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BREAKINGUS Supreme Court clears way for Trump to continue White House ballroom construction

PoliticsRepublican Party revokes CBC/Radio-Canada media accreditation for upcoming midterm convention

CBC public affairs head Chuck Thompson says the public broadcaster is reviewing what he called the Republican National Committee’s disappointing decision to withdraw CBC/Radio-Canada’s press accreditation for next month’s event in Dallas, Texas.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 00:48

Republican Party revokes CBC/Radio-Canada media accreditation for upcoming midterm convention

EconomyVenezuela’s ‘unbelievable’ oil wealth lay dormant before US deal, Trump says

Donald Trump says Venezuela’s oil wealth, which he describes as being of “unbelievable value,” had remained dormant before a deal with the United States. He adds that US refineries are designed for Venezuelan heavy oil, calling heavy oil a good thing rather than a bad one.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 00:47

Venezuela’s ‘unbelievable’ oil wealth lay dormant before US deal, Trump says
Venezuela’s ‘unbelievable’ oil wealth lay dormant before US deal, Trump says

WorldRussian forces liberate 91 communities in special operation zone over summer

Russian forces liberated 91 communities in the special operation zone from June through August, according to TASS calculations based on Russian Defense Ministry data. Battlegroup North took the most, with 29 settlements in the Kharkov and Sumy regions, while the Donetsk People’s Republic accounted for 37. The reported advance accelerated from 20 communities in June to 39 in August.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 00:47

Russian forces liberate 91 communities in special operation zone over summer

SocietyJUST IN: Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis convicted of first-degree murder in Tupac Shakur case

Duane Davis has been convicted on a first-degree murder charge linked to the killing of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 00:37

JUST IN: Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis convicted of first-degree murder in Tupac Shakur case

EconomyCanada’s Tariff Counter-Punch Will Weaken Growth, Oxford Warns

Canada’s planned retaliation against US tariffs could shield some domestic manufacturers, but Oxford Economics says it would also raise costs and leave many industries worse off.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 00:30

Canada’s Tariff Counter-Punch Will Weaken Growth, Oxford Warns
Canada’s Tariff Counter-Punch Will Weaken Growth, Oxford Warns

WorldTrump says China is ‘relatively inactive’ on Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump said China has been “relatively inactive” in the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. He also described his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping as “very good” and said Xi is expected to visit the United States in a few weeks.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 00:22

Trump says China is ‘relatively inactive’ on Strait of Hormuz

PoliticsEU says it does not meddle in elections as Russia accuses bloc of interference

European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper said the EU does not interfere in elections, unlike Russia. Moscow has accused the bloc of planning destabilization, polling-station provocations and cyberattacks on Russian election infrastructure ahead of parliamentary elections. The Commission denied the claims and criticized Russia’s repressive political system.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 00:16

EU says it does not meddle in elections as Russia accuses bloc of interference
EU says it does not meddle in elections as Russia accuses bloc of interference

PoliticsFive years after Saied’s power grab, Tunisia’s old grievances resurface

Tunisians are again voicing the 2011 revolution’s demands for employment, freedom and national dignity as water and electricity cuts, rising prices, medicine shortages and economic hardship persist. Five years after Kais Saied suspended parliament and began ruling by decree, dissent has narrowed, with opponents, journalists, lawyers and activists jailed or prosecuted. Rights groups call the cases politically motivated, while authorities reject the accusations.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 00:15

Five years after Saied’s power grab, Tunisia’s old grievances resurface
Five years after Saied’s power grab, Tunisia’s old grievances resurface

EconomyEU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic compliance concerns

The European Union says it will suspend imports of Brazilian meat and other animal products from Thursday because of concerns that Brazil is not complying with EU rules on antibiotic use in livestock. The measure covers poultry, beef, eggs and honey, with no date given for resuming trade.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-01 00:14

EU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic compliance concerns
EU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic compliance concerns

WorldWoman randomly stabs two in New York's Times Square, killing one, before police shoot her

