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The Daily Edition

Thursday, 13 August 2026

400 stories across 8 sections

The Takeaway

President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea announced a package to boost the housing supply and support young homebuyers, aiming to stabilize the soaring housing market. The government proposed higher taxes on wealthy homeowners as part of this effort. Meanwhile, in the tech sector, Anthropic is in talks to acquire AI startup Decart for approximately $6 billion, which would be the largest known acquisition in Anthropic's history.

In finance, Tata Motors CV shares surged over 6% after the company announced an 83% year-on-year increase in consolidated profit after tax. Oil prices also dropped due to a lower-than-expected global demand outlook, with Brent crude falling to $88.16 a barrel and WTI crude declining to $82.38 a barrel. Additionally, the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation announced a 7.05% increase in water and sewerage charges, further straining the finances of Karachi residents.

Written by urgent.news from the day's reporting.

AI

Gemini 3.7 Flash launches three weeks after last model, live in Spark

AI

Gemini 3.7 Flash launches three weeks after last model, live in Spark

Just three weeks after the last release , Google today announced Gemini 3.7 Flash, which continues the company’s accelerated cadence.

·9to5google.com·8 outlets

Three weeks following Gemini 3.6 Flash, Google has unveiled Gemini 3.7 Flash, showcasing the tech giant's rapid release cycle. The new model's enhancements stem from developer input and algorithmic innovations, aiming to deliver better performance across various domains, such as software engineering, web development, and knowledge work.

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Taiwan says AI agents used in cyberattacks targeting island

Taiwan says AI agents used in cyberattacks targeting island

Overseas hackers used artificial intelligence agents to help carry out a wave of cyberattacks targeting Taiwanese government agencies in July, the island’s digital affairs ministry said Thursday. Taiwan has previously blamed Chinese hackers for carrying out most of the millions of cyberattacks affecting the island democracy on a daily…

·hongkongfp.com·2 outlets

Tech

Netflix closes Oxenfree developer Night School, just a month after praising its new game as one of the company's 'most successful cloud game debuts'

Tech

Netflix closes Oxenfree developer Night School, just a month after praising its new game as one of the company's 'most successful cloud game debuts'

Moonlight, a studio Netflix founded in 2022, is also being closed.

·pcgamer.com·5 outlets

Less than two months after debuting Unhinged, Netflix has announced the closure of its developer Night School Studios, alongside its Helsinki-based Moonloot studio. In a statement to PC Gamer, a Netflix spokesperson confirmed the closures, attributing the decision to a strategic reorganization within the company's gaming division.

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iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra: When is the Next Apple Event?

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra: When is the Next Apple Event?

It is now mid-August, meaning that Apple's annual iPhone event is just around the corner. Below, we take a look at when the event might be held this year. This September, Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and an all-new foldable iPhone that will reportedly be named the iPhone Ultra .

·macrumors.com·3 outlets

Business

Kushner plans to visit Israel next week for Gaza talks

Business

Kushner plans to visit Israel next week for Gaza talks

Jared Kushner, President Trump's envoy and son-in-law, is planning to visit Israel next week for talks on the situation in Gaza , according to five sources with knowledge of the plan. Why it matters: This would be Kushner's first trip to Israel since January. It comes as the White House and Trump's Board of Peace are trying to push forward with the next phase of the Gaza plan, which focuses on…

·axios.com·3 outlets

Jared Kushner, the President's son-in-law and envoy, plans to journey to Israel next week to discuss matters concerning Gaza, according to five sources familiar with the arrangement. This marks Kushner's inaugural visit to Israel since January. The visit is significant as it occurs as the White House and Trump's Board of Peace strive to advance the subsequent stage of the Gaza plan, which emphasizes disarming Hamas and a potential Israeli redeployment.

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The Burger King turnaround in the US

BOSTON – Após anos de declínio, o Burger King vive um revival no mercado americano — e tudo graças a mudanças no seu carro-chefe: o Whopper. A rede de hamburguerias reportou um aumento de 8,5% nas same-store sales nos EUA no 2º trimestre, superando o McDonald’s, que viu uma alta de 0,8% no mesmo período.

·braziljournal.com·2 outlets

Finance & Markets

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Finance & Markets

Trump White House says it’s losing $19B-$26B a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump White House said in a new report on Thursday that countries are routing their exports through third countries to avoid U.S.…

·apnews.com·7 outlets

The Trump White House has released a report revealing that countries are evading U.S. tariffs by transshipping exports through third nations, resulting in annual revenue losses of $19 billion to $26 billion. China, in particular, has been accused of sending goods to various countries like Mexico and Malaysia for packaging and limited assembly, a strategy designed to maintain the growth of its manufacturing sector and challenge American factories and employment.

