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Meta Hit With $942M Penalty, Ukraine Strikes Deep Into Russia, and Grown Ups 3 Returns

Aug 7, 2026

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Meta Hit With $942M Penalty, Ukraine Strikes Deep Into Russia, and Grown Ups 3 Returns

Meta faces a nearly $1 billion judgment, Ukraine pushes its longest-range drone campaign deeper into Russia, and Adam Sandler reunites the Grown Ups cast after more than a decade. Plus, the rest of today's biggest stories in five minutes.

Trump Revives Birth Tourism Fight, Mexico Arrests Ex-Governor, and 'Jurassic World' Loses Its Director

Aug 6, 2026

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Trump Revives Birth Tourism Fight, Mexico Arrests Ex-Governor, and 'Jurassic World' Loses Its Director

Trump signs new birth tourism orders, Mexican authorities arrest a former governor over the Ayotzinapa case, and Gareth Edwards exits the next Jurassic World film.

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.

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