SocietyThe program covers heated privacy and misuse concerns surrounding Flock license plate readers. Clancy’s mother-in-law tells jurors Lindsay begged for help weeks before killing the children, while the director of “Tiger King” and “Chimp Crazy” introduces a new docuseries about reptile “monsters.”
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TechFor the past two years, Chinese humanoid robot makers have showcased machines ranging from robot dogs to mini companion humanoids that can run, dance and fight. At the World Robot Conference in Beijing, they face increasing pressure to show the robots can work reliably enough to make economic sense.
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EconomyABC News' Karen Travers reports that President Donald Trump has paused new tariffs on Canada for three days, citing a deal between the two countries.
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PoliticsPierre Poilievre speaks to reporters after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a brief pause on his latest tariffs on Canada, citing the possibility of a deal.
TechShares in Unitree, China’s best-known humanoid robot maker, surged more than fivefold on their Shanghai trading debut. The landmark listing highlights a robotics sector that has become a key battleground in the Sino-US tech war.
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ScienceA study finds that Europe’s oceans are warming rapidly, with a clear cause and “severe ecological impacts.” While warmer seas may appeal to swimmers, the changes beneath the surface are alarming, it warns.
PoliticsLive coverage shows President Trump meeting with technology leaders at the White House and delivering remarks.
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SocietyA degree may no longer be enough to secure a first full-time job. Internships, traineeships and industry projects can help graduates stand out, but intense competition in the labour market means even these experiences may not suffice.
SocietyFourteen people, including Penn State students and fraternity members, have been charged in connection with a major cocaine ring on campus. City & State Pennsylvania managing editor Justin Sweitzer discussed the case on Fox & Friends.
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EconomyThe US Treasury said it will at least double the maximum size of liquidity-support buyback operations for longer-dated nominal coupon securities, raising them to at least $4 billion per operation from Sept. 9, 2026.
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World1:02The UAE announced a complete economic break with Tehran, citing its accusation that Iran had fired ballistic missiles at UAE territory.
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SocietyNearly half of fresh graduates who completed the Graduate Industry Traineeship (GRIT) programme have found jobs. More than 590 of 800 places were filled by July, and over 140 participants had completed their stints. About four in 10 who found work were hired by their host companies. Analysts say traineeships can help graduates enter an uncertain job market, but should not replace regular hiring.
PoliticsUkraine’s anti-corruption agencies said Wednesday they are investigating senior officials in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office. The announcement came a day after the recently dismissed defence minister called for national elections despite the ongoing war with Russia, creating an unwelcome political distraction for Zelenskyy.
WorldTurkey firmly rejected what it called Israel’s “untenable allegations” about its military position in Syria after Israeli airstrikes hit the Abu al-Duhur air base near Aleppo and the Turkish border. Israel said Syria was close to allowing Turkish troops to deploy there, while a U.S. envoy called the attack an “unnecessary escalation.”
PoliticsUkraine’s lawmakers approved a new defence minister on Wednesday, a month after the dismissal of popular predecessor Mykhailo Fedorov prompted public backlash. A day earlier, Fedorov called in a video statement for steps toward elections delayed because of Russia’s invasion.
WorldJoost Hiltermann of the International Crisis Group describes the Palestinian Authority’s financial crisis as an ongoing erosion of its institutions and economy, rather than an impending emergency. The PA has already lost much of its ability to provide essential services, fully pay public-sector salaries, maintain infrastructure, and sustain education and health care.
WorldIsrael accused Turkey on Tuesday of threatening it by preparing to deploy troops to a Syrian base that was struck by Israel. The United States condemned the attack and blamed its ally, highlighting Israel’s extraordinary defiance of Washington’s efforts to support Syria’s new government, led by a former jihadist allied with Turkey.
PoliticsOntario Premier Doug Ford privately met Loblaw CEO Per Bank at Ford’s Etobicoke home a day after rejecting calls to ban businesses from using personal data to set prices. Neither side disclosed the discussion, while Loblaw said it does not use surveillance pricing.
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PoliticsNigeria launched campaigning on Wednesday for its presidential election scheduled for January. Incumbent Bola Tinubu is seeking reelection against a divided opposition, as worsening economic and security crises fuel voter anger toward his government.
EconomySingapore’s Monetary Authority is proposing tax exemptions on some investment profits earned by fund managers and investment professionals. The measures aim to attract top talent and strengthen Singapore’s competitiveness as a global asset management hub amid intensifying international competition.
WorldLawyers for Australian “mushroom killer” Erin Patterson said Wednesday that the jury was not properly sequestered during her trial, as they sought to overturn her conviction in a triple-murder case that drew worldwide media attention. Patterson was found guilty last year of killing her husband’s parents and an elderly aunt by serving them a beef Wellington lunch containing lethal death cap mushrooms in 2023.
WorldControl of the Strait of Hormuz has become the focal point of the war involving Iran. Although both Iran and the United States have claimed the upper hand for months, the available evidence indicates that US naval patrols are gaining ground and Iran is losing substantial control of the critical waterway.
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CultureAfter years of conflict and devastation, Syrians are seeking to reclaim their heritage. Night-time tours in the ancient city of Palmyra offer a way to reconnect with the country’s history and revive a site seized by Islamic State in 2015, where the group carried out one of its worst atrocities.
HealthMerck and Moderna shares surged Wednesday morning after a late-stage study found that the mRNA vaccine they developed helped reduce melanoma recurrence, producing promising results against skin cancer.
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