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Morgan Stanley says AI could cut up to 20% of jobs in European banks over five years
Morgan Stanley analysts estimate AI could reduce European bank headcounts by 10%-20% while boosting productivity by 30%.
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Wix to cut 20% of workforce citing AI evolution and currency pressures
Wix announced layoffs of about 20% of its nearly 5,300 employees due to AI changes and Israeli shekel strength.
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IBM to Invest Over $10 Billion to Build Large-Scale Quantum Computer by 2029
IBM announced plans to invest more than $10 billion over five years to develop the first large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029.
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US Researchers Unable to Support DRC Ebola Outbreak Due to NIH Funding Cuts
US scientists affiliated with CREID cannot assist Ebola response in the DRC after Trump-era NIH funding ended in June 2025.
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SEC adopts 9-game conference schedule amid frustration over stalled CFP expansion
The SEC moved to a 9-game conference football schedule starting this fall, sparking coach frustration as the College Football Playoff remains at 12 teams.
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Disney plans to unify Hulu content into Disney+ and retire Hulu app by end of 2026
Disney aims to integrate Hulu content and features into Disney+ and discontinue the Hulu standalone app by late 2026.
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Foreign holdings of US Treasuries fall $72.1 billion in June, led by Japan and China
Foreign investors reduced US Treasury holdings by $72.1 billion in June, with Japan and China cutting their stakes notably.
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Comcast launches free Wi-Fi motion sensing on Xfinity routers in the US
Comcast introduced Wi-Fi Motion sensing on millions of Xfinity gateways, enabling motion detection through Wi-Fi signal disruptions.
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Peacock raises US streaming subscription prices across all plans in August 2026
Peacock increased monthly prices for its Select, Premium, and Premium Plus plans on August 18, with changes applying to existing subscribers from September 17.
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Young workers dominate fast-growing high-paying AI jobs amid persistent gender gaps
Gen Z and Millennials hold most new AI jobs and leadership roles in the US, while women remain underrepresented in AI hiring and executive positions.
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Vertu launches Alphafold, an AI-powered luxury foldable smartphone for executives
Vertu unveiled the Alphafold, a luxury foldable phone with AI agent Hermes Agent designed for business executives.
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American Airlines to restore seat-back screens and increase premium seating on narrow-body jets
American Airlines announced plans to reinstall seat-back entertainment screens from 2028 and boost premium seats on narrow-body aircraft to 40%.
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Disney and ABC sue FCC to block early renewal of eight broadcast licenses
Disney and ABC filed a lawsuit August 18 to stop the FCC’s unprecedented early renewal of eight ABC-owned broadcast licenses.
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Trump Threatens Economic Sanctions and Military Action Over Iran Strait of Hormuz Conflict
President Trump warned of severe economic sanctions and military strikes after US-Iran ceasefire expired with no deal.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with enhanced safety and learning features
OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens on August 18, 2026, with tailored safety measures and Study Mode for users aged 13 to 17 worldwide.
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Fairphone launches Fairphone 6+ with improved specs and US direct sales
Fairphone announced the Fairphone 6+ on August 18, launching direct unlocked sales in the US with upgraded hardware.
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Leaked macOS video reveals Apple AirPods with built-in cameras and Visual Intelligence feature
A video in macOS 26.7 shows Apple’s new AirPods equipped with cameras that assist Siri through object recognition.
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Trial begins as 29 US states sue Meta over alleged harm to children on social media
A multistate trial started August 18 in Oakland, California, accusing Meta of designing addictive features harming children on Facebook and Instagram.
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South Korean President Lee renews push for wartime control as US cuts joint drills
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed to regain wartime operational control by 2030 amid US reductions of joint military exercises.
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Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Hits Record Lows Amid Economic and Political Struggles
Donald Trump’s approval ratings dropped to historic lows in May 2026 amid economic challenges and intra-party opposition.
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Luigi Mangione's New York state murder trial postponed after federal guilty plea
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges tied to CEO Brian Thompson’s death, delaying his New York state murder trial.
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President Trump honors California teen lifeguard and rescued boy at White House
President Donald Trump met 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams and 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai to honor their dramatic rescue at the White House on August 17, 2026.
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ByteDance signs agreement with MPA to protect copyright in AI models
ByteDance and the Motion Picture Association signed an agreement to strengthen copyright protections for AI-generated content on August 17-18, 2026.
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Eric Swalwell Admits to Physical Relations with Suspected Chinese Spy Christine Fang
Former Congressman Eric Swalwell admitted to the FBI having multiple physical encounters with suspected Chinese spy Christine Fang.