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FAA Restores Boeing's Authority to Certify 737 MAX and 787 Airplanes
The FAA reinstated Boeing's ability to issue airworthiness certificates for all 737 MAX and 787 planes starting next week.
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Christopher Nolan directs 13 movies, latest film The Odyssey stars Matt Damon
Christopher Nolan has directed 13 movies including his latest, The Odyssey, an adaptation starring Matt Damon as Odysseus.
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Studio ZA/UM lays off 32 employees after Zero Parades underperforms commercially
Studio ZA/UM announced layoffs of up to 32 staff due to weak sales of Zero Parades: For Dead Spies.
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US Visa Restrictions Block Fans and Officials at 2026 World Cup, Rights Groups Say
Rights groups say US visa policies excluded many fans, workers, and a referee during the 2026 World Cup despite FIFA's inclusivity promises.
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Mauro Schmid wins Tour de France stage 13; Tom Pidcock rises to fourth overall
Swiss rider Mauro Schmid won stage 13 of the 2026 Tour de France as Tom Pidcock moved up to fourth in the general classification.
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Florida man arrested for stealing $220,000 in cryptocurrency via malware Steam games
Zyaire Wilkins, 21, was arrested for conspiracy after embedding malware in eight Steam games that stole over $220,000 in cryptocurrency.
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AWS billing bug caused erroneous multi-billion dollar charges for some customers
A bug in AWS billing led to false estimated charges up to trillions of dollars beginning July 16, 2026.
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Spain prepares calmly for World Cup final against Argentina on August 14
Spain aims for first World Cup title since 2010 facing Argentina, with manager Luis de la Fuente confident and composed.
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Battlefield 6 Season 4 launches Top Gun crossover with new maps, jets, and modes
Battlefield 6 Season 4 began August 11, unveiling a Top Gun crossover with new jets, map, modes, and weapons.
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US Allows Expiration of Executive Order Revoking Hong Kong's Special Trade Status
The US let expire a 2020 executive order that revoked Hong Kong's special trade status, restoring it after five years.
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Hungary's Parliament Elects Andras Baka as President, Replacing Orban Ally
Hungary’s parliament voted 140-6 to elect former Supreme Court head Andras Baka as president on August 11, 2026.
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J.K. Rowling condemns Amnesty UK for labeling her women's centre 'anti-rights'
J.K. Rowling criticized Amnesty International after it called her Beira's Place centre 'anti-rights' in a report later removed.
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School Bus Crash in Eastern Uganda Kills 24 Children and At Least One Adult
A school bus crash near Kapchorwa district on July 16 killed 24 pupils and at least one adult, with dozens injured and government suspending all school trips.
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Mother of Vickrum Digwa jailed for three years for hiding Henry Nowak murder weapon
Kiran Kaur was sentenced to three years in prison for removing and concealing the knife used to kill Henry Nowak in Southampton.
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US import prices rise 0.3% in June, largest annual gain since 2022 driven by China imports
US import prices increased 0.3% in June 2026, marking a 7.1% rise year over year, led by higher costs of Chinese goods and capital equipment.
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Bethesda confirms Fallout 5 in early pre-production, planned after Elder Scrolls 6
Bethesda announced Fallout 5 is in early pre-production and will release after Elder Scrolls 6, both using Creation Engine 3.
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taco Bell lettuce sickens over 1,600 in five states
A cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell sickened more than 1,600 people across five US states.
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Max Verstappen fastest in Belgian GP first practice; Hadjar and Norris penalized
Max Verstappen set the fastest lap in first practice at the Belgian Grand Prix while Isack Hadjar and Lando Norris received grid penalties.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with expansion potential
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signed a NATO-like defence pact on August 7 in Mecca to consider attacks on one as attacks on all three countries.
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AI boosts oil and gas output but increases global carbon emissions beyond renewables’ gains
AI-driven efficiency in fossil fuel production raises carbon emissions that outweigh emission savings from renewables, a new study shows.
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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte charged with grave threats over alleged assassination plot
Vice-President Sara Duterte was charged with grave threats in Quezon City over alleged death threats against President Marcos and others.
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Russian strikes kill three in Ukrainian Black Sea ports including two Ukrainian crew members
Russian drone and missile attacks on 17 July killed three people in Ukrainian Black Sea ports, damaging vessels and prompting a war crimes probe.
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GTA 6 Breaks Preorder Records with $260 Million Global First Week Spending
GTA 6 generated an estimated $260 million in global digital preorders in its first week, setting a new record ahead of its November 2026 launch.
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US Corporate Insiders Sold $77.6 Billion in Stock in H1 2026, Second Fastest in 20 Years
US corporate insiders sold $77.6 billion in stock during the first half of 2026, a 20% rise from last year and the second-highest pace since 2001.