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Scientists warn stranded ships could spread invasive species worldwideScience

After months stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, hundreds of vessels have departed with marine life covering their hulls. A new study warns they could carry invasive species between ecosystems, creating a potential marine “bio-invasion superspreader event” that threatens fisheries and coastal habitats worldwide.

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Harris Faulkner: This felt specifically politicalSociety

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in his federal case while his defense seeks dismissal of the state charges under double jeopardy. Harris Faulkner, Emily Compagno and legal experts discuss the next steps in the Brian Thompson shooting case.

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American Dream Squeezed in K-Shaped Economy | Bloomberg Money, Aug. 14, 2026Economy

Bloomberg Money examines how a K-shaped economy is squeezing the American Dream, with discussion of politics, affordability and the midterms, an unexpected drop in retail sales, mainstream tax strategies, inflation and Washington, and the business of sports. Guests include Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson and Citi’s Kristen Bitterly.

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'The Five': Does doodling do you good?Society

The co-hosts of “The Five” discuss reports suggesting that drawing may reset the nervous system and help people reach a calmer state.

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Is AOC ready to run for president? | BBC AmericastPolitics

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is back in the headlines after discussing freezing her eggs, distancing herself from the Democratic Party’s so-called “woke” era and hinting at a future White House bid. The speculation has prompted debate over whether she is laying the groundwork for 2028 and whether the US would choose a left-wing nominee.

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Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in CEO killingSociety

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty Friday to federal stalking charges tied to the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He matter-of-factly admitted following Thompson to an investor conference and shooting him on a New York City street.

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Wildfires kill one, displace thousands in CroatiaWorld1:52

A wildfire near the Croatian coastal town of Omis has killed at least one person and critically injured several others, forcing thousands from their homes. Witnesses said boats at the dock also caught fire, prompting people to jump into the sea. The blaze scorched nearly 1,000 hectares in about four hours.

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Luigi Mangione admits killing healthcare executive as victim’s family condemns ‘heinous act’Society

Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to two federal charges over the fatal 2024 shooting of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson. He could receive a life sentence and also faces separate state charges, including second-degree murder, in a trial next month. His plea may complicate that case as his lawyers argue that a second prosecution would be improper.

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We uncovered the profiles selling assistance to Moroccan migrantsWorld25:21

Around 78,000 migrants travelled from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta within hours at the end of July. Reporters traced a major role to social media, where misinformation about a Spanish Supreme Court ruling circulated for weeks and presented the territory as a route to a new life in Europe. The podcast investigates accounts promoting what it calls “mirage cons”.

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Volatile Week for Equity Markets | Closing BellEconomy

Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio and YouTube provide comprehensive coverage of the U.S. market close, focusing on a volatile week for equity markets.

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AP photographer captures 2 deadly earthquakes in less than 2 monthsWorld

Associated Press photographer Fernando Vergara documented the aftermath of deadly earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia, recording damage to buildings, neighborhoods and people’s lives while keeping in mind the responsibility of photographing people enduring their worst moments.

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France’s top court blocks social media ban for childrenPolitics

France’s Constitutional Council has blocked a law that would have barred under-15s from opening social media accounts, ruling that it infringed freedom of expression. It also said universal age checks violated freedom and privacy. President Macron has called for the legislation to be rewritten.

TTRT World
DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth provinceHealth

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a sixth province, raising renewed concerns about further infections and the difficulties facing health teams.

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Unexploded WWII munitions complicate firefighting at German wildfiresWorld

Nearly 2,000 people were evacuated from a village in western Germany as a rapidly spreading wildfire approached homes in extremely dry conditions. Unexploded World War II ordnance remains in parts of the forest, with occasional detonations during the fire complicating firefighting operations.

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Illegal settlers besiege Palestinians in Qusra for nearly a weekWorld

Illegal Israeli settlers have surrounded three Palestinian families in Qusra, near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, for almost a week. Israeli forces have also blocked activists from bringing food and water as supplies dwindle. The siege has drawn international condemnation, while the US urges Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to denounce it publicly; he has not yet done so.

TTRT World
VOA Focus: Military Clarifies Lincoln Rumors as Reports Target Chinese Trade and Harvard LinksPolitics

The program highlights the U.S. military’s clarification of what it calls false rumors about the USS Abraham Lincoln, with President Trump confirming that another carrier will soon take over. A White House report accuses China of using third-country transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs, while a congressional report cites Harvard entities’ ties to the Chinese military and gaps in research security and funding oversight.

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