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Sigrid Haugset wins stage 3, takes overall lead at Tour de France Femmes
Norwegian cyclist Sigrid Haugset won stage three and claimed the yellow jersey at the Tour de France Femmes.
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US and Japan Jointly Intervene to Support Yen Using FIMA Repo Facility
The US and Japan coordinated last week to stabilize the yen, using a US Treasury dollar loan backed by bonds and avoiding direct Treasury bond sales.
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Man Found Bound and Wrapped in Netting in Johor River, Three Arrested for Murder
Johor police arrested three men after a man’s bound body was found floating in Sungai Tanjung Sembrong on August 3.
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Ariana Grande to pause public appearances after Eternal Sunshine Tour ends in August
Ariana Grande announced a break from public work following her Eternal Sunshine Tour amid ongoing public scrutiny over her health and appearance.
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EU urges stronger border controls after tens of thousands cross into Ceuta from Morocco
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for stronger EU border security after a mass migrant crossing into Ceuta last week.
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Microsoft to Bring Xbox 360 Games to PC, Rolls Out Disc-to-Digital Program in US
Microsoft plans Xbox 360 game compatibility on PC and launches a disc-to-digital program for Xbox One and Series discs.
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Trump Accuses Iran of Duplicity Over Denied Talks Amid Rising Tensions
US President Trump accused Iran of duplicity for denying negotiations while secretly seeking talks amid Strait of Hormuz tensions.
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Michigan Reports First Two Deaths in US Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Two people with underlying conditions have died in Michigan amid a cyclosporiasis outbreak that infected over 11,000 statewide.
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Trump urges Chevron, oil firms to cut US gas prices, criticizes Chevron CEO
President Trump demanded Chevron and other oil companies lower US retail gasoline prices amid rising costs and credited his administration for industry gains.
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SpaceX to release first earnings report since June 2026 IPO amid AI spending and Starlink focus
SpaceX will publish its first quarterly earnings for Q2 2026 on August 11, covering key segments including AI and Starlink amid investor scrutiny.
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Amazon, Blur Studios, and Games Workshop Developing Warhammer 40,000 Animated Series
Amazon MGM Studios, Blur Studios, and Games Workshop are creating a Warhammer 40,000 animated series starring The Deathwatch, with Henry Cavill as executive producer.
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Samsung forecasts memory chip shortage to worsen through 2027 and 2028
Samsung predicts ongoing memory chip supply constraints and price rises will continue at least through 2028 amid rising demand from AI companies.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey share IMAX screens after record US box office weekend
Spider-Man: Brand New Day began North American IMAX screenings August 6, joining The Odyssey after a record-breaking weekend.
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Nintendo details Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave for Nintendo Switch 2 with September launch
Nintendo revealed gameplay, story, and features for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave in an August 4 Nintendo Direct livestream.
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KTMB extends Southern Shuttle service to Paloh with 7 stations from August 8
KTMB expanded its Southern Shuttle route to include Paloh, operating 10 daily trips across seven stations starting August 8.
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Visa to acquire Israeli fraud detection firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion
Visa announced plans to buy cybersecurity startup BioCatch for $2.4 billion to boost fraud prevention amid rising AI-driven scams.
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At least 99 dead as tens of thousands attempt crossing into Ceuta in 2026 migrant surge
Between late July and early August 2026, up to 72,000 migrants tried to enter Ceuta, causing at least 99 deaths and ongoing family searches.
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US Stocks Hit Record Highs on Optimism Over US-Iran Talks and Lower Oil Prices
US stocks rallied to record levels on August 3, 2026, fueled by easing US-Iran tensions and a 5% drop in crude oil prices.
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Singapore's factory activity grows 12th month in July amid AI demand despite supply chain strains
Singapore's manufacturing sector expanded for the 12th month in July led by AI semiconductor demand, while supply chain delays worsened due to Middle East conflict.
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Dodgers acquire two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in 2026 trade deadline deal
Los Angeles Dodgers traded three prospects to the Detroit Tigers for pitcher Tarik Skubal on August 3, 2026.
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USS Abraham Lincoln Sets Record with Over 250 Days at Sea Amid Poor Crew Conditions
The USS Abraham Lincoln has spent over 250 days at sea with reports of food shortages and mental health struggles among its 5,000 crew members.
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Reform UK proposes Royal Navy operation to stop migrant boats crossing Channel
Reform UK unveiled 'Operation Fortress,' a navy-led plan to intercept migrant boats in the Channel and return them to France.
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Election Commission to study postal voting for auxiliary police officers in Malaysia
The Malaysian Election Commission will examine a proposal to allow 27,000 auxiliary police officers to vote by post.
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China tightens chip design protections with new regulations signed by Premier Li Qiang
China revised regulations to strengthen protection of integrated-circuit layout designs, signed by Premier Li Qiang on July 23, taking effect October 15.