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US Judge Blocks New York's Ban on ICE Officers Wearing Face Masks
Federal Judge Mae D’Agostino blocked New York’s law banning ICE officers from wearing face masks or hiding badges during federal operations.
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Ariana Grande to Pause Public Appearances After September Tour Finale
Ariana Grande announced at her August 3 Chicago concert she will take a break from public appearances after her Eternal Sunshine Tour ends September 1 in London.
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Atlanta Falcons sign Bijan Robinson to record $75M running back extension
The Atlanta Falcons agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract extension with running back Bijan Robinson.
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Palantir reports 93% revenue jump as AI sovereign tools fuel growth, shares soar
Palantir reported Q2 revenue of $1.9 billion, up 93% year-over-year, driven by AI sovereign tools, sending shares up to 30% on August 4, 2026.
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Alexandra Eala wins Washington Open, first Filipina to claim WTA singles title
Alexandra Eala defeated top seed Jessica Pegula to win the Washington Open, becoming the first Filipina to claim a WTA singles crown.
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Bayer, BP, Evonik, McDonald’s and Saudi Aramco report Q2 2026 earnings beating expectations
Bayer, BP, Evonik, McDonald’s and Saudi Aramco posted strong Q2 2026 results with some cautious outlooks and leadership changes.
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Luigi Mangione to plead guilty in federal stalking case ahead of New York murder trial
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty to federal stalking charges on August 14 or 15 as jury selection for his New York murder trial approaches.
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House Ethics Committee recommends censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards over sexual harassment claims
The House Ethics Committee urged censoring Rep. Chuck Edwards for sexual harassment and hostile work conduct involving two female staffers.
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US and Japan Jointly Intervene to Support Yen Using FIMA Repo Facility
The US and Japan coordinated last week to stabilize the yen, using a US Treasury dollar loan backed by bonds and avoiding direct Treasury bond sales.
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Ariana Grande to pause public appearances after Eternal Sunshine Tour ends in August
Ariana Grande announced a break from public work following her Eternal Sunshine Tour amid ongoing public scrutiny over her health and appearance.
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Microsoft to Bring Xbox 360 Games to PC, Rolls Out Disc-to-Digital Program in US
Microsoft plans Xbox 360 game compatibility on PC and launches a disc-to-digital program for Xbox One and Series discs.
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Trump Accuses Iran of Duplicity Over Denied Talks Amid Rising Tensions
US President Trump accused Iran of duplicity for denying negotiations while secretly seeking talks amid Strait of Hormuz tensions.
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Trump urges Chevron, oil firms to cut US gas prices, criticizes Chevron CEO
President Trump demanded Chevron and other oil companies lower US retail gasoline prices amid rising costs and credited his administration for industry gains.
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Visa to acquire Israeli fraud detection firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion
Visa announced plans to buy cybersecurity startup BioCatch for $2.4 billion to boost fraud prevention amid rising AI-driven scams.
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Dodgers acquire two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in 2026 trade deadline deal
Los Angeles Dodgers traded three prospects to the Detroit Tigers for pitcher Tarik Skubal on August 3, 2026.
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Poland arrests Russian hired to kill Ukrainian-American in Warsaw
Polish authorities arrested a Russian citizen recruited by Russian intelligence to assassinate a Ukrainian-American in Warsaw on August 7.
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Brazil's Lula, 80, launches fourth presidential campaign for October 2026 election
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced his bid for a fourth term in the October 2026 presidential election.
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US FCC bans imports of foreign advanced humanoid robots over security concerns
The US Federal Communications Commission banned imports of advanced foreign humanoid robots on July 27, citing national security and supply chain risks.
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Rain delays Washington Open final, halts Canadian Open play on August 2
Heavy rain on August 2 suspended the Washington Open women's final and cancelled evening matches at the Canadian Open in Montreal and Toronto.
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EU AI Act transparency and labeling rules become enforceable on August 2, 2026
The EU's AI Act transparency and labeling rules took effect August 2, requiring AI content disclosure and imposing fines for non-compliance.
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Los Angeles Sparks trade Kelsey Plum to Phoenix Mercury before WNBA deadline
The Los Angeles Sparks traded five-time All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury ahead of the 2026 WNBA trade deadline.
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USS Abraham Lincoln deployment extended over 250 days amid crew welfare concerns
USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed in the Middle East for over 250 days with worsening crew conditions, set to be relieved by USS George Washington soon.
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Trump Media launches Truth API charging up to $100,000/month for early access to posts
Trump Media on August 1 launched the Truth API, offering institutional clients early access to Trump Social posts for up to $100,000 monthly, raising insider trading concerns.
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Anthropic begins embedding invisible watermarks in Claude AI outputs worldwide to meet EU AI Act
Anthropic started embedding invisible, machine-readable watermarks in all Claude AI outputs globally on August 2, 2026, to comply with EU AI Act transparency rules.