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Can Iran survive Trump's new sanctions?Economy

Iranian leaders are acknowledging economic hardship as the Trump administration prepares what it describes as the toughest sanctions ever imposed on the country. The rial has fallen to a record low against the dollar, compounding pressure from inflation and months of conflict. The question is whether Tehran can withstand another blow or ordinary Iranians will bear the crisis's burden.

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Zelenskiy says Ukraine was not involved in Nord Stream blastsWorld

At a news conference in Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine played no part in the explosions that destroyed the Nord Stream gas pipelines and is cooperating with the investigation.

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NBC Nightly News Full Episode — Aug. 23Other

Tonight’s broadcast covers an out-of-control wildfire that forced evacuations, U.S. economic battles with Iran and Canada, and new questions as Harry and Meghan prepare to return to the U.K.

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Analysis: Deepfakes grow harder to detect as AI scams and fake images spreadTech

Deepfakes are becoming more common and more difficult to identify, from fake celebrity endorsements and political disinformation to nudification apps. Sam Gregory, executive director of Witness and an expert on AI and synthetic media, calls the trend an “escalating problem” in consumer scams, fabricated sexual images and political disinformation.

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Wrong-way crash on UK highway kills seven, including two police officersWorld

A severe wrong-way crash on a highway in northern England killed five young men and two police officers after their vehicle struck a police car head-on. The incident came a week after a similar deadly crash in Ireland, prompting questions about whether social media played a role, though no definite link has been established.

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'MATTER OF TIME': Immigrant NABBED as Los Angeles ICE operations RAMP UPPolitics

Exclusive footage from Los Angeles shows ICE personnel apprehending illegal immigrants, correspondent Natalie Chuck reports. On Fox News Live, Rep. Andy Biggs addresses immigration enforcement and his effort to win the Arizona governorship against Katie Hobbs.

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Working with a recruiter? Ask these questions before saying yesSociety

Recruiters can give jobseekers access to confidential roles that are not listed on LinkedIn or application platforms. Gavin Teo of Michael Page and Joshua Woo of Recruit Fast discuss warning signs of inexperienced recruiters and ways to build a productive relationship with the person who may help secure your next job.

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Global National: Aug. 23, 2026 | Trump slams Canada for walking away from trade dealEconomy

Trade talks between Canada and the United States collapsed Friday, leaving major uncertainty ahead. The threatened 50% tariffs are now in effect, and Canada is preparing dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs after Prime Minister Mark Carney accused Trump’s negotiators of demanding too much while offering too little. Trump is now airing his grievances, while the tariffs weigh on Canadian businesses and industries.

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Analysis: New US sanctions will hurt Iran but will not have an immediate effectWorld

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington plans to isolate Iran’s economy with targeted measures due Monday and warns allies that they must choose between supporting the US and facing its opposition. He says the US will use its “full might and force” against countries doing business with Iran. Iran’s president calls restoring the memorandum’s terms the “only way forward,” while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismisses the threats as the “same movie” repeatedly shown by the US.

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E-bike injuries surge in kids and teensHealth

New data shows emergency room visits for e-bike and e-scooter injuries among children and teens have risen by more than 600% over the past three years. In Madison, Wisconsin, a pediatric emergency physician said crashes that were once occasional have become a daily occurrence this summer.

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Hiker speaks out after violent attackSociety

A New York woman is speaking publicly after surviving a violent attack on a reservation deep inside the Grand Canyon. NBC News’ Ryan Chandler reports.

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NFL player CeeDee Lamb’s home burglarizedSports

Authorities say the Fairview, Texas, home of Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cedarian DeLeon “CeeDee” Lamb was burglarized while he was away.

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U.S. wages economic battles against Iran and CanadaPolitics

As President Trump threatens punishing new sanctions on Iran, his administration is also raising tariffs on Canadian goods, intensifying the trade war with Canada.

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Firefighters battle human-caused wildfire rapidly approaching RenoOther

Authorities said the fast-growing Hawk Fire, which has destroyed homes northwest of Reno, Nevada, was human-caused and remained uncontained Sunday. It began Saturday and expanded to 20 square miles (53 square kilometers) across the Peavine Peak area, prompting officials to urge some 90,000 people to evacuate.

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Climate change, population growth drive record lows at two largest US reservoirsScience

The Colorado River, a vital resource for roughly 40 million people across the United States, is facing growing concern over its condition. Two dams, including the 1936-built Hoover Dam, create massive reservoirs used for flood control and to manage drinking water and electricity. Climate change and population growth are pushing water levels to record lows.

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