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Databricks closes $5 billion funding round at $190 billion valuation
Databricks raised $5 billion in funding, reaching a $190 billion valuation and surpassing $7 billion in annual revenue run rate.
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Jayden Daniels challenges LSU over No. 5 jersey and NIL rights
Jayden Daniels disputes LSU's assignment of his No. 5 jersey to D.J. Pickett and demands a halt to NIL use.
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Iran and US Dispute Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Conflict
Iran asserts exclusive control over the Strait of Hormuz, while US President Trump claims US authority amid ongoing conflict.
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Iran mocks Trump for secret plane switch during Turkey visit over missile threat
On July 8, 2025, US President Donald Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey citing missile threats; Iran responded with mocking memes and warnings.
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Nvidia discloses $21 billion stake in SpaceX as second largest holding after Intel
Nvidia revealed it holds 122.8 million SpaceX shares worth about $21 billion as of Q2 2026, making it the second largest investor after Elon Musk.
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Midwest Poultry Services recalls 19 million eggs over Salmonella contamination risk
Midwest Poultry Services voluntarily recalled 19 million eggs over Salmonella Enteritidis contamination risk, with FDA issuing highest risk warning.
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17-year-old Arjun Aravind charged with murdering mother and brother in Massachusetts
Arjun Aravind, 17, is charged with killing his mother and brother in Acton, Massachusetts, after police linked him to the crimes and found him in a stolen vehicle.
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DeepSeek launches V4 Pro AI model with advanced features but withdraws after user issues
DeepSeek released its V4 Pro AI model on August 13 with enhanced capabilities and higher prices but quickly pulled it after users reported performance problems.
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Asian stocks rise amid US inflation data easing Fed rate hike concerns
Asian stocks climbed on August 13-14 after US inflation data showed modest price gains, lowering odds of a September Fed rate hike.
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US ICE to spend $20 million on electric shock gloves amid New York legal challenges
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to equip officers with electric shock gloves despite criticism and legal risks in New York.
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Trump administration renews economic pressure campaign to curb Iranian oil exports
The Trump administration resumed its ‘maximum pressure’ strategy using sanctions and a naval blockade to restrict Iran’s oil exports, reversing a prior threat of stepped-up military action.
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Nick Reiner indicted for the murders of his parents Rob and Michele Reiner
Nick Reiner was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder for stabbing his parents to death in December 2025.
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Heidi Beirich Arrested in Wire Fraud Case Linked to Southern Poverty Law Center
Heidi Beirich, far-right extremism expert and former SPLC official, was arrested on multiple financial crime charges in California on August 12.
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ICE to Equip Officers with Electric Shock Gloves by March 2027 at $20 Million Cost
ICE plans to spend up to $20 million to purchase and issue CTG-5 G.L.O.V.E. electric shock gloves to officers by March 2027.
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Ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz falls to monthly low amid US-Iran conflict
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to around 8 vessels on August 11, its lowest for the month amid ongoing hostilities.
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Google launches $29 Pixel Tag as AirTag competitor for Android devices
Google unveiled the $29 Pixel Tag tracker on August 12, enabling Android users to locate items via Google’s Find Hub network.
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Iran Claims Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Conflict, Fuel Prices Rise in US
Iran's deputy foreign minister declared sole control over the Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran tensions escalate and US gas prices hit $4.08 per gallon.
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Google unveils Pixel 11 series with 120X zoom and Instant Night Sight upgrades
Google announced the Pixel 11 series with advanced cameras including 120X Pro Zoom and faster night photography.
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US stocks rise on August 12 led by AI earnings and steady inflation data
US stock markets gained on August 12, boosted by strong AI earnings and inflation figures aligning with expectations.
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Google launches tap-to-share feature for Android Quick Share on Pixel and Samsung devices
Google rolled out tap-to-share for its Quick Share feature on Pixel 6 and newer phones starting August 12, 2026.
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Former Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead Amid Plagiarism Allegations
Jason Arday, former Cambridge sociology professor, was found dead in south London days after resigning over plagiarism claims.
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Trump orders Navy to build ships overseas and switch back to steam catapults for aircraft carriers
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum allowing overseas Navy shipbuilding and directing a return to steam catapults starting on USS Doris Miller.
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WHO chief warns US vaccine policy changes contradict decades of scientific evidence
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus criticized recent US changes to childhood vaccine policy as not supported by scientific evidence.
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Lovable raises $400M Series C at $13.3B valuation led by Menlo Ventures and EQT
Lovable secured $400 million in Series C funding at a $13.3 billion valuation, doubling since December 2025.