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China’s Unitree shares surge on Shanghai trading debutEconomy

Shares of China’s best-known robot maker, Unitree, surged on their first day of trading in Shanghai. The stock closed at 845 yuan, 460 per cent above its issue price, amid a frenzy around the listing.

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Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind RajabWorld4:33

The Israeli army has ordered a criminal investigation into the death of five-year-old Palestinian Hind Rajab in Gaza. In January 2024, she was travelling with family members in Gaza City when their vehicle came under Israeli fire; her desperate recording to paramedics later drew international condemnation.

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Bullard Says a September Rate Hike Isn’t Too Bad an IdeaEconomy

James Bullard, a former president of the St. Louis Fed and dean of Purdue’s Mitch Daniels School of Business, says the Federal Reserve could consider raising interest rates in September. He made the comment on Bloomberg Surveillance.

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How drone technology could help prepare for extreme weather eventsScience

A research project involving NOAA and the University of Oklahoma is testing whether drones can help officials prepare for extreme weather. Researchers are gathering information in real time to assess whether the technology can improve forecasts and weather warnings.

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Bullard Says Boosting Bond Buybacks Is a Tactical MoveEconomy

The US Treasury plans to buy back more longer-dated debt to curb the surge in long-end yields. Former St. Louis Fed President James Bullard calls the move important tactically, but says it will not alter the underlying fundamentals.

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USS George Washington sails through Malacca StraitWorld

The U.S. military released footage showing the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington transiting the Malacca Strait and launching jets in the Indian Ocean.

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Pakistan government seeks review of order to move jailed ex-PM Khan to hospitalPolitics

Pakistan’s government is asking the Supreme Court to review its order transferring jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to a private hospital for medical checks. It says the 73-year-old should instead be examined at a government hospital. The court had ordered his transfer to Islamabad’s Shifa International Hospital within two days on Aug. 18 amid health concerns.

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Watters: This was ANOTHER big cover-upPolitics

Jesse Watters says ABC News and Dr. Anthony Fauci allegedly suppressed a major COVID-19 lab-leak story from a fired reporter. Newly released texts indicate Fauci knew about alleged vaccine miscarriage risks but dismissed public concerns.

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Key moments in Lindsay Clancy trial as her former mother-in-law testifiesSociety

CBS legal contributor Caroline Polisi reviews testimony from Lindsay Clancy’s former mother-in-law and mental health professionals as the defense continues presenting witnesses. Clancy is accused of murdering her three children, while her defense says she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.

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LIVE: Lindsay Clancy murder trial continuesSociety

Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children in January 2023, appears in court as proceedings continue. Her defense argues that she was experiencing postpartum mental health problems.

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Josh Shapiro discusses Pennsylvania data center development restrictionsPolitics

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro discusses his decision to sign an executive order imposing widespread restrictions on data center development in the state and what prompted it. The governor, who is seeking reelection, also addresses recent democratic socialist primary wins nationwide and the future of the Democratic Party.

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Qatar in Motion: A taste of Qatar’s melting pot of cuisinesCulture

Qatar in Motion visits leading culinary destinations in Doha, including Michelin-starred Alba and Bib Gourmand-recognised Baron. The programme highlights creative cooking, craftsmanship and the diversity of Qatar’s modern food culture.

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Breaking Down Florida Primary Results, Including Major Democratic Socialist UpsetPolitics

Florida’s Democratic and Republican primaries on Tuesday produced several surprises, including a major upset by a democratic socialist. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto analyzes the results and their possible impact on the midterm elections.

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Violence in occupied West Bank: Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians flare upWorld

Israel’s occupation of the West Bank has transformed the landscape, while renewed settler attacks are changing Palestinian daily life. In Burin, survivor Ahmed Najjar says repeated raids from a nearby expanding settlement drove his family to relocate and fortify their home. At least 116 Bedouin communities have been displaced across the territory in nearly three years, with violence reaching villages and commercial centres such as Huwwara.

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A young seal approaches divers in RussiaOther

Freedivers in Russia’s Far East filmed a young seal swimming up to them and interacting with the group. The seal allowed the divers to pet it.

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Senegal’s first elite girls’ boarding school challenges patriarchal normsSociety

On Goree Island off Dakar, Senegal’s first elite boarding school for girls urges students to challenge traditional expectations placed on girls in the predominantly Muslim West African country. The Mariama Ba School of Excellence admits 35 students each year, with tuition and room fully funded by the state, and reports a 100% completion rate.

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Duration halved for US-South Korea drills after Trump ordered reductionWorld

The United States and South Korea are shortening their annual joint drills at the US president’s request. The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, which began on Aug 17 and was planned to last 11 days, will end on Aug 21—five days earlier than scheduled. Possible reasons for Donald Trump’s sudden decision are examined.

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SK Hynix Plans $29 Billion Share Buyback Amid Chip SelloffEconomy1:07

SK Hynix plans to repurchase 40 trillion won ($29 billion) in stock and return more profits to shareholders. The memory-chip maker will buy back up to 24 million treasury shares between Aug. 20 and Nov. 19 and cancel them.

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What Is Iran’s Ability to Target US Bases in Europe?World2:18

Retired Lt. Gen. Karen Gibson, a former intelligence director at US Central Command, examines Iran’s ability to attack US military bases in Europe. The Financial Times reports that Iran is considering strikes if President Donald Trump escalates the war in the Middle East.

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