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Deadly Colombia Quake, Russia Silences Opposition, and Tupac's Murder Trial Begins

Aug 10, 2026

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7 min read

Deadly Colombia Quake, Russia Silences Opposition, and Tupac's Murder Trial Begins

A powerful earthquake devastates western Colombia, Russia removes its last anti-war party from the ballot, and one of America's longest-running murder cases finally heads to trial.

Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Plan, Syria Reshapes Russian Ties, and the Furthur Bus Rolls Again

Aug 10, 2026

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6 min read

Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Plan, Syria Reshapes Russian Ties, and the Furthur Bus Rolls Again

Israel breaks with the White House on Gaza, Syria redraws its alliance with Russia, and a counterculture icon returns to the road. Plus, the stories shaping the week ahead.

Jobs Stumble, Blanche Takes the Helm, and Washington Enters a New Phase

Aug 9, 2026

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3 min read

Jobs Stumble, Blanche Takes the Helm, and Washington Enters a New Phase

Washington reshapes its leadership as a weak jobs report and major policy shifts set the stage for the weeks ahead.

Iran Sets Hormuz Terms, Ukraine Loses a Wartime Humanitarian, and Jorge Messi Dies at 68

Aug 8, 2026

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5 min read

Iran Sets Hormuz Terms, Ukraine Loses a Wartime Humanitarian, and Jorge Messi Dies at 68

Iran lays out its demands to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine mourns the man who spent decades recovering fallen soldiers, and Jorge Messi—the father and longtime agent behind Lionel Messi's legendary career—dies at 68.

Blanche Takes Justice, Britain Honors Forgotten Soldiers, and Musk Looks to the Moon

Aug 8, 2026

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6 min read

Blanche Takes Justice, Britain Honors Forgotten Soldiers, and Musk Looks to the Moon

Blanche takes over Justice, Britain honors 10,000 forgotten WWI soldiers, and Musk eyes factories on the moon.

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

Aug 7, 2026

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6 min read

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.

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