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Woman arrested for plotting ISIS-inspired bombing of New York State Capitol
Jessica Bowie, 35, was arrested for planning to bomb the New York State Capitol with a fake device on August 19, 2026.
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Meta launches Pocket app in US for creating and sharing AI-powered interactive minigames
Meta rolled out Pocket in the US on August 20, enabling users to build and share small AI-driven games called gizmos.
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US Defense Secretary Ends Subsidies for Wealthy Allies, Calls for Shared Burden
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the end of subsidizing defense for wealthy allies, urging shared responsibility at the Shangri-La Dialogue.
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Carlos Alcaraz to return at 2026 US Open after four-month wrist injury
Carlos Alcaraz confirmed he will return to competitive tennis at the US Open after a four-month absence due to a right wrist injury.
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WWE Clash in Italy 2026 set for May 31 in Turin with major title matches
WWE will hold its first premium live event in Italy on May 31 featuring top title defenses and rematches from WrestleMania 42 and Backlash.
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FBI seizes devices and raids Eric Swalwell's home amid sexual misconduct probe
FBI agents seized electronic devices from former Congressman Eric Swalwell at an airport and raided his home as part of a sexual misconduct investigation.
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USS George Washington Arrives in Middle East to Replace USS Abraham Lincoln After Extended Deployment
The USS George Washington arrived in the Middle East on August 19 to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln following its record 250-plus day deployment amid crew welfare concerns.
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Bitcoin Surges Above $75,000 After US Treasury Bond Buybacks and Trump’s Push for Clarity Act
Bitcoin jumped past $75,000 following US Treasury bond buyback plans and a White House meeting where President Trump urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act.
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NASA and Katalyst cancel Swift gamma-ray observatory rescue mission after satellite issues
NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies have halted their mission to boost the Swift observatory’s orbit after Link spacecraft faced control problems.
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Sandra Bullock Reveals Late Partner Bryan Randall's Private ALS Battle and Grief
Sandra Bullock opened up about her late partner Bryan Randall's secret three-year ALS fight and her long-term grief amid caregiving challenges.
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Moderna and Merck report breakthrough mRNA melanoma vaccine cutting relapse rates
Moderna and Merck announced a successful late-stage trial of personalized mRNA therapy lowering melanoma relapse after surgery.
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North Korea fires about 10 missiles after US ends joint drills with South Korea early
North Korea launched around 10 short-range ballistic missiles a day after the US cut short joint drills with South Korea.
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Pentagon orders 30 US universities to review and cut foreign ties over security risks
The Pentagon ordered 30 US universities, including Harvard and MIT, to review and end foreign academic ties deemed national security threats by August 31, 2026.
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Amanda Anisimova Drinks Red Bull, Not Beer, During Cincinnati Open Match
Amanda Anisimova drank a Red Bull energy drink, not beer, during her August 17 Cincinnati Open match as commentators initially speculated otherwise.
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Moderna and Merck shares soar after positive melanoma vaccine trial results
Moderna shares surged up to 177% and Merck shares rose over 7% following promising late-stage melanoma vaccine trial data announced August 19, 2026.
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Natalie Harp, Trump’s close aide, joined him during secret Air Force One switch amid Iran threat
Natalie Harp, a key aide to former President Donald Trump, accompanied him during a secret plane change in July 2026 following an Iran assassination threat.
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May 2026 US Jobs Report Due June 4, Payrolls Seen Rising About 89,000 to 95,000
The US government will release May 2026 jobs data on June 4, with payrolls expected to grow around 89,000-95,000 and unemployment steady at 4.3%.
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Samsung avoids strike by offering up to $400,000 AI bonuses amid worker splits
Samsung averted a strike in Pyeongtaek by promising select employees AI-related bonuses up to $400,000, triggering division among workers.
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Quantinuum Plans to Raise IPO Share Count and Price Range by About 10%
Quantinuum Inc., backed by Honeywell, is considering increasing its IPO share offering and raising its price range by roughly 10%.
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Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warns of private credit strains and AI risks
Andrew Bailey highlighted strains in private credit markets and risks from frontier AI models at a May conference.
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Strong Tech Earnings Boost US Stocks Despite Rising Treasury Yields
Robust first-quarter results from technology megacaps have supported US stocks amid concerns about higher Treasury yields.
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Danish Pension Fund Blacklists SpaceX Over Governance and Valuation Concerns
AkademikerPension, a $25 billion Danish pension fund, has blacklisted SpaceX citing governance issues and overvaluation ahead of its $1.8 trillion IPO.
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Valve Steam Frame VR headset setup and unboxing videos leak before summer 2026 launch
Valve leaked official Steam Frame VR headset unboxing and setup videos via a Steam Client update before pulling them back.
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US launches largest-ever economic campaign against Iran, warns countries aiding Tehran
On August 19, 2026, President Trump announced an unprecedented economic offensive targeting Iran and threatening severe consequences for its allies and trading partners.