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Karl-Anthony Towns leads Knicks to first NBA Finals since 1999 against Spurs
Karl-Anthony Towns helped the New York Knicks reach the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, combining strong play and pain management.
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US DHS proposes $103,265 fee on all cap-subject H-1B visa petitions including in-US applicants
US Department of Homeland Security proposed a new $103,265 fee on each H-1B petition subject to the annual 85,000 visa cap, including petitions for workers already in the US.
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Meta leads global anti-scam effort with partners, resulting in 63 arrests
Meta, Microsoft, DOJ, FBI, and international agencies conducted a two-week operation that removed 1.4 million scam accounts and arrested 63 suspects.
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US 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Slip Slightly Amid Weak Buyer Demand in Early June 2026
Freddie Mac and MBA reported slight declines in US 30-year fixed mortgage rates as purchase applications fell and market uncertainty rose.
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Zach Lahn defeats Trump-backed Randy Feenstra in Iowa GOP governor primary
Businessman Zach Lahn won the Iowa Republican gubernatorial primary over Trump-backed Congressman Randy Feenstra on June 2, 2026.
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Streaming services Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, ESPN announce price increases worldwide
Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and ESPN plan or have implemented subscription price hikes globally, with major increases in Europe and the US.
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San Francisco 49ers Owner Jed York Pleads No Contest to Ohio Misdemeanor Charges
Jed York, CEO and owner of the San Francisco 49ers, pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges after his arrest in East Palestine, Ohio.
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Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams End Bid for Akzo Nobel; Akzo Nobel to Merge with Axalta
Nippon Paint Holdings and Sherwin-Williams have ended their attempt to acquire Akzo Nobel, which will proceed with its planned merger with Axalta Coating Systems.
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Real Madrid president Perez announces Mourinho, Konate, Dumfries signings and record €150m bid
Florentino Perez unveiled three new signings and pledged a club-record €150 million offer for a striker if re-elected as Real Madrid president.
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US Launches Largest Sanctions Campaign to Isolate Iran Economically Amid Gulf Tensions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled sweeping sanctions targeting nearly 60 Iran-linked entities to cut Iran’s revenue and deter trade amid Gulf conflict.
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Suspect in Oregon killing of five found dead in apparent suicide in Washington
Benjamin Charles Parker, suspect in deaths of five in rural Oregon, was found dead by suicide in Washington, authorities said.
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Arbitrator orders Washington Post to reinstate columnist Karen Attiah after firing
An arbitrator ruled August 20 that The Washington Post wrongfully fired columnist Karen Attiah and must reinstate her with back pay.
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Hugging Face explores sale valuing it at $13 billion or more
Hugging Face is exploring a potential sale that could value the company at $13 billion or more, up from a $4.5 billion valuation in 2023.
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California AG Rob Bonta cancels Paramount settlement meeting over leaks in merger suit
California Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled a settlement meeting with Paramount on Monday, citing leaks and bad faith amid antitrust merger litigation.
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US Cancels September Ssangyong Amphibious Exercise with South Korea Over Iran War Strains
The US cancelled the September Ssangyong joint amphibious landing exercise with South Korea due to limited US force availability from the Iran war.
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FTSE Russell to add 27 Vietnamese stocks, increasing market weight and inflows
FTSE Russell announced 27 Vietnamese stocks will join its indexes starting September 21, boosting market weight and estimated passive inflows to $3 billion.
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Father of USS Abraham Lincoln Sailor Detained by US Immigration in Florida
Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, father of a US Navy sailor on USS Abraham Lincoln, was taken into federal immigration custody after a traffic stop in Key West.
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Iranian Rial Hits Record Low Near 2 Million Per Dollar Amid US Sanctions
The Iranian rial fell to a record low of about 2 million per dollar as US sanctions intensify against Tehran's economy.
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US Envoy Tom Barrack Retracts Comments on Israel’s Golan Heights Occupation
US envoy Tom Barrack retracted remarks saying Israel occupies the Golan Heights, affirming longstanding US policy recognizing Israeli sovereignty since 2019.
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Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game after altercation with Natasha Cloud
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game on August 23 after a verbal confrontation with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
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Trump's Investment Account Conducted Over 1,000 Stock Trades in June 2026
President Donald Trump's investment account made more than 1,000 stock transactions totaling up to $263 million in June 2026, according to disclosures.
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Iran announces discovery of over 7.5 trillion cubic feet natural gas field in Fars province
Iran revealed a new natural gas field in Fars province with more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet of reserves amid ongoing Middle East war damage.
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Erling Haaland shaves iconic long hair to buzz cut ahead of new Manchester City season
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland cut his long hair to a short buzz cut before Manchester City's 2026-27 Premier League opener.
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King Harald V Hospitalized with Blood Infection, Public Engagements Canceled
Norway’s 89-year-old King Harald V is hospitalized with haemolytic anaemia and blood infection, responding to antibiotics, with Crown Prince Haakon acting as regent.