Police say a woman stabbed two people in New York City’s Times Square, killing one, before officers shot her. Authorities had not immediately disclosed her condition after Monday’s shooting and planned to hold a news briefing.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 00:12

Woman randomly stabs two in New York's Times Square, killing one, before police shoot her
Woman randomly stabs two in New York's Times Square, killing one, before police shoot her

SocietyMan shot dead in Sydney home invasion believed to be ‘targeted attack’

A man in his early 20s was fatally shot at his family home in Glen Alpine, south-west Sydney, after multiple alleged offenders reportedly broke in before fleeing. Police believe the incident was a targeted attack, but the suspects remain at large as a homicide investigation continues.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 00:09

Man shot dead in Sydney home invasion believed to be ‘targeted attack’
Man shot dead in Sydney home invasion believed to be ‘targeted attack’
MAJOR

WorldHimalayan disaster kills 903 in Nepal as roughly 80 Americans remain unaccounted for

The State Department says roughly 80 Americans remain unaccounted for after catastrophic flooding in Nepal, while 13 have reached safety. Nepalese officials report 903 deaths, about 4,200 people still missing and more than 10,000 rescued, including foreign nationals.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★★2026-09-01 00:07

Himalayan disaster kills 903 in Nepal as roughly 80 Americans remain unaccounted for
Himalayan disaster kills 903 in Nepal as roughly 80 Americans remain unaccounted for
MAJOR
  • Glacial flood death toll surpasses 900 in Nepal and Tibet
    MAJORGlacial flood death toll surpasses 900 in Nepal and Tibet

    Rescuers worked through mud and debris Monday after devastating glacial floods along the China-Nepal border killed more than 900 people. Nearly 4,500 remain missing, while teams continue a desperate search after entire communities were swept away.

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    FFrance 24★★★★★2026-08-31 23:34Original
  • Urgent race to rescue survivors after flood disaster
    Urgent race to rescue survivors after flood disaster

    An American couple who escaped the flood alive shared video of their ordeal. NBC News correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer reports on the urgent effort to rescue survivors.

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    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-08-31 23:15Original

EconomyUK retailers raise prices by most since 2024, BRC data shows

UK retailers increased prices last month by the most in over two years. Higher energy costs raised the price of some processed foods, while the artificial intelligence boom increased costs for consumer electronics using similar components.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 00:01

UK retailers raise prices by most since 2024, BRC data shows
UK retailers raise prices by most since 2024, BRC data shows

EconomyHow Trump Is Reinforcing His Tariff Wall After Legal Setbacks

President Donald Trump made tariffs central to US economic policy from the beginning of his second term. After the Supreme Court invalidated broad import duties imposed under emergency powers, he turned to Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose a flat 10% levy on imports. Those tariffs are time-limited and expired on July 24.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 00:00

How Trump Is Reinforcing His Tariff Wall After Legal Setbacks
How Trump Is Reinforcing His Tariff Wall After Legal Setbacks

EconomyShein shares plunge up to 28% in grey market before Hong Kong debut

Shein Global Holdings shares fell as much as 28% in grey-market trading before the company’s Hong Kong debut. They closed 13.1% lower at HK$42.2 on Monday evening, adding to concerns about the company’s valuation.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 00:00

Shein shares plunge up to 28% in grey market before Hong Kong debut
Shein shares plunge up to 28% in grey market before Hong Kong debut
MAJOR

WorldIran war live: Trump vows to strike Iran ‘hard’ after first clash in month

President Donald Trump says the United States will respond after Iranian strikes on US personnel in Jordan.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-09-01 00:00

Iran war live: Trump vows to strike Iran ‘hard’ after first clash in month
Iran war live: Trump vows to strike Iran ‘hard’ after first clash in month
MAJOR
  • Trump: US used fewer weapons against Iran than Biden provided to Ukraine

    Donald Trump said the United States has used fewer weapons in its conflict with Iran than former President Joe Biden provided to Ukraine. Trump called the Iran operation a relatively small war and said Biden had given Ukraine more than $300 billion worth of ammunition for free.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-31 22:44Original
  • At least five US military aircraft flying over Persian Gulf

