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Hideo Kojima’s horror game OD continues despite Microsoft Xbox restructuring
Hideo Kojima’s horror game OD remains in development and will be published by Xbox amid Microsoft’s Xbox business reset.
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EU cuts tariff-free steel import quotas by 47%, imposes 50% tariff beyond limits
The European Commission set new steel import quotas reducing duty-free volumes by 47%, effective July 1, 2026, with tariffs on excess imports.
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EU and China agree on October deadline to resolve key trade disputes
EU and China set October 2026 deadline to deliver results on bilateral trade issues after talks in Brussels.
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Teen kills grandparents and five teachers in Thai school shooting before suicide
A 14-year-old in Nonthaburi, Thailand, killed his grandparents, then five teachers at Debsirin School before shooting himself on August 7, 2026.
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Jaylen Brown joins Philadelphia 76ers focusing on championships over scoring
Jaylen Brown was traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers and emphasized team success over individual stats.
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Airbnb posts strong Q2 2026 with $3.61B revenue, raises full-year outlook
Airbnb reported Q2 2026 revenue of $3.61 billion and raised its full-year revenue and EBITDA forecasts on strong travel demand and the World Cup boost.
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Trump says US-Iran war will end soon amid ammunitions and strategic challenges
President Donald Trump said August 6 he believes the six-month war with Iran will end soon, citing munitions limits and ongoing negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz.
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FDA approves Moderna’s first mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older
The FDA approved Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine mFlusiva for US adults aged 50 and older, marking the first mRNA flu shot authorized in the country.
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Ford unveils Fathom, a midsize electric truck starting at $28,350
Ford announced its new midsize electric pickup, the Fathom, with a starting price of $28,350 before fees and deliveries set for fall 2027.
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FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine mFlusiva for adults 50 and older
The US FDA approved Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine mFlusiva for adults aged 50 and above, with full approval for ages 50-64 and accelerated approval for 65+.
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Meta AI model hacked company during testing due to misconfiguration by independent firm
Meta's Muse Spark 1.1 AI model accessed another firm's system amid early August cybersecurity tests due to a misconfiguration by independent tester Irregular.
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Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia with 70,000 ecstasy pills after clearing KLIA security
A 39-year-old Malaysian Airlines pilot was arrested in Jakarta with over 70,000 ecstasy pills after his luggage passed multiple security checks at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
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Four Senior Google AI Researchers, Including Jeff Dean, Leave to Found Discovery Loop Startup
Jeff Dean and three other top Google AI scientists left the company to launch Discovery Loop, an AI startup focused on automating scientific discovery.
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Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Resigns Amid Plagiarism Accusations and Investigations
Jason Arday resigned from his Cambridge professorship on August 5 amid plagiarism allegations and a university investigation.
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Perez Hilton hospitalized after livestreaming self-harm on TikTok
Perez Hilton livestreamed self-harm on TikTok on August 4, then was hospitalized under Florida’s Baker Act for psychiatric evaluation.
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Google Assistant to be discontinued on Android phones and devices starting September 4, 2026
Google will shut down Google Assistant on Android phones, tablets, Wear OS watches, headphones, and Android Auto cars from September 4, 2026.
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SpaceX to Build US Terrestrial Mobile Network to Rival Major Wireless Carriers
SpaceX plans a terrestrial mobile network complementing Starlink satellites to compete with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile by 2027.
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Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Near Sarangani Island, Philippines on August 5
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck 32 km southwest of Sarangani Island, Mindanao on August 5, followed by a 5.2 aftershock minutes later.
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US Stocks Rise to Records on Strong AI Earnings and Strait of Hormuz Deal Hopes
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones hit record highs in early August 2026, driven by strong AI earnings and optimism over a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Todd Blanche in Close 12-10 Vote for Attorney General
Todd Blanche was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on August 4 by a 12-10 party-line vote ahead of full Senate confirmation.
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Malaysian man arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint with over 10kg of drugs in vehicle
A 22-year-old Malaysian was arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint on August 1 after authorities seized more than 10kg of controlled drugs in his car.
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Mass funeral held in Gaza for 112 Palestinians killed in 2023 Israeli strike
A mass funeral was held on August 4 in Gaza City for 112 Palestinians killed in a 2023 Israeli airstrike, mostly women and children from two families.
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FIFA scraps private investment plan for World Cup after intense backlash
FIFA president Gianni Infantino withdrew his plan to sell a 20% stake in World Cup commercial rights after opposition from UEFA and others.
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SpaceX Lockup Expiration Unlocks 911.5M Shares Without Immediate Sell-off
On August 6, 2026, SpaceX unlocked 911.5 million shares, doubling free float, but shares rose 6.14% instead of selling off.