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ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from Parkinson’s complications
Bill Rasmussen, who founded ESPN and launched the first 24-hour sports cable network, died aged 93 on August 18, 2026.
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US sanctions ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye amid campaign against ICC
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye for overstepping court's jurisdiction.
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U.S. personal savings rate falls to 2.6%, lowest since mid-2022 amid rising inflation
The U.S. personal savings rate dropped to 2.6% in April 2026, the lowest since mid-2022, as inflation rises and consumer spending grows despite declining incomes.
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Proton Mail adds Gmail support to enhance user email privacy
Proton Mail now lets users link Gmail accounts to send, receive, and manage Gmail messages within its secure interface.
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Apple revises EU App Store fees, simplifies commission structure to comply with Digital Markets Act
Apple announced a new simplified fee structure for EU apps, effective October 1, 2026, changing commissions and allowing third-party app stores.
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US Judge Rejects Immediate Block on Trump’s Mail-In Voting Order
US District Judge Carl Nichols denied an injunction to halt President Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting rules on May 28, 2026.
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YouTube launches AI-powered podcast features for Premium users on Android
YouTube introduced new AI podcast tools including recommendations, Auto speed, and on-the-go mode for Premium users on Android, with iOS soon to follow.
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Over 600 UC Faculty Urge Return of SAT/ACT for STEM Admissions Starting Fall 2027
More than 600 faculty from University of California, led by UC Berkeley mathematicians, demand reinstating SAT/ACT for STEM applicants due to math skill gaps.
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Visa invests in Replit to embed AI-powered payment features for developers
Visa made an undisclosed strategic investment in AI coding platform Replit to integrate Visa payment products into its developer platform.
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White House honors gorilla Harambe on 10th anniversary of his death
The White House posted a viral tribute on social media marking 10 years since Harambe was shot at Cincinnati Zoo.
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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.