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World

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World

As the US and Iran spar over Hormuz deal, the world waits with bated breath

As the US and Iran spar over Hormuz deal, the world waits with bated breath newspress_en Thu, 08/13/2026 - 06:23 Business & Economy Only six vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on 10 August, according to shipping data reported by Reuters . Before the war broke out in late February, between 130 and 140 crossed each day. One of the world’s busiest trade routes now looked like an abandoned…

·en.majalla.com·12 outlets

As the US and Iran engage in negotiations over the future of the Strait of Hormuz, the global community watches anxiously. On August 10th, only six vessels navigated the crucial waterway, down from the typical 130-140 vessels per day prior to the conflict that erupted in late February. This narrow passage, once the epicenter of global trade, now resembles an abandoned port, with ships stationed at its edges awaiting political decisions on the path forward.

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Science

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Science

Colombia earthquake: Rescue operation enters 'final phase'

Rescuers are racing against a critical 72-hour window to find survivors after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that has killed 265 people, left hundreds missing, and displaced tens of thousands across western Colombia.

·dw.com·10 outlets

As the 72-hour window since Colombia's devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake drew to a close, rescue teams intensified their efforts to locate survivors amid mounting urgency. Cali Mayor Alejandro Eder declared, "We're entering the final phase," warning that the odds of finding more survivors dwindled with each passing minute. President Abelardo de la Espriella reported the death toll had risen to 265, with 3,500 injured and nearly 500 people still unaccounted for.

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UK firefighters out in force to tackle fires on hottest day of the year

UK firefighters out in force to tackle fires on hottest day of the year

LONDON (AP) — Firefighters are tackling multiple fires in central England on a day that the U.K. recorded its hottest day of the year as an intense stretch of hot weather continued to grip Europe. Thursday’s fire outbreak across the West Midlands, which saw several houses burned to the ground, have been “one of the […]

·news.mongabay.com·2 outlets

Health & Medicine

Selena Gomez & Her Mental Health Startup Hit With Investor Fraud Lawsuit: ‘Financial Calamity’

Health & Medicine

Selena Gomez & Her Mental Health Startup Hit With Investor Fraud Lawsuit: ‘Financial Calamity’

Five men allege they were duped into investing $1.2 million in Wondermind based on a "fiction."

·billboard.com·12 outlets

Five investors have filed a lawsuit against Selena Gomez and her mental health startup Wondermind, alleging the company engaged in fraud. According to the complaint, Selena Gomez, her mother Mandy Teefey, and former Wondermind executive Danielle Pierson defrauded five men out of $1.2 million in investments in 2022. The investors claim they were misled into believing the company had substantial financial prospects and lucrative operations.

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DRC’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province

DRC’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province

Man dies in Bas-Uele after travelling from Haut-Uele, as head of WHO says outbreak on track to be deadliest ever The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to a sixth province, officials have said, a day after the head of the World Health Organization said the outbreak was on track to surpass the deadliest in…

·theguardian.com·3 outlets

Culture

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Culture

Ms. Lauryn Hill and Fugees’ bandmate Wyclef Jean will headline Global Citizen’s antipoverty festival

NEW YORK (AP) — Ms. Lauryn Hill and her Fugees’ bandmate Wyclef Jean will bring their pointed and political music to Global Citizen Festival this fall. The headliners, announced Thursday, are a fitting choice. The annual…

·apnews.com·6 outlets

Singer Lauryn Hill and her Fugees bandmate Wyclef Jean have been announced as headline performers for Global Citizen Festival this fall. The U.S. duo, known for their socially conscious lyrics, are set to headline the event on September 26 at New York's Central Park. This is the first festival since Global Citizen produced the World Cup's halftime show, which raised over $60 million for its education fund.

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John Carpenter, Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron to Be Honored by Academy Museum

The trio will receive special awards at the annual fundraising gala on Oct. 17 The post John Carpenter, Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron to Be Honored by Academy Museum appeared first on TheWrap .

  • John Carpenter to receive Luminary Award at October 17, 2026 gala
  • Colman Domingo to get Vantage Award for challenging cinema narratives
  • Charlize Theron to be honored with Icon Award for global impact

·thewrap.com·5 outlets

Swiatek sinks Svitolina to set up Rybakina title clash in Toronto

Swiatek sinks Svitolina to set up Rybakina title clash in Toronto

Iga Swiatek outlasted Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 on Wednesday to book a Toronto title showdown with world number two Elena Rybakina.Australian Open champion Rybakina delivered another gutsy comeback, beating fourth-seeded Coco Gauff 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 to reach Thursday's final in the hard court warm-up for the US Open.

·sports.yahoo.com·4 outlets

Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 Finalists

Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 Finalists

The finalist selections for this year’s Ocean Photographer of the Year competition were just announced by the organizers at Oceanographic Magazine , featuring some of the best coastal, drone, and underwater photographs chosen from thousands of submissions.

·theatlantic.com·2 outlets