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World News

Trump says Iran facing 'last chance before decapitation'

US President Donald Trump has said the US is holding negotiations with Iran, while Tehran denies any talks are taking place and insists it is only holding discussions with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz.

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CBS News

Spain to put containment fence around Ceuta after deadly border rush from Morocco

CBS News - 4 minutes ago

Spain says it will build a 1,600-foot containment fence around its enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants rushed its border with Morocco last week. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.

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New York Post

Ukraine drone crashes into Russian beach, killing 7, including 3 kids, after reportedly being hit with anti-aircraft fire

New York Post - 1 hour ago

Russia said on Monday ‌that six people, including three children, had been killed and about 40 injured at its Black Sea holiday resort of Gelendzhik in what it said was a deliberate Ukrainian drone...

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Hurriyet Daily News

Erdoğan says Israel must comply with Gaza peace roadmap - Türkiye News

Hurriyet Daily News - 2 hours ago

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Israel must comply fully with the roadmap for the second phase of the Gaza Peace Plan during a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Aug. 3.

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Politics News

New York Post

Trump gives Iran 'last chance' to sign deal before 'decapitation' -- sets target date for Strait of Hormuz to reopen

New York Post - 29 minutes ago

President Trump declared on Monday he’s giving Iran one "last chance before decapitation” – betting on lucky No. 13 for his final ultimatum.

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New York Post

Embattled Rep. Max Miller bizarrely posts audio of ex-wife accusing him of drug use while trying to fend off accusations

New York Post - 1 hour ago

Embattled Ohio Rep. Max Miller has released audio he surreptitiously recorded of his ex-wife in a bid to fend off her abuse accusations against him — but it actually lends credence to at least some...

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The Denver Post

Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after GOP senators threaten to block his attorney general bid - The Boston Globe

Boston Globe - 36 minutes ago

The Senate Judiciary Committee vote on Blanche is scheduled for Tuesday.

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Chicago Tribune

FBI Warns of Cyberattacks on Municipal Water Systems Across Seven States

Breitbart - 4 hours ago

The FBI has issued an urgent warning after hackers targeted municipal water systems in at least seven states over the past week, prompting concerns about the vulnerability of critical water infrastructure across the nation.

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Business News

Fox News

Expert weighs AI’s role in foreign policy with China, analyzes semiconductor stocks | Fox Business Video

Fox News - 1 hour ago

Spear Invest founder and CIO Ivana Delevska discusses the evolving AI value chain and its potential role on the global stage on 'Making Money.'

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Channel NewsAsia

ASX set to dip, Wall Street rallies on falling oil prices; Amazon hits $US3tr valuation

Sydney Morning Herald - 47 minutes ago

US stocks are rallying to the edge of their all-time high after easing oil prices helped calm Wall Street’s worries that inflation could get even worse.

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Los Angeles Times

Group of 25 Democratic-led U.S. states challenge Trump’s latest tariffs

The Globe and Mail - 34 minutes ago

States sue Trump administration, arguing tariffs exceed U.S. President’s legal authority to tax imports

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The Baltimore Sun

Dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventions

Los Angeles Times - 6 hours ago

The U.S. dollar has weakened sharply against the Japanese yen after President Trump and Japan's finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets

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Technology

Anthropic’s Claude escaped test sandbox to attack three organizations

Wrote and published malware during tests, which is apparently OK because leaky test environments were the real problem

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CBS News

How U.S. officials could confirm if Iran was behind the water systems cyberattack

CBS News - 36 minutes ago

Lauryn Williams, the deputy director and senior fellow of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss the U.S. probe into Iran possibly targeting water systems in Michigan and Minnesota.

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Gizmodo

Tim Cook sees Apple's hybrid AI strategy as a 'competitive weapon'

CNBC - 3 days ago

Ahead of the launch of Siri AI, Apple's outgoing CEO Tim Cook said the company will charge for artificial intelligence through iCloud.

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NBC News

Federal judge allows DHS border wall plan through small Texas town’s levee system

NBC News - 3 hours ago

The town of Presidio, with a population of about 3,200 people, argued the wall could cause flooding and the town’s development district sued earlier this year.

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Sports Headlines

UPI

U.S. Soccer signs coach Mauricio Pochettino through 2030 World Cup - UPI.com

UPI - 46 minutes ago

Mauricio Pochettino agreed to a contract with U.S. Soccer, installing himself as men's national team coach through 2030, the federation said Monday.

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Chicago Tribune

Dodgers acquire Ben Rortvedt from the Mets in trade-deadline deal

Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago

Catcher Ben Rortvedt, who was acquired by the Dodgers at last year's trade deadline, returns to the Dodgers to provide depth at the catching position.

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BBC News

Gianni Infantino: Opponents threaten 'non co-operation' with Fifa

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Opponents of Fifa president Gianni Infantino are threatening "non co-operation" with the governing body unless he steps down, according to senior Uefa sources.

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Channel NewsAsia

Raducanu out of US Open due to right leg stress fracture, say reports

Channel NewsAsia - 1 hour ago

Aug 3 : Former champion Emma Raducanu will miss the U.S. Open because of the stress fracture in her leg that also forced her to pull out of Wimbledon, British media reported on Monday.Raducanu, 23, is currently undergoing rehabilitation for the injury, with the U.S. Open's main draw due to kick off in four we

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Entertainment News

Newsweek

Ariana Grande steps back—what she has said about body scrutiny

Newsweek - 3 hours ago

Most recently, Grande's music video for her new single Petal appeared to be a commentary on how she is perceived by the public.

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CBC News

Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks box-office record for biggest North American opening weekend | CBC News

CBC News - 9 minutes ago

Spider-Man: Brand New Day broke the Avengers: Endgame record for the biggest North American opening weekend with $360 million US in ticket sales from theatres in the U.S. and Canada, Sony Pictures said Monday.

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CBC News

Sopranos and Goodfellas actor Vincent Pastore dead at 80 | CBC News

CBC News - 3 hours ago

Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for playing Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on The Sopranos, has died. He was 80.

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Chicago Tribune

Famous birthdays for Aug. 3: Martha Stewart, Spinderella - UPI.com

UPI - 6 hours ago

TV personality Martha Stewart turns 85 and musician Spinderella turns 55, among the famous birthdays for August 3.

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Odd/Weird News

New York Post

Chad Williams ID'd as Idaho In-N-Out gunman after two killed, 7 injured in mass shooting

New York Post - 20 hours ago

Police have identified the suicidal gunman who killed two people and wounded seven others when he opened fire at an Idaho In-N-Out.

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Live Science

People prefer natural ingredients you can find in your home, remedies in first aid products: survey

New York Post - 4 days ago

People are reaching for what they grew up with, what's already in the kitchen, what feels instinctively safe — like “aloe vera,” “tea tree oil,” “lavender oil,” “witch hazel” or...

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UPI

N.C. lottery player wins $1M two months after $100,000 win - UPI.com

UPI - 1 hour ago

A North Carolina man won a $1 million prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket just two months after collecting a $100,000 prize from another game.

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Sora News 24

Look: Dog brought to emergency clinic after eating 2.4 pounds of gummy worms - UPI.com

UPI - 2 days ago

A dog was rushed to an emergency veterinary clinic in Australia after eating 2.4 pounds of gummy worms.

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