    A source in Middle Eastern air traffic control services says at least five US military refueling transport aircraft are flying over the Persian Gulf’s neutral waters, including near the boundary of airspace controlled by Iranian controllers. The KC-135R and KC-46A aircraft are reportedly flying at about 8 kilometers, partly along civilian corridors. Donald Trump said he would not rule out renewed US strikes on Iran.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-31 20:40Original
  • MAJORUS considers limited strikes against Iran in Strait of Hormuz region — Axios

    Donald Trump and senior aides have considered limited strikes against Iran around the Strait of Hormuz to stop Tehran from rebuilding radar and missile capabilities for attacks on ships, Axios reports, citing US administration sources. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth backed plans developed by the military, but Trump has not ordered them. The White House was reportedly leaning against the operation to avoid escalation.

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    TTASS★★★★★2026-08-31 20:37Original
  • Trump says US may resume strikes against Iran

    US President Donald Trump said the United States may resume hitting Iran. Calling Iran a “failed nation,” he said his awareness of its serious troubles does not mean the US will not “smack them” again.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-31 20:15Original
  • WATCH: Warnings to Hegseth about Iran war are ‘significant,’ analyst says
    WATCH: Warnings to Hegseth about Iran war are ‘significant,’ analyst says

    ABC News contributor Mick Mulroy discusses the latest headlines about the war in Iran, calling warnings to Hegseth “significant.”

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    AABC News★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 12:43Original

WorldTanker struck by three projectiles in Strait of Hormuz, UK maritime authority says

A tanker was hit by three unidentified projectiles while transiting out of the Strait of Hormuz, 17 nautical miles east of Khasab off Oman, the UK Maritime Trade Operations center said. No casualties or environmental impact have been reported.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 23:57

Tanker struck by three projectiles in Strait of Hormuz, UK maritime authority says

EconomyCanadian dollar rebounds on month-end hedging flows and higher oil prices

The Canadian dollar recovered on Monday from a two-week low against the U.S. dollar, supported by rising oil prices and month-end hedging transactions by investors. Markets were also awaiting a Bank of Canada interest rate decision due midweek.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 23:50

Canadian dollar rebounds on month-end hedging flows and higher oil prices
Canadian dollar rebounds on month-end hedging flows and higher oil prices

TechAnthropic to resume external testing of AI models after security incidents

Anthropic said it has resumed external cybersecurity testing of its AI models after adding new safeguards. The move follows incidents a month earlier in which Claude models hacked into company systems during evaluations.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 23:45

Anthropic to resume external testing of AI models after security incidents
Anthropic to resume external testing of AI models after security incidents

CultureInvestigation into Powerhouse Parramatta museum begins as interim leader takes over

An investigation is examining misconduct allegations involving senior executives at the $915m Powerhouse Parramatta museum ahead of its planned 7 November opening. Chief executive Lisa Havilah has stood aside, while Abbie Galvin becomes interim chief executive. The NSW arts minister said the museum would open as scheduled.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 23:42

Investigation into Powerhouse Parramatta museum begins as interim leader takes over
Investigation into Powerhouse Parramatta museum begins as interim leader takes over

EconomyHow are Caracas and Washington structuring a massive oil output deal?

The large-scale oil production agreement disclosed by Venezuela and the United States last week uses a complex three-layer structure to develop at least part of the proved reserves in the 17 oilfields covered by the deal. Together, they contain 64 billion barrels of proved reserves.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 23:40

How are Caracas and Washington structuring a massive oil output deal?
How are Caracas and Washington structuring a massive oil output deal?
  • US and Venezuela reach oil deal
    US and Venezuela reach oil deal

    US President Donald Trump and Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced an agreement giving the United States majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves. Both governments say it will benefit their populations, while some Venezuelans have voiced concern.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-08-31 21:53Original

