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CBSE Addresses Security Flaws in Online Grading Portal After Teen Researcher Warning
India’s CBSE contained critical vulnerabilities in its OnMark grading portal flagged by teenager Nisarga Adhikary.
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Fed Governor Waller says stablecoins expand US monetary policy reach globally
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said stablecoins spread US monetary influence by creating fixed exchange rate systems abroad.
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Maine Democrat Graham Platner Faces Controversies Ahead of June Senate Primary
Graham Platner, Maine’s Democratic Senate candidate, faces backlash over a Nazi tattoo and explicit texts as primary approaches June 9.
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Algeria names World Cup squad with Nabil Bentaleb recalled after 12 years away
Algeria announced its 2026 World Cup squad including midfielder Nabil Bentaleb's recall and key attackers returning from injury.
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Pennsylvania woman charged with wire fraud for faking terminal brain cancer to fund trips to Australia
Vanessa O'Rourke faces 15 wire fraud counts for falsely claiming terminal brain cancer to raise $11,740 from donors for luxury travel.
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Pope Leo XIV issues 40,000-word encyclical on AI and human dignity
Pope Leo XIV released Magnifica Humanitas, addressing human dignity and risks of AI in a 40,000-word encyclical today.
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Akeso's ivonescimab cuts death risk 34% in phase 3 lung cancer trial in China
Akeso reported ivonescimab reduced death risk by 34% and extended survival in phase 3 trial for non-small cell lung cancer in China.
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US Supreme Court temporarily allows Trump White House ballroom construction to resume
The US Supreme Court on August 21, 2026, stayed a lower court injunction blocking construction of Trump's White House ballroom project.
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One-third of major AI chatbots repeated pro-Russian false narratives by early 2026
A NewsGuard investigation found major AI chatbots repeated pro-Russian disinformation up to January 2026, while millions use AI for mental health advice.
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US Defence Secretary urges more military hardware over diplomacy at Shangri-La Dialogue
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth called for prioritizing military power over diplomatic talks at the Shangri-La Dialogue, while Southeast Asian leaders advocated diplomacy.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT iMessage plugin for Mac amid privacy backlash
OpenAI launched a ChatGPT plugin for Mac that reads and sends iMessages after user permission, sparking privacy concerns among users.
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Eleven killed in chemical tank rupture at Washington state Nippon Dynawave plant
A chemical tank rupture at a Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Washington state killed 11 people, all missing bodies recovered by May 31, 2026.
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Tornadoes Hit Long Island and Delaware as Flash Floods Soak New York City
Tornadoes struck Atlantic Beach, Long Island, and Dover, Delaware, causing damage and power outages while flash floods inundated New York City streets and subways.
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Alabama Jury Awards $9.25 Million to Kai Spears in Defamation Case Against New York Times
An Alabama federal jury awarded former Alabama basketball player Kai Spears $9.25 million after ruling The New York Times defamed him in a false 2023 report.
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Walmart to Accept Apple Pay and Google Pay Starting August 24, 2026
Walmart announced it will begin accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay at select stores on August 24, 2026, expanding contactless payments across its locations.
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US President Trump pauses 50% tariffs on $20B Canadian goods ahead of deadline
Donald Trump announced a pause on planned 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods amid trade talks with Canada.
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Anthropic embeds invisible watermarks in Claude AI text, sparking removal tools and debate
Anthropic added invisible watermarks to all Claude AI text worldwide to comply with EU law, prompting quick creation of watermark removal tools and user backlash.
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Tyson Fury doubts Anthony Joshua fight amid venue and money disputes
Tyson Fury said the anticipated fight with Anthony Joshua looks unlikely due to disagreements over venue and financial demands.
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Trump announces 90-day tariff exemption on 300,000 metric tons of ground beef imports
President Donald Trump announced a 90-day tariff exemption for up to 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef starting August 21, 2026.
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Jose Mourinho holds first Real Madrid press conference ahead of LaLiga opener
Jose Mourinho spoke on August 21, 2026, outlining his vision and injury updates before Real Madrid’s LaLiga opener against Espanyol.
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U.S. Navy Considers Renaming USS Doris Miller Carrier After President Trump
The U.S. Navy is weighing renaming aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller (CVN-81) to honor former President Donald Trump.
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Chandra Asri to acquire Cycle & Carriage’s automotive businesses in Singapore and Malaysia
Chandra Asri Pacific agreed to buy Jardine Cycle & Carriage’s automotive operations in Singapore and Malaysia for S$265 million.
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Civilian-contracted Cessna crashes near Alaska radar site, killing all 8 aboard
A civilian-contracted Cessna 441 crashed near Cape Newenham radar site in Alaska yesterday, killing all eight people on board.
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Trump Signs Memorandum to Expand US Space Launches to Over 1,000 Annually by 2030
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum to increase US commercial space launches to more than 1,000 per year by 2030.