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No injuries reported after cargo ship explodes in Baltimore Harbor

A Liberian cargo ship, the W-Sapphire, caught fire and exploded Monday evening in Baltimore Harbor, near the site of last year’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The blast sent black smoke into the air, but all 23 crew members and two pilots were reported safe, with no injuries or property damage. Fireboats contained the incident, and the ship remains afloat while the Coast Guard investigates, … Continue reading No injuries reported after cargo ship explodes in Baltimore Harbor

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U.S. News

Maine police officer detained by Ice agrees to leave US

Jon Luke Evans, a Jamaican-born reserve police officer in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, has agreed to voluntarily leave the U.S. after being arrested by immigration authorities in July. ICE said Evans overstayed his visa and unlawfully tried to purchase a firearm. His arrest sparked tensions between the town and federal officials, as local authorities said DHS had previously confirmed his work eligibility through E-Verify, The … Continue reading Maine police officer detained by Ice agrees to leave US

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U.S. News

Utah mourns 2 Tremonton officers killed in the line of duty

Two Tremonton-Garland police officers, Sgt. Lee Sorensen, 56, and Officer Eric Estrada, 31, were killed Sunday night when a gunman opened fire during a domestic violence call in Tremonton, Utah. A Box Elder County deputy and his K-9 were also injured but are expected to recover. The suspect, 32-year-old Ryan Michael Bate, allegedly assaulted his wife before shooting at responding officers with a rifle. On … Continue reading Utah mourns 2 Tremonton officers killed in the line of duty

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World News

New Zealand soldier admits attempted espionage in the country’s first spying conviction

A New Zealand soldier has admitted to attempted espionage, marking the country’s first-ever spying conviction. Believing he was communicating with a foreign agent in 2019, he instead dealt with an undercover police officer investigating extremist groups after the Christchurch mosque attacks. He attempted to share military information, including security assessments and login details, and was also found with banned material linked to the Christchurch gunman. … Continue reading New Zealand soldier admits attempted espionage in the country’s first spying conviction

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World News

Son of Norway’s crown princess charged with four counts of rape

Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, has been charged with 32 offences, including four counts of rape, domestic abuse, illegal filming, and harassment. Prosecutors allege he raped four women between 2018 and 2024, often after consensual sex while they were asleep, and recorded the assaults. Høiby denies the sexual abuse and most violence charges. If convicted, … Continue reading Son of Norway’s crown princess charged with four counts of rape

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Explosion and fire at factory in Russia kill 24 people, injure over 150

A fire and explosion at the Elastik industrial plant in Russia’s Ryazan region killed 24 people and injured at least 157, officials said Monday. The blaze, which broke out in a gunpowder workshop, reduced parts of the facility to rubble and triggered ongoing rescue operations. Authorities declared a day of mourning and opened a criminal case into industrial safety violations, ruling out a Ukrainian attack, … Continue reading Explosion and fire at factory in Russia kill 24 people, injure over 150

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Russia launches largest attack of August on Ukraine after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

Russia launched its largest overnight assault on Ukraine in weeks, firing 270 drones and 10 missiles, with major strikes targeting energy facilities in the Poltava region. The attack coincided with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s meetings in Washington with President Donald Trump and European leaders to discuss a path toward ending the war. Trump suggested Ukraine could strike a deal with Russia, ruling out NATO membership … Continue reading Russia launches largest attack of August on Ukraine after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

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Maduro Says Mobilizing Millions Of Militia After US ‘Threats’

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced plans to deploy 4.5 million militia members nationwide in response to U.S. “threats,” after Washington increased its bounty for his arrest to $50 million and launched anti-drug operations in the Caribbean. The militia, created under Hugo Chávez, is officially said to number 5 million, though the true figure is likely smaller. Maduro condemned U.S. sanctions and accusations linking him to … Continue reading Maduro Says Mobilizing Millions Of Militia After US ‘Threats’

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Archaeology

Archaeologists uncover ‘oldest nursing home’ in Israel

Archaeologists from the University of Haifa have uncovered a 1,600-year-old mosaic in Sussita (Hippos) National Park near the Sea of Galilee, featuring a Greek inscription reading “Peace on the elders,” which may be the earliest evidence of a dedicated institution for the elderly. Dating to the late fourth or early fifth century CE, the mosaic was found at the entrance of a public building and … Continue reading Archaeologists uncover ‘oldest nursing home’ in Israel