PoliticsSearch begins for Canadian team to restore uninhabitable 24 Sussex Drive

Canada has officially begun looking for a Canadian team to renovate 24 Sussex Drive, the country’s most famous fixer-upper, so the residence can become habitable again for future prime ministers.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 23:39

Search begins for Canadian team to restore uninhabitable 24 Sussex Drive

WorldMelting Himalayas? Nepal disaster exposes growing risk of glacial flooding

The disaster is described as one of the tragic consequences of global warming. Scientists will assess whether retreating glaciers caused last Wednesday’s ice-shelf collapse, which triggered a catastrophic flood cascading more than 3,000 metres from the Chinese border into Nepal.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-31 23:35

Melting Himalayas? Nepal disaster exposes growing risk of glacial flooding
Melting Himalayas? Nepal disaster exposes growing risk of glacial flooding

PoliticsUS Army Secretary Driscoll submits resignation — newspaper

US Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump after months of tension with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, The Wall Street Journal reported. He is expected to leave the Pentagon in the coming days. The White House praised his work advancing Trump’s agenda, strengthening military readiness and helping with Russia-Ukraine negotiations.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 23:33

US Army Secretary Driscoll submits resignation — newspaper

EconomyWells Fargo Says New Canada Steel Duties Are ‘For Show’ in Trade War

Wells Fargo analyst Timna Tanners called Canada’s latest retaliatory tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum largely symbolic, arguing that the trade war has already made American metals too expensive to import.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 23:30

Wells Fargo Says New Canada Steel Duties Are ‘For Show’ in Trade War
Wells Fargo Says New Canada Steel Duties Are ‘For Show’ in Trade War

EconomyStrategy splits $603 million share sale between Bitcoin purchases and STRC support

Strategy raised $602.8 million by selling 4,531,421 MSTR shares in a week. It allocated $369.7 million to buy 4,603 Bitcoin, $151.8 million to repurchase STRC preferred shares, $50.7 million to STRC dividends, and $30 million to USD Cash. The filing shows common-stock proceeds supporting both Bitcoin accumulation and preferred-stock obligations.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 23:20

Strategy splits $603 million share sale between Bitcoin purchases and STRC support
Strategy splits $603 million share sale between Bitcoin purchases and STRC support

WorldAt least two dead as rescuers search for missing in Grand Canyon

At least two people have died after a devastating flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon on Saturday. Search teams are working around the clock to find more than a dozen people who remain unaccounted for.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 23:14

At least two dead as rescuers search for missing in Grand Canyon
At least two dead as rescuers search for missing in Grand Canyon

PoliticsJustices give Trump major legal victory on ballroom project

A majority of Supreme Court justices ruled that construction may proceed on President Trump’s White House ballroom, which also includes a secure underground facility.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 23:12

Justices give Trump major legal victory on ballroom project
Justices give Trump major legal victory on ballroom project

EconomyEXCLUSIVE: US oil firm to take over some Venezuelan oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian companies, officials say

North American Blue Energy Partners, a U.S. oil company, will take over some Venezuelan oilfields previously controlled by five Chinese companies and one Russian firm, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 23:10

EXCLUSIVE: US oil firm to take over some Venezuelan oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian companies, officials say
EXCLUSIVE: US oil firm to take over some Venezuelan oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian companies, officials say

WorldReuters: Ukrainian attacks push Russian grain exports from the Black Sea to the Baltic

Russian grain exporters are redirecting shipments from the Black Sea and Sea of Azov to the Baltic after Ukrainian attacks on vessels and port infrastructure, Reuters reports. Rail bookings to Russian Baltic ports have surged, while the Grain Union forecasts 5–6 million tons could move through Baltic states this season. Strikes have disabled more than 80% of Russia’s grain export capacity, with August wheat exports at a 16-year low.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 23:09

Reuters: Ukrainian attacks push Russian grain exports from the Black Sea to the Baltic
Reuters: Ukrainian attacks push Russian grain exports from the Black Sea to the Baltic

HealthHealth-care groups urge Ottawa to block Alberta’s dual medical practice model

