NDP 2026: Six places to catch a view of the fireworks, and tips for taking better pictures
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Is Gen Z actually smoking more? An investigation
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Huanggang port operations drill set for Thursday
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Google Pixels could soon get a useful notification customization feature
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Binance, Luno, Yellow Card, others seek Kenyan crypto licences under new rules
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Commercial vehicle manufacturer: Daimler Truck is counting on the second half of the year after a drop in profits
The profit at Daimler Truck has fallen again. Duties weighed on profitability in the second quarter. However, the Dax group sees its business at a turning point.
As Mediterranean wells run dry, Ahbstra launches machine that makes drinking water from air
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Why cybersecurity must evolve for the age of AI agents
As AI agents gain autonomy, organizations must rethink cybersecurity, governance and trust to manage emerging risks.
UK: Nearly one in five Prevent referrals had autism, new Home Office figures reveal
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Algerian robber jailed over £250,000 Richard Mille watch snatch in London
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Reuters: U.S. asks Russia to release imprisoned former Marine Robert Gilman; his family fears he is near death
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Earth’s molten core suddenly reversed direction — and scientists don’t know why
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Wontumi applies for bail pending appeal after 20-year prison sentence
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The 22 best games on the Nintendo Switch 2
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Trump Seeks to Restrict Birthright Citizenship With New Orders
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Flagship phones are a better deal than mid-rangers in 2026, and here’s the proof
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My husband and I have a monthly money date, and it's the reason we haven't argued about finances in 10 years
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Sugar distributors sue State over Sh173.6mn debt
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Can Ghana really do away with plastics?
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Madras High Court admits income tax appeal against K.N. Nehru
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The Last House ending, explained. Because what?
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The Pokémon TCG Ascended Heroes Booster Bundle is close to market price on Amazon — save over $10
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Fourth Wing Fans Have a New Reason to Get Excited While Waiting for the Next Book
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Walmart Has the Best Deal on 512GB Switch 2 Memory Cards Right Now
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Microsoft has pulled a small but vital Teams update which could have let users ignore all those annoying work chats for good - I just hope it comes back soon
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I've found all the best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 launch deals — where to find the biggest trade-in discounts and plan savings
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HAL airport becomes first in India to operationalise RNP CAT H helicopter approach
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Prashant Kishor discusses ways to strengthen NCP during meeting with Sunetra Pawar, Parth
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The Chinese village where half its residents are under 35
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Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (August 7, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, August 7, 2026.
Rail passengers face second day of disruption across north-west England
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'Asimov was right' about rules for robots, says ex-US Cyber Director
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Save $50 on Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 — buy fitness earbuds with heart rate tracking for under $200
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The $10 trillion reason to rethink your RTO strategy
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Your mindfulness might determine whether venting helps or hurts your romantic relationship
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How should Katie invest $30,000 she will need in six months?
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Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes says he will buy $250M of company shares after strong Q4 results eased fears that AI could threaten its business model (Nic Fildes/Financial Times)
Mike Cannon-Brookes' move comes as shares in Australian software company soar on strong quarterly sales
Simone Forti in Her Own Words
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With their assault on science, Trumpists aren’t just harming America – they’re harming themselves | Jan-Werner Müller
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The genius director behind the most unhinged thriller of the century officially returns in 3 weeks
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OpenAI and Anthropic's models attacked real companies during safety tests, and most victims never noticed
OpenAI and Anthropic's models have been attacking companies around the world.
When the Government Outsources Safety, Families Pick up the Slack
When the government steps down, parents have to step up and safety becomes a private good, writes Corinne Low.
House Democrats Demand Answers From Trump’s VA on Vets Struggling to Access Mental Healthcare
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How NCAA Athlete Eligibility Limbo Has Sown ‘Absolute Chaos’
Coaches, GMs, and lawyers are still trying to sift through the upheaval.
AI models have learned how to cheat. That might actually be a good thing.
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OpenAI wants to be the underdog against Apple. That won’t be easy
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Smoking was supposed to be fading away. Why are young people embracing it again?
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NASA grants Voyager 2 probe another year of power with risky 'Big Bang' maneuver. Now, will it work for Voyager 1?
Voyager 1 is running low on power for science, but a successful energy-saving maneuver on Voyager 2 raises hope that the 50-year-old spacecraft can keep going.
The makers of the glorious Othercide have another tactics RPG bloodbath out in September, with a playtest live now
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Disney signs deal to let TikTok users add film extracts
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The Valencian Generalitat denounces a sexist poster at the Sagunto festivities
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If your AMD chipset drivers are mysteriously failing to install like mine, you'll need to manually update instead
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French men get suspended jail sentences over livestreamed death
Two French streamers received suspended jail terms on Wednesday following the death of a man they had subjected to violence and humiliation for several days on his own live video stream, apparently…