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Space

NASA’s SpaceX-33 Launches Research to Station

NASA’s SpaceX 33rd commercial resupply mission will deliver a range of experiments to the International Space Station, including 3D bioprinting of implantable medical devices, studying the behavior of engineered liver tissues, examining microgravity’s effects on bone-forming cells, and additional 3D metal printing in space. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to launch in late August. For nearly 25 years, the ISS has enabled scientists from … Continue reading NASA’s SpaceX-33 Launches Research to Station

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Space

Chinese astronauts beef up Tiangong space station’s debris shield during spacewalk

Chinese astronauts from the Shenzhou 20 mission conducted a 6.5-hour spacewalk on Aug. 15 to add debris shielding and maintain equipment on the Tiangong space station. Taikonauts Chen Dong and Wang Jie carried out the extravehicular activities, assisted by Chen Zhongrui inside. This was Dong’s sixth spacewalk, the most by any Chinese astronaut. The crew, more than halfway through their six-month stay, has also conducted … Continue reading Chinese astronauts beef up Tiangong space station’s debris shield during spacewalk

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Space

Hijacked satellites and orbiting weapons: Space is new battlefield

During Russia’s Victory Day parade, Kremlin-backed hackers hijacked a satellite broadcasting to Ukraine, replacing normal programming with parade footage to intimidate viewers. Experts warn that satellites are critical to communications, navigation, and military operations, making them vulnerable to cyberattacks. U.S. officials revealed Russia is developing a nuclear, space-based weapon capable of destroying satellites in low-Earth orbit, a move that could disrupt global systems and spark … Continue reading Hijacked satellites and orbiting weapons: Space is new battlefield

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Technology

Hong Kong to unleash mosquito-killing robot dogs to combat Chikungunya virus

Hong Kong plans to deploy robot dogs equipped with insecticide sprayers to combat rising cases of mosquito-borne Chikungunya fever. The robots will target hard-to-reach areas, reducing the workload on frontline workers. A trial will begin next month, with the potential for wider deployment if successful, Interesting Engineering has reported. Continue reading Hong Kong to unleash mosquito-killing robot dogs to combat Chikungunya virus

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Technology

Tesla Optimus rival Unitree shines at the ‘World Humanoid Robot Games’ in China

The first “World Humanoid Robot Games” in Beijing featured 280 teams from 16 countries competing in sports, dance, and job-skill challenges. Robots showcased advanced abilities in events like soccer, track, and long jump, as well as tasks such as housekeeping and retail work. Chinese companies like Unitree, X-Humanoid, and UBTECH won multiple medals, highlighting China’s push to become a global leader in humanoid robotics by … Continue reading Tesla Optimus rival Unitree shines at the ‘World Humanoid Robot Games’ in China

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Technology

‘Pregnancy robots’ could give birth to humans in revolutionary breakthrough

China is developing a humanoid “pregnancy robot” with an artificial womb that could carry a fetus for 10 months, potentially offering a lower-cost alternative to human surrogates. While the prototype may debut next year, questions remain about fertilization, birth, and ethical and legal implications. Separately, humanoid robots have been showcased performing everyday tasks in New York to promote a new ETF, drawing both amazement and … Continue reading ‘Pregnancy robots’ could give birth to humans in revolutionary breakthrough

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Business

Air Canada flight attendant union refuses to end strike

Air Canada flight attendants continue their strike despite a Canada Industrial Relations Board ruling it “unlawful” and a government back-to-work order. The walkout, now in its third day, has stranded roughly 500,000 passengers. The union, CUPE, demands higher pay and compensation for ground time, rejecting the airline’s recent offer, the BBC has reported. Leaders say they are willing to face fines or jail rather than … Continue reading Air Canada flight attendant union refuses to end strike

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Business

Soho House bought for £2bn as Ashton Kutcher joins board

Private members’ club chain Soho House has been acquired for $2.7bn (£2bn) by a consortium led by MCR Hotels and backed by private equity firm Apollo, with actor-investor Ashton Kutcher joining the board. Founded in London in 1995, Soho House now operates 46 clubs worldwide and other luxury hospitality ventures. Once a hotspot for celebrities including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, its NYSE-listed shares had … Continue reading Soho House bought for £2bn as Ashton Kutcher joins board

