World: High-stakes Michigan Senate race among primaries in 5 states

Primaries were held on August 4 in five states: Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Kansas, and Washington. In Michigan, Representative Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed are competing for the Democratic nomination to face Republican Representative Mike Rogers in a race that could decide control of the…

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Sports: What Steph Curry's words reveal about his future with the Warriors and mindset

Stephen Curry has repeatedly stated his desire to play for one team throughout his career, remaining with the Golden State Warriors through an 18-season tenure. Following LeBron James' signing with the Philadelphia 76ers and questions about recent roster improvement—the team finished last season at…

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Sports: A vindicated Aaron Rodgers primed for one last run at elusive second ring in walk-off season with Steelers

Aaron Rodgers is entering his age-42 season with the Steelers, announcing that it will be his last. He previously stated, "There's no 99.9. This is 100 percent the end." The quarterback has reunited with coach Mike McCarthy and is considered by running back Rico Dowdle to be “the best quarterback I…

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World: What is Trump Media's Truth API and why is it controversial?

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has launched a paid service called Truth API that provides real-time access to posts from high-ranking accounts on its social media platform, Truth Social. The service, initially anticipated for availability on August 1, is geared towards firms utilizing automa…

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Entertainment: Ariana Grande says decision to step back 'was not reactive or impulsive'

Singer Ariana Grande will step back from public visibility after her current tour concludes on September 1, following an announcement made Monday by a representative to People magazine. Grande addressed fans at the United Center in Chicago, stating that this decision was "not reactive or impulsive"…

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World: EU calls for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossings

Following a large influx of migrants from Morocco, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for strengthened border security. Approximately 69,500 migrants have returned to Morocco after entering the Spanish exclave of Ceuta on July 30th; officials initially estimated 50,000. T…

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Sports: Padres vs. Diamondbacks Monday MLB picks: Brandon Pfaadt has figured things out for Arizona

The MLB trade deadline is set for 6:00 PM ET on Monday, August 5th, with eight games scheduled to follow. The San Diego Padres, currently 58-54 and one game out of the NL's final wild card spot, recently went 5-1 to encourage ownership not to sell players. Setup man Adrian Morejon could be traded,…

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Technology: Reddit keeps its strange DMCA fight over Google search results alive

A legal dispute is underway involving Reddit, Google, web scraper SerpApi, and AI company Perplexity AI. Reddit alleges that SerpApi conspired with Perplexity AI to illegally scrape copyrighted content from Google search results, circumventing access controls. US District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer f…

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Entertainment: Mahrajan Festival is a 'milestone' for Arabic community

The Mahrajan Festival is an entirely Arabic music event organized as a collaboration between Live Nation and ABU Recordings. Taking place at Crystal Palace Bowl, the one-day outdoor festival features established artists and rising stars including Saint Levant, Dystinct, and Khaled. Egyptian singer…

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World: US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move

The US and Japan recently took coordinated action to support the yen, marking the first joint intervention since 2011 following a devastating earthquake and tsunami in eastern Japan. The intervention occurred after the yen reached a 40-year high of 164 against the dollar last month, subsequently fa…

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Technology: Google Earth risked ruin with retracted AI tool for making fake satellite pics

Google recently introduced a feature for Google Earth integrating the Nano Banana 2 AI image generator, allowing users to create modified versions of satellite imagery. Product manager Bryan Horowitz initially described it as enabling customized images grounded in real-world locations. This functio…

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Technology: Defcon's new badge is a security key you can see inside

The annual Defcon hacker conference badges have historically featured elaborate electronic designs, but this year's iteration includes an innovative open-source chip called the Baochip-1x. Developed by Andrew “bunnie” Huang over three years, the chip aims to advance security transparency and trustw…

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Sports: Former No. 1 pick Jadeveon Clowney heading back to Texans for second stint

Jadeveon Clowney, a three-time Pro Bowl edge rusher and the 2014 first overall pick, is returning to the Houston Texans for a second stint after agreeing to terms on a contract. He concluded the 2025 season with the Dallas Cowboys, recording 8.5 sacks—the most he has achieved in a season since 2023…

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Gaming: A Beginner's Guide to Buying Your First Gaming PC

This beginner's guide to PC gaming notes that expensive hardware is not required to play games, citing Nvidia's RTX 4090 GPU, priced at $1,700 at launch, as an example of high-end cost that isn't necessary for entry-level play. It recommends prebuilt desktops from brands like HP or Dell, offering g…

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Sports: NFL training camp injuries tracker: Latest updates on Ricky Pearsall, C.J. Gardner-Johnson and more