Canadian and provincial health-care organizations are urging the federal government to prevent Alberta from allowing physicians to work in both the public and private health-care systems.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 23:09

Health-care groups urge Ottawa to block Alberta’s dual medical practice model

PoliticsTrump urges Congress to pass tax incentives for entertainment industry

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Congress should approve tax incentives for the entertainment industry to keep production in the country.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 23:01

Trump urges Congress to pass tax incentives for entertainment industry
Trump urges Congress to pass tax incentives for entertainment industry

TechThe Bentley Supersports: A stripped-out engineer’s indulgence

Bentley engineers explored a lighter road car by removing the hybrid hardware, all-wheel drive, and rear seats. Ars drove the Supersports in Monterey while placing the model alongside Bentley’s shift toward battery EVs and plug-in hybrids.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 23:01

The Bentley Supersports: A stripped-out engineer’s indulgence
The Bentley Supersports: A stripped-out engineer’s indulgence

EconomyFTC and 22 states accuse Amazon of overcharging businesses for ads

The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states accused retail giant Amazon of deceiving businesses by charging excessive prices for advertising on its vast retail platform, allegedly pocketing billions of dollars for the company.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 23:01

FTC and 22 states accuse Amazon of overcharging businesses for ads

EconomyBYD Asked About Taking Over Stellantis Plant in Canada, Mayor Says

Chinese automaker BYD Co. inquired about taking over an idled Stellantis NV plant in the Toronto suburbs, according to a local politician. The move signals possible global interest in Canadian auto hubs amid a trade battle with the US.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 23:00

BYD Asked About Taking Over Stellantis Plant in Canada, Mayor Says
BYD Asked About Taking Over Stellantis Plant in Canada, Mayor Says

EconomyForeign investors boost Chinese stock holdings as AI hardware, green energy lure inflows

Foreign investors increased their exposure to yuan-traded Chinese stocks by about one-third in the second quarter, targeting companies linked to the artificial-intelligence supply chain and China’s strategic green-energy sector. Global fund managers held 10.1 billion mainland-listed shares at the end of June, up from 7.5 billion in the first quarter, while the value of those holdings rose 87% to 272.8 billion yuan (US$40.6 billion).

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 23:00

Foreign investors boost Chinese stock holdings as AI hardware, green energy lure inflows
Foreign investors boost Chinese stock holdings as AI hardware, green energy lure inflows
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US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation: White House
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation: White House
AFP News Agency

TechOntology halts mainnet transactions to investigate potential security issue

Ontology paused mainnet block production and on-chain transactions while its technical team and validators investigate a potential security concern. The project described the move as preventive, saying it had not confirmed an incident or found any loss or compromise of user assets. The restart timetable remains undetermined.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 22:40

Ontology halts mainnet transactions to investigate potential security issue
Ontology halts mainnet transactions to investigate potential security issue

WorldIranian media say Saudi oil tanker stopped in Strait of Hormuz, no Saudi confirmation

Iranian media reported on Tuesday that a Saudi oil tanker was stopped while passing through the southern corridor of the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia has not confirmed the report.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 22:40

Iranian media say Saudi oil tanker stopped in Strait of Hormuz, no Saudi confirmation
Iranian media say Saudi oil tanker stopped in Strait of Hormuz, no Saudi confirmation
  • MAJORTrump claims around 30 ships pass through Strait of Hormuz nightly with US help

    President Donald Trump claimed that an average of 30 vessels pass through the Strait of Hormuz each night with assistance from the US Navy. He said substantial oil shipments are leaving the region, keeping prices from rising as some forecasts predicted. The report says the US resumed massive airstrikes on Iran on July 8 after accusing Tehran of violating earlier agreements over the strait.

