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Byron Donalds wins Florida GOP primary to succeed Governor DeSantis
Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for Florida governor, setting up a November race against Democrat David Jolly.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with enhanced safety, parental controls globally
On August 18, 2026, OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT for Teens, a tailored version with stronger safety features and educational tools for ages 13 to 17 worldwide.
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US pauses new 50% tariffs on $20B in Canadian goods amid trade talks
US President Donald Trump announced a three-day pause on new 50% tariffs on Canadian imports pending a trade deal finalization.
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Jacob Daniel Baker Arrested in Connection to Three Killings on Hawaii's Big Island
Jacob Daniel Baker, 36, was arrested Thursday on Hawaii's Big Island for suspicion in three killings of elderly men.
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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77 after six decades with band
Frank Beard, longtime drummer of ZZ Top, died at 77 on August 17 at his Texas ranch in hospice care.
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US Judge Lifts Stay on Ending Deportation Protections for 5,000 Ethiopians Under TPS
US District Judge Brian Murphy lifted the stay on ending Temporary Protected Status for roughly 5,000 Ethiopians, allowing DHS to terminate their deportation protections.
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AI Startup Groq Raises $650 Million to Launch Groq2 Focused on AI Cloud Services
Groq is raising $650 million from existing investors to create Groq2, a company focused on AI inference cloud platforms after a $20 billion Nvidia licensing deal.
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Connecticut Sun waive Hailey Van Lith after nine games to activate Leïla Lacan
Connecticut Sun waived guard Hailey Van Lith on August 17 to make room for rookie Leïla Lacan.
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Texas Tech Coach Joey McGuire Challenges Texas to Week 1 Football Game After Sarkisian Comments
Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire challenged Texas to schedule a Week 1 football game following disparaging remarks by Texas coach Steve Sarkisian.
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Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy differ on Vikings QB competition and relationship
Veteran Kyler Murray and rookie J.J. McCarthy are competing for the Minnesota Vikings starting QB job, offering contrasting views on their working relationship.
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Disney's ABC Files Early FCC License Renewal Following Trump-Pressured Investigation
Disney's ABC filed early license renewal applications for eight TV stations with the FCC after an unprecedented investigation linked to President Trump's pressure.
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Oil prices fluctuate amid US-Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz shipping talks
Oil prices have swung in late August 2026 amid US sanctions on Iran, stalled diplomacy, and talks between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz shipping.
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EU to invest €120 billion by 2035 in rebooted Chips Act to revive semiconductor industry
The European Union plans a €120 billion investment by 2035 to boost its chip production under a revamped Chips Act amid renewed China trade concerns.
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Anthropic to widely release Mythos-level AI models within weeks
Anthropic PBC plans to broadly release new AI models with Mythos-level cybersecurity features soon.
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AI insurance platform Corgi raises $106 million at $2.6 billion valuation
Corgi closed a $106 million Series B1 funding round at a $2.6 billion valuation on May 28, 2026.
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Costco reports strong Q3 with record sales and unprecedented fuel demand
Costco reported stronger-than-expected Q3 earnings on May 10, boosted by high membership renewal and record fuel demand.
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Boston Mayor’s Office Promotes Trans Period Pride Event amid Backlash
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s LGBTQ+ Office promoted a June 2026 Trans Period Pride event, drawing criticism from conservative voices online.
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US college students show mixed reactions to AI integration amid growing campus partnerships
US colleges partner with AI firms while students balance concerns and career adaptations around AI technology.
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Steam Deck sells out in North America within 24 hours despite 50% price hike
Valve's Steam Deck sold out in North America less than a day after restocking at sharply higher prices in May 2026.
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Stocks rise on Iran cease-fire hopes and AI-driven market optimism
US stocks gained as hopes for an Iran ceasefire boosted travel shares and AI market optimism lifted broader indices.
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Apple to Unveil Major AI-Powered Siri Upgrade at WWDC 2026
Apple plans a major overhaul of Siri with AI features, debuting updates at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8, 2026.
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Dell forecasts $167B revenue, Snowflake signs $6B Amazon cloud deal amid strong Q1 results
Dell, Snowflake, Best Buy, Dollar Tree, and others reported quarterly financial results and strategic deals in late May 2026.
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Global interest rates rise amid inflation and fragile bond markets, experts warn
Interest rates surged worldwide with bond market selloffs and inflation pressures driven by demographics, debt, and AI growth.
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Spencer Pratt emerges as strong contender in 2026 Los Angeles mayoral primary
Reality TV star Spencer Pratt is challenging incumbent Karen Bass in the June 2 Los Angeles mayoral primary, polling close behind her.