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Business

Trump administration in talks to take 10% stake in Intel

The Trump administration is reportedly considering taking a 10% equity stake in Intel by converting some or all of its $10.9 billion in Chips Act grants, potentially valuing the stake at around $10 billion. The move comes amid concerns over Intel’s struggling foundry business and follows a meeting between President Trump and new CEO Lip-Bu Tan. Analysts say federal backing could help Intel, though the … Continue reading Trump administration in talks to take 10% stake in Intel

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Space

Russia Set to Launch “Noah’s Ark” Mission to space

On August 20, 2025, Russia will launch the Bion-M No. 2 biosatellite on a Soyuz-2.1b rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome, carrying 75 mice, over 1,000 fruit flies, and other biological specimens for a 30-day space mission. The goal is to study the effects of microgravity and space radiation on living organisms, with mice divided into three groups for comparison: Earth-based, simulated flight, and orbiting. The mission … Continue reading Russia Set to Launch “Noah’s Ark” Mission to space

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Business

Air Canada halts flight restart after union defies back-to-work order

Air Canada has delayed its planned limited flight resumption after the flight attendants’ union defied a federal order to return to work. The Canadian Industrial Relations Board had directed staff to resume duties Sunday following binding arbitration imposed by Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu. CUPE, representing the attendants, called the order “blatantly unconstitutional” and said members remain on strike, demanding fair contracts and pay. The walkout, … Continue reading Air Canada halts flight restart after union defies back-to-work order

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Politics

Republican civil war erupts over earmarks in funding bills

Republicans are clashing over the return of earmarks in the fiscal 2026 appropriations bills, pitting fiscal conservatives against Appropriations Committee members seeking to direct federal funds to their states. Conservatives criticize earmarks as “pork-barrel spending” that worsens the $37 trillion national debt, with some pushing for stop-gap measures to freeze spending. Senators like Mike Lee, Ron Johnson, and Rick Scott have proposed stricter rules, including … Continue reading Republican civil war erupts over earmarks in funding bills

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Politics

Marco Rubio accuses CBS reporter of pushing ‘stupid media narrative’ in fiery clash over Zelenskyy

Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan on Sunday, calling her suggestion that European leaders were visiting Washington to protect President Zelenskyy from being “bullied” a “stupid media narrative.” The dispute comes amid ongoing U.S. efforts to mediate the Ukraine-Russia war following President Trump’s recent summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Trump plans to meet Zelenskyy and several European … Continue reading Marco Rubio accuses CBS reporter of pushing ‘stupid media narrative’ in fiery clash over Zelenskyy

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Bolivia’s presidential vote headed for first-ever runoff

Bolivians face a historic runoff presidential election after centrist Sen. Rodrigo Paz led Sunday’s vote with 32.8%, ahead of right-wing former President Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga at 26.4%, but short of a majority. Paz will face Quiroga on Oct. 19. The result marks a major setback for the leftist MAS party, whose candidates garnered minimal support, ending nearly 20 years of dominance. Paz’s moderate stance, distancing … Continue reading Bolivia’s presidential vote headed for first-ever runoff

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Obama, Biden and Clinton criminal investigations are most likely approaching, Trump ally says

Mike Davis, a Republican lawyer and former counsel to Sen. Chuck Grassley, has spent three years pushing for federal investigations into Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and senior intelligence and Justice officials. Recent moves by Attorney General Pam Bondi—approving probes into NY Attorney General Letitia James, Sen. Adam Schiff, and Obama-era Russia assessments—have fueled Davis’s claims of a vast Democratic conspiracy against Trump. Democrats … Continue reading Obama, Biden and Clinton criminal investigations are most likely approaching, Trump ally says

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Trump says Zelenskyy can end Russia war ‘almost immediately’ before hosting seven European leaders

President Donald Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could end the war with Russia “almost immediately” if he chose, ahead of a Monday meeting at the White House with Zelenskyy and several European leaders. The meeting, including leaders from NATO and the EU, aims to coordinate long-term military aid, support Ukraine’s EU ambitions, and strengthen transatlantic unity against Russian aggression. Trump also promoted his recent … Continue reading Trump says Zelenskyy can end Russia war ‘almost immediately’ before hosting seven European leaders

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