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Universal Studios Japan to Invest Up to 300 Billion Yen in Osaka Park Expansion
Universal Studios Japan plans to invest up to 300 billion yen in an expansion of its Osaka theme park, the first since its 2001 opening.
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Google launches AI Mode travel features including flight price tracking and hotel booking
Google introduced new AI Mode features for flight price tracking, hotel bookings, and points redemption, available globally except the EEA.
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South Korea backs Trump's North Korea talks but warns against sidelining and weaker defense
South Korea supports U.S. President Trump's push to restart dialogue with North Korea while urging focus on nuclear progress and strong coordination.
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Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman Attend London Premiere of 'Practical Magic 2' in Coordinated Dresses
Oscar-winning actresses Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman attended the European premiere of 'Practical Magic 2' in London on August 26, 2026, wearing coordinated high-slit dresses.
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Rockstar and Miami-Dade County Discuss GTA 6 Marketing Campaign Featuring Vice City Theme
Rockstar Games and Miami-Dade County have held formal talks about a GTA 6-themed marketing campaign transforming Miami into Vice City in real life.
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Two Chilean Men Arrested in Osaka for $1.6 Million Tokyo Watch Heist
Two Chilean nationals were arrested on August 27 in Osaka for stealing four luxury watches worth about 200 million yen in Tokyo.
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US judge rules Trump-era Pentagon blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic illegal
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration illegally blacklisted AI startup Anthropic, violating its First Amendment rights and blocking Pentagon contracts.
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Malaysia targets RM50 billion medical device exports by 2030 with investment boost
Malaysia recorded RM34.54 billion in medical device exports in 2025 and aims to surpass RM50 billion by 2030, supported by new investments and job growth.
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Transboundary haze causes hazardous air quality levels in Sarawak and across Malaysia
Indonesia’s transboundary haze worsened air quality in Malaysia, with Sarawak reporting hazardous Air Pollutant Index readings reaching 475 in Serian.
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Malaysia holds 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya with 10,819 participants
Malaysia conducted its 2026 National Day parade at Dataran Putrajaya on August 31 with over 80,000 attendees despite moderate haze.
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AI agent skills, open-source video production, and interactive 3D geospatial tools top GitHub today
Today’s trending GitHub repos highlight advances in AI agent capabilities, open-source video pipelines, and real-time spatial intelligence visualizations.
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Sun Yuchen Sues Jing Tian for Over 30 Million Yuan Bridal Gift Refund
Sun Yuchen filed a civil lawsuit against actress Jing Tian and her parents on August 27 demanding refund of over 30 million yuan bridal gift.
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Fed Chair Warsh Signals Possible Rate Hike Amid Inflation Concerns at Jackson Hole
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled possible rate hikes if inflation remains high in his first major Jackson Hole speech on August 28, 2026.
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Three Stars and Stripes Journalists Sue Pentagon Over Firing and First Amendment Claims
Three Stars and Stripes journalists sued the US Defense Department on August 27, alleging retaliation after their August 2026 firing over editorial independence.
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Former HR Minister M. Saravanan charged with accepting RM1.1 million bribes for foreign worker quotas
Datuk Seri M. Saravanan pleaded not guilty to bribery charges involving RM1.097 million to approve foreign worker quotas in 2022.
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Metanet spent 1,500 hours curating UK Garage-inspired soundtrack for N Plus Infinity Times Two
Indie developer Metanet curated a UK Garage-focused soundtrack over two years for N Plus Infinity Times Two, the sequel to N++.
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Federal Reserve Officials Urge Interest Rate Hikes Amid Persistent Inflation
Fed officials including Cleveland’s Beth Hammack call for immediate rate hikes as inflation runs at 3.7%, above the 2% target.
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FAA to fire two LaGuardia air traffic controllers who left early before fatal collision
The FAA plans to fire two air traffic controllers who left their shifts early before a March LaGuardia crash that killed two pilots.
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Four EU Countries Urge Reopening Debate on Using Frozen Russian Assets to Aid Ukraine
The Netherlands, Poland, Spain, and Sweden called on the EU to revisit using frozen Russian central bank assets to support Ukraine ahead of a September meeting.
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Xavier Becerra Advances to California Governor General Election After Primary Win
Xavier Becerra secured a place in the November California governor’s race after a late surge in the primary election.
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Palworld full 1.0 release set for July 10, 2026 with new World Tree area
Palworld will leave early access and launch its full 1.0 version worldwide on July 10, 2026.
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Masters of the Universe Cast React to New Legends Unite Card Game Launch
The Masters of the Universe movie cast reacted to the new Legends Unite card game released alongside the film in August 2026.
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Metanet Software to Launch Multiplayer Sequel N Plus Infinity Times Two in 2027
Metanet Software is developing N Plus Infinity Times Two, a multiplayer platformer for up to four players, set to release in 2027 on major consoles and PC.
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Maverick Games unveils Clutch, an open-world racing game set on the French Riviera
Maverick Games announced Clutch, an open-world racing game featuring Monaco, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez, launching spring 2027 on major platforms.