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56 decomposing bodies found at Chicago funeral home amid license suspension
Illinois authorities found 56 decomposing bodies improperly stored at South Chicago Chapel and suspended funeral director Johanna Morgan's license.
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US Intelligence Warns Putin May Launch Limited Attacks on NATO Starting Fall 2026
US intelligence warns Russian President Vladimir Putin may conduct limited attacks against NATO members from autumn 2026 through 2029 to test alliance resolve.
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Panthers rally to beat Cardinals 33-30 in NFL Hall of Fame preseason opener
The Carolina Panthers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 33-30 with rookie QB Haynes King scoring the winning touchdown in the NFL Hall of Fame Game.
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FAA orders crack inspections on 471 US Boeing 737 Max aircraft starting September 10
The US FAA mandated inspections of 471 Boeing 737 Max planes for potential fuselage cracks, requiring checks to begin September 10, 2026.
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Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million to New Mexico for Child Harm and Public Nuisance
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million for child harm and public nuisance linked to its social media platforms.
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OpenAI to Launch Donut-Shaped AI Smart Speaker Priced $300-$400 in 2027
OpenAI will release a donut-shaped AI-powered smart speaker with moving parts and premium metal design in 2027 priced between $300 and $400.
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DeepMind and Google open source WeatherNext AI model improving 15-day cyclone forecasts
DeepMind and Google Research released WeatherNext, an AI cyclone forecasting model providing earlier, accurate 15-day predictions and open sourced for research.
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US Labor Market Stable with Low Layoffs and Slight Rise in Jobless Claims
Initial US jobless claims edged up slightly while planned layoffs dropped to a two-year low in July, showing labor market resilience amid uncertainty.
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Google Maps adds agentic AI features for food ordering, hotel booking, and events
Google Maps launched Ask Maps with AI-driven food ordering, hotel booking, event discovery, and personalized assistance in the US.
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Trump denies US munitions shortages, warns leakers will face jail time
President Donald Trump denied claims of US munitions shortages and warned of jail sentences for leakers amid conflicting reports about military stockpiles and a Cabinet clash.
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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.