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Marine One Near Miss, Nigeria's Mass Rescue, and Rihanna's Long-Awaited Return

Aug 6, 2026

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Marine One Near Miss, Nigeria's Mass Rescue, and Rihanna's Long-Awaited Return

Marine One's close call sparks safety questions, Nigeria rescues 300 kidnapping victims, and Rihanna fans finally get hopeful news about a new album.

Ukraine's Air Defenses Strain, Explosive Drone Found in Germany, and Kids Online Safety Bill Advances

Aug 5, 2026

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Ukraine's Air Defenses Strain, Explosive Drone Found in Germany, and Kids Online Safety Bill Advances

Ukraine warns it's running out of missile interceptors, German authorities investigate an explosive-laden drone near Ukrainian cargo planes, and the Kids Online Safety Act heads to the Senate floor.

Bell Wins Missouri Rematch, Saudi Arabia Buys EA, and SpaceX's AI Spending Surges

Aug 5, 2026

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Bell Wins Missouri Rematch, Saudi Arabia Buys EA, and SpaceX's AI Spending Surges

A key Democratic primary wraps up, Saudi Arabia completes a blockbuster gaming acquisition, and SpaceX reveals just how much it's spending on the AI race.

Eaton Fire Cause Confirmed, Malaria Threat Grows, and Alzheimer's Blood Test Advances

Aug 4, 2026

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Eaton Fire Cause Confirmed, Malaria Threat Grows, and Alzheimer's Blood Test Advances

California's deadliest wildfire gets an official cause, a drug-resistant mosquito spreads across Africa, and a promising blood test could detect Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear.

Michigan Picks a Path, Crimea Turns Deadly, and a Meteorite Unlocks Ancient Secrets

Aug 4, 2026

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Michigan Picks a Path, Crimea Turns Deadly, and a Meteorite Unlocks Ancient Secrets

Michigan's pivotal Senate primary, deadly violence in Crimea, and a meteorite with clues to the early solar system—plus the day's biggest stories in five minutes.

Blanche Nears Confirmation, Deadly Ferry Fire, and Visa's $2.4B AI Bet

Aug 3, 2026

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Blanche Nears Confirmation, Deadly Ferry Fire, and Visa's $2.4B AI Bet

Todd Blanche moves closer to becoming attorney general, a ferry fire turns deadly in Indonesia, and Visa doubles down on AI fraud prevention with a $2.4 billion acquisition.

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