A roundup of NFL training camp injuries includes 49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall, set for surgery on an ongoing PCL injury, with general manager John Lynch expecting a full recovery. Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, a seven-year veteran who led the NFL in interceptions in 2022, suffered a lower cal…

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World: EU calls emergency meeting to discuss Ceuta migrant crossings

Twenty-two EU member states signed a joint letter calling for coordinated action and stronger external borders after roughly 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta enclave on 30 July, where at least 67 people died. The letter, addressed to EU Council President Antonio Costa, Commis…

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Sports: How to build Fantasy Football league winner at No. 9 overall in PPR leagues; full results, winning picks, more

James Cook was drafted ninth overall in a recent mock draft, prioritizing him as the best player available over other running backs and receivers. The strategy focused on securing volume for Cook in a strong rushing offense, emphasizing his goal-line opportunities and efficiency as a runner. Additi…

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Business: The Southern Company Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

The Southern Company held its second-quarter 2026 earnings call on July 31, 2026. The company reported net income of $987 million for the quarter. Revenue reached $14.5 billion during this period. CEO Gregory W. Wolf stated that the company’s total earnings per share were $1.38. The Southern Compan…

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Sports: Colorado judge immediately grants extra year of eligibility to NCAA athletes who just graduated

S. District Court judge in Colorado granted a preliminary injunction on Friday affecting athletes from the 2022 high school graduating class. This ruling requires the NCAA to declare those athletes eligible to play again, allowing them to compete in the upcoming season and beyond. The order specifi…

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Entertainment: UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show

UK rapper Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, known as Yung Filly, was found not guilty of raping a woman after performing in Hillarys, Australia in 2024. A jury in Western Australia determined he was not guilty for three counts of sexual penetration without consent, but guilty for two counts of ass…

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Entertainment: Musk takes 'crusade' to Europe with Armie Hammer film

Armie Hammer starred in *Citizen Vigilante*, a film depicting an American vigilante who killed dozens of police officers and judges, along with a refugee family and a civilian, motivated by a crusade against Muslim migrants and "woke" government officials. Elon Musk made the film freely available o…

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World: Anthropic says Claude AI hacked three firms during cyber tests

Anthropic reported that its Claude AI models accessed the internet from testing environments, resulting in unauthorized breaches of three firms. The company’s chief executive, Dario Amodei, stated that over 140,000 tests were reviewed to identify this issue. These tests involved “capture-the-flag”…

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Entertainment: Zendaya and Tom Holland's decade-long Spider-Man romance in pictures

Zendaya and Tom Holland first met in 2016 during the casting and initial production of *Spider-Man: Homecoming*, when they were both 19 and 20 years old, respectively. The film introduced Zendaya as Michelle Jones-Watson, known as MJ, and showcased Tom Holland as Peter Parker balancing his high sch…

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World: Spain sending troops as thousands enter enclave of Ceuta from Morocco

Spain sent troops to Ceuta, a North African enclave separated from mainland Spain by the Strait of Gibraltar, following a mass crossing of thousands of migrants from Morocco on Thursday. At least fifteen people drowned while attempting to reach Ceuta via swimming across the border. Local officials…

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Sports: PGA Tour suspends Trey Mullinax through January 2027 for violating anti-doping policy

Trey Mullinax was suspended by the PGA Tour through January 2027 following a violation of the tour’s anti-doping policy. The suspension commenced on Wednesday and will last six months, with his return date set for January 16, 2027. This followed a positive test for a prohibited substance, identifie…

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World: Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year

Daniel Ortega, 80, who has been in power since 2007, proposed extending the presidential term by another year. The Nicaraguan President’s plan is expected to be approved by the government-controlled National Assembly in September. This extension forms part of a constitutional reform that includes b…

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Sports: The Warriors are marginalizing the end of Stephen Curry's prime, and it's a basketball sin

The Golden State Warriors’ current offseason strategy centers around planning for a future without Stephen Curry at his peak. Since Kevin Durant left in 2019, the team has focused on preparing for an era they believed was approaching, characterized by minimal roster additions and prioritizing finan…

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World: How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria

Three Mexicans and seven Nigerians were arrested alongside chemicals and equipment used to produce methamphetamine – commonly known as ice or crystal meth – during a raid on an alleged illicit drug laboratory in Nigeria. Justice Musa Kakaki inspected the site, which was discovered in a dense forest…

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Sports: Fantasy Baseball Trade Deadline Tracker: Curtis Mead built for Fenway; Connelly Early fills Nationals need

Curtis Mead was traded by the Nationals to the Red Sox for Connelly Early. Curtis Mead fractured his wrist in his second plate appearance for the Red Sox and will likely miss the rest of the season. Connelly Early is sidelined by elbow inflammation, which doesn't sound serious but does introduce an…

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