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CoreWeave reports $2.58B Q2 revenue, raises 2026 spending plan amid AI cloud demand
CoreWeave beat Q2 revenue estimates with $2.58 billion and raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast due to strong AI cloud demand.
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Federal judge blocks USPS from enforcing Trump's mail-in voting restrictions nationwide
US District Judge Indira Talwani barred USPS from implementing parts of Trump's mail-in voting order nationwide ahead of 2026 midterms.
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Crimson Desert hits 5 million sales, DLC and Switch 2 launch planned by 2027
Crimson Desert sold 2.11 million copies in Q2 2026 and aims to release its first DLC by end of 2026 plus a Switch 2 version in early 2027.
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Seven healthcare workers on trial for ignoring warning signs before Maradona’s death
Seven healthcare professionals on trial in Argentina are accused of negligence contributing to Diego Maradona's 2020 death.
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Ferran Torres close to transferring from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain for €55 million
Barcelona has granted Ferran Torres permission to miss training as his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain nears completion for about €55 million.
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Melaka confirms August 21 is not a public holiday despite UNESCO heritage link
Melaka state government confirmed there will be no public holiday on August 21, 2026, amid confusion over the UNESCO World Heritage connection.
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Nvidia develops Nemotron 4 AI model family aiming at open-source leadership
Nvidia is advancing its Nemotron AI models with Nemotron 4, a trillion-parameter open-source model expected by late 2026.
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Finance Minister denies Tabung Haji losses caused by stock market downturn
Finance Minister Amir Hamzah refuted claims that Tabung Haji’s losses stemmed from stock market declines, citing stronger governance and steady hibah payouts.
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Matthias Jaissle named Newcastle United manager amid key player exits
Matthias Jaissle was appointed Newcastle United manager in August 2026 after Eddie Howe's departure last month amid significant player losses.
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Trump administration ends federal Medicaid, CHIP funding for gender-affirming care for minors
The Trump administration announced it will stop federal Medicaid and CHIP funding for gender-affirming care for children, effective October 13, 2026.
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Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Disc Fully Playable at Launch Despite Sony Discontinuing Discs in 2028
Insomniac confirmed Marvel's Wolverine will be fully playable on PS5 discs at release on September 15, 2026, ahead of Sony ending disc production in 2028.
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Formula E inks multi-year global streaming deal with Disney+ and ESPN starting 2026-27 season
Formula E signed a multi-year global streaming deal with Disney+ and ESPN covering over 144 countries starting the 2026-27 season.
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LeBron James to debut for 76ers against Knicks on 2026 NBA opening night
LeBron James will make his Philadelphia 76ers debut on October 20, 2026, facing defending NBA champion New York Knicks.
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British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies in crash during Volta a Portugal stage
British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, died after colliding with a vehicle during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal race in northern Portugal.
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GNOME Shell team unveils plans for UI upgrades including enhanced search and customization
GNOME Shell designers outlined plans Tuesday for user interface improvements targeting GNOME 51 in fall 2026.
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US July retail sales drop 0.6% as Bitcoin surges past $75,000 amid Treasury bond buybacks
US retail sales fell 0.6% in July 2026 while Bitcoin surged over 20%, breaking above $75,000 in mid-August amid market optimism.
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Bit Reactor's Star Wars Zero Company brings turn-based tactics to Clone Wars era
Bit Reactor released Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics game set during the Clone Wars with squad-based covert missions.
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Bumble ends women-only first message rule, extends reply time to 72 hours
Bumble removed its women-first messaging rule and tripled response time to 72 hours to ease pressure and improve connections.
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Zoom patches screen-sharing flaw allowing silent device takeover on all platforms
Zoom fixed a critical screen-sharing annotation vulnerability that let attackers remotely take control of devices without user interaction.
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Lawyer Lim Tean deported to Singapore after arrest in Johor for failing jail term surrender
Lim Tean was arrested in Johor on August 6 and handed to Singapore police on August 11 after failing to start his jail term.
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PM absent as Dewan Rakyat debates Tabung Haji RCI report; PN MPs walk out
The Dewan Rakyat held a special sitting on August 11 to debate the Tabung Haji RCI report despite the Prime Minister’s absence and a walkout by PN MPs.
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Europe and UK face widespread shortage of solar eclipse glasses ahead of August 12 event
Europe and the UK are experiencing high demand and shortages of certified solar eclipse glasses ahead of the August 12, 2026, eclipse.
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FedEx St. Jude Championship kicks off 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs at TPC Southwind
The 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship began August 13 at TPC Southwind with 69 top PGA players competing for a $20 million purse and FedEx Cup points.
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Hotel prices surge in Europe as tourists flock for August 12, 2026 solar eclipse
Tourists traveling to Europe for the August 12 total solar eclipse have driven hotel prices sharply higher in Iceland and northern Spain.