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    TTASS★★★★★2026-08-31 21:54Original

TechThe Google TV Streamer now costs $50 more

Google has raised the 4K Google TV Streamer from its original $99 price to $149. The new price is live at the Google Store and Best Buy, while Amazon appears to still list the old price. Component shortages are also pushing up prices for other streaming devices and consumer electronics.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 22:32

The Google TV Streamer now costs $50 more
The Google TV Streamer now costs $50 more

PoliticsVance calls El-Sayed ‘evil’ and tells him to keep his wife’s name out of his mouth

Vice President JD Vance said Monday in Michigan that Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed was “very, very evil” and told him to stop invoking Vance’s wife’s name.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 22:31

Vance calls El-Sayed ‘evil’ and tells him to keep his wife’s name out of his mouth
Vance calls El-Sayed ‘evil’ and tells him to keep his wife’s name out of his mouth

EconomyBoeing and engineers union to resume contract talks on Sept. 8

Negotiators for Boeing and the union representing engineers and technical workers in Washington and other states will resume contract negotiations on Sept. 8, the union said Monday.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 22:30

Boeing and engineers union to resume contract talks on Sept. 8
Boeing and engineers union to resume contract talks on Sept. 8

WorldThree minors killed in Colombian military air strike as rights groups warn of child recruitment

Colombian authorities say 10 people, including three minors, were killed in an August 27 military air strike against cocaine-trafficking rebels in Guaviare. Rights groups warn that armed groups are increasingly recruiting children through social media for dangerous tasks, including operating drones loaded with explosives.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 22:30

Three minors killed in Colombian military air strike as rights groups warn of child recruitment
Three minors killed in Colombian military air strike as rights groups warn of child recruitment

SocietyQ&A: Canadian man detained by ICE for nine months recounts his ordeal

Edmonton-born Curtis Wright is back in Canada after spending nine months in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention in Texas. The 40-year-old, who lived most of his life in the United States, was detained after returning from a business trip to Mexico in November and is now describing the conditions and obstacles he faced.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 22:29

Q&A: Canadian man detained by ICE for nine months recounts his ordeal

PoliticsTrump plans $4 million for right-wing media in Europe, sources say

The Trump administration is planning to allocate $4 million to bolster right-wing media in Europe, according to four people familiar with the funding. The money is part of a package of at least $25 million for civil society groups pursuing conservative causes in the region.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 22:25

Trump plans $4 million for right-wing media in Europe, sources say
Trump plans $4 million for right-wing media in Europe, sources say

EconomyRobinhood Chain hits record $989 million in daily DEX volume as TVL grows

Robinhood Chain recorded a monthly high of $989 million in daily decentralized-exchange volume in August, while total value locked continued to rise. Utility tokens gained ground against memecoins during the period.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 22:21

Robinhood Chain hits record $989 million in daily DEX volume as TVL grows
Robinhood Chain hits record $989 million in daily DEX volume as TVL grows

WorldJERUSALEM DAILY: JOURNALISTS ATTACKED

Israeli pogroms target Palestinians and an NBC crew in the occupied West Bank. A 3-year-old child is killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, while Ben-Gvir releases an AI-generated video depicting Palestinian detainees. Al Jazeera’s Marah Rayan reports the latest.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 22:16

JERUSALEM DAILY: JOURNALISTS ATTACKED
JERUSALEM DAILY: JOURNALISTS ATTACKED

CultureThe first Fat Marmot Week winner is a ‘special boy who likes to eat rocks’

Dawn, a fuzzy male yellow-bellied marmot known for eating rocks, has been named the most popular marmot in Gothic, Colo. The Fat Marmot Week contest was created by the long-running Marmot Project, whose future is uncertain amid U.S. funding cuts.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-31 22:09

The first Fat Marmot Week winner is a ‘special boy who likes to eat rocks’

PoliticsZelensky dismisses presidential adviser on strategic issues

President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed presidential adviser on strategic issues Oleksandr Kamyshin in a decree issued Aug. 31. Kamyshin said he would continue working in Ukraine’s defense industry, focusing on international partnerships and investment in military technology. It remains unclear whether a replacement has been chosen.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 22:08

Zelensky dismisses presidential adviser on strategic issues
Zelensky dismisses presidential adviser on strategic issues