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Former MLB player Jordyn Adams signs with SMU to play college football at 26
Jordyn Adams, a former MLB outfielder, has enrolled at SMU to join the Mustangs football team as a wide receiver.
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Ableton Launches Extensions SDK in Live 12.4.5 for User-Created Tools
Ableton introduced the Extensions SDK with Live 12.4.5, enabling users to develop custom tools within Ableton Live.
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British Couple Lose Appeal Against Espionage Convictions in Iran
Lindsay and Craig Foreman lost an appeal against their 10-year espionage sentences in Iran, their family said today.
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Bologna appoint Domenico Tedesco as manager on two-year deal
Bologna named 40-year-old Domenico Tedesco as their manager until June 2028 with an option to extend.
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Camp Snap 2 screenless camera launches with slimmer design and six built-in filters
Camp Snap 2, a slimmer update to the screenless digital camera, became available for purchase and pre-order today with new features and a $70 price point.
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China Postpones Chang’e-7 Lunar Mission Citing Unmet Launch Conditions
China's space agency postponed the Chang’e-7 lunar mission after it failed to meet launch conditions ahead of its scheduled 2026 liftoff.
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Around 10,000 march in Stockholm climate protest ahead of Swedish election
Approximately 10,000 people marched in Stockholm on August 23 to demand stronger climate action before Sweden's general election.
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St Petersburg Economic Forum spotlights Russia's war impact and economic stagnation
The 2026 St Petersburg Economic Forum opened with U.S. participants attending for the first time since 2017-18 amid debates on Russia's war and economic challenges.
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X launches 'React with Video' feature for creators on iOS
X introduced 'React with Video' on iOS, allowing users to record video responses to posts as an alternative to reposting or quoting.
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US Job Openings Rise to Highest Since May 2024 Amid Weak Hiring in April 2026
US job openings climbed to 7.618 million in April 2026, the highest since May 2024, while hiring fell by 419,000 amid economic uncertainty.
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KDE Plasma 6.8 to drop X11 session support, focusing solely on Wayland
KDE announced Plasma 6.8 will remove X11 session support, fully shifting to Wayland while keeping XWayland for legacy apps.
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visits Singapore to boost bilateral ties and regional cooperation
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited Singapore on June 2 to discuss expanded cooperation and regional issues with Singaporean leaders.
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Taiwan to Distribute NT$10,000 to All Citizens in 2027 Amid Strong Economic Growth
President Lai Ching-te announced a NT$10,000 cash payout for all Taiwanese citizens in 2027 funded by economic gains and a balanced budget.
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Measles outbreak in Bangladesh causes over 600 deaths and tens of thousands of suspected cases
Bangladesh has reported at least 601 measles-related deaths and over 83,700 suspected cases since March 2026 amid an ongoing outbreak.
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Netherlands lose 1-0 to Algeria in World Cup warm-up but coach stays optimistic
The Netherlands lost 1-0 at home to Algeria on June 3 in a World Cup warm-up match; coach Ronald Koeman expressed confidence despite the defeat.
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Six Nordic football associations lose confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Six Nordic football associations declared loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and demanded governance reforms on August 23, 2026.
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Norway pledges $9.2 billion aid to Ukraine for 2027, matching 2026 support
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere announced 85 billion krone in aid to Ukraine for 2027 during a Kyiv visit today.
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Sony reminds PlayStation users they do not own digital games amid boycott over disc phase-out
Sony emailed users on August 18, 2026, to clarify digital games are licensed, not sold, amid protests over ending physical discs by 2028.
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DR Congo government and M23 rebels agree on Switzerland peace talks roadmap
The DR Congo government and M23 rebel group agreed on a roadmap for peace talks after five days of talks in Switzerland from August 17-21, 2026.
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Singapore Studies Undersea Tunnel Linking Mainland to Pulau Tekong
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced feasibility studies for undersea tunnels connecting Pulau Tekong to Singapore's mainland.
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Manchester City agree €100m deal to sign Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille
Manchester City have agreed to sign 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for up to €100 million.
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Singapore raises income ceilings for BTO flats and executive condominiums to widen access
Singapore raised income ceilings for Build-To-Order flats and executive condominiums starting August 24, 2026.
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Singapore unveils new Child Support Package providing nearly S$70,000 per child by age 17
Singapore announced a new Child Support Package offering almost S$70,000 in government aid per child from birth to age 17.
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PM Lawrence Wong addresses US tariffs, autonomous vehicles, and population policies at National Day Rally
Singapore's PM Lawrence Wong addressed US tariff hikes, tech-driven transport shifts, and population management during the 2026 National Day Rally.