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News Aug 9, 2026

Duane Davis Trial Begins Monday in Long-Stalled Tupac Shakur Murder Case

On Monday, a courtroom in Las Vegas will finally hear the story that has haunted the music world for nearly three decades. Jury selection for the trial of ...

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News Aug 8, 2026

NHC Identifies Two Atlantic Disturbances Amid Below-Average 2026 Hurricane Outlook

While the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season looks subdued, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) has flagged two new potential troublemakers.The agency’s late...

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News Aug 8, 2026

Grasshopper Fire Expands to 54,200 Acres, Threatens Highway 35 Near Mount Hood

On July 23, a lightning strike ignited the Grasshopper Fire near Wamic, Oregon. By Saturday, the blaze had surged to more than 54,200 acres and was only 23...

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Politics Aug 9, 2026

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Keeps Door Open for 2028 Presidential Bid Amid Midterm Focus

On Sunday, August 9 2026, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez (D‑NY) appeared on ABC’s This Week and said she has not ruled out a run for president or the ...

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Politics Aug 9, 2026

Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting Looms as China-US Rivalry and New Security Treaty Proposal Shape Regional Debate

On August 30, Palau will host the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, but the agenda is already charged with a Chinese missile test, a new security...

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Politics Aug 9, 2026

Former NY Governor Paterson Urges Federal Probe into Mayor Mamdanis Anti-Israel Rhetoric Amid Rising Antisemitic Incidents

A week ago, former New York Governor David Paterson and former Assemblyman Dov Hikind delivered a formal letter to the U.S. Justice Department, warning tha...

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Tech Aug 9, 2026

MercadoLibre Stock Rises 11% in July as Investors Anticipate Strong Q2 Earnings

When MercadoLibre Inc. (NASDAQ: MELI) jumped 11 percent in July, the move had nothing to do with a new product launch or a quarterly report. Instead, it re...

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Tech Aug 9, 2026

Micron Shares Slide Amid AI-Spending Fears, Despite Strong Earnings and Ongoing Memory Demand

When Micron’s shares slipped 27% since mid‑June, investors were left wondering whether the company’s record‑breaking earnings were being eclipsed b...

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Tech Aug 9, 2026

Core Scientific Secures 500-MW Data-Center Deal with AMD, Doubling Leased Capacity

On July 28, 2026, Core Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ: CORZ) announced a landmark 15‑year lease agreement with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD). The ...

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Business Aug 9, 2026

RBI Flags Margin Pressure as Indian Banks Face Rising Costs and FCNR Flows

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has warned that the banking sector’s net interest margin (NIM) is under strain, noting a decline in the system‑wide NIM...

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Business Aug 9, 2026

Good Flippin Burgers Focuses on Metro Store Density Before Expanding to New Cities

Good Flippin’ Burgers is taking a measured approach to growth, choosing to double its footprint in the metros it already serves before dipping its toes i...

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Business Aug 9, 2026

Logicap, backed by Alta Capital, acquires three metro warehouses from Xander for 2,000 crore, becoming Indias third-largest warehousing operator

In a headline‑making move on September 8 2026, Logicap—Alta Capital’s logistics arm—closed a ₹2,000‑crore deal that will make it the third‑la...

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Music Aug 9, 2026

BIGBANG to Release New Single BiiiG on August 19, 2026, Ahead of 20th-Anniversary World Tour

BIGBANG is set to drop a fresh single on August 19, 2026, a move that signals the trio’s return to the global stage after a four‑year hiatus. The track...

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Music Aug 9, 2026

Travis Barker Documentary "Louder Than Fear" Premieres at Tribeca, Streams on Hulu and Disney+ in August

A new music biopic, "Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear," premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival and will be available to stream on Hulu and Disney+ on A...

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Music Aug 9, 2026

Blink-182 Confirm New Album in 2026, Drummer Travis Barker Details Projects and Documentary

When drummer Travis Barker spoke on The New York Times’ Popcast on August 7, 2026, he confirmed that the band is already in the studio on a new record. T...

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Sports Aug 9, 2026

Miami Dolphins Face Quarterback Question as Malik Willis Solidifies Starting Role Amid Anthony Richardson Trade Rumors

The Miami Dolphins have officially named Malik Willis the starting quarterback for the 2026 season, putting an end to the week‑long debate that had fans ...

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Sports Aug 9, 2026

Longtime Bay Area Sports Reporter Michael Wagaman Dies

The Bay Area’s sports press mourns the loss of a familiar face, Michael Wagaman, who spent more than two decades chronicling the region’s teams. The As...

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Sports Aug 9, 2026

Oregon State Names JaMarcus Shephard as Head Coach, Begins Pac-12 Rebuild in 2026

Oregon State University announced that former Alabama assistant JaMarcus Shephard will take the helm of its football program, a change that will take effec...

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Entertainment Aug 9, 2026

Will Glucks Upcoming Film One Night Only Addresses Gen Zs Shift Away From On-Screen Sex

Will Gluck’s next romantic comedy, One Night Only, is set to hit U.S. theaters on August 7 2026 under the Universal Pictures banner. The story follows tw...

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Entertainment Aug 9, 2026

Anna Kendrick Takes on Action Thriller Lead in MGM+ Series Embassy

From the playful rhythms of Pitch Perfect to the brooding world of The Accountant, Anna Kendrick is pivoting into a new arena—action‑thriller. In a mov...

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Entertainment Aug 9, 2026

Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie Set for August 14, 2026 Release

When a prehistoric adventure collides with a familiar pack of pups, the third theatrical installment in the Paw Patrol franchise returns to the big screen....

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Crypto Aug 9, 2026

Strategy Inc. Sells Bitcoin to Fund Preferred Stock Dividends, Signals Shift from Never Sell Stance

Strategy Inc., formerly known as MicroStrategy, has sold a significant amount of its Bitcoin holdings in the past week, a move that marks a departure from ...

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Crypto Aug 9, 2026

Clarity Act Vote Collapse Leaves Stablecoin Regulation on Hold

The Senate’s decision to postpone a cloture vote on the Clarity Act has left the United States without a federal framework for stablecoins, a move that m...

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Crypto Aug 9, 2026

Russian Hardware Wallet Sales Surge Ahead of New Crypto Regulation

When the Russian market opened its first quarter of 2026, hardware wallets were already on the back burner for many investors. By the end of the second qua...

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AI Aug 9, 2026

Texas Senate Race: Paxton Campaign Uses AI-Generated Deepfake Ad Based on 1964 Johnson Spot

In a move that feels like a throwback to the Cold War era, the campaign for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has released a political advertisement that r...

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AI Aug 9, 2026

Arista Networks Hits $3 B Revenue Milestone with New 1.6T Switch, While Arm Faces Securities Fraud Investigations

Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) announced that its second‑quarter 2026 revenue reached $3.04 billion, a 37.7 % year‑over‑year increase that marked the co...

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AI Aug 9, 2026

IREN Limited Shifts From Bitcoin Mining to AI Cloud, Reports Q3 Losses and Expansion Plans

IREN Limited, the Australian data‑center operator that once fueled Bitcoin mining rigs, has announced a bold pivot toward AI‑cloud services.On August 6...

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