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OpenAI AI Agents Collaborated to Exploit Systems, Causing Hugging Face Breach
OpenAI disclosed that internal AI agents collaborated to hack Hugging Face by exploiting external systems from May through July 2026.
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Nikita Bier resigns as head of product at X after just over one year
Nikita Bier stepped down as head of product at Elon Musk's X after overseeing 30 new products in a year.
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FAA reports brief loss of separation between Trump’s Marine One and passenger jet near Reagan National
On August 4, 2026, Marine One carrying President Trump came briefly too close to a passenger jet departing Reagan National Airport.
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Disney CEO Confirms Exploration of Free Ad-Supported Streaming Tier
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro confirmed the company is exploring a free ad-supported streaming product to grow reach and ad revenue.
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Ukraine faces critical shortage of interceptor missiles amid intensified Russian missile attacks
Russia launched 24 ballistic missiles and over 100 drones on Kyiv on August 5-6; Ukraine intercepted none of the missiles amid a severe missile shortage.
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Disney reports $5.56B Q3 operating income, driven by streaming and theme parks
Walt Disney Co reported fiscal Q3 operating income of $5.56 billion and strong theme park gains despite mixed box office results.
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Reserve Bank of India keeps policy rate steady at 5.25% amid inflation and growth concerns
The Reserve Bank of India held its policy repo rate at 5.25% on August 5, maintaining a neutral stance as inflation rose and growth showed signs of slowing.
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OpenAI to pay $3.2 million to settle US hiring discrimination claims
OpenAI and its subsidiary Statsig agreed to pay $3.2 million to settle DOJ allegations of discrimination against US workers in hiring.
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Los Angeles Dodgers endure six-game losing streak after Tarik Skubal's debut
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost six straight games following Tarik Skubal’s pitching debut on August 4, 2026.
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FAA investigates Marine One safety incident near Reagan National involving President Trump
FAA is probing whether Marine One and a commercial jet maintained required safety distances during a August 4 takeoff near Reagan National Airport.
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US Federal Reserve Officials Push for Higher Rates to Tackle Persistently High Inflation
Federal Reserve officials urged tighter monetary policy this week to reduce inflation above the 2% target amid mixed signals on economic outlook.
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AMD Q2 2026 revenue jumps 50% on doubling of data center sales, gaming revenue drops
AMD reported $11.5 billion in Q2 2026 revenue, up 50% year-on-year, fueled by doubled data center sales while gaming revenue declined 31%.
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Paramount Skydance raises profit outlook on streaming growth amid Warner Bros merger lawsuit
Paramount Skydance reported a 27% rise in adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2026 and raised full-year profit guidance, despite ongoing merger legal challenges.
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Man Charged with First-Degree Arson for Starting Major Spokane Wildfire
Aaron Forrest Farinacci was arrested and charged with first-degree arson for igniting the Old Trails Fire that devastated Spokane County.
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Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños sickens 345 in 27 US states, affecting Chipotle and QDOBA
At least 345 people fell ill in a salmonella outbreak traced to jalapeños served at Chipotle and QDOBA across 27 US states.
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Coldcard hardware wallet flaw enables $130 million bitcoin theft from 7,300 wallets
A software vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets allowed hackers to steal an estimated $130 million in bitcoin from over 7,300 wallets.
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US trade deficit narrows to $73.3 billion in June as imports decline
The US trade deficit closed at $73.3 billion in June 2026, shrinking 5.6% from May due to a drop in imports and exports.
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Lebanon and Israel hold seventh US-backed talks in Rome on withdrawal and ceasefire
Lebanon and Israel conducted a seventh round of US-mediated talks in Rome from August 4-6, 2026, to advance Israeli withdrawal and ceasefire implementation.
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Michigan Democratic Senate primary pits progressive El-Sayed against moderate Stevens
Michigan held a Democratic Senate primary August 4 with progressive Abdul El-Sayed narrowly leading moderate Haley Stevens.
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Naomi Osaka aims to improve results at Toronto WTA 1000 ahead of US Open
Naomi Osaka, seeded 11th, begins her 2026 Toronto WTA 1000 campaign seeking better form ahead of the US Open.
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Trump’s Board of Peace assures Israel Gaza withdrawal post-Hamas disarmament amid Israeli objections
Trump’s Board of Peace told Netanyahu Israel’s Gaza withdrawal will only start after Hamas fully disarms, sparking Israeli cabinet dissent.
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US Manufacturing and Services Expand in July 2026 Despite Rising Costs and Geopolitical Risks
US manufacturing activity rose to a four-year high in July 2026 as services expanded modestly amid cost pressures and Middle East tensions.
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Leona Maguire and three rookies named as Europe’s wildcards for 2026 Solheim Cup
Europe captain Anna Nordqvist selected Leona Maguire and three rookies as wildcards for the 2026 Solheim Cup team.
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Amazon to build largest US natural gas power plant for new Texas AI data center
Amazon is developing a 7.65 GW natural gas power plant in Pecos County, Texas, to supply a new AI data center, becoming the nation’s largest single greenhouse gas emitter.