Iraq tests new security formula for Saudi-Iran rivalry
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Quebec Conservatives promise to balance provincial budget within four years
- Conservative Party of Quebec pledges to balance provincial budget within four years.
- Leader Éric Duhaime outlines plan focusing on controlling spending and modernizing government.
- Party aims to reduce tax burden on individuals and businesses.
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Opposition principals seal unity pact, vow to back one presidential candidate against Ruto in 2027
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Trump says to double tariffs on Canada autos as trade fight heats up
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would double tariffs on Canadian vehicles beginning next year, as the neighbouring countries spiral towards an escalating trade war. “On January First, 2027, Tariffs on all Cars, Trucks, both large and small, Automotive Parts, and Steel, will be increased to 50 per cent,” Trump wrote on his…
Hayden Panettiere’s Estranged Mom Says ‘Haters’ Don’t Have a Right to Tell Her How to Mourn
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- Panettiere died at 36, Vogel acknowledges ongoing grief process.
- Vogel blames ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson for daughter's tragic death.
Australian Dollar pulls back near multi-month highs as traders await RBA Minutes
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Freightos (CRGO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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El-Rufai persecuted Christians, marginalised their communities in Kaduna – Fani-Kayode alleges
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President Ruto: Government improving prison officers welfare through improved salaries, healthcare, better houses
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Over 100 Buenos Aires Bodegones Offer Deals This Week
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- Buenos Aires Bodegones Week runs Aug 24-28, 2026
- Over 100 neighborhood canteens participate with discounts
- Diners can visit participating venues without reservations
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Madinah drives SR200 billion development push, creating 125,000 jobs
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Iran blacklists 45 tankers in Hormuz escalation
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Spain’s Sánchez calls national security meeting 26 days into Ceuta migration crisis
Critics had demanded the body be convened for weeks.
- Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez to convene National Security Council on Tuesday.
- Ceuta migration crisis persists for 26 days following mass entry from Morocco.
- Meeting scheduled at 8:30 a.m. in Madrid's Moncloa Palace.
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Nigerian dancer Poco Lee is set to appear in a London court on September 15 over an alleged assault. com/just-in-poco-lee-to-appear-in-london-court-september-15-over-assault-nigerians-in-uk-leader/
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- Canadian dollar, or loonie, declines against US dollar in late-morning trading
- US imposes 50% tariffs on $28 billion worth of Canadian goods
- Trump threatens further tariffs on vehicles, auto parts, and steel
Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’
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Pak Datacom Explains Why It Shifted Satellite Services to UAE
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Dual beta rhythms could guide more precise Parkinson's brain stimulation
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6 Irish restaurants added to the Michelin Guide
Six Irish restaurants have been added to the prestigious Michelin Guide.
Fidelity Bank Completes Renovation of Multipurpose Auditorium at Police Public Safety Training School
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I found the best early Labor Day Walmart deals: Save on Apple, Samsung, and more
Summer may be almost over, but you can find solid Walmart deals on headphones, TVs, laptops, and more for Labor Day.
German Finance Chief Says Trump Is to Blame for Surging Yields
Germany’s finance minister said President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, which has thrown global energy supplies off balance, was responsible for a surge in bond yields across world markets.
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Saudi Ministry of Commerce warns businesses against refusing electronic payments
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The Witcher 4 Confirmed for 2028 Release in Official CD Projekt Gamescom 2026 Announcement
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Health Ministry shares five tips for students to improve sleep and learning
Saudi Arabia’s Health Ministry urges students to prioritize quality sleep, offering five practical steps to boost lesson retention and prevent daytime fatigue.
Waze alerts are coming to navigation in Rivian’s electric vehicles
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Emperor Penguin Linus Torvalds banishes a bug – with a bot
The lad himself finds and fixes a tricky one… or does he?
Deals: TCL Android tablets from $150, Chipolo Google Find Hub wallet CARD $33, LG C6 OLED $1,000 off + $50 credit, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by TCL’s TAB 10 Gen 4 Android Tablet dropping to $150 alongside NXTPAPER models from $160 .
32GB of DDR5 6000 RAM now costs $400 — the latest price hike puts DIY PC building further out of reach than ever before
32GB of DDR5 6000 RAM now costs more than $400.
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People who were deprived of sleep overnight didn't seem to adapt to being in a potentially threatening space, which may help explain the link between a lack of shuteye and anxiety
Voyager Signal Strength Math Problems
Problem Set | Grades 9-12+ | A series of math problems related to the Voyager mission, originally posted by JPL for pi day.
- Voyager spacecraft launched in 1977
- DSOC uses 4 Watt transmitter
- DSOC signal diameter 0.0009 degrees
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Lizards and snakes comprised almost a third of the Natufian diet in northern Israel 15,000 years ago, but that doesn't mean eating them was a choice
Valor, Point72 back General Intuition at $6B valuation as AI startup pushes into robotics
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Rznomics Joins Lilly Gateway Labs to Quicken RNA Therapeutic Candidate Discovery and Development
Through its entry into Lilly Gateway Labs, Rznomics officials say they plan to accelerate candidate discovery and development across its target gene database bank comprising over 200 disease targets.
- Rznomics partners with Lilly Gateway Labs to speed up RNA therapeutic development
- Collaboration focuses on expanding target gene database and global clinical infrastructure
- CEO Seong-Wook Lee sees partnership as major step for RNA platform
Severe COVID-19 may wake up dormant viruses and lead to lasting physical disability, study finds
Nearly half of hospitalized COVID-19 patients had a dormant virus flare back to life, and one family of viruses found in the majority of people was tied to lasting symptoms from long COVID.
Climate scientists solve monsoon puzzle and warn of risks to fisheries
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How the Chagas disease parasite 'activates' its infectious form
The Chagas disease parasite (Trypanosoma cruzi) undergoes a major transformation throughout its life cycle to infect humans and other mammals.
‘Teletubbies,’ ‘Yo Gabba Gabba’ IP Owner WildBrain to Acquire Personality AI for $11 Million in Cash
The deal will see the companies team up on generative AI-powered interactive experiences for kids The post ‘Teletubbies,’ ‘Yo Gabba Gabba’ IP Owner WildBrain to Acquire Personality AI for $11 Million…
- WildBrain, owner of Teletubbies and Yo Gabba Gabba, acquires Personality AI for $11 million.
- Personality AI's AI designs are kid-safe, tested, and compliant with child privacy regulations.
Nvidia Considers Backing Perplexity at $30 Billion Valuation
Nvidia is considering taking part in a new funding round for artificial intelligence startup Perplexity, The Information reported Sunday (Aug. 23).
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His Hiccups Signaled a Life-Threatening Problem
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Alibaba Cloud expands Korea capacity for enterprise AI
Alibaba Cloud has opened its third data centre in South Korea, increasing local computing capacity as businesses accelerate investment in artificial intelligence, cloud applications and data-intensive…
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With Groq 3 LPX in Full Production, NVIDIA Extends Vera Rubin Inference for Agents
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Nvidia’s dedicated inference accelerator Groq 3 LPX enters full production to supercharge AI agents
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