid federal probe after Lakers sale
TWG Global denied fraud allegations and confirmed the Dodgers are not for sale following Mark Walter’s Lakers sale in August 2026.
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Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces dissolve, merge with Syrian military
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces announced their dissolution and integration into Syria’s armed forces on August 25-26, 2026.
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Flash flood in Nepal’s Himalayan region kills 72 and leaves hundreds missing near Tibet border
Flash flood triggered by ice-rock avalanche swept through Nepal’s Rasuwa district near Tibet, killing 72 and leaving hundreds missing, officials say.
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California man arrested in D.C. for carrying guillotine near U.S. Capitol
Philan-Tam-Duy Le was arrested after U.S. Capitol Police found a guillotine mounted on his truck near the Capitol on August 25, 2026.
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Sony reveals September 2026 PlayStation Plus free games lineup
Sony announced four free PlayStation Plus Essential games for September 2026, available starting September 1 worldwide.
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Stuart Fairchild Records First 2026 MLB Hit and RBI for Guardians Against Yankees
Stuart Fairchild hit his first MLB hit and RBI of 2026 on June 5 against Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón, driving in Cleveland’s only run in a 2-1 loss.
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US considers 10% tariff on Malaysian exports amid forced labour concerns
The US Trade Representative is reviewing Malaysia’s trade practices and may impose a 10% tariff on some exports over forced labour and excess capacity issues.
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Malaysian PM Anwar orders immediate full student freedom before AUKU repeal
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ordered Malaysian universities to grant full student freedom immediately ahead of formally repealing the Universities and University Colleges Act.
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West Nile Virus Causes First Death in the Netherlands Among Three Cases in 2026
A person in the Netherlands died from a locally contracted West Nile virus infection, the first fatality among three cases reported this year.
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Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars Opens to Mixed Reviews and Low Rotten Tomatoes Score
Ridley Scott’s film The Dog Stars premiered August 28, 2026, receiving mixed to negative reviews and scoring 38-40% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Al Ahly and Coach Jess Thorup Part Ways After Disappointing Season
Al Ahly and coach Jess Thorup have parted ways by mutual consent following a below-par season, the club confirmed.
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Yemen qualifies for 2027 Asian Cup after 2-0 win over Lebanon
Yemen secured the final spot for the 2027 Asian Cup by defeating Lebanon 2-0 in Doha on June 4, 2026.
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Ticket sales for Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' face disruptions as scalpers list IMAX tickets up to $1,000
AMC and Fandango saw ticketing issues June 3-4 as demand surged for Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey', with scalpers selling IMAX 70mm tickets for up to $1,000.
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Spain and Iraq draw 1-1 in World Cup warm-up match in A Coruna
Spain and Iraq played to a 1-1 draw in a World Cup warm-up match on June 4 in A Coruna, Spain.
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Leeds Rhinos defeat St Helens 24-16 to extend Super League lead and break home losing streak
Leeds Rhinos beat St Helens 24-16 at Headingley, ending a decade-long home losing streak and moving two points clear atop the Super League table.
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IKEA and Xbox unveil nine-piece YXSTABY gaming furniture collection at Gamescom 2026
IKEA and Xbox launched the YXSTABY gaming furniture line featuring nine pieces inspired by Xbox controller design.
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CD Projekt Red unveils The Witcher 3's final expansion Songs of the Past and Remastered edition
CD Projekt Red announced the final expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and a remastered edition releasing in 2026 and 2027 respectively.
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French Court Recognizes Flight Attendant’s Breast Cancer as Occupational Disease
A French court ruled Sophie Lainault’s breast cancer was caused by cosmic radiation and workplace factors